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Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employment and Health Related Test and Learn Provision

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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15 Feb 2024 at 08:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has updated the Dynamic Purchasing System for Employment and Health Related Test and Learn Provision. The procurement process is for social and specific services under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Test and Learn DPS, established on 9 November 2018, aims to procure activities in England, Scotland, and Wales. The DPS presents opportunities for organisations to test new approaches for employment and health-related activities, focusing on innovation and local specialist support. The DPS is open-ended with a nominal end date of 30 September 2026 and can be terminated by the DWP with twenty working days' notice.

This procurement opportunity through the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) offers potential for organisations focusing on social and specific services, particularly in education and training. Businesses with a keen interest in innovative solutions and local support stand to benefit from participating in this open procedure. The DWP has extended the Test and Learn DPS, providing a platform to test and develop new approaches over its duration. The estimated total value of call-off contracts under this DPS is approximately £20,000,000, offering significant business growth potential for eligible entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employment and Health Related Test and Learn Provision

Notice Description

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has updated the Dynamic Purchasing System for Employment and Health Related Test and Learn Provision Core Terms and Schedules ("Test and Learn DPS Contract") alongside the Instructions to Potential Suppliers and Application Guidance documentation. The updates to the Test and Learn DPS Contract shall take effect on 8th February 2024. To summarise, the changes to the Test and Learn DPS Contract are as follows: - Removal/replacement of certain European Union references; - Updated security call-off schedule; - Updated data processing provisions; - Addition of an optional staff transfer call-off schedule; - Change in the sequencing of signatures in the call-off award procedure so a buyer (rather than the supplier) will sign a call-off award form second; - Change in the approach to financial standing assessments with more focus placed on a detailed assessment to be undertaken at the call-off competition stage rather than when potential suppliers apply to be admitted to the DPS; and - Consequential amendments in light of changes referred to above. DWP has also extended the anticipated duration of the Test and Learn DPS by an additional two years. The Test and Learn DPS is open ended but now has a nominal end date of 30 September 2026 (which may be extended further). The Test and Learn DPS Contract can be terminated by DWP with twenty (20) Working Days' notice. This is a Contract Notice for social and specific services in accordance with regulation 75 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended). DWP established the Test and Learn DPS to procure these activities in in England, Scotland and Wales on 9 November 2018. The DPS is for the procurement of social and other services referred to in Regulation 74 of the Public Contracts Regulations (2015) and as such, the DPS was established using a light touch regime. This DPS presents opportunities for organisations, with a focus on innovation and local specialist support, to be involved and test the development of new approaches for employment and health related activity. This will be key to building evidence to support the delivery of future provision at both national and local level. DWP cannot confirm or guarantee any future business through the DPS, but it is anticipated that there will be some limited numbers of proof of concepts / test and learn projects over the duration of the DPS. The T&L DPS is open ended with a nominal end date of 30 September 2026 (which may be extended further) but can be terminated by the Authority with twenty (20) Working Days' notice. In line with the original OJEU notice, the expected total value of all call-off contracts under the T&L DPS is approximately PS20,000,000. This DPS will be for the use of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), its Executive Agencies and those Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs) sponsored by DWP. Originally Published in OJ / S at on 2018/S 205-468119.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d13a8972-62d9-4af9-ab63-e6bd71a13943
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/796e77f6-45b8-40f0-9ca0-87c901fac3ca
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 20267 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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