Tender

LPS CARE - Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Childrens Home Services - RFQ 15315336

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Mar 2022 at 12:39

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17 Mar 2022 at 15:37

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15 Mar 2022 at 13:40

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08 Feb 2022 at 15:39

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08 Feb 2022 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is initiating a tender process for the "LPS CARE - Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Children's Home Services - RFQ 15315336." This procurement is categorised under health and social work services in the North West region of England. The PDPS aims to establish a list of approved children's home service providers, with an estimated annual value ranging from £53 million to £67 million. The tender period will conclude on 29th July 2032, while the contract is set to start on 30th July 2022 and run until 31st July 2032. The Council invites applications from suitable providers to join the PDPS, subject to meeting specific criteria outlined in the procurement documents available on their official webpage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in children's home services, particularly those that are SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With an estimated demand-driven annual budget from Lancashire and Blackpool councils totalling between £53 million and £67 million, potential bidders should have the capability to provide high-quality care and meet regulatory requirements. Successful participation in this PDPS could establish long-term contracts and foster growth within the sector, positioning providers to engage with both councils effectively throughout the contract lifecycle.

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Notice Title

LPS CARE - Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Childrens Home Services - RFQ 15315336

Notice Description

"Lancashire County Council (the Council) wishes to establish a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) which is a list of Children's Home Services providers who are suitable, and capable to deliver the required services. All children's homes on the PDPS must be within the Location Boundary and applicants will be required to meet the stated criteria to join the PDPS. Please see the procurement documents for further details. It is intended that the PDPS will remain effect for a period of ten years. Service Contracts can be awarded as call-off contracts as detailed within the Invitation to Participate (ITP). The PDPS may be used by the Contracting Authority listed below and any successor council as defined in The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transfer of Functions, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Regulations 2008 to the Contracting Authorities. * Blackpool Council How to Apply All procurement documents including the Invitation to Participate (ITP) document can be found on following webpage: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/pseudo-dynamic-purchasing-system-pdps-for-the-provision-of-childrens-home-services/ Please see the procurement documents for further information in relation to the instructions on how to apply to join the PDPS, evaluation criteria, terms and conditions and documents to be returned. The PDPS will be open for new applications until the Initial application deadline. Once the initial application deadline has passed, the Council will evaluate future applications at specified times. Please see the Invitation to Participate (ITP) document for further detail in relation to the initial application deadline and future evaluation periods. Value: The estimated values for the PDPS allow for cost increases during the term. The estimated annual value for placements made by Lancashire County Council is PS35,000,000 - PS45,000,000 depending on demand. The estimated annual value for placements made by Blackpool Council is PS18,000,000 - PS22,000,000 depending on demand. The estimated total Annual Value is up to PS53,000,000 - PS67,000,000 The estimated Total Value is up to PS530,000,000 - PS670,000,000" If you cannot access the LCC webpage which includes the procurement documents using the link provided, try using the following steps to locate the LCC webpage for this procurement: 1. Access the Lancashire County Council website at: www.lancashire.gov.uk 2. Select the 'Business' Link 3. Select the 'Tenders and Procurement' Link 4. Select the 'View tender opportunities' Link 5. Select the Link for ' Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for the provision of Childrens Home Services - RFQ 15315336' Additional information: Please note the Closing date, Contract start and end date are incorrect due to implications with the Contracts finder system. Tender Close Date: 31/07/2032 Contract Start Date: 01/08/2022 Contract End Date: 31/07/2032 Please refer to the following link for all the information about this opportunity. https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/pseudo-dynamic-purchasing-system-pdps-for-the-provision-of-childrens-home-services/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-535706f3-684e-48ab-be0c-a192cdb75623
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4318df33-7ce6-4c0f-87a9-2a2e834d606d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£670,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 20327 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2032 - 31 Jul 2032 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

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