Award of Children's Placement Services under Flexible Procurement Agreement
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Children's Placement Services under Flexible Procurement Agreement
Awarded 31 Jul 2018
Awarded31 Jul 2018
Value£100,000.00
AgencyNEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
RegionNorth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 5y 9mo ago2y 6mo term
Awarded 31 July 2018Expired 31 Jan 2021
About
Newcastle City Council awarded a contract to GS Social Care Solutions Ltd, New Horizons (Stockport) Ltd, Ambito Care and Education, Kedleston (Wings Education) Limited, and Tees-Valley Care Ltd for the purchase of children's placements, including independent special schools (pre-16 and post-16), residential children's homes, and residential short breaks.
The contract value was AUD 100,000.
This was the sixth monthly opening under a flexible procurement agreement that remains open within year one and has at least two openings annually thereafter to allow new providers to join.
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Award of Children's Placement Services under Flexible Procurement Agreement
Won by GS SOCIAL CARE SOLUTIONS LTD,New Horizons (Stockport) Ltd,Ambito Care and Education,KEDLESTON (WINGS EDUCATION) LIMITED,Tees-Valley Care Ltd · NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
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