--- title: "NEPO605A - Children's Advocacy, Independent People for Children and Adults Complaints and Secure Reviews - Opening 8" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d490" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d490" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d490.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d490.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-27" --- # NEPO605A - Children's Advocacy, Independent People for Children and Adults Complaints and Secure Reviews - Opening 8 Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d490 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d490) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d490.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "NEPO605A - Children's Advocacy, Independent People for Children and Adults Complaints and Secure Reviews - Opening 8" is being conducted by Newcastle City Council. This tender, classified under the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV: 85000000), is focused on service provision and is currently in the Tender stage. Key services being procured include roles such as Investigating Officers, Independent Persons, Independent Chairs, and Panellists for children's social care complaints, as well as Independent Persons for Secure Accommodation Reviews. The tender follows an open procedure under the "Light Touch Regime" for Social and Other Specific Services and is set within the UK region. Proposals must be submitted by 15th September 2026, with bid opening scheduled for the next day, 16th September 2026, at 09:00 GMT. This tender offers businesses in the health and social work sectors considerable opportunities for growth. It is tailored for suppliers with capabilities in managing various complaint stages and secure accommodation reviews. Given its flexible structure and the availability of multiple lots, businesses specialising in children's and adults' advocacy services can diversify their offerings and expand their clientele. The procurement process is particularly suitable for firms experienced in providing statutory social care services and independent oversight roles, tapping into long-term contract opportunities of up to three years, with potential extensions. Engaging with Newcastle City Council through this open procedure could significantly boost a company's portfolio and establish valuable public sector partnerships. ## Notice This is the eighth opening of this bespoke flexible procurement originally under find a tender reference 2023/S 000-033961 This bespoke flexible procurement solution is under the Social and Other Specific Services EU procurement route ('Light Touch Regime'), and will be known as the Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) for the provision of Services for: Lot 3 - Investigating Officers (Children and Adult Stage Two Complaints) Lot 4 - Independent Persons (Children and Adult Stage Two Complaints) Lot 5 - Independent Chairs for Stage Three Statutory Children's Social Care Complaints Lot 6 - Independent Panellists for Stage Three Statutory Children's Social Care Complaints Lot 7 - Independent Persons for Secure Accommodation Reviews ### Lot Information Investigating Officers (IO) (Children and Adult Stage 2 Complaints) Investigating officers (children and adult stage two complaints) Options: 2x 12 month options to extend Independent Persons (IP) (Children and Adult Stage Two Complaints) Independent persons (children and adult stage two complaints) Options: 2x 12 month options to extend Independent Chairs for Stage Three Statutory Children's Social Care Complaints Independent Chairs for Stage Three Statutory Children's Social Care Complaints Options: 2x 12 month options to extend Independent Panellists for Stage Three Statutory Children's Social Care Complaints Independent Panellists for Stage Three Statutory Children's Social Care Complaints Options: 2x 12 month options to extend Independent Persons for Secure Accommodation Reviews Independent Persons for Secure Accommodation Reviews Options: 2x 12 month options to extend ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070923-2026 | | 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 | 27 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2026 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070923-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.newcastle.gov.uk - http://www.open-uk.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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