--- title: "WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employability and Skills" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-137b1422-cc76-47df-996a-577334eeb6f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-137b1422-cc76-47df-996a-577334eeb6f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-137b1422-cc76-47df-996a-577334eeb6f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-137b1422-cc76-47df-996a-577334eeb6f8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-21" --- # WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employability and Skills Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-137b1422-cc76-47df-996a-577334eeb6f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-137b1422-cc76-47df-996a-577334eeb6f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-137b1422-cc76-47df-996a-577334eeb6f8.json) ## Summary Warwickshire County Council is initiating a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of employability and skills services, targeted at the industry categories of recruitment and education services. The procurement process operates under a restricted procedure (above threshold) and is currently in the tender amendment stage. The DPS will be valid for 56 months from commencement, with the contract period starting on 24 February 2029 and ending on 25 February 2029. Interested suppliers must register on the CSW-Jets e-procurement portal to express their interest and bid for specific call-offs as they arise. The estimated value of the contract is £60,000,000 excluding VAT, and the services will primarily be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and training services to secure potentially lucrative contracts with Warwickshire County Council. The DPS model allows for flexibility, as suppliers are not required to bid for every opportunity, making it suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By participating in this DPS, businesses can gain access to a range of employability and skills service contracts, enhancing their portfolio and driving growth through consistent and varied opportunities. The use of electronic auctions and quotes provides a streamlined and competitive procurement process, enabling businesses to efficiently engage with the Council. ## Notice The Dynamic Purchasing System will be used for the provision of employability and skills services. The period of validity of the DPS will be 56 months from commencement. Once a Supplier has successfully completed their application to the DPS, suppliers will be advised of the opportunities available as and when they arise. Suppliers can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not (it is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered, and all suppliers within the DPS approved Supplier list will be informed of the opportunity, but can choose whether or not to bid on an individual basis). Tender opportunities are likely to be offered either via an electronic auction (e-auction) exercise or via an electronic quote mechanism (currently In-Tend). Estimated value excluding VAT: PS60,000,000.00 In order to submit an application to the DPS and bid for call-off's as and when they arise, you will need to register as a Supplier on our e-procurement portal, CSW-Jets (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home). Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-Tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home Registration and use of In-Tend is free. Once registered, all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. However, if you are unable to register with the website please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk During the course of the contract period the range and scope of these services may be subject to modification and variation to meet the changing needs and requirements of the Council, potential changes in legislation and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a59c2b3-8a1a-45b0-86cd-35757420d8f6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Feb 2029 - 25 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WARWICK | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV34 4RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford | | Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 21 Jan 2025 at 15:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a59c2b3-8a1a-45b0-86cd-35757420d8f6 - 24 May 2024 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a59c2b3-8a1a-45b0-86cd-35757420d8f6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a59c2b3-8a1a-45b0-86cd-35757420d8f6 21st January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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