Tender

WSCC Dynamic Purchasing System for Children's Placements and Other Support Services (CPOSS) - Ongoing DPS

SE SHARED SERVICES

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Tender

05 Nov 2018 at 15:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by SE Shared Services, concerning the WSCC Dynamic Purchasing System for Children's Placements and Other Support Services (CPOSS) in the health and social work services sector. Located in West Sussex, United Kingdom, this open tender is currently active, with a tender period set to close on 28th February 2026. The overall contract value is £1.5 billion, and it involves a pseudo-dynamic purchasing system for various categories of services for children, including residential care and educational placements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing children's social care services, especially those offering independent fostering, residential care, or specialised education. Companies that are adept in managing placements for children, including those with special educational needs, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to long-term partnerships within the public sector, enhancing service reach and contributing positively to community welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC Dynamic Purchasing System for Children's Placements and Other Support Services (CPOSS) - Ongoing DPS

Notice Description

A pseudo-dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the provision of placements for children from providers of accommodation based services including independent foster and residential care and independent and non-maintained special schools (CPOSS). The DPS will consist of 4 Categories. The Categories and their Sub-Categories are as follows: DPS Categories Category 1 Schools a) Residential schools b) Day schools c) Children's Homes with education (settings dual registered as schools and children's homes) d) Residential short breaks for SEND *sub-categories (a) to (d) to cover placements for children with SEND and CWD Category 2 Specialist Provision Institutions (Colleges) Category 3 Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) Category 4 Children's Residential Full details can be found within the tender pack. Additional information: Full details can be found at https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing Delivery Notes Full details can be found at https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1be66bf-565e-4050-9711-4d1a92d1f4eb
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
Not specified
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
£1,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2026 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
SE SHARED SERVICES
Contact Name
Linda Jones (WSCC)
Contact Email
linda.jones@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03302 228559

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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