Procurement of Occupational Therapy Support Services
July 15, 2026 Director Adult Social Care (Other) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Director Adult Social Care decided on 15/07/2026 to approve the direct award of a call-off contract for Occupational Therapy Support Services. This contract will be managed through the NEPRO Innovation procurement solution, with Constellia appointed as the neutral vendor to select a subcontractor. The decision includes a budget of £499,310 for services including waiting list reduction, duty support, and leadership support.
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Purpose
To direct award a call-off contract for the provision of Occupational Therapy Support Services under the NEPRO Innovation procurement solution (designed and managed by the North East Procurement Organisation), utilising the Neutral Vendor model delivered by Constellia as the appointed supplier, who will appoint a competent subcontractor to deliver the services required by the council.
The contract term will be dependent on the time required to achieve the agreed service objectives. The provider must deliver multiple workstreams with varying end dates, and it is anticipated that the overall programme will be completed within 9 months.
Decision
To direct award a call-off contract for the provision of Occupational Therapy Support Services under the NEPRO Innovation procurement solution (designed and managed by the North East Procurement Organisation), utilising the Neutral Vendor model delivered by Constellia as the appointed supplier, who will appoint a competent subcontractor to deliver the services required by the council.
The contract term will be dependent on the time required to achieve the agreed service objectives. The provider must deliver multiple workstreams with varying end dates, and it is anticipated that the overall programme will be completed within 9 months.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Expected date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Originally due | 15 Jul 2026 |