Tender

SESLIP DPS

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

29 Jan 2026 at 09:08

Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council (KCC), on behalf of the South East Sector Led Improvement Partnership (SESLIP), is seeking to update its list of qualified freelance consultants through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of education and training services. The procurement falls under the services category, focusing on improving Children's Services in the South East region, with an emphasis on leadership development, data analysis, and peer review. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the DPS active from 11th September 2024 to 10th September 2026. Interested suppliers can join during this timeframe by completing a Selection Questionnaire. The procurement is conducted via a restricted procedure, on an electronic submission method through the Kent Business Portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for consultancy businesses with expertise in educational services and leadership development to expand their engagement with regional authorities. Freelance consultants possessing skills in operational data analysis, decision-making based on evidence, and peer review are particularly well-suited to apply. The procurement's focus on supporting and enhancing local authority Children's Services provides a platform for suppliers to engage in meaningful work that can address systemic regional challenges and foster organisational growth within the sector.

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Notice Title

SESLIP DPS

Notice Description

Kent County Council (KCC), on behalf of South East Sector Led Improvement Partnership (SESLIP), is looking to refresh the list of suitably qualified freelance consultants, who are available on an ad hoc basis to support and provide the below service. We are looking to produce a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for this and are open to applications to join from suppliers that are interested. SESLIP encourages and supports the political and professional leadership and management of local authority Children's Services, to demonstrate, develop and share good practice. Our programmes support the development of Children's Services as learning organisations, focusing on: * Identifying key strands of enquiry * Analysing and comparing operational data about the services * using evidence to inform decisions, including evidence available from outside the region, where relevant * Using peer challenge and peer review * Building leadership capacity and capability * Developing standards of practice through supportive endeavour There is a Regional Improvement Plan which sets out the activities. Its aim is to identify ways in which local authorities in the South East can support each other to improve and look at how collective action can help address systemic issues within the region. The DPS will be live from 11th September 2024 until the 10th September 2026, suppliers are able to join the DPS during this time period. Suppliers will be required to complete and pass a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) in order to apply for the DPS. All suppliers that pass the SQ will be awarded a place on the DPS. If this opportunity is of interest, please register on the Kent Business Portal . The reference for the opportunity is "SC240046 - SESLIP - DPS" where you will be able to register your interest and be granted access to the SQ and supporting guidance. Please note: This opportunity was previously advertised but due to a change in our e-tendering Portal, this notice is being re-published.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Kent County Council (KCC), on behalf of South East Sector Led Improvement Partnership (SESLIP), is looking to refresh the list of suitably qualified freelance consultants, who are available on an ad hoc basis to support and provide the below service. We are looking to produce a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for this and are open to applications to join from suppliers that are interested. SESLIP encourages and supports the political and professional leadership and management of local authority Children's Services, to demonstrate, develop and share good practice. Our programmes support the development of Children's Services as learning organisations, focusing on: * Identifying key strands of enquiry * Analysing and comparing operational data about the services * using evidence to inform decisions, including evidence available from outside the region, where relevant * Using peer challenge and peer review * Building leadership capacity and capability * Developing standards of practice through supportive endeavour There is a Regional Improvement Plan which sets out the activities. Its aim is to identify ways in which local authorities in the South East can support each other to improve and look at how collective action can help address systemic issues within the region. The DPS will be live from 11th September 2024 until the 10th September 2026, suppliers are able to join the DPS during this time period. Suppliers will be required to complete and pass a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) in order to apply for the DPS. All suppliers that pass the SQ will be awarded a place on the DPS. If this opportunity is of interest, please register on the Kent Business Portal . The reference for the opportunity is "SC240046 - SESLIP - DPS" where you will be able to register your interest and be granted access to the SQ and supporting guidance.

Options: Call offs awarded via the DPS may be extended at the Council's discretion. The DPS itself does not have any extension options available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061122
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007824-2026
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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 20267 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 10 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alexander Forster
Contact Email
alexander.forster@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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