--- title: "NEPO603 - Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services (C-012130) - Opening 6" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04be36" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04be36" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04be36.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04be36.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-22" --- # NEPO603 - Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services (C-012130) - Opening 6 Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04be36 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04be36) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04be36.json) ## Summary Newcastle City Council, acting as the Lead Authority for the North-East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) and its Member Authorities, has opened a tender process for the procurement of Independent Foster Care Services under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The tender, titled "NEPO603 - Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services (C-012130) - Opening 6," focuses on health and social work services in the North East of England. The procurement is in the tender stage, with key dates including a tender period closing on 10th January 2025 and bid opening scheduled for 13th January 2025. This initiative is part of a bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement aiming to periodically accept applications from new providers, providing services in areas like Standard Support Placements, Extra Support Placements, Enhanced Support Placements, and more. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in foster care services. By participating, providers can benefit from non-exclusive service contracts with no volume guarantee, allowing for flexibility and the potential for multiple collaborations with various local authorities. Businesses equipped to offer high-quality foster care services on a non-exclusive basis and capable of meeting the requirements of different placement types will find this opportunity well-suited for fostering growth and expanding their service reach within the region. The open procedure and electronic submission method ensure accessibility and broad participation, fostering a competitive environment conducive to business growth. ## Notice Newcastle City Council ("the Lead Authority'') is acting as the Lead Authority on behalf of the North-East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) and its Member Authorities, in respect of a bespoke Flexible Procurement solution under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. The bespoke flexible procurement solution will be known as the Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract), for Independent Foster Care Services. This Flexible Procurement Agreement will open regularly to accept applications from new Providers. This is the sixth Opening of the Flexible Procurement Agreement which can be found on Find a Tender Award Notice 2022/S 000-017849 and subsequent corrigendum 2022/S 000-018030. ### Lot Information Standard Support Placements The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of Independent Foster Care Services on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage. Options: 3x 12 month options to extend Extra Support Placements The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of Independent Foster Care Services on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage. Options: 3x 12 month options to extend Enhanced Support Placements The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of Independent Foster Care Services on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage. Options: 3x 12 month options to extend Parent and Child / Baby Placements The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of Independent Foster Care Services on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage. Options: 3x 12 month options to extend Parent and Child / Baby Assessment Placements The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of Independent Foster Care Services on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage. Options: 3x 12 month options to extend Staying Put Arrangements The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of Independent Foster Care Services on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage. Options: 3x 12 months options to extend ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037910-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 8QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 22 Nov 2024 at 16:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037910-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nepo.org - http://www.newcastle.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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