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title: "831/2019 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Health and Social Care: DPS 1 Care and Support in the Home and Active Lives Services"
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# 831/2019 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Health and Social Care: DPS 1 Care and Support in the Home and Active Lives Services

Buyer: CROYDON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-835b733c-1423-4674-a48f-c9e97693b25a

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## Summary

The London Borough of Croydon is seeking providers for the "831/2019 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Health and Social Care: DPS 1 Care and Support in the Home and Active Lives Services." This procurement initiative is classified under the health and social work services category and has a contract value of £10 million. The tender is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 3rd December 2019. The initial tender period concluded on 22nd January 2020, with the contract set to begin on 1st April 2020 and run until 31st March 2025. This procurement follows a selective method with a light touch approach under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, allowing for ongoing participation from new suppliers throughout its duration.

This dynamic purchasing system represents a significant growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide care and support services. Eligible suppliers will have the chance to join the DPS at any point, enhancing their chances to contribute to care delivery in Croydon, including partnerships with local health organisations. Those with experience in home care, active living support, and short-term outreach services are particularly well-suited to apply, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector to expand their reach and service offerings.

## Notice

The London Borough of Croydon is seeking providers with relevant experience to tender to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to supply Care and Support in the Home and Active Lives services. The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) model provides flexibility both for the Council and providers as new suppliers can, having met the exclusion and selection criteria, join the DPS throughout its duration. The Council will allow access to the DPS to its health partners in Croydon including the Croydon One Alliance Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Croydon Health Services (CHS) Croydon National Health Services (NHS Trust) South London and Maudsley Hospital (SLaM). The Council is procuring this DPS under the light touch regime and is adapting it to enable it to procure the services it requires. The DPS comprises the following Lots: Lot 1- Care and Support in the Home Lot 2 - Active Lives and Day Opportunities Lot 3 - Short Term Outreach Support The Council are holding workshops for providers interested in this opportunity, please follow this link for further information: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2161451c-f609-ea11-80fb-005056b64545&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21 The Council reserves the right, subject to the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to change without notice the basis of any part of the procurement process or to cancel the procurement at any time and not proceed with the award of any contract at any stage of the procurement process. The Council has identified that the proposed service provision falls within the scope of "social and other specific services" set out within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Regulations)). Consequently, the so-called Light Touch Regime will apply to this procurement. The Council is orientating this procurement towards an adapted restricted procedure as described in Regulation 28 of the Regulations but using a "light touch" approach. The Council does not hold itself bound by the Regulations except to the extent that they apply to the light touch regime as set out in Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. Further information is available by registering your interest to obtain the tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f064a3fc-dd90-4e93-a43d-9692a1291114 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROYDON COUNCIL |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 39 |
| Supplier names | ABLE TRUST CARE; ABSOLUTE CARE SERVICES; ALLFOR CARE SERVICES; ALLIED HEALTH SERVICES; ALPEN BEST CARE; ASPIRE CARE SERVICES; BEVERLEY MARTINS; CARE OUTLOOK; CARE SUPPORT; CAREPOINT SERVICES; CLASSIQUE CARE SERVICES; CROYDON MENCAP; DE VERE CARE; ELDON HOUSING ASSOCIATION; ELEANOR NURSING CARE; ENTERPRISE CARE SUPPORT; FIRST CHOICE SOCIAL CARE AND SHELTERED HOUSING; GROVE CARE AGENCY; HAVEN CARE; HESTIA HOUSING SUPPORT; HONEY CROWN BEE; IMAGINE INDEPENDENCE; IMMACULATE HEALTHCARE SERVICES; IMPECCABLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES; LIFECOME; LONE CARE SERVICES; MANAGING CARE; MCCH; MEDACS; MIDCO CARE; MIGHTY MEN OF VALOUR; MIND IN CROYDON; NEW HORIZON HOMECARE; PROFAD CARE AGENCY; SIMPLIFIED STAFFING; SOMCARE AGENCY; STAR CARE; SUPREME CARE SERVICES; SURECARE CROYDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2020 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f064a3fc-dd90-4e93-a43d-9692a1291114
- 3 Dec 2019 at 00:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43194814-3e9a-498f-ac08-41b0be2f2b64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f064a3fc-dd90-4e93-a43d-9692a1291114
  29th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43194814-3e9a-498f-ac08-41b0be2f2b64
  3rd December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8780ba6f-e211-ea11-80fb-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.croydon.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2161451c-f609-ea11-80fb-005056b64545&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21

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