Planning

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Independent Social Work and Expert Witness Services

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

05 May 2022 at 09:41

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 Sep 2021 at 11:39

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is inviting bids for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) aimed at providing Independent Social Work and Expert Witness services, categorised under health and social work services. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with significant milestones including an engagement end date set for 3 March 2023. The DPS comprises three distinct lots, allowing providers to bid based on their qualifications and expertise. Interested parties can access further details through Bedford Borough Council's e-tender portal, with an engagement event having taken place on 5 October 2021 to gather insights from potential providers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises specialising in social work, psychological and psychiatric assessments, and parenting assessments. Firms that can demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience in these areas would be well-suited to compete for contracts under the DPS. As the DPS remains open for new bids until the specified deadline, businesses have the chance to establish long-term relationships with the council, contributing to growth in the social services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Independent Social Work and Expert Witness Services

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council currently operate a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Independent Social Work & Expert Witness services. This DPS includes three Lots for different types of services to support the Council's processes for children's social work: * Lot 1: Psychological and Psychiatric Assessments * Lot 2: Independent Social Work services (including SGO assessments) * Lot 3: Parenting Assessments, including PAMS and Parent Assess Providers may bid for as many Lots as they wish, dependent on the qualifications and experience of relevant experts. The DPS remains constantly open for new bids for the lifetime of the agreement, until 3 March 2023. We regularly hold engagement events with providers, and would like to invite providers to a virtual market engagement event on 5th October 2021, to share information on the DPS and to listen to feedback from providers. Spaces can be reserved at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/experts-witness-dps-provider-engagement-tickets-169426877351?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch Bedford Borough Council's e-tender portal is available at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb27974d-87e4-4a36-b3eb-90053cc3a698
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/161bf290-ec44-4ef4-b385-81a88a123d9a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Mar 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

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