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title: "WSCC Dynamic Purchasing System for Children's Placements and Other Support Services (CPOSS) - Ongoing DPS"
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# WSCC Dynamic Purchasing System for Children's Placements and Other Support Services (CPOSS) - Ongoing DPS

Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-628d8827-e6c5-40b8-81e6-70085d06808f

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by SE Shared Services, concerning the WSCC Dynamic Purchasing System for Children's Placements and Other Support Services (CPOSS) in the health and social work services sector. Located in West Sussex, United Kingdom, this open tender is currently active, with a tender period set to close on 28th February 2026. The overall contract value is £1.5 billion, and it involves a pseudo-dynamic purchasing system for various categories of services for children, including residential care and educational placements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing children's social care services, especially those offering independent fostering, residential care, or specialised education. Companies that are adept in managing placements for children, including those with special educational needs, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to long-term partnerships within the public sector, enhancing service reach and contributing positively to community welfare.

## Notice

A pseudo-dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the provision of placements for children from providers of accommodation based services including independent foster and residential care and independent and non-maintained special schools (CPOSS). The DPS will consist of 4 Categories. The Categories and their Sub-Categories are as follows: DPS Categories Category 1 Schools a) Residential schools b) Day schools c) Children's Homes with education (settings dual registered as schools and children's homes) d) Residential short breaks for SEND *sub-categories (a) to (d) to cover placements for children with SEND and CWD Category 2 Specialist Provision Institutions (Colleges) Category 3 Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) Category 4 Children's Residential Full details can be found within the tender pack. Additional information: Full details can be found at https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing Delivery Notes Full details can be found at https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1be66bf-565e-4050-9711-4d1a92d1f4eb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000,000 |
| 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES |
| Locality | WEST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2018 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1be66bf-565e-4050-9711-4d1a92d1f4eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1be66bf-565e-4050-9711-4d1a92d1f4eb
  5th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing

## Provenance

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