Tender

Children's Residential Placements pseudo-DPS

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process outlined is administered by South Gloucestershire Council for "Children's Residential Placements pseudo-DPS", which falls within the Health and Social Work Services industry category. The contracting process is in the tender stage, initiated on 28th November 2025, with key deadlines such as the expected award period starting on 9th January 2026. The project involves a collaborative approach, intended to cover 14 South-West local authorities, and is set to close on 31st March 2026. Given its scale, the new regional purchasing agreement might take up to three years to become fully operational, ensuring continuity for stakeholders. The open procedure is to be conducted electronically, with the bidding details available on the designated website. The procurement highlights the widespread locations within the UK region.

This tender offers numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for service providers in the health and social work sector, including those specialising in community and social services. Businesses with capabilities in managing and developing collaborative regional projects will be well-placed to compete, especially those experienced in deals of considerable complexity and scale, given the necessity for extended operational implementation. Firms adept in electronic submissions and capable of negotiating regional agreements can leverage this opportunity to expand their operational footprint and secure long-term engagements through this pseudo-DPS setup overseen by a regional authority. With part of the procurement relying on electronic submission methods, businesses that are digitally proficient will find themselves at an advantage.

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Notice Title

Children's Residential Placements pseudo-DPS

Notice Description

The current Residential Children's Placements light-touch pseudo DPS is scheduled to close on 31 March 2026. An extension is required to allow sufficient time for the development and implementation of a new regional purchasing agreement that will encompass all 14 South-West local authorities. Given the scale and complexity of this collaborative project, it is anticipated that the new arrangement will take approximately two to three years to become fully operational. This extension will ensure continuity and stability for all stakeholders involved.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The current Residential Children's Placements light-touch pseudo DPS is scheduled to close on 31 March 2026. An extension is required to allow sufficient time for the development and implementation of a new regional purchasing agreement that will encompass all 14 South-West local authorities. Given the scale and complexity of this collaborative project, it is anticipated that the new arrangement will take approximately two to three years to become fully operational. This extension willensure continuity and stability for all stakeholders involved. All information other than the end date remains unchanged and is inline with the original notice - Children's Residential Placements pseudo-DPS Reference number: DN451366 TED eSenders. (2019, December 17). Contract Notice Reference: 20191217-006879.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eafd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078051-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months 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
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Sue Jackson
Contact Email
sue.jackson@southglos.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YATE
Postcode
BS37 5AF
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Frampton Cotterell
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

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