What does NEPO603 cover?
NEPO603 Independent Foster Care Services provides UK public sector organsiations with access to independent and foster care services and Staying Put services.
What are the benefits?
- Potential to have a positive impact on local sufficiency
- Appreciation and recognition from providers that local authorities are working collaboratively
- Harmonised terms and conditions across the majority of our providers
- Reduction in off-framework spend
- Increased placement choice as new providers enter the region and existing providers work with NEPO Member Authorities to grow local capacity
- Improved relationships and engagement with the market
How can providers get involved?
The solution operates as a Flexible Procurement Agreement, therefore will be open every two months from the commencement date to allow providers to join the solution. A notice will be published to the market each time to ensure interested providers are notified.