--- title: "LPS CARE - Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Childrens Home Services - RFQ 15315336" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-535706f3-684e-48ab-be0c-a192cdb75623" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-535706f3-684e-48ab-be0c-a192cdb75623" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-535706f3-684e-48ab-be0c-a192cdb75623.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-535706f3-684e-48ab-be0c-a192cdb75623.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-21" --- # LPS CARE - Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Childrens Home Services - RFQ 15315336 Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-535706f3-684e-48ab-be0c-a192cdb75623 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-535706f3-684e-48ab-be0c-a192cdb75623) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-535706f3-684e-48ab-be0c-a192cdb75623.json) ## Summary Lancashire County Council is initiating a tender process for the "LPS CARE - Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Children's Home Services - RFQ 15315336." This procurement is categorised under health and social work services in the North West region of England. The PDPS aims to establish a list of approved children's home service providers, with an estimated annual value ranging from £53 million to £67 million. The tender period will conclude on 29th July 2032, while the contract is set to start on 30th July 2022 and run until 31st July 2032. The Council invites applications from suitable providers to join the PDPS, subject to meeting specific criteria outlined in the procurement documents available on their official webpage. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in children's home services, particularly those that are SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With an estimated demand-driven annual budget from Lancashire and Blackpool councils totalling between £53 million and £67 million, potential bidders should have the capability to provide high-quality care and meet regulatory requirements. Successful participation in this PDPS could establish long-term contracts and foster growth within the sector, positioning providers to engage with both councils effectively throughout the contract lifecycle. ## Notice "Lancashire County Council (the Council) wishes to establish a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) which is a list of Children's Home Services providers who are suitable, and capable to deliver the required services. All children's homes on the PDPS must be within the Location Boundary and applicants will be required to meet the stated criteria to join the PDPS. Please see the procurement documents for further details. It is intended that the PDPS will remain effect for a period of ten years. Service Contracts can be awarded as call-off contracts as detailed within the Invitation to Participate (ITP). The PDPS may be used by the Contracting Authority listed below and any successor council as defined in The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transfer of Functions, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Regulations 2008 to the Contracting Authorities. * Blackpool Council How to Apply All procurement documents including the Invitation to Participate (ITP) document can be found on following webpage: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/pseudo-dynamic-purchasing-system-pdps-for-the-provision-of-childrens-home-services/ Please see the procurement documents for further information in relation to the instructions on how to apply to join the PDPS, evaluation criteria, terms and conditions and documents to be returned. The PDPS will be open for new applications until the Initial application deadline. Once the initial application deadline has passed, the Council will evaluate future applications at specified times. Please see the Invitation to Participate (ITP) document for further detail in relation to the initial application deadline and future evaluation periods. Value: The estimated values for the PDPS allow for cost increases during the term. The estimated annual value for placements made by Lancashire County Council is PS35,000,000 - PS45,000,000 depending on demand. The estimated annual value for placements made by Blackpool Council is PS18,000,000 - PS22,000,000 depending on demand. The estimated total Annual Value is up to PS53,000,000 - PS67,000,000 The estimated Total Value is up to PS530,000,000 - PS670,000,000" If you cannot access the LCC webpage which includes the procurement documents using the link provided, try using the following steps to locate the LCC webpage for this procurement: 1. Access the Lancashire County Council website at: www.lancashire.gov.uk 2. Select the 'Business' Link 3. Select the 'Tenders and Procurement' Link 4. Select the 'View tender opportunities' Link 5. Select the Link for ' Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for the provision of Childrens Home Services - RFQ 15315336' Additional information: Please note the Closing date, Contract start and end date are incorrect due to implications with the Contracts finder system. Tender Close Date: 31/07/2032 Contract Start Date: 01/08/2022 Contract End Date: 31/07/2032 Please refer to the following link for all the information about this opportunity. https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/pseudo-dynamic-purchasing-system-pdps-for-the-provision-of-childrens-home-services/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4318df33-7ce6-4c0f-87a9-2a2e834d606d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2032 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jul 2032 - 31 Jul 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £670,000,000 | | 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR1 8XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Preston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 21 Mar 2022 at 12:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4318df33-7ce6-4c0f-87a9-2a2e834d606d - 17 Mar 2022 at 15:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4318df33-7ce6-4c0f-87a9-2a2e834d606d - 15 Mar 2022 at 13:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4318df33-7ce6-4c0f-87a9-2a2e834d606d - 8 Feb 2022 at 15:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4318df33-7ce6-4c0f-87a9-2a2e834d606d - 8 Feb 2022 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4318df33-7ce6-4c0f-87a9-2a2e834d606d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4318df33-7ce6-4c0f-87a9-2a2e834d606d 21st March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/pseudo-dynamic-purchasing-system-pdps-for-the-provision-of-childrens-home-services/ - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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