- 1. Newcastle City Council
- 2. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council (Participating Organisation)
- 3. The County Council of Durham (Participating Organisation)
- 4. Hartlepool Borough Council (Participating Organisation)
- 5. The Council of the Borough of North Tyneside (Participating Organisation)
- 6. The Council of the Borough of South Tyneside (Participating Organisation)
- 7. The Borough Council of Gateshead
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Newcastle City Council
Barras Bridge
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
NE18QT
Contact
Beverley Rigg
beverley.rigg@newcastle.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1912115877
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC22 - Tyneside
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.1) Name and addresses
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council (Participating Organisation)
Municipal Buildings, Church Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 1LD
Contact
Mike Wray
Telephone
+44 1642526343
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.1) Name and addresses
The County Council of Durham (Participating Organisation)
County Hall
Durham
DH1 5UL
Contact
Dawn Wilson
Telephone
+44 3000266889
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC - North East (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.1) Name and addresses
Hartlepool Borough Council (Participating Organisation)
Victoria Road
Hartlepool
TS24 8AY
Contact
Kelly Armstrong
kelly.armstrong@hartlepool.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1429523043
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC - North East (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.1) Name and addresses
The Council of the Borough of North Tyneside (Participating Organisation)
Quadrant, Cobalt Business Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE27 0BY
Contact
Rebecca Bacon
Rebecca.bacon@northtyneside.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1916438696
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC - North East (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.1) Name and addresses
The Council of the Borough of South Tyneside (Participating Organisation)
Westoe Road
South Shields
NE33 2RL
Contact
Rebecca Eadie
Rebecca.eadie@southtyneside.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC - North East (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.1) Name and addresses
The Borough Council of Gateshead
Civic Centre, Regent Street
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
Contact
Lucy Peart
Telephone
+44 1914333328
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC - North East (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NEPO602 - Interim Education, Health and Social Care
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £150,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - mild to moderate Lot No: 1
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
North East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Placements in independent special schools and colleges for Children and Young People 0 - 16 years with mild to moderate Autistic Spectrum Disorder. 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 athttps://procontract.due-north.com/register?openform
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 (http://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 ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please go to our web site located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, ASD with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)issues
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
North East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 https://procontract.due-north.com/register?openform. 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 (http://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 emailProContractSuppliers@proactis.com 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year with 1 x 8-month option to extend
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please go to our web site located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, ASD with complex learning difficulties or severe learningdifficulties
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
North East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 https://procontract.due-north.com/register?openform. 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 (http://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 emailProContractSuppliers@proactis.com 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1 x 8-month option to extend
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please go to our web site located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) issues
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
North East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 https://procontract.due-north.com/register?openform. 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 (http://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 emailProContractSuppliers@proactis.com 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1 x 8-month option to extend
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please go to our web site located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, Profound and multiple learning difficulties/severe learningdifficulties
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
North East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 https://procontract.due-north.com/register?openform. 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 (http://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 emailProContractSuppliers@proactis.com 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1 x8-month option to extend
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please go to our web site located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, Physical disability or medical need
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
North East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 https://procontract.due-north.com/register?openform. 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 (http://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 emailProContractSuppliers@proactis.com 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please go to our web site located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, Significant Sensory disability / communication needs(speech and language/hearing impairment/visual impairment/multi-sensory impairment)
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
North East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 https://procontract.due-north.com/register?openform. 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 (http://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 emailProContractSuppliers@proactis.com 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please go to our web site located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, Specific learning difficulties (SpLD)
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
North East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 https://procontract.due-north.com/register?openform. 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 (http://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 emailProContractSuppliers@proactis.com 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please go to our web site located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
North East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 athttps://procontract.due-north.com/register?openform
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 (http://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 ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please go to our web site located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - mild to moderate
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
North East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 athttps://procontract.due-north.com/register?openform
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 (http://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 ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please go to our web site located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, ASD with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)issues
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
North East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 athttps://procontract.due-north.com/register?openform
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 (http://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 ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please go to our web site located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, ASD with complex learning difficulties or severe learningdifficulties
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
North East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 athttps://procontract.due-north.com/register?openform
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 (http://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 ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please go to our web site located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) issues
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
North East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 athttps://procontract.due-north.com/register?openform
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 (http://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 ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please go to our web site located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, Profound and multiple learning difficulties/severe learningdifficulties
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
North East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 athttps://procontract.due-north.com/register?openform
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 (http://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 ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please go to our web site located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, Physical disability or medical need
Lot No
15
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
North East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 athttps://procontract.due-north.com/register?openform
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 (http://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 ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please go to our web site located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, Significant Sensory disability and communication needs(speech and language/hearing impairment/visual impairment/multi-sensory impairment)
Lot No
16
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
North East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 athttps://procontract.due-north.com/register?openform
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 (http://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 ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please go to our web site located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, Specific learning difficulties (SpLD)
Lot No
17
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
North East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 athttps://procontract.due-north.com/register?openform
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 (http://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 ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please go to our web site located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
Lot No
18
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
North East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 athttps://procontract.due-north.com/register?openform
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 (http://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 ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please go to our web site located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Residential Children's Homes within specified geographical boundaries
Lot No
19
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
North East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 https://procontract.due-north.com/register?openform. 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 (http://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 emailProContractSuppliers@proactis.com 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please go to our web site located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Children's Residential Homes - Specialist Assessment / Crisis Intervention
Lot No
20
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
North East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Placements in residential children's homes for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. Education may berequired 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 athttps://procontract.due-north.com/register?openform
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 (http://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 ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please go to our web site located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Residential Children's Homes with no geographical restrictions
Lot No
21
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
North East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 athttps://procontract.due-north.com/register?openform
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 (http://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 ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please go to our web site located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Ofsted Registered Residential Short Breaks
Lot No
22
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
Main site or place of performance
Nort East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1-year term with 1 x 8-month option to extend
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please go to our web site located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
16 June 2022
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
17 June 2022
Local time
9:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
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
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
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://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/About_us/Regulation/Registering_charities_index.aspx
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
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
N?A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Country
United Kingdom