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title: "SEND Independent School Placements - DPS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-92507d69-224d-4762-8556-2d63d8dacb8c"
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buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL"
published: "2023-01-11"
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# SEND Independent School Placements - DPS

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92507d69-224d-4762-8556-2d63d8dacb8c

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## Summary

The Milton Keynes Council has issued a tender with the title "SEND Independent School Placements - DPS" in the Health and social work services category. The procurement method is a selective process following a Restricted procedure above threshold. The contract value is £36,400,000, with a tender closing on September 21, 2027, and a contract period from September 22 to September 23, 2027.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in providing services related to SEND placements in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Businesses looking to cater to the education and social services sector may find this tender attractive due to its long-term contract period and substantial contract value.

## Notice

The SEND Placements DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) will enable the Council to secure the appropriate provision where it is established that a child or young person should be placed with an independent or non-maintained special school. Additional information: Delivery Notes For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24704c1d-aa7e-4b85-bd15-efd5b73f8054 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2027 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2027 - 23 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,400,000 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2023 at 14:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24704c1d-aa7e-4b85-bd15-efd5b73f8054
- 11 Jan 2023 at 14:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24704c1d-aa7e-4b85-bd15-efd5b73f8054
- 26 Jul 2022 at 09:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24704c1d-aa7e-4b85-bd15-efd5b73f8054

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24704c1d-aa7e-4b85-bd15-efd5b73f8054
  11th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/
- https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk

## Provenance

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