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Published 10 May 2022, 17:30 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Education, Health and Social Care (interim) Contract

Official notice

Authority: Newcastle City Council (Local council)·Consortium: 9 public authorities

Framework agreement22 lotsServicesOpen procedureSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£150,000,000total for 22 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 16 Jun 2022awarded 29 Jun 2022
Lots 22see the lot list below

What is being bought22 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

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 the procurement of a bespoke flexible procurement solution (FPS) known as an Open Framework Agreement (the Contract) for:

A) Pre-16 Placements in Department for Education (DfE) registered independent special Schools and Colleges for Children and Young People 0 - 25 years; day, weekly-boarder, termly boarder and 52-week residential placements.

B) Post-16 Placements in Department for Education (DfE) registered independent special Schools and Colleges for Children and Young People 0 - 25 years; day, weekly-boarder, termly boarder and 52-week residential placements.

C) Placements in Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years.

D) Placements in Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18years.

CPV: Education and training services · Health and social work services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
23 bids received · 25 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (22)Procurement structure

22 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD - mild to moderate)Awarded UK, North East

Education, Health and Social Care placements

Delivery: UK, North East · North East
Extensions: 1 x 8-month option to extendVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, ASD with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)issuesCancelledRenewal UK

Placements in independent special schools and colleges for Children and Young People 0 - 16 years with ASD with Social, Emotional and mental health (SEMH) issues. Day placements, weekly boarder placements, termly-boarder placements and/or 52-week residential placements.

Placements could be anywhere in the UK but are anticipated to be mainly within the North of England.

Unlimited number of Providers to be appointed to this Lot.

The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Flexible Procurement Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTender system. If not already registered, tenderers should register on the NEPO eTender system at procontract.due-north.com/register ↗. Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc. please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (proactis.kayako.com ↗) and select ProContractV3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can [email protected] this will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. Successful suppliers will enter into a Flexible Procurement Agreement in a form which is set out in the procurement documents. The lead authority does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the goods/works/services (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any participating organisation using the Flexible Procurement Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. Additional information: The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.8.2022 and shall be for an initial 1 (one) year terminating on 31.7.2023 unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to 31.7.2023 of the intention to take up the 8 month option to extend. If the Lead Authority intends for this Flexible Procurement Agreement to continue, then the Lead Authority will notify Providers in writing not less than three months prior to the 8-month option to extend. The Lead Authority will indicate what length of time it has been extended for and when the Lead Authority will notify Providers of any further extensions.

Delivery: UK · North East
Extensions: 1-year with 1 x 8-month option to extend · 1-year with 1 x 8-month option to extendVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, ASD with complex learning difficulties or severe learning difficultiesCancelledRenewal UK

Placements in independent special schools and colleges for Children and Young People 0 - 16 years with ASD with complex learning difficulties or severe learning difficulties. Day placements, weekly boarder placements, termly-boarder placements and/or 52-week residential placements.

Placements could be anywhere in the UK but are anticipated to be mainly within the North of England.

Unlimited number of Providers to be appointed to this Lot.

The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Flexible Procurement Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTender system. If not already registered, tenderers should register on the NEPO eTender system at procontract.due-north.com/register ↗. Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc. please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (proactis.kayako.com ↗) and select ProContractV3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can [email protected] this will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. Successful suppliers will enter into a Flexible Procurement Agreement in a form which is set out in the procurement documents. The lead authority does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the goods/works/services (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any participating organisation using the Flexible Procurement Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. Additional information: Description of options

The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.8.2022 and shall be for an initial 1 (one) year terminating on 31.7.2023 unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to 31.7.2023 of the intention to take up the 8 month option to extend. If the Lead Authority intends for this Flexible Procurement Agreement to continue, then the Lead Authority will notify Providers in writing not less than three months prior to the 8-month option to extend. The Lead Authority will indicate what length of time it has been extended for and when the Lead Authority will notify Providers of any further extensions.

Delivery: UK · North East
Extensions: 1 x 8-month option to extend · 1 x 8-month option to extendVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) issuesCancelledRenewal UK

Placements in independent special schools and colleges for Children and Young People 0 - 16 years with ASD Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) issues. Day placements, weekly boarder placements, termly-boarder placements and/or 52-week residential placements.

Placements could be anywhere in the UK but are anticipated to be mainly within the North of England.

Unlimited number of Providers to be appointed to this Lot.

The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Flexible Procurement Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTender system. If not already registered, tenderers should register on the NEPO eTender system at procontract.due-north.com/register ↗. Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc. please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (proactis.kayako.com ↗) and select ProContractV3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can [email protected] this will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. Successful suppliers will enter into a Flexible Procurement Agreement in a form which is set out in the procurement documents. The lead authority does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the goods/works/services (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any participating organisation using the Flexible Procurement Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. Additional information: The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.8.2022 and shall be for an initial 1 (one) year terminating on 31.7.2023 unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to 31.7.2023 of the intention to take up the 8 month option to extend. If the Lead Authority intends for this Flexible Procurement Agreement to continue, then the Lead Authority will notify Providers in writing not less than three months prior to the 8-month option to extend. The Lead Authority will indicate what length of time it has been extended for and when the Lead Authority will notify Providers of any further extensions.

Delivery: UK · North East
Extensions: 1 x 8-month option to extend · 1 x 8-month option to extendVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, Profound and multiple learning difficulties/severe learning difficultiesCancelledRenewal UK

Placements in independent special schools and colleges for Children and Young People 0 - 16 yearswith profound and multiple learning difficulties/sever learning difficulties. Day placements, weekly boarderplacements, termly-boarder placements and/or 52-week residential placements.

Placements could be anywhere in the UK but are anticipated to be mainly within the North of England.

Unlimited number of Providers to be appointed to this Lot.

The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Flexible Procurement Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTender system. If not already registered, tenderers should register on the NEPO eTender system at procontract.due-north.com/register ↗. Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistanc eon submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc. please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (proactis.kayako.com ↗) and select ProContractV3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can [email protected] this will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. Successful suppliers will enter into a Flexible Procurement Agreement in a form which is set out in the procurement documents. The lead authority does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the goods/works/services (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any participating organisation using the Flexible Procurement Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. Additional information: The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.8.2022 and shall be for an initial 1 (one) year terminating on 31.7.2023 unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to 31.7.2023 of the intention to take up the 8 month option to extend. If the Lead Authority intends for this Flexible Procurement Agreement to continue, then the Lead Authority will notify Providers in writing not less than three months prior to the 8-month option to extend. The Lead Authority will indicate what length of time it has been extended for and when the Lead Authority will notify Providers of any further extensions.

Delivery: UK · North East
Extensions: 1 x8-month option to extend · 1 x8-month option to extendVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, Physical disability or medical needCancelledRenewal UK

Placements in independent special schools and colleges for Children and Young People 0 - 16 years withphysical disability or medical needs. Day placements, weekly boarder placements, termly-boarder placementsand/or 52-week residential placements.

Placements could be anywhere in the UK but are anticipated to be mainly within the North of England.

Unlimited number of Providers to be appointed to this Lot.

The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Flexible Procurement Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTender system. If not already registered, tenderers should register on the NEPO eTender system at procontract.due-north.com/register ↗. Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc. please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (proactis.kayako.com ↗) and select ProContractV3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can [email protected] this will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. Successful suppliers will enter into a Flexible Procurement Agreement in a form which is set out in the procurement documents. The lead authority does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the goods/works/services (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any participating organisation using the Flexible Procurement Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. Additional information: The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.8.2022 and shall be for an initial 1 (one) year terminating on 31.7.2023 unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to 31.7.2023 of the intention to take up the 8 month option to extend. If the Lead Authority intends for this Flexible Procurement Agreement to continue, then the Lead Authority will notify Providers in writing not less than three months prior to the 8-month option to extend. The Lead Authority will indicate what length of time it has been extended for and when the Lead Authority will notify Providers of any further extensions.

Delivery: UK · North East
Extensions: 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend. · 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, Significant Sensory disability / communication needs(speech and language/hearing impairment/visual impairment/multi-sensory impairment)CancelledRenewal UK

Placements in independent special schools and colleges for Children and Young People 0 - 16 years with Significant Sensory disability / communication needs (speech and language/hearing impairment/visual impairment/multi-sensory impairment). Day placements, weekly boarder placements, termly-boarder placements and/or 52-week residential placements.

The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Flexible Procurement Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTender system. If not already registered, tenderers should register on the NEPO eTender system at procontract.due-north.com/register ↗. Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc. please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (proactis.kayako.com ↗) and select ProContractV3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can [email protected] this will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. Successful suppliers will enter into a Flexible Procurement Agreement in a form which is set out in the procurement documents. The lead authority does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the goods/works/services (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any participating organisation using the Flexible Procurement Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. Additional information: The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.8.2022 and shall be for an initial 1 (one) year terminating on 31.7.2023 unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to 31.7.2023 of the intention to take up the 8 month option to extend. If the Lead Authority intends for this Flexible Procurement Agreement to continue, then the Lead Authority will notify Providers in writing not less than three months prior to the 8-month option to extend. The Lead Authority will indicate what length of time it has been extended for and when the Lead Authority will notify Providers of any further extensions.

Delivery: UK · North East
Extensions: 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend. · 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #8Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, Specific learning difficulties (SpLD)CancelledRenewal UK

Placements in independent special schools and colleges for Children and Young People 0 - 16 years with Specific learning difficulties (SpLD). Day placements, weekly boarder placements, termly-boarder placements and/or 52-week residential placements.

Placements could be anywhere in the UK but are anticipated to be mainly within the North of England.

Unlimited number of Providers to be appointed to this Lot.

The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Flexible Procurement Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTender system. If not already registered, tenderers should register on the NEPO eTender system at procontract.due-north.com/register ↗. Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc. please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (proactis.kayako.com ↗) and select ProContractV3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can [email protected] this will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. Successful suppliers will enter into a Flexible Procurement Agreement in a form which is set out in the procurement documents. The lead authority does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the goods/works/services (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any participating organisation using the Flexible Procurement Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. Additional information: The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.8.2022 and shall be for an initial 1 (one) year terminating on 31.7.2023 unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to 31.7.2023 of the intention to take up the 8 month option to extend. If the Lead Authority intends for this Flexible Procurement Agreement to continue, then the Lead Authority will notify Providers in writing not less than three months prior to the 8-month option to extend. The Lead Authority will indicate what length of time it has been extended for and when the Lead Authority will notify Providers of any further extensions.

Delivery: UK · North East
Extensions: 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend. · 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #9Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)CancelledRenewal UK

Placements in independent special schools and colleges for Children and Young People 0 - 16 years with moderate learning difficulties (MLD). Day placements, weekly boarder placements, termly-boarder placements and/or 52-week residential placements.

Placements could be anywhere in the UK but are anticipated to be mainly within the North of England.

Unlimited number of Providers to be appointed to this Lot.

The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Flexible Procurement Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTender system. If not already registered, tenderers should register on the NEPO eTender system atprocontract.due-north.com/register ↗

Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc. please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (proactis.kayako.com ↗) and select ProContract V3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] this will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. Successful suppliers will enter into a Flexible Procurement Agreement in a form which is set out in the procurement documents. The lead authority does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the goods/works/services (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any participating organisation using the Flexible Procurement Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. Additional information: The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.8.2022 and shall be for an initial 1 (one) year terminating on 31.7.2023 unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to 31.7.2023 of the intention to take up the 8 month option to extend. If the Lead Authority intends for this Flexible Procurement Agreement to continue, then the Lead Authority will notify Providers in writing not less than three months prior to the 8-month option to extend. The Lead Authority will indicate what length of time it has been extended for and when the Lead Authority will notify Providers of any further extensions.

Delivery: UK · North East
Extensions: 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend. · 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #10Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - mild to moderateCancelledRenewal UK

Placements in independent special schools and colleges for Children and Young People 16 - 25 years with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Day placements, weekly boarder placements, termly-boarder placements and/or 52-week residential placements.

Placements could be anywhere in the UK but are anticipated to be mainly within the North of England.

Unlimited number of Providers to be appointed to this Lot.

The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Flexible Procurement Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTender system. If not already registered, tenderers should register on the NEPO eTender system atprocontract.due-north.com/register ↗

Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc. please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (proactis.kayako.com ↗) and select ProContract V3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] this will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. Successful suppliers will enter into a Flexible Procurement Agreement in a form which is set out in the procurement documents. The lead authority does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the goods/works/services (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any participating organisation using the Flexible Procurement Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. Additional information: The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.8.2022 and shall be for an initial 1 (one) year terminating on 31.7.2023 unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to 31.7.2023 of the intention to take up the 8 month option to extend. If the Lead Authority intends for this Flexible Procurement Agreement to continue, then the Lead Authority will notify Providers in writing not less than three months prior to the 8-month option to extend. The Lead Authority will indicate what length of time it has been extended for and when the Lead Authority will notify Providers of any further extensions.

Delivery: UK · North East
Extensions: 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend. · 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #11Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, ASD with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)issuesCancelledRenewal UK

Placements in independent special schools and colleges for Children and Young People 16 - 25 years with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with Social, Emotional and Mental health (SEMH) issues. Day placements, weekly boarder placements, termly-boarder placements and/or 52-week residential placements.

Placements could be anywhere in the UK but are anticipated to be mainly within the North of England.

Unlimited number of Providers to be appointed to this Lot.

The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Flexible Procurement Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTender system. If not already registered, tenderers should register on the NEPO eTender system atprocontract.due-north.com/register ↗

Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc. please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (proactis.kayako.com ↗) and select ProContract V3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] this will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. Successful suppliers will enter into a Flexible Procurement Agreement in a form which is set out in the procurement documents. The lead authority does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the goods/works/services (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any participating organisation using the Flexible Procurement Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. Additional information: The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.8.2022 and shall be for an initial 1 (one) year terminating on 31.7.2023 unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to 31.7.2023 of the intention to take up the 8 month option to extend. If the Lead Authority intends for this Flexible Procurement Agreement to continue, then the Lead Authority will notify Providers in writing not less than three months prior to the 8-month option to extend. The Lead Authority will indicate what length of time it has been extended for and when the Lead Authority will notify Providers of any further extensions

Delivery: UK · North East
Extensions: 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend. · 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #12Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, ASD with complex learning difficulties or severe learning difficultiesCancelledRenewal UK

Placements in independent special schools and colleges for Children and Young People 16 - 25 years with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with complex learning difficulties or severe learning difficulties. Day placements, weekly boarder placements, termly-boarder placements and/or 52-week residential placements.

Placements could be anywhere in the UK but are anticipated to be mainly within the North of England.

Unlimited number of Providers to be appointed to this Lot.

The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Flexible Procurement Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTender system. If not already registered, tenderers should register on the NEPO eTender system atprocontract.due-north.com/register ↗

Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc. please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (proactis.kayako.com ↗) and select ProContract V3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] this will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. Successful suppliers will enter into a Flexible Procurement Agreement in a form which is set out in the procurement documents. The lead authority does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the goods/works/services (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any participating organisation using the Flexible Procurement Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. Additional information: The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.8.2022 and shall be for an initial 1 (one) year terminating on 31.7.2023 unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to 31.7.2023 of the intention to take up the 8 month option to extend. If the Lead Authority intends for this Flexible Procurement Agreement to continue, then the Lead Authority will notify Providers in writing not less than three months prior to the 8-month option to extend. The Lead Authority will indicate what length of time it has been extended for and when the Lead Authority will notify Providers of any further extensions.

Delivery: UK · North East
Extensions: 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend. · 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #13Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) issuesCancelledRenewal UK

Placements in independent special schools and colleges for Children and Young People 16 - 25 years with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) issues. Day placements, weekly boarder placements, termly-boarder placements and/or 52-week residential placements.

Placements could be anywhere in the UK but are anticipated to be mainly within the North of England.

Unlimited number of Providers to be appointed to this Lot.

The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Flexible Procurement Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTender system. If not already registered, tenderers should register on the NEPO eTender system atprocontract.due-north.com/register ↗

Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc. please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (proactis.kayako.com ↗) and select ProContract V3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] this will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. Successful suppliers will enter into a Flexible Procurement Agreement in a form which is set out in the procurement documents. The lead authority does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the goods/works/services (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any participating organisation using the Flexible Procurement Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. Additional information: The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.8.2022 and shall be for an initial 1 (one) year terminating on 31.7.2023 unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to 31.7.2023 of the intention to take up the 8 month option to extend. If the Lead Authority intends for this Flexible Procurement Agreement to continue, then the Lead Authority will notify Providers in writing not less than three months prior to the 8-month option to extend. The Lead Authority will indicate what length of time it has been extended for and when the Lead Authority will notify Providers of any further extensions.

Delivery: UK · North East
Extensions: 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend. · 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #14Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, Profound and multiple learning difficulties/severe learning difficultiesCancelledRenewal UK

Placements in independent special schools and colleges for Children and Young People 16 - 25 years with profound and multiple learning difficulties/severe learning difficulties. Day placements, weekly boarder placements, termly-boarder placements and/or 52-week residential placements.

Placements could be anywhere in the UK but are anticipated to be mainly within the North of England.

Unlimited number of Providers to be appointed to this Lot.

The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Flexible Procurement Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTender system. If not already registered, tenderers should register on the NEPO eTender system atprocontract.due-north.com/register ↗

Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc. please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (proactis.kayako.com ↗) and select ProContract V3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] this will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. Successful suppliers will enter into a Flexible Procurement Agreement in a form which is set out in the procurement documents. The lead authority does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the goods/works/services (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any participating organisation using the Flexible Procurement Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. Additional information: The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.8.2022 and shall be for an initial 1 (one) year terminating on 31.7.2023 unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to 31.7.2023 of the intention to take up the 8 month option to extend. If the Lead Authority intends for this Flexible Procurement Agreement to continue, then the Lead Authority will notify Providers in writing not less than three months prior to the 8-month option to extend. The Lead Authority will indicate what length of time it has been extended for and when the Lead Authority will notify Providers of any further extensions.

Delivery: UK · North East
Extensions: 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend. · 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #15Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, Physical disability or medical needCancelledRenewal UK

Placements in independent special schools and colleges for Children and Young People 16 - 25 years with physical disability or medical needs. Day placements, weekly boarder placements, termly-boarder placements and/or 52-week residential placements.

Placements could be anywhere in the UK but are anticipated to be mainly within the North of England.

Unlimited number of Providers to be appointed to this Lot.

The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Flexible Procurement Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTender system. If not already registered, tenderers should register on the NEPO eTender system atprocontract.due-north.com/register ↗

Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc. please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (proactis.kayako.com ↗) and select ProContract V3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] this will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. Successful suppliers will enter into a Flexible Procurement Agreement in a form which is set out in the procurement documents. The lead authority does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the goods/works/services (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any participating organisation using the Flexible Procurement Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. Additional information: The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.8.2022 and shall be for an initial 1 (one) year terminating on 31.7.2023 unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to 31.7.2023 of the intention to take up the 8 month option to extend. If the Lead Authority intends for this Flexible Procurement Agreement to continue, then the Lead Authority will notify Providers in writing not less than three months prior to the 8-month option to extend. The Lead Authority will indicate what length of time it has been extended for and when the Lead Authority will notify Providers of any further extensions.

Delivery: UK · North East
Extensions: 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend. · 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #16Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, Significant Sensory disability and communication needs(speech and language/hearing impairment/visual impairment/multi-sensory impairment)CancelledRenewal UK

Placements in independent special schools and colleges for Children and Young People 16 - 25 years with Significant Sensory disability and communication needs (speech and language/hearing impairment/visual impairment/multi-sensory impairment). Day placements, weekly boarder placements, termly-boarder placements and/or 52-week residential placements.

Placements could be anywhere in the UK but are anticipated to be mainly within the North of England.

Unlimited number of Providers to be appointed to this Lot.

The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Flexible Procurement Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTender system. If not already registered, tenderers should register on the NEPO eTender system atprocontract.due-north.com/register ↗

Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc. please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (proactis.kayako.com ↗) and select ProContract V3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] this will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. Successful suppliers will enter into a Flexible Procurement Agreement in a form which is set out in the procurement documents. The lead authority does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the goods/works/services (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any participating organisation using the Flexible Procurement Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. Additional information: The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.8.2022 and shall be for an initial 1 (one) year terminating on 31.7.2023 unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to 31.7.2023 of the intention to take up the 8 month option to extend. If the Lead Authority intends for this Flexible Procurement Agreement to continue, then the Lead Authority will notify Providers in writing not less than three months prior to the 8-month option to extend. The Lead Authority will indicate what length of time it has been extended for and when the Lead Authority will notify Providers of any further extensions.

Delivery: UK · North East
Extensions: 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend. · 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #17Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, Specific learning difficulties (SpLD)CancelledRenewal UK

Placements in independent special schools and colleges for Children and Young People 16 - 25 years with Specific learning difficulties (SpLD). Day placements, weekly boarder placements, termly-boarder placements and/or 52-week residential placements.

Placements could be anywhere in the UK but are anticipated to be mainly within the North of England.

Unlimited number of Providers to be appointed to this Lot.

The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Flexible Procurement Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTender system. If not already registered, tenderers should register on the NEPO eTender system atprocontract.due-north.com/register ↗

Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc. please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (proactis.kayako.com ↗) and select ProContract V3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] this will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. Successful suppliers will enter into a Flexible Procurement Agreement in a form which is set out in the procurement documents. The lead authority does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the goods/works/services (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any participating organisation using the Flexible Procurement Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. Additional information: The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.8.2022 and shall be for an initial 1 (one) year terminating on 31.7.2023 unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to 31.7.2023 of the intention to take up the 8 month option to extend. If the Lead Authority intends for this Flexible Procurement Agreement to continue, then the Lead Authority will notify Providers in writing not less than three months prior to the 8-month option to extend. The Lead Authority will indicate what length of time it has been extended for and when the Lead Authority will notify Providers of any further extensions.

Delivery: UK · North East
Extensions: 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend. · 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #18Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)CancelledRenewal UK

Placements in independent special schools and colleges for Children and Young People 16 - 25 years with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). Day placements, weekly boarder placements, termly-boarder placements and/or 52-week residential placements.

Placements could be anywhere in the UK but are anticipated to be mainly within the North of England.

Unlimited number of Providers to be appointed to this Lot.

The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Flexible Procurement Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTender system. If not already registered, tenderers should register on the NEPO eTender system atprocontract.due-north.com/register ↗

Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc. please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (proactis.kayako.com ↗) and select ProContract V3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] this will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. Successful suppliers will enter into a Flexible Procurement Agreement in a form which is set out in the procurement documents. The lead authority does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the goods/works/services (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any participating organisation using the Flexible Procurement Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof Additional information: The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.8.2022 and shall be for an initial 1 (one) year terminating on 31.7.2023 unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to 31.7.2023 of the intention to take up the 8 month option to extend. If the Lead Authority intends for this Flexible Procurement Agreement to continue, then the Lead Authority will notify Providers in writing not less than three months prior to the 8-month option to extend. The Lead Authority will indicate what length of time it has been extended for and when the Lead Authority will notify Providers of any further extensions.

Delivery: UK · North East
Extensions: 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend. · 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #19Residential Children's Homes within specified geographical boundariesCancelledRenewal UK

Placements in residential children's Homes for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. The Child / Young Person is the subject of a Care Order (section 31 of the Children 1989) and in which case the Local Authority will have parental responsibility or the Local Authority is satisfied that the Child/Young Person is in need of accommodation under (section 20 of the Children Act 1989), in which case the Local Authority will not have parental responsibility for the Child / Young Person.

The Child/Young Person may need education provision as part of the placement.

An unlimited number of Homes will be appointed to the solution from within the following Local Authority/County boundaries:

  1. Darlington
  2. Durham
  3. Gateshead
  4. Hartlepool
  5. Middlesbrough
  6. Newcastle City Council
  7. North Tyneside
  8. Northumberland
  9. Redcar and Cleveland
  10. South Tyneside
  11. Stockton
  12. Sunderland
  13. Cumbria
  14. Dumfries and Galloway
  15. East Lothian
  16. Humberside
  17. Lancashire
  18. Midlothian (including City of Edinburgh Unitary Authority)
  19. North Yorkshire
  20. West Yorkshire
  21. Scottish Borders
  22. South Lanarkshire
  23. South Yorkshire
  24. York

The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Flexible Procurement Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTender system. If not already registered, tenderers should register on the NEPO eTender system at procontract.due-north.com/register ↗. Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc. please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (proactis.kayako.com ↗) and select ProContractV3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can [email protected] this will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. Successful suppliers will enter into a Flexible Procurement Agreement in a form which is set out in the procurement documents. The lead authority does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the goods/works/services (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any participating organisation using the Flexible Procurement Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. Additional information: The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.8.2022 and shall be for an initial 1 (one) year terminating on 31.7.2023 unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to 31.7.2023 of the intention to take up the 8 month option to extend. If the Lead Authority intends for this Flexible Procurement Agreement to continue, then the Lead Authority will notify Providers in writing not less than three months prior to the 8-month option to extend. The Lead Authority will indicate what length of time it has been extended for and when the Lead Authority will notify Providers of any further extensions.

Delivery: UK · North East
Extensions: 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend. · 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #20Children's Residential Homes - Specialist Assessment / Crisis InterventionCancelledRenewal UK

Placements in residential children's homes for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. Education may be required as part of the placement.

Placements could be anywhere in the UK with the aim to have most placements within the North East.

Unlimited number of Providers to be appointed to this Lot.

No geographical restrictions to this Lot.

The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Flexible Procurement Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTender system. If not already registered, tenderers should register on the NEPO eTender system atprocontract.due-north.com/register ↗

Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc. please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (proactis.kayako.com ↗) and select ProContract V3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] this will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. Successful suppliers will enter into a Flexible Procurement Agreement in a form which is set out in the procurement documents. The lead authority does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the goods/works/services (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any participating organisation using the Flexible Procurement Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. Additional information: The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.8.2022 and shall be for an initial 1 (one) year terminating on 31.7.2023 unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to 31.7.2023 of the intention to take up the 8 month option to extend. If the Lead Authority intends for this Flexible Procurement Agreement to continue, then the Lead Authority will notify Providers in writing not less than three months prior to the 8-month option to extend. The Lead Authority will indicate what length of time it has been extended for and when the Lead Authority will notify Providers of any further extensions.

Delivery: UK · North East
Extensions: 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend. · 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #21Residential Children's Homes with no geographical restrictionsCancelledRenewal UK

Placements in residential children's Homes for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. The Child / Young Person is the subject of a Care Order (section 31 of the Children 1989) and in which case the Local Authority will have parental responsibility or the Local Authority is satisfied that the Child/Young Person is in need of accommodation under (section 20 of the Children Act 1989), in which case the Local Authority will not have parental responsibility for the Child / Young Person.

The Child/Young Person may need education provision as part of the placement.

An unlimited number of Homes will be appointed to the solution from across the UK.

The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Flexible Procurement Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTender system. If not already registered, tenderers should register on the NEPO eTender system atprocontract.due-north.com/register ↗

Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc. please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (proactis.kayako.com ↗) and select ProContract V3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] this will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. Successful suppliers will enter into a Flexible Procurement Agreement in a form which is set out in the procurement documents. The lead authority does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the goods/works/services (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any participating organisation using the Flexible Procurement Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. Additional information: The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.8.2022 and shall be for an initial 1 (one) year terminating on 31.7.2023 unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to 31.7.2023 of the intention to take up the 8 month option to extend. If the Lead Authority intends for this Flexible Procurement Agreement to continue, then the Lead Authority will notify Providers in writing not less than three months prior to the 8-month option to extend. The Lead Authority will indicate what length of time it has been extended for and when the Lead Authority will notify Providers of any further extensions.

Delivery: UK · North East
Extensions: 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend. · 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #22Ofsted Registered Residential Short BreaksCancelledRenewal UK, North East

Placements in residential children's Homes for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years providing Short Breakservices. The Child / Young Person may or may not be subject of a Care Order (section 31 of the Children 1989)and in which case the Local Authority will have parental responsibility or the Local Authority is satisfied that theChild/Young Person is in need of accommodation under (section 20 of the Children Act 1989), in which case theLocal Authority will not have parental responsibility for the Child / Young Person.

An unlimited number of Homes will be appointed to the solution from across the UK but it is anticipated thatmost placements will be made in the North of England.

The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for thisFlexible Procurement Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through theNEPO eTender system Additional information: The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.8.2022 and shall be for an initial 1 (one) year terminating on 31.7.2023 unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to 31.7.2023 of the intention to take up the 8 month option to extend. If the Lead Authority intends for this Flexible Procurement Agreement to continue, then the Lead Authority will notify Providers in writing not less than three months prior to the 8-month option to extend. The Lead Authority will indicate what length of time it has been extended for and when the Lead Authority will notify Providers of any further extensions.

Delivery: UK, North East · Nort East
Extensions: 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend · 1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extendVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 22 lots
Quality: 50%Price: 40%Social value: 10%
Published award criteria (3)
  • Quality: 50
  • Social Value: 10
  • Price: 40
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “Education, Health and Social Care (interim) Contract” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
10 May 2022, 17:30 BST
Last source update
20 Mar 2023, 15:47 GMT
Award evaluation window
17 Jun 2022 – …
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-008050
Classification (CPV)
Education and training servicesHealth and social work services
Delivery area
UKNorth East (UKC)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03363c Find a Tender

Publisher note: Local Authorities who have 'opted out' for any Lot at this initial period of the solution may 'opt-in' to use the solution during its term. The agreement will be available for use by all NEPO Members. A list of member organisations is available in the About section of the NEPO website at: www.nepo.org. This agreement will also be made available to all current and future NEPO Associate Members. Current Associate Members are listed in the Associate Member section of the NEPO website at: www.nepo.org/associate-membership/list. NEPO intends to make the resulting agreement available for use by all Contracting Authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK (as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015) including but not limited to Government Departments and their Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, Central Government, NHS Bodies, Local Authorities, Emergency Services, Coastguard Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Registered Social Landlords and Registered Charities who have a need to purchase the above services. Please see the following websites for further details: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Localcouncils/index.htm https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education https://www.gov.uk/check-a-university-is-officially-recognised/recognised-bodies http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/localauthorities.php http://www.ukschoolsdirectory.net https://www.gov.uk/find-school-in-england https://education.gov.scot/ParentZone http://hwb.wales.gov.uk/ https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/open-academies-and-academy-projects-in-development http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/institutions/ http://www.hefce.ac.uk/workprovide/unicoll/heis/ http://www.hefce.ac.uk/workprovide/unicoll/fecs/ http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure http://www.scottishambulance.com/TheService/organised.aspx http://www.hscni.net/index.php?link=trusts http://www.scottishambulance.com/TheService/organised.aspx http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/A-ZOfCentralGovernment/index.htm https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/gov.htm http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/local-councils-in-northern-ireland http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2012/02/2421/1 https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/contact https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies https://www.ons.gov.uk/ https://www.police.uk/forces/ http://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html http://www.psni.police.uk/index.htm http://www.scotland.police.uk/ https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs http://www.gov.scot/Topics/archive/law-order/Police/PoliceServiceofScotland http://www.fire.org.uk/fire-brigades.html http://www.nifrs.org/areas-districts/ http://www.firescotland.gov.uk/your-area.aspx https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/pages/default.aspx https://gov.wales/topics/housing-and-regeneration/publications/registered-social-landlords-in-wales/?lang=en https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/About_us/Regulation/Registering_charities_index.aspx http://www.oscr.org.uk/ https://idea.org.uk/ http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharitis/register homepage.aspx http://www.sell3wales.gov.uk?Search/search_Auth.aspx http://www.communities.gov.uk/newsroom/factsandfigures/housingplanning1/ facts/socialhousing/?id=1822644 A complete list of permissible users is shown on the NEPO website below: https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/permissible-users Organisations wishing to access the NEPO agreement will be required to register as a NEPO Associate Member in the first instance. Further information can be found at: www.nepo.org

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Proactis / ProContract · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Language: EN
Appointment period ends
16 Jun 2022, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
17 Jun 2022, 09:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

16 Jun 2022 → 20 Mar 2023 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    16 Jun 2022, 17:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    17 Jun 2022, 09:00 BST
  3. Notice published
    20 Mar 2023, 15:47 GMT

Notice history

3 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 1 Aug 2022
  1. Status changed to complete
    1 Aug 2022, 09:25 BST
  2. Buyer details updated
    1 Aug 2022, 09:25 BST
  3. Buyer details updated
    20 Mar 2023, 15:47 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 25admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 2312 from SMEs
Contracts signed 20latest 29 Jun 2022

24 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Contract 008050-2023-2022/S 000-020907-1

    Signed
    29 Jun 2022
    Value
    £0
    Status
    active
    • Change Following confirmation of legal entitites, the award has been made to: 1) Active Young People Ltd 2) Ashdown Care Homes Limited 3) Belmont School Limited 4) Bryn Melyn Care Limited 5) Crookhey Hall Limited 6) ESPA 7) Evolution Children Services Ltd 8) Gilmourbanks Ltd 9) GUST Independent School 10) Haskel School 11) Hennessey Living Group Ltd 12) High Trees Limited 13) Hillcrest Childrens Services 2 Limited 14) Hillside School (Aberdour) Ltd 15) House of Falkland Limited 16) Impact Childcare and Education 17) Kedleston (High Peak School) Limited 18) Kedleston (Wings Education) Limited 19) Keldeston (Wood Grove Childcare ) Limited 20) Longson Hall School Limited 21) NEAS 22) NEST 23) One Step Care 24) Pathways Care Group Limited 25) Pathways Care Solutions Ltd 26) Pear Tree Projects Ltd 27) The Percy Hedley Foundation 28) ROC Family Support Ltd 29) Salutem LD Bidco IV Limited 30) St Cuthbert's Care 31) Talbot House Trust 32) Underley Schools Limited, Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee: Clarification of legal entities
  • Contract 020907-2022-1

    Signed
    29 Jun 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 020907-2022-10

    Signed
    29 Jun 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 020907-2022-11

    Signed
    29 Jun 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 020907-2022-12

    Signed
    29 Jun 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 020907-2022-13

    Signed
    29 Jun 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 020907-2022-14

    Signed
    29 Jun 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 020907-2022-15

    Signed
    29 Jun 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 020907-2022-16

    Signed
    29 Jun 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 020907-2022-17

    Signed
    29 Jun 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 020907-2022-18

    Signed
    29 Jun 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 020907-2022-19

    Signed
    29 Jun 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 020907-2022-2

    Signed
    29 Jun 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 020907-2022-20

    Signed
    29 Jun 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 020907-2022-21

    Signed
    29 Jun 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 020907-2022-22

    Signed
    29 Jun 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 020907-2022-23

    Signed
    29 Jun 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 020907-2022-3

    Signed
    29 Jun 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 020907-2022-4

    Signed
    29 Jun 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 020907-2022-5

    Signed
    29 Jun 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
23bids · 23 electronic12—£0 – £1,500,000,000

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

7 public bodies on the notice

Newcastle City Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Cherry Wood, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, North East, NE64NWContact name, email, phone

Consortium members and other public bodies

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • N?AReview body N/A

Framework contractors & participating bidders

25 commercial parties on the notice
Show 15 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria