--- title: "SC240046 - SESLIP - DPS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a67f3b4-172a-4b01-95c6-a5b17abd6c77" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a67f3b4-172a-4b01-95c6-a5b17abd6c77" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a67f3b4-172a-4b01-95c6-a5b17abd6c77.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a67f3b4-172a-4b01-95c6-a5b17abd6c77.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-11" --- # SC240046 - SESLIP - DPS Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a67f3b4-172a-4b01-95c6-a5b17abd6c77 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a67f3b4-172a-4b01-95c6-a5b17abd6c77) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a67f3b4-172a-4b01-95c6-a5b17abd6c77.json) ## Summary Kent County Council (KCC), on behalf of the South East Sector Led Improvement Partnership (SESLIP), is inviting suppliers to apply for a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) to provide consultancy services related to research and development, and equal opportunities. The procurement process follows an open procedure and began on 11th September 2024, running until 10th September 2026. The aim is to support the development of local authority Children's Services across the South East. The DPS is available to qualified freelance consultants, with suppliers required to pass a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) to join. The contracting process will involve activities related to identifying key strands of enquiry, using evidence-based decision making, and building leadership capacity within the services. The procurement covers a broad geographic area including the United Kingdom and several overseas regions. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 11th September 2024. This DPS offers substantial opportunities for businesses operating in consultancy, research, and development services, particularly those with experience in Children's Services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement aims to bolster regional collaboration and service improvement. The flexibility provided by the ad hoc nature of the consultancy work and the broad geographic inclusion can benefit firms seeking regional projects. Given the focus on peer review and operational data analysis, firms with strong analytical capabilities and leadership development experience will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. Registration and additional details can be accessed via the Kent Business Portal. ## Notice 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 till 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 (KentBusinessPortal) 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/526fc791-5d35-4b15-90d4-13d45e6fc2ff | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Sep 2024 - 10 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2024 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/526fc791-5d35-4b15-90d4-13d45e6fc2ff ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/526fc791-5d35-4b15-90d4-13d45e6fc2ff 11th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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