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WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employability and Skills

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 May 2024 at 11:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council is initiating a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of employability and skills services, targeted at the industry categories of recruitment and education services. The procurement process operates under a restricted procedure (above threshold) and is currently in the tender amendment stage. The DPS will be valid for 56 months from commencement, with the contract period starting on 24 February 2029 and ending on 25 February 2029. Interested suppliers must register on the CSW-Jets e-procurement portal to express their interest and bid for specific call-offs as they arise. The estimated value of the contract is £60,000,000 excluding VAT, and the services will primarily be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and training services to secure potentially lucrative contracts with Warwickshire County Council. The DPS model allows for flexibility, as suppliers are not required to bid for every opportunity, making it suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By participating in this DPS, businesses can gain access to a range of employability and skills service contracts, enhancing their portfolio and driving growth through consistent and varied opportunities. The use of electronic auctions and quotes provides a streamlined and competitive procurement process, enabling businesses to efficiently engage with the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employability and Skills

Notice Description

The Dynamic Purchasing System will be used for the provision of employability and skills services. The period of validity of the DPS will be 56 months from commencement. Once a Supplier has successfully completed their application to the DPS, suppliers will be advised of the opportunities available as and when they arise. Suppliers can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not (it is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered, and all suppliers within the DPS approved Supplier list will be informed of the opportunity, but can choose whether or not to bid on an individual basis). Tender opportunities are likely to be offered either via an electronic auction (e-auction) exercise or via an electronic quote mechanism (currently In-Tend). Estimated value excluding VAT: PS60,000,000.00 In order to submit an application to the DPS and bid for call-off's as and when they arise, you will need to register as a Supplier on our e-procurement portal, CSW-Jets (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home). Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-Tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home Registration and use of In-Tend is free. Once registered, all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. However, if you are unable to register with the website please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk During the course of the contract period the range and scope of these services may be subject to modification and variation to meet the changing needs and requirements of the Council, potential changes in legislation and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-137b1422-cc76-47df-996a-577334eeb6f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a59c2b3-8a1a-45b0-86cd-35757420d8f6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Feb 2029 - 25 Feb 2029 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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