II.2.1) Title

Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) — mild to moderate

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

Main site or place of performance:

North East.

II.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 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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %

Cost criterion: Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.2.2018 and shall be for an initial 3 years terminating on 31.1.2021 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 31.1.2021 of the intention to take up the first of the 3 x 12 month options to extend or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to the end of the first and second 12 month options of the intention to take up the second and the third of the 3 x 12 month options.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please go to our website located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.

II.2.1) Title

Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, ASD with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) issues

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

Main site or place of performance:

North East.

II.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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %

Cost criterion: Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.2.2018 and shall be for an initial 3 years terminating on 31.1.2021 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 31.1.2021 of the intention to take up the first of the 3 x 12 month options to extend or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to the end of the first and second 12 month options of the intention to take up the second and the third of the 3 x 12 month options.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please go to our website located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.

II.2.1) Title

Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, ASD with complex learning difficulties or severe learning difficulties

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

Main site or place of performance:

North East.

II.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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %

Cost criterion: Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.2.2018 and shall be for an initial 3 years terminating on 31.1.2021 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 31.1.2021 of the intention to take up the first of the 3 x 12 month options to extend or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to the end of the first and second 12 month options of the intention to take up the second and the third of the 3 x 12 month options.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please go to our website located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.

II.2.1) Title

Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) issues

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

Main site or place of performance:

North East.

II.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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %

Cost criterion: Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.2.2018 and shall be for an initial 3 years terminating on 31.1.2021 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 31.1.2021 of the intention to take up the first of the 3 x 12 month options to extend or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to the end of the first and second 12 month options of the intention to take up the second and the third of the 3 x 12 month options.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please go to our website located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.

II.2.1) Title

Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, Profound and multiple learning difficulties/severe learning difficulties

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

Main site or place of performance:

North East.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Placements in independent special schools and colleges for Children and Young People 0-16 years with profound and multiple learning difficulties/sever 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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Achievement of minimum scores Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

Cost criterion: Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.2.2018 and shall be for an initial 3 years terminating on 31.1.2021 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 31.1.2021 of the intention to take up the first of the 3 x 12 month options to extend or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to the end of the first and second 12 month options of the intention to take up the second and the third of the 3 x 12 month options.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please go to our website located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.

II.2.1) Title

Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, Physical disability or medical need

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

Main site or place of performance:

North East.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Placements in independent special schools and colleges for Children and Young People 0 - 16 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 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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Achievement of minimum scores Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

Cost criterion: Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.2.2018 and shall be for an initial 3 years terminating on 31.1.2021 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 31.1.2021 of the intention to take up the first of the 3 x 12 month options to extend or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to the end of the first and second 12 month options of the intention to take up the second and the third of the 3 x 12 month options.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please go to our website located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.

II.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)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

Main site or place of performance:

North East.

II.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.

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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Achievement of minimum scores Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

Cost criterion: Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.2.2018 and shall be for an initial 3 years terminating on 31.1.2021 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 31.1.2021 of the intention to take up the first of the 3 x 12 month options to extend or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to the end of the first and second 12 month options of the intention to take up the second and the third of the 3 x 12 month options.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please go to our website located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.

II.2.1) Title

Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, Specific learning difficulties (SpLD)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

Main site or place of performance:

North East.

II.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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %

Cost criterion: Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.2.2018 and shall be for an initial 3 years terminating on 31.1.2021 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 31.1.2021 of the intention to take up the first of the 3 x 12 month options to extend or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to the end of the first and second 12 month options of the intention to take up the second and the third of the 3 x 12 month options.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please go to our website located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.

II.2.1) Title

Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

Main site or place of performance:

North East.

II.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 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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %

Cost criterion: Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.2.2018 and shall be for an initial 3 years terminating on 31.1.2021 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 31.1.2021 of the intention to take up the first of the 3 x 12 month options to extend or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to the end of the first and second 12 month options of the intention to take up the second and the third of the 3 x 12 month options.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please go to our website located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.

II.2.1) Title

Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) — mild to moderate

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

Main site or place of performance:

North East.

II.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 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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %

Cost criterion: Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.2.2018 and shall be for an initial 3 years terminating on 31.1.2021 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 31.1.2021 of the intention to take up the first of the 3 x 12 month options to extend or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to the end of the first and second 12 month options of the intention to take up the second and the third of the 3 x 12 month options.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please go to our website located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.

II.2.1) Title

Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, ASD with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) issues

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

Main site or place of performance:

North East.

II.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 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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %

Cost criterion: Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.2.2018 and shall be for an initial 3 years terminating on 31.1.2021 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 31.1.2021 of the intention to take up the first of the 3 x 12 month options to extend or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to the end of the first and second 12 month options of the intention to take up the second and the third of the 3 x 12 month options.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please go to our website located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.

II.2.1) Title

Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, ASD with complex learning difficulties or severe learning difficulties

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

Main site or place of performance:

North East.

II.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 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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %

Cost criterion: Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.2.2018 and shall be for an initial 3 years terminating on 31.1.2021 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 31.1.2021 of the intention to take up the first of the 3 x 12 month options to extend or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to the end of the first and second 12 month options of the intention to take up the second and the third of the 3 x 12 month options.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please go to our website located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.

II.2.1) Title

Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) issues

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

Main site or place of performance:

North East.

II.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 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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %

Cost criterion: Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.2.2018 and shall be for an initial 3 years terminating on 31.1.2021 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 31.1.2021 of the intention to take up the first of the 3 x 12 month options to extend or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to the end of the first and second 12 month options of the intention to take up the second and the third of the 3 x 12 month options.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please go to our website located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.

II.2.1) Title

Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, Profound and multiple learning difficulties/severe learning difficulties

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

Main site or place of performance:

North East.

II.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 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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %

Cost criterion: Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.2.2018 and shall be for an initial 3 years terminating on 31.1.2021 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 31.1.2021 of the intention to take up the first of the 3 x 12 month options to extend or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to the end of the first and second 12 month options of the intention to take up the second and the third of the 3 x 12 month options.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please go to our website located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.

II.2.1) Title

Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, Physical disability or medical need

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

Main site or place of performance:

North East.

II.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 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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %

Cost criterion: Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.2.2018 and shall be for an initial 3 years terminating on 31.1.2021 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 31.1.2021 of the intention to take up the first of the 3 x 12 month options to extend or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to the end of the first and second 12 month options of the intention to take up the second and the third of the 3 x 12 month options.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please go to our website located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.

II.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)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

Main site or place of performance:

North East.

II.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 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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Achievement of minimum scores Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

Cost criterion: Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.2.2018 and shall be for an initial 3 years terminating on 31.1.2021 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 31.1.2021 of the intention to take up the first of the 3 x 12 month options to extend or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to the end of the first and second 12 month options of the intention to take up the second and the third of the 3 x 12 month options.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please go to our website located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.

II.2.1) Title

Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, Specific learning difficulties (SpLD)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

Main site or place of performance:

North East.

II.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 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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %

Cost criterion: Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.2.2018 and shall be for an initial 3 years terminating on 31.1.2021 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 31.1.2021 of the intention to take up the first of the 3 x 12 month options to extend or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to the end of the first and second 12 month options of the intention to take up the second and the third of the 3 x 12 month options.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please go to our website located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.

II.2.1) Title

Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

Main site or place of performance:

North East.

II.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 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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %

Cost criterion: Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.2.2018 and shall be for an initial 3 years terminating on 31.1.2021 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 31.1.2021 of the intention to take up the first of the 3 x 12 month options to extend or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to the end of the first and second 12 month options of the intention to take up the second and the third of the 3 x 12 month options.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please go to our website located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.

II.2.1) Title

Residential Children’s Homes within specified geographical boundaries

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

Main site or place of performance:

North East.

II.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 ProContract V3 support. You will then need to login 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %

Cost criterion: Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.2.2018 and shall be for an initial 3 years terminating on 31.1.2021 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 31.1.2021 of the intention to take up the first of the 3 x 12 month options to extend or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to the end of the first and second 12 month options of the intention to take up the second and the third of the 3 x 12 month options.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please go to our website located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.

II.2.1) Title

Children's Residential Homes — Specialist Assessment / Crisis Intervention

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

Main site or place of performance:

North East.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Placements in residential children's homes for Children and Young People 0-18 years. Education may be required 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 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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Achievement of minimum scores Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

Cost criterion: Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.2.2018 and shall be for an initial 3 years terminating on 31.1.2021 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 31.1.2021 of the intention to take up the first of the 3 x 12 month options to extend or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to the end of the first and second 12 month options of the intention to take up the second and the third of the 3 x 12 month options.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please go to our website located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.

II.2.1) Title

Residential Children’s Homes with no geographical restrictions

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

Main site or place of performance:

North East.

II.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 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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %

Cost criterion: Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.2.2018 and shall be for an initial 3 years terminating on 31.1.2021 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 31.1.2021 of the intention to take up the first of the 3 x 12 month options to extend or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to the end of the first and second 12 month options of the intention to take up the second and the third of the 3 x 12 month options.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please go to our website located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.

II.2.1) Title

Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

Main site or place of performance:

North East.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Placements in residential children's Homes for Children and Young People 0-18 years providing Short Break services. 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 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.

An unlimited number of Homes will be appointed to the solution from across the UK but it is anticipated that most 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 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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Achievement of minimum scores Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

Cost criterion: Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) shall commence on 1.2.2018 and shall be for an initial 3 years terminating on 31.1.2021 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 31.1.2021 of the intention to take up the first of the 3 x 12 month options to extend or the Lead Authority notifies the Provider in writing not less than 3 months prior to the end of the first and second 12 month options of the intention to take up the second and the third of the 3 x 12 month options.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please go to our website located at www.nepo.org to register and download the documents.

N/A

N/A

UK