Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Supported Living Services

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Pembrokeshire County Council has initiated a tender process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on the provision of Supported Living Services in Pembrokeshire. The tender, valued at approximately £17.5 million per annum, encompasses Community and Household Care and Support services. This procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, covers the public service sector and is open for electronic submissions via the eTenderwales platform. Key dates include a tender period ending on 22 February 2029, with bid openings on the same day. The contract performance is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 23 February 2029.

This DPS offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in supported living services and care support. Firms with experience in these sectors can benefit from steady and substantial contract value, which may enhance their operational scope and financial growth. The procurement requirement stipulates critical conditions, including minimum wage payments for support workers and mileage reimbursement, making it ideal for businesses prioritizing fair wage practices. Furthermore, enterprises holding Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) registration and those capable of meeting specific technical criteria are well-suited to compete for this tender, fostering industry standards and service excellence.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Supported Living Services

Notice Description

Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC) and on behalf of the Hywel Dda University Health Board are issuing a tender for a Dynamic Purchasing System for Supported Living Services comprising of both Community and Household Care and Support. The approximate Hywel Dda University Health Board contract value and approximate Housing Related Support Grant contract value has been included within this notice. The value provided is per annum.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is to provide Supported Living Services for citizens of Pembrokeshire with an assessed need. This may include packages where service users are eligible for support through the Housing Support Grant to 'prevent people from becoming homeless, stabilise their housing situation, or help potentially homeless people to find and keep accommodation.' This arrangement will impose the following special conditions: - Minimum of Real Living Wage payment for all Support Workers - Pay those delivering support using their own vehicle a minimum of and 45 pence per mile. - Shift based pay - flat rate of pay for travel, training and contact time This arrangement also includes a rate provider payment model as well as mini competition in exceptional circumstances.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-149516
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=149516
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,512,132 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£17,512,132 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 23 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
DPS term - 01/04/2025 - 23/02/2029. Providers are permitted to apply at any point during its term.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nwssp.hyweldda.procurement@wales.nhs.uk, roxanne.kehoe@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1267229774

Buyer Location

Locality
PEMBROKESHIRE
Postcode
SA61 1TP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR505600
    Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Supported Living Services - Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC) and on behalf of the Hywel Dda University Health Board are issuing a tender for a Dynamic Purchasing System for Supported Living Services comprising of both Community and Household Care and Support. The approximate Hywel Dda University Health Board contract value and approximate Housing Related Support Grant contract value has been included within this notice. The value provided is per annum.

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