Tender

FSF Dynamic Purchasing System 2 - For the Provision of Work Focused Activities. Project_23908

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Sep 2021 at 21:45

Planning

06 Aug 2021 at 21:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is initiating a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) titled "FSF Dynamic Purchasing System 2 - For the Provision of Work Focused Activities" to procure training services. This procurement process is currently at the planning stage and is set to launch supplier accreditation applications on 20th September 2021, with the DPS opening for call-offs starting from 1st November 2021. The procurement, which holds a value of £250 million, will cover Jobcentre Plus Districts across England, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure under public contracts regulations, with the tender period ending on 19th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in training and work-focused activities. Companies with expertise in delivering employment training, skills development, or social services will be well-positioned to engage in this procurement. The upcoming DPS aims to streamline the accreditation process and could benefit both existing suppliers and new entrants looking to expand their services in the public sector. Interested parties should be prepared to register once the DPS is launched and may find additional engagement opportunities through the scheduled sessions leading up to this launch.

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Notice Title

FSF Dynamic Purchasing System 2 - For the Provision of Work Focused Activities. Project_23908

Notice Description

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) intends to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to procure Work Focused Activities in Jobcentre Plus Districts in England, Scotland and Wales. 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 intention is to use a light touch regime, rather than the full regime described in Regulation 34 (Dynamic Purchasing System). The DPS is for the sole use of DWP. The Flexible Support Fund Dynamic Purchasing System 2 - For the Provision of Work Focused Activities (FSF DPS 2) is the replacement for the DWP Dynamic Purchasing System for provision of work-focused activities known as the Flexible Support Fund DPS (FSF DPS). The current FSF DPS will expire on 31st October 2021 and FSF DPS 2 will replace it for new call-offs from 1st November 2021. The DPS will open for Supplier accreditation applications from the 20th September 2021.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is to be established to procure Work Focused Activities in Jobcentre Plus Districts in England, Scotland and Wales. The full suite of documentation including specification and specific details relating to the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) can be found at https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

Renewal: The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will open for accreditations on the 20th of September 2021 and will remain open until terminated in accordance with its terms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d223
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023256-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdfsf.adhocprocurement@dwp.gov.uk, pam.dalda@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 &UA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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