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TD1306 - DPS for the provision of special educational needs and disability placements in Independent and Non-Maintained Special Schools and Special Post 16 Institutions

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2020 at 12:55

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Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council is seeking applications for the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) titled "TD1306 - DPS for the provision of special educational needs and disability placements in Independent and Non-Maintained Special Schools and Special Post 16 Institutions." This procurement process, categorised under primary, secondary, and higher education services, aims to enhance the provision of educational placements in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, having been published on 27 April 2020, and will remain open until 30 April 2023, with the contract period beginning on 1 May 2023. The procurement method is selective, employing a restricted procedure that is above the threshold.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering specialised educational services, including those supporting learners with varying behavioural needs, cognition, communication, and sensory challenges. Suitable candidates may include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary sector organisations that can manage placements in both day and residential settings for pre and post-16 learners. Service providers that can offer therapeutic services, alternative education provisions, or virtual learning capabilities will find this an advantageous opportunity to engage with the Council and meet the diverse needs of the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TD1306 - DPS for the provision of special educational needs and disability placements in Independent and Non-Maintained Special Schools and Special Post 16 Institutions

Notice Description

Applications are invited for inclusion on the DPS that will support the placement of Learners at independent and non-maintained schools or special pre and post 16 organisations. The successful Applicants will be awarded a position on the DPS and if successful in the Contract Opportunity Award process be responsible for providing the Service directly to the Learner. The DPS will operate from 01/05/2018 to 30/04/2023. There are options for annual extension for a further 1 year. The DPS will be made up of DPS Providers that will be able to provide the Service to pre and post 16 Learners, up to the age of 25 years. This Dynamic Purchasing System will enable the Council to procure a sufficient supply of suitable placements for Learners needing special educational requirements. The Service required will cover placements of children and young people in these settings for education services in either day or residential settings made directly on behalf of the Council. Services will be required for; * Day placements for pre-16 Learners * Residential placements for pre-16 Learners * Day placements for post-16 Learners * Residential placements for post-16 Learners Service Providers must be able to meet one or more of the following primary needs, which may include challenging behaviours in all categories; * Cognition and Learning Needs (a range of specific, moderate, severe and profound) * Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs * Communication and Interaction (speech, language and communication difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder) * Physical and Sensory Needs (visual impairment, hearing impairment, multiple sensory impairment, physical difficulty) Service Providers are to be able to deliver the following either on a daily or residential basis; a) Alternative education provision specialist post 16 institutions b) Virtual Learning c) Therapeutic Services d) Reintegration into education Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the suitability questionnaire. The DPS Provider list and access to Contract Opportunities will operate electronically via the EastMidTender Portal. The duration or termination of the DPS will not affect Individual Placement Agreements via the DPS. For clarity, this DPS is not a full DPS as defined under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, Regulation 34, but is a modified version. This is because Section 7 - social and health care services (the Light Touch Regime as allowed under Regulations 74 to 77) are not subject to the full regulations of the procurement procedures set out in the Regulations. Please visit the Council's e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Please search for TD1306. Additional information: This contract notice is linked to TD1306, This is the extension of the original DPS contract notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef52e969-c6c0-470e-be3f-33f54297e67c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ecbc80-adb3-4882-b983-cdd8faecd233
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80300000 - Higher 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
23 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 1 May 2023 24 hours
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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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