---
title: "Independent Residential Placement PER124402/NEWHomes0463"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c43d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-06"
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# Independent Residential Placement PER124402/NEWHomes0463

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c43d

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council has conducted a procurement process titled "Independent Residential Placement PER124402/NEWHomes0463" to secure services for an independent residential placement for a child or young person. This procurement falls under the 'Health and social work services' category, with the specific location in the United Kingdom's UKE12 region. The procurement method employed is a direct award under the light-touch regime due to the urgency of safeguarding a child. The award stage has been completed as of 6th July 2026, with Compass Children's Homes taking on the supplier role and the contract period extending from 6th July 2026 to 13th December 2032.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those equipped to provide residential care for children within regulated environments such as Ofsted-registered children's homes. Companies with capabilities in providing urgent and specialised care will find this contract particularly advantageous. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, given the direct award nature that often favours specialised providers capable of quick response to immediate needs.

## Notice

Independent residential placement for one Child / Young Person

### Procurement Information

Residential placement required to safeguarding a Child

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063177-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 13 Dec 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,602,600 |
| Contracts value | £2,602,600 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS CHILDREN'S HOMES; COMPASS CHILDREN'S HOMES KENT; COMPASS CHILDREN'S HOMES NORTH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 11:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063177-2026
- 6 Jul 2026 at 11:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063174-2026
- 6 Jul 2026 at 11:30 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063169-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063177-2026
  6th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063174-2026
  6th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063169-2026
  6th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.compasschildrenshomes.com
- https://www.compasschildrenshomes.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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