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ASC23043 - Positive Behaviour Support Supported Living Services in Herefordshire & Worcestershire DPS

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the ASC23043 - Positive Behaviour Support Supported Living Services in Herefordshire & Worcestershire DPS is being managed by Worcestershire County Council in conjunction with the NHS Worcestershire and Herefordshire Integrated Care Board. This initiative falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category with CPV classification codes such as 85000000 (Health and social work services). The procurement employs a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure above threshold, and is part of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) open to new applications until the end of its term. Applications must be submitted by 13th June 2024, 4pm for the first evaluation round. The DPS allows suppliers to join at any time, evaluated in periodic rounds. The tender stage is currently active, and key project locations include Worcestershire and Herefordshire.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs with suitable accreditation and experience in providing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) services. Suppliers who qualify can expect a steady stream of future opportunities through Mini Competitions and Referrals as defined in the DPS agreement. With no cap on the number of suppliers admitted, businesses have the flexibility to join the DPS at different stages, allowing for ongoing inclusion in various procurement rounds. This makes it an ideal opportunity for businesses specializing in health and social work services, especially those looking to expand in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ASC23043 - Positive Behaviour Support Supported Living Services in Herefordshire & Worcestershire DPS

Notice Description

UPDATE MONDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2024: PLEASE NOTE THIS DPS IS NOW OPEN TO NEW APPLICATIONS. The ASC23043 - Positive Behaviour Support Supported Living Services in Herefordshire & Worcestershire DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) is now open to new applications until the end of the DPS term, however as stated in the tender documents evaluation will take place in rounds which will be advertised through In-Tend. Indicative timescales for evaluating Round 2 will be advertised on the project page at a later date. Initial advert: Worcestershire County Council ('the Council') and the NHS Worcestershire and Herefordshire Integrated Care Board ('ICB'), together the Participating Authorities are establishing a joint Dynamic Purchasing System ('the DPS') for the provision of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Supported Living Services in Herefordshire and Worcestershire and seek applications from suitably experienced, qualified and appropriately accredited Suppliers who wish to pre-qualify for this Service. This DPS is a 3 stage process. In order to be added to the DPS, a Supplier will be required to meet selection criteria and minimum standards as requested in the SSQ Questionnaire (Stage 1), and Evaluation (Stage 2). Any Supplier who meets and passes Stage 1 and 2, will be admitted on to the DPS and will be invited to participate in future opportunities to be known as Mini Competitions (generally for scheme/cluster placements) or Referrals (for individual placements) (Stage 3), which will be advertised as explained in Appendix 2 - DPS agreement. There are no maximum number of suppliers. Suppliers have the option to apply to join the DPS at any time, however, the evaluation may take place in periodic 'rounds' to be determined by the Commissioner. Your application needs to be submitted by 13th June 2024, 4pm to be considered for Round 1. Once the Council has accepted the initial successful Suppliers onto the DPS, it shall re-open the DPS to new Suppliers within a maximum of 12 weeks time, who may apply to be admitted to the DPS throughout the DPS Term. The Council will assess new applications periodically through Rounds advertised on the Council's procurement portal (In-Tend). Additional information: The DPS will be run as a Light Touch Regime, a modified restricted procedure based on Regulations 28, 65 and 74-76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and will comprise of one application stage; selection and evaluation being run concurrently. Only Bidders meeting selection requirements will be considered for evaluation and a place on the DPS. The value provided is an estimate for 3 years. 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/43ad892e-b740-4c79-b465-3f4e3e68abfd
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 20272 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 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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