Provision of Independent Foster Care Services under NEPO603 Flexible Procurement Agreement
Newcastle City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Independent Foster Care Services under NEPO603 Flexible Procurement Agreement
Awarded 31 May 2024
Awarded31 May 2024
Value£0.01
SupplierFamily First Fostering Ltd
AgencyNewcastle City Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 1y 4mo ago1y 1mo term
Awarded 31 May 2024Expired 29 June 2025
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Newcastle City Council awarded a contract to Family First Fostering Ltd for the provision of independent foster care services under the NEPO603 Flexible Procurement Agreement.
This agreement operates within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended).
The contract is the fourth opening of the Flexible Procurement Agreement, which was originally published on Find a Tender Award Notice 2022/S 000-017849 and subsequent corrigendum 2022/S 000-018030.
Independent Foster Care Agencies must be registered with the appropriate regulatory body, such as Ofsted or equivalent, to be eligible.
The contract value is £0.01.
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