NEPO has worked closely with colleagues in Social Care Commissioning to deliver a range of solutions focused on improving provision in the North East.
This solution is in the early stages of development, this page will be updated as the procurement process progresses.
Solution for the delivery of the North East Better Health Award
Flexible procurement solution for the purchase of services related to children’s complaints, advocacy and representations.
Flexible procurement agreement for the provision of placements for children and young people in a range of settings.
Framework agreement for the purchase of placements with independent foster care providers
The North East is exploring a regional approach to post-mortem services that could potentially include invasive post-mortem, minimally-invasive post-mortem, histology, body removal and storage.
A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) has been established for this innovative solution allowing suppliers to join at any time.
Newcastle City Council is acting as the lead authority on behalf of NEPO and its Member Authorities for the supply of a Social Care Research and Information Tool
18th April 2019
NEPO undertakes regional procurement for a Social Care Research and Information Tool to help the social care workforce deliver quality services.
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10th September 2018
A market consultation event will be held in Newcastle on 19 Sept 2018 in preparation for the procurement of an online research and information tool for Social Care professionals.
8th August 2018
Middlesbrough Council are seeking a Placement Officer to help secure better outcomes for looked-after children.
18th July 2018
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council would like to engage with providers who can provide a short breaks service to children/young people and their families.
12th April 2018
A Provider Engagement Session will be held at Newcastle City Library on 18 April 2018 in advance of a regional procurement for Children's Complaints, Advocacy and Representations.
15th March 2018
South Tyneside Council, acting on behalf of NEPO, is exploring options for the provision of Safeguarding Adult Reviews, Domestic Homicide Reviews and Serious Case Reviews.