NEPO has worked closely with colleagues in Social Care Commissioning to deliver a range of solutions focused on improving provision in the North East.
Solution for the delivery of the North East Better Health Award
A regional solution for the supply of Children and Adults' Barristers Services.
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
A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) has been established for this innovative solution allowing suppliers to join at any time.
A Social Care Research and Information Tool for NEPO Member Authorities.
11th August 2020
NEPO608 is used by the twelve North East local authorities to fulfil statutory responsibilities under the Care Act 2014 and Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004.
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NEPO has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for NEPO605 Children's Complaints, Advocacy and Representations.
7th November 2019
Bidding on £6million of North of Tyne funds for improving adult education will commence in November 2019.
15th August 2019
This event is an opportunity to network with all kinds of providers and discuss collaborative opportunities to work together to deliver a new and exciting service specification
8th July 2019
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council are holding a market consultation event for their forthcoming tender for a Community Care and Support Framework.
18th April 2019
NEPO undertakes regional procurement for a Social Care Research and Information Tool to help the social care workforce deliver quality services.
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.
Presentation delivered by NEPO at NTCA Adult Education Budget event Oct 2019 DOWNLOAD >