Newcastle City Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Flexible Procurement Agreement for Children's Advocacy and Independent Complaint Review Services

Awarded 18 May 2022

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Awarded18 May 2022
Value£0.05
RegionNorth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 1y 7mo ago2y 11mo term
Awarded 18 May 2022Expired 30 Mar 2025

Newcastle City Council, acting as the lead authority for the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) and its member authorities, awarded a contract to Helen Carr, Jackie James, Sandra Mitchell, Susan Cawtherley, and Traci McNally Consultancy for the provision of children's advocacy, independent investigating officers, independent persons, independent chairs, and independent panellists for statutory children's social care complaints and secure accommodation reviews.

The contract covers Lots 3 through 7 of the Flexible Procurement Agreement, with a total value of £0.05.

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