Newcastle City Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Independent Advocacy and Complaint Review Services for Children and Adults

Awarded 31 May 2024

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Awarded31 May 2024
Value£0.01
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 1y 7mo ago10mo term
Awarded 31 May 2024Expired 30 Mar 2025

Newcastle City Council awarded a contract to Jane Kochanowski for the provision of independent advocacy and complaint review services under the Flexible Procurement Agreement (NEPO605A).

The contract covers roles such as Investigating Officers, Independent Persons, Independent Chairs, and Independent Panellists for children's and adult social care complaints and secure accommodation reviews.

This is the fourth opening under the Social and Other Specific Services EU procurement route (Light Touch Regime).

The contract value is £0.01.

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