--- title: "NEPO603 - Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services (C-012130) - Opening July 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c3a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c3a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c3a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c3a9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-03" --- # NEPO603 - Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services (C-012130) - Opening July 2026 Buyer: REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c3a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c3a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c3a9.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "NEPO603 - Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services" is being facilitated by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, acting as the Lead Authority on behalf of the North-East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) and its Member Authorities. This tender is seeking providers for Independent Foster Care Services under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. The procurement stage is currently in the 'Tender' phase. The process operates under an open procurement method, and all interested parties can submit their proposals electronically. The tender pertains to the health and social work industry category and primarily targets the North East of England, although services may be required outside this area. The deadline for the tender period ends on 31 October 2026, with bids being opened on 1 November 2026. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those specialising in foster care services. The contract provides a flexible procurement solution inviting multiple providers, ensuring no exclusivity or volume guarantee is granted. This setup allows businesses of various sizes to participate and offer their services, thus potentially increasing their market presence and contributing to regional service offerings. Providers with experience in delivering specialised care services and the ability to adapt to a non-exclusive contractual framework will be well-positioned to compete and benefit from the contract's framework. Opportunities for extension are available, further enhancing prospects for sustained business growth. ## Notice Redcar and Cleveland Borough 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 Contract commenced 01 July 2022 for an initial 3 years with 3 x 12-month options to extend. Newcastle City Council was the Lead Authority for the initial contract period, with Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council becoming the Lead Authority for the contract from 01 July 2025. The Contract will be open at a frequency determined by the Council to maintain sufficient placement capacity on the solution and to allow Provider applications to join the solution. Please refer to the tender pack for the intended opening timetable. ### 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 procurement 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: 1 x 12 month optional extension period remains available, up to 30 June 2028 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: 1 x 12 month optional extension period remains available, up to 30 June 2028 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: 1 x 12 month optional extension period remains available, up to 30 June 2028 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: 1 x 12 month optional extension period remains available, up to 30 June 2028 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: 1 x 12 month optional extension period remains available, up to 30 June 2028 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: 1 x 12 month optional extension period remains available, up to 30 June 2028 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062900-2026 | | 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 | 3 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2026 | | 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 | REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | REDCAR | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS10 1RT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside | | Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland | | Electoral ward | Coatham | | Westminster constituency | Redcar | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 3 Jul 2026 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062900-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk - https://open-uk.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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