Education and training services (№5715276)

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1. Section I
   1. Name and addresses
      Newcastle City Council (Lead Authority)
      Civic Centre
      Newcastle Upon Tyne
      NE1 8QH
      United Kingdom
      Telephone: +44 1912114949
      E-mail: [email protected]
      Fax: +44 1912777662
      
   2. Type of the contracting authority:
      Regional or local authority
      
   3. Main activity:
      General public services
      
2. Section II
   1. Scope of the procurement:
      1. Title:
         

         005600 NEPO Education, Health and Social Care

         
         
      2. Main CPV code:
         80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000, 80000000
         
      3. Type of contract:
         Services
         
      4. Short description:
         

         Newcastle City Council (“the Lead Authority”) is acting as the lead authority on behalf of the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) and its Member Authorities, in respect of the procurement of a bespoke flexible procurement solution (FPS) known as an Open Framework Agreement (the Contract) for:

         A) Pre-16 Placements in Department for Education (DfE) registered independent special Schools and Colleges for Children and Young People 0-25 years; day, weekly-boarder, termly boarder and 52-week residential placements.

         B) Post-16 Placements in Department for Education (DfE) registered independent special Schools and Colleges for Children and Young People 0-25 years; day, weekly-boarder, termly boarder and 52-week residential placements.

         C) Placements in Residential Children’s Homes for Children and Young People aged 0-18 years.

         D) Placements in Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0-8 years.

         
         
      5. Information about lots:
         This contract is divided into lots: yes
      6. Total value of the procurement:
         Value excluding VAT: 300 000 000.00 EUR
   2. Description
      1. Title:
         

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

         
         
      2. Additional CPV code(s):
         80000000
         
      3. Place of performance:
         Main site or place of performance:

         North East.

         
         
      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 [email protected] 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.

         
         
      5. Award criteria:
         Quality criterion - Name: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %
         Cost criterion - Weighting: 100 %
         
      6. Information about options:
         Options: yesDescription 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.

         
         
      7. Information about European Union funds:
         The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
      8. Additional information:
         

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

         
         
      9. Title:
         

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

         
         
      10. Additional CPV code(s):
          80000000
          
      11. Place of performance:
          Main site or place of performance:

          North East.

          
          
      12. 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 [email protected] 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.

          
          
      13. Award criteria:
          Quality criterion - Name: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %
          Cost criterion - Weighting: 100 %
          
      14. Information about options:
          Options: yesDescription 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.

          
          
      15. Information about European Union funds:
          The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
      16. Additional information:
          

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

          
          
      17. Title:
          

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

          
          
      18. Additional CPV code(s):
          80000000
          
      19. Place of performance:
          Main site or place of performance:

          North East.

          
          
      20. 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 [email protected] 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.

          
          
      21. Award criteria:
          Quality criterion - Name: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %
          Cost criterion - Weighting: 100 %
          
      22. Information about options:
          Options: yesDescription 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.

          
          
      23. Information about European Union funds:
          The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
      24. Additional information:
          

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

          
          
      25. Title:
          

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

          
          
      26. Additional CPV code(s):
          80000000
          
      27. Place of performance:
          Main site or place of performance:

          North East.

          
          
      28. 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 [email protected] 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.

          
          
      29. Award criteria:
          Quality criterion - Name: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %
          Cost criterion - Weighting: 100 %
          
      30. Information about options:
          Options: yesDescription 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.

          
          
      31. Information about European Union funds:
          The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
      32. Additional information:
          

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

          
          
      33. Title:
          

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

          
          
      34. Additional CPV code(s):
          80000000
          
      35. Place of performance:
          Main site or place of performance:

          North East.

          
          
      36. 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 [email protected] 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.

          
          
      37. Award criteria:
          Quality criterion - Name: Achievement of minimum scores Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %
          Cost criterion - Weighting: 100 %
          
      38. Information about options:
          Options: yesDescription 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.

          
          
      39. Information about European Union funds:
          The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
      40. Additional information:
          

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

          
          
      41. Title:
          

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

          
          
      42. Additional CPV code(s):
          80000000
          
      43. Place of performance:
          Main site or place of performance:

          North East.

          
          
      44. 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 [email protected] 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.

          
          
      45. Award criteria:
          Quality criterion - Name: Achievement of minimum scores Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %
          Cost criterion - Weighting: 100 %
          
      46. Information about options:
          Options: yesDescription 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.

          
          
      47. Information about European Union funds:
          The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
      48. Additional information:
          

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

          
          
      49. Title:
          

          Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Pre-16, Significant Sensory disability / communication needs (speech and language/hearing impairment/visual impairment/multi-sensory impairment)

          
          
      50. Additional CPV code(s):
          80000000
          
      51. Place of performance:
          Main site or place of performance:

          North East.

          
          
      52. 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 [email protected] 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.

          
          
      53. Award criteria:
          Quality criterion - Name: Achievement of minimum scores Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %
          Cost criterion - Weighting: 100 %
          
      54. Information about options:
          Options: yesDescription 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.

          
          
      55. Information about European Union funds:
          The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
      56. Additional information:
          

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

          
          
      57. Title:
          

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

          
          
      58. Additional CPV code(s):
          80000000
          
      59. Place of performance:
          Main site or place of performance:

          North East.

          
          
      60. 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 [email protected] 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.

          
          
      61. Award criteria:
          Quality criterion - Name: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %
          Cost criterion - Weighting: 100 %
          
      62. Information about options:
          Options: yesDescription 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.

          
          
      63. Information about European Union funds:
          The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
      64. Additional information:
          

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

          
          
      65. Title:
          

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

          
          
      66. Additional CPV code(s):
          80000000
          
      67. Place of performance:
          Main site or place of performance:

          North East.

          
          
      68. 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 [email protected] 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.

          
          
      69. Award criteria:
          Quality criterion - Name: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %
          Cost criterion - Weighting: 100 %
          
      70. Information about options:
          Options: yesDescription 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.

          
          
      71. Information about European Union funds:
          The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
      72. Additional information:
          

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

          
          
      73. Title:
          

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

          
          
      74. Additional CPV code(s):
          80000000
          
      75. Place of performance:
          Main site or place of performance:

          North East.

          
          
      76. 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 [email protected] 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.

          
          
      77. Award criteria:
          Quality criterion - Name: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %
          Cost criterion - Weighting: 100 %
          
      78. Information about options:
          Options: yesDescription 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.

          
          
      79. Information about European Union funds:
          The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
      80. Additional information:
          

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

          
          
      81. Title:
          

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

          
          
      82. Additional CPV code(s):
          80000000
          
      83. Place of performance:
          Main site or place of performance:

          North East.

          
          
      84. 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 [email protected] 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.

          
          
      85. Award criteria:
          Quality criterion - Name: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %
          Cost criterion - Weighting: 100 %
          
      86. Information about options:
          Options: yesDescription 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.

          
          
      87. Information about European Union funds:
          The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
      88. Additional information:
          

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

          
          
      89. Title:
          

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

          
          
      90. Additional CPV code(s):
          80000000
          
      91. Place of performance:
          Main site or place of performance:

          North East.

          
          
      92. 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 [email protected] 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.

          
          
      93. Award criteria:
          Quality criterion - Name: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %
          Cost criterion - Weighting: 100 %
          
      94. Information about options:
          Options: yesDescription 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.

          
          
      95. Information about European Union funds:
          The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
      96. Additional information:
          

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

          
          
      97. Title:
          

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

          
          
      98. Additional CPV code(s):
          80000000
          
      99. Place of performance:
          Main site or place of performance:

          North East.

          
          
      100. 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 [email protected] 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.

           
           
      101. Award criteria:
           Quality criterion - Name: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %
           Cost criterion - Weighting: 100 %
           
      102. Information about options:
           Options: yesDescription 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.

           
           
      103. Information about European Union funds:
           The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
      104. Additional information:
           

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

           
           
      105. Title:
           

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

           
           
      106. Additional CPV code(s):
           80000000
           
      107. Place of performance:
           Main site or place of performance:

           North East.

           
           
      108. 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 [email protected] 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.

           
           
      109. Award criteria:
           Quality criterion - Name: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %
           Cost criterion - Weighting: 100 %
           
      110. Information about options:
           Options: yesDescription 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.

           
           
      111. Information about European Union funds:
           The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
      112. Additional information:
           

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

           
           
      113. Title:
           

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

           
           
      114. Additional CPV code(s):
           80000000
           
      115. Place of performance:
           Main site or place of performance:

           North East.

           
           
      116. 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 [email protected] 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.

           
           
      117. Award criteria:
           Quality criterion - Name: Achievement of minimum scores / Weighting: 100 %
           Cost criterion - Weighting: 100 %
           
      118. Information about options:
           Options: yesDescription 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.

           
           
      119. Information about European Union funds:
           The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
      120. Additional information:
           

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

           
           
      121. Title:
           

           Independent Special Schools and Colleges, Post-16, Significant Sensory disability and communication needs (speech and language/hearing impairment/visual impairment/multi-sensory impairment)

           
           
      122. Additional CPV code(s):
           80000000
           
      123. Place of performance:
           Main site or place of performance:

           North East.

           
           
      124. 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 [email protected] 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.

           
           
      125. Award criteria:
           Quality criterion - Name: Achievement of minimum scores Meeting capped prices / Weighting: 100 %
           Cost criterion - Weighting: 100 %
           
      126. Information about options:
           Options: yesDescription 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.

           
           
      127. Information about European Union funds:
           The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
      128. Additional information:
           

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

           
           
      129. Title:
           

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

           
           
      130. Additional CPV code(s):
           80000000
           
      131. Place of performance:
           Main site or place of performance:

           North East.

           
           
      132. 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 eTe