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KCC Non-Maintained and Independent Special Schools (NMISS) Placement Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - SC21032

Kent County Council

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23 May 2024 at 16:20

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20 Nov 2023 at 14:57

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18 Aug 2023 at 13:27

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17 Jan 2022 at 12:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council has completed a tender process for the KCC Non-Maintained and Independent Special Schools (NMISS) Placement Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) in the Education and Training Services category. The procurement featured two lots with different requirements and responsibilities, tailored to ensure quality and equity for Children and Young People (CYP). The tender involved a selective procurement method with a competitive procedure incorporating negotiation elements. The latest award date related to this contract was on 23rd May 2024.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers capable of providing educational services focusing on special needs students. Businesses adept at strategic planning and with the capacity to meet quality criteria have the potential to secure contracts with Kent County Council. The DPS structure allows for flexibility in engagement and expansive participation throughout its active period until August 2028. Suppliers interested in bids can refer to the Kent Business Portal for further details and submit electronic bids based on the stated award criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

KCC Non-Maintained and Independent Special Schools (NMISS) Placement Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - SC21032

Notice Description

A Dynamic Purchasing System for KCC to make placements for Children and Young People (CYP) with Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans in the Non-Maintained and Independent Special Schools (NMISS) market (including independent schools).

Lot Information

Lot Number

Lot 1 shall remain similar to the current arrangements for placements with placements made individually but under an overarching agreement to standardise terms and standards across placements to ensure quality and equity for CYP. To be offered a contract in Lot 1, tenderers shall be required to achieve a quality score 30 out of 100 and no less than 3 in award questions 11-16 (see ITT Appendix A - KCC Selection Award Criteria and Guidance for more detail on scoring).

Lot 2

Lot 2 represents an opportunity for tenderers to work more closely with The Authority in the strategic planning of placements in a transparent, open manner, including the opportunity for block contracting of placements. Tenderers successful in joining Lot 2 shall be consulted on potential placements first. To be offered a contract in Lot 2, tenderers shall be required to achieve a quality score 60 out of 100 and no less than 6 in award questions 11-16 (see ITT Appendix A - KCC Selection Award Criteria and Guidance for more detail on scoring).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030bba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016368-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£50,000,001 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20283 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kent County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
26
Supplier Names

ASD Learning Limited

Acorn Education and Care Services Ltd

Aspris Children's Services Limited

Atrium Education Limited

Barnardo Services Limited

Carmichael Education Limited

Chailey Heritage Foundation

Channels and Choices LLP

Compass Children's Homes Kent Limited

Cross Keys Learning

Haven Nook Ltd

Horizon Care and Education Group Limited

Integrated Services Programme

Keefields Ltd

L&P Educational Services Ltd

Little Acorns London Beach Farm Limited

N R Education Ltd

Options Autism Services Limited

Parkview Education Limited

Pilgrims Corner Education Limited

Ripplevale School Limited

Swaay Child and Adolescent Services Limited

The Children's Trust

Trinity School Rochester Limited

Trinity School and College

Vocational Training Center Limited

Further Information

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