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title: "Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are seeking to commission Self Directed Support Services DPS Framework."
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# Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are seeking to commission Self Directed Support Services DPS Framework.

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4629a530-2ca1-4e71-82d1-092f69d6d62b

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## Summary

The Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is seeking to commission a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Self Directed Support Services. This procurement process, marked as active, falls under the administrative social services category and has a total value of £27,040,000. The tender period ends on 12th April 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 3rd June 2019, lasting until 31st March 2022. The procurement method is listed as selective, utilising a restricted procedure, with delivery addresses located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses wishing to expand into the social services sector, particularly those capable of providing flexible and high-quality Direct Payment Support Services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would find themselves well-positioned to compete in this procurement, especially those with experience in delivering personal support and care services tailored to individual needs.

## Notice

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are seeking to commission a Self Directed Support Services Dynamic Purchasing System. To increase the uptake of direct payments, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council requires effective, efficient and economical Direct Payment Support Services, to ensure flexible, high qualityprovision is available to recipients of direct payments. The role is to support, plan and enable people to direct their own support, as reflected in national and local strategic approaches. The Dynamic Purchasing System will be tendered in five lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98a7918a-5221-4e9b-b34f-7e5f36fee7d1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,040,000 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB2 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85321000 - Administrative social services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2019 at 18:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98a7918a-5221-4e9b-b34f-7e5f36fee7d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98a7918a-5221-4e9b-b34f-7e5f36fee7d1
  12th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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