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NEPO603 - Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services (C-012130) - Opening July 2026

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 07:21.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services

Lots

  • Standard Support PlacementsValue not stated
  • Extra Support PlacementsValue not stated
  • Enhanced Support PlacementsValue not stated
  • Parent and Child / Baby PlacementsValue not stated
  • Parent and Child / Baby Assessment PlacementsValue not stated
  • Staying Put ArrangementsValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
OPEN20251949
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
No

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Lot Details

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
31 Oct 2026, 23:59

Submission terms

Languages

en

Expected award period

Starts
1 Nov 2026, 09:00

Bid Opening

Date
1 Nov 2026, 09:00

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Standard Support Placements
Description
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.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
Yes
Status
active

Contract period

Ends
30 Jun 2027, 23:59

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed

Options

Description
1 x 12 month optional extension period remains available, up to 30 June 2028
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Extra Support Placements
Description
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.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
Yes
Status
active

Contract period

Ends
30 Jun 2027, 23:59

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Options

Description
1 x 12 month optional extension period remains available, up to 30 June 2028
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Enhanced Support Placements
Description
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.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
Yes
Status
active

Contract period

Ends
30 Jun 2027, 23:59

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Options

Description
1 x 12 month optional extension period remains available, up to 30 June 2028
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Parent and Child / Baby Placements
Description
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.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
Yes
Status
active

Contract period

Ends
30 Jun 2027, 23:59

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Options

Description
1 x 12 month optional extension period remains available, up to 30 June 2028
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Parent and Child / Baby Assessment Placements
Description
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.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
Yes
Status
active

Contract period

Ends
30 Jun 2027, 23:59

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Options

Description
1 x 12 month optional extension period remains available, up to 30 June 2028
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Staying Put Arrangements
Description
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.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
Yes
Status
active

Contract period

Ends
30 Jun 2027, 23:59

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Options

Description
1 x 12 month optional extension period remains available, up to 30 June 2028

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC

Delivery Location

Description
Primarily the North East of England, however the Participating Authorities recognise that services may need to be delivered outside of this area.
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC

Delivery Location

Description
Primarily the North East of England, however the Participating Authorities recognise that services may need to be delivered outside of this area.
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC

Delivery Location

Description
Primarily the North East of England, however the Participating Authorities recognise that services may need to be delivered outside of this area.
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC

Delivery Location

Description
Primarily the North East of England, however the Participating Authorities recognise that services may need to be delivered outside of this area.
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC

Delivery Location

Description
Primarily the North East of England, however the Participating Authorities recognise that services may need to be delivered outside of this area.
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC

Delivery Location

Description
Primarily the North East of England, however the Participating Authorities recognise that services may need to be delivered outside of this area.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
Id
GB-FTS-141158

Identifier

Legal Name
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Address

Street Address
Redcar and Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street
Locality
Redcar
Region
UKC12
Postal Code
TS101RT
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1642774774

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Redcar and Cleveland borough Council
Id
GB-FTS-184248

Identifier

Legal Name
Redcar and Cleveland borough Council

Address

Locality
Redcar
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Details

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Redcar · UKC12 · TS101RT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 062900-2026tender ·