C-014237 - Medical Assessments and Advisor Reports for Fostering and Kinship Carers
Newcastle City CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
9 November 2026
17 days remaining
Published
23 October 2026
Type
services
Overview
Medical Assessments and generation of supporting Advisor Reports for Fostering and Kinship Carers for Newcastle City Council carers This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intended Approach Notice.
The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act2023 do not apply to this award.
The intention is to award this contract using the Most Suitable Provider process. The Authority are looking to procure and award a contract for Medical Assessments and Advisor Reports for Fostering and Kinship Carers with Newcastle City Council. The contract award decision will be made by members of Newcastle City Council's Children and Families Directorate.
Regulations cited
- Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023
- Public Contracts Regulations 2015
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Newcastle City CouncilKey Dates
Published
23 October 2026
Submission deadline
9 November 2026
Notice type
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