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19 Feb 2025 at 16:51

Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council has initiated a procurement process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) covering consultants and project support services, with an estimated value of £100 million. This tender, categorised under business services—specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security—offers multiple opportunities across the UK. The procurement, which involves a restricted procedure, is currently in the tender stage with applications administered through the e-tendering system, In-Tend. The DPS, valid for four years starting from February 19, 2025, encompasses ten lots including finance, strategy, planning, governance, and more, each with individual optional extension periods. Interested suppliers must register on the In-Tend system to participate and submit their interest by February 23, 2029.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in various sectors such as strategic finance, communications, ICT & digital, HR services, and legal & governance, among others. By participating in the DPS, businesses can secure and expand their market presence within the public sector by accessing varied and extensive opportunities across the UK. This procurement is particularly suited for consultants and support service providers looking to collaborate with Warwickshire County Council and potentially other public bodies. Given the broad scope and considerable contract value, it is an attractive proposition for companies aiming to enhance their portfolio and build strong relationships within public procurement.

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Notice Title

WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Consultants and Project Support Services

Notice Description

This notice involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system. Warwickshire County Council invites applications for consultants and project support services. The DPS will consist of 10 Lots. The period of validity of the DPS will be 4 years from commencement.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Finance

Including but not limited to, support for the following business areas: Strategic Finance, Operational Finance, Investments Treasury & Audit, Transformation & Transactions, Commercial & Contracts, Business Support

Options: The period of validity of the DPS will be 4 years but individual call-off requirements may be subject to individual optional extension periods.

Lot 2 - Strategy, Planning and Governance

Including but not limited to, support for the following business areas: Communications, Corporate Policy & Strategy, Community Partnerships, Legal & Governance, Change Programmes

Options: The period of validity of the DPS will be 4 years but individual call-off requirements may be subject to individual optional extension periods.

Lot 3 - Enabling Services

Including but not limited to, support for the following business areas: Data & Business Intelligence, ICT & Digital, ICT Strategy, Property Services, Strategic Asset Management, Customer Contact

Options: The period of validity of the DPS will be 4 years but individual call-off requirements may be subject to individual optional extension periods.

Lot 4 - Workforce and Local Services

Including but not limited to, support for the following business areas: HR Strategy, HR Services, Libraries, Heritage & Registrations

Options: The period of validity of the DPS will be 4 years but individual call-off requirements may be subject to individual optional extension periods.

Lot 5 - Environment, Planning and Transport

Including but not limited to, support for the following business areas: Trading Standards & Community Safety, Highways, Planning & Environment, Transport Delivery, Engineering Design Services

Options: The period of validity of the DPS will be 4 years but individual call-off requirements may be subject to individual optional extension periods

Lot 6 - Economy and Place

Including but not limited to, support for the following business areas: Transport Strategy & Road Safety, Economy & Skills, Waste & Country Parks

Options: The period of validity of the DPS will be 4 years but individual call-off requirements may be subject to individual optional extension periods.

Lot 7 - Strategic Infrastructure and Climate Change

Including but not limited to, support for the following business areas: Regeneration & Strategic Planning, Climate Change & Sustainability

Options: The period of validity of the DPS will be 4 years but individual call-off requirements may be subject to individual optional extension periods.

Lot 8 - Fire and Rescue Service

Including but not limited to, support for the following business areas: Fire & Rescue Services

Options: The period of validity of the DPS will be 4 years but individual call-off requirements may be subject to individual optional extension periods.

Lot 9 - Children and Young People

Including but not limited to, support for the following business areas: Children and Young People Services

Options: The period of validity of the DPS will be 4 years but individual call-off requirements may be subject to individual optional extension periods.

Lot 10 - Social Care and Health

Including but not limited to, support for the following business areas: Social Care and Support, Public Health and Social Care and Health Services

Options: The period of validity of the DPS will be 4 years but individual call-off requirements may be subject to individual optional extension periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e468
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005987-2025
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
Warwickshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

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