Tender

SC240046 - SESLIP - DPS

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Sep 2024 at 11:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council (KCC), on behalf of the South East Sector Led Improvement Partnership (SESLIP), is inviting suppliers to apply for a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) to provide consultancy services related to research and development, and equal opportunities. The procurement process follows an open procedure and began on 11th September 2024, running until 10th September 2026. The aim is to support the development of local authority Children's Services across the South East. The DPS is available to qualified freelance consultants, with suppliers required to pass a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) to join. The contracting process will involve activities related to identifying key strands of enquiry, using evidence-based decision making, and building leadership capacity within the services. The procurement covers a broad geographic area including the United Kingdom and several overseas regions. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 11th September 2024.

This DPS offers substantial opportunities for businesses operating in consultancy, research, and development services, particularly those with experience in Children's Services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement aims to bolster regional collaboration and service improvement. The flexibility provided by the ad hoc nature of the consultancy work and the broad geographic inclusion can benefit firms seeking regional projects. Given the focus on peer review and operational data analysis, firms with strong analytical capabilities and leadership development experience will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. Registration and additional details can be accessed via the Kent Business Portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC240046 - SESLIP - DPS

Notice Description

Kent County Council (KCC), on behalf of South East Sector Led Improvement Partnership (SESLIP), is looking to refresh the list of suitably qualified freelance consultants, who are available on an ad hoc basis to support and provide the below service. We are looking to produce a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for this and are open to applications to join from suppliers that are interested. SESLIP encourages and supports the political and professional leadership and management of local authority Children's Services, to demonstrate, develop and share good practice. Our programmes support the development of Children's Services as learning organisations, focusing on: * Identifying key strands of enquiry * Analysing and comparing operational data about the services * using evidence to inform decisions, including evidence available from outside the region, where relevant * Using peer challenge and peer review * Building leadership capacity and capability * Developing standards of practice through supportive endeavour There is a Regional Improvement Plan which sets out the activities. Its aim is to identify ways in which local authorities in the South East can support each other to improve and look at how collective action can help address systemic issues within the region. The DPS will be live from 11th September 2024 till the 10th September 2026, suppliers are able to join the DPS during this time period. Suppliers will be required to complete and pass a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) in order to apply for the DPS. All suppliers that pass the SQ will be awarded a place on the DPS. If this opportunity is of interest, please register on the Kent Business Portal (KentBusinessPortal) reference for the opportunity is "SC240046 - SESLIP - DPS" where you will be able to register your interest and be granted access to the SQ and supporting guidance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a67f3b4-172a-4b01-95c6-a5b17abd6c77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/526fc791-5d35-4b15-90d4-13d45e6fc2ff
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Sep 2024 - 10 Sep 2026 1-2 years
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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alexander Whelan
Contact Email
alexander.whelan@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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