Published date: 31 October 2023

This notice was replaced on 26 February 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 26 February 2024)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£1

Procurement reference

Independent Residential and Specialist Education Services (C-012547)

Published date

31 October 2023

Closing date

5 December 2023

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 April 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

A Flexible Procurement Agreement for the purchase of the following placement services for Children and Young People:
• A - Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings are for children and young people Pre-16 years,

• B - Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for children and young people Post-16 years,

• C - Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years;

• D - Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break services for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, and

• E - Ofsted Registered Supported Accommodation for Young People 16 - 21 years.

Full documentation and details of how to apply can be found at www.nepo.org

About the buyer

Contact name

Becky Polito

Address

Barras Bridge
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
NE1 8QH
England

Email

becky.polito@newcastle.gov.uk