Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for SEND Independent School Places

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council invites applications for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for SEND Independent School Places. The DPS covers 7 categories/lots related to special education needs and disabilities. The procurement will run from 18th March 2024 to 31st March 2027, extendable for up to 2 more years. Suppliers must be pre-approved to join the DPS to tender for projects. The main procurement category is services under the education and training sector. The procurement method is a selective/restricted procedure.

Businesses experienced in providing services for communication, learning, mental health, and other special needs areas are well-suited for this opportunity. Suppliers need to pre-qualify to access specific projects within the DPS. The contract period starts from 1st April 2027. The authority in charge is Worcestershire County Council, located in Worcester, United Kingdom. This tender presents an opportunity for growth for suppliers catering to the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for SEND Independent School Places

Notice Description

Worcestershire Children First is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System ('the DPS') for SEND Independent School Places and seeks applications from suitably experienced, qualified and appropriately accredited Suppliers who wish to pre-qualify for this Service. The DPS for SEND Independent school places has 7 categories/lots: Lot 1 Communication and Interaction Lot 2 Cognition and Learning Lot 3 Social, Emotional and Mental Health Lot 4 Sensory and Physical Needs Lot 5 Autism Lot 6 Complex/Profound Multiple Learning Disabilities Lot 7 Post 16 The DPS will run from 18th March 2024 to 31st March 2027, with an option to extend for up to 2 further years (1 year + a further 1 year) and in order to be able to tender for business with Worcestershire Children First, Suppliers must first be approved to join the categories within the DPS and then will be automatically notified of opportunities to quote for specific projects as they arise in each Category. Further project details including specification, duration of contract, any additional requirements will also be provided at that point in time (Mini-Competitions). If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. Additional information: 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/143245fa-fc6c-4826-a31d-ef161d3c1036
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20272 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 2 Apr 2027 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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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