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title: "Care in the Community Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System"
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buyer: "PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL"
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# Care in the Community Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System

Buyer: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a463c875-9ee1-485e-bd97-b719000b9244

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## Summary

Peterborough City Council is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for the "Care in the Community Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System," a project worth £57,889,013 under the Health and Social Work Services industry category. The procurement encompasses multiple services including homecare, supported living, and extra care housing across England. The tender period concludes on 10 January 2025, with services scheduled to commence on 1 July 2025 and run until 30 June 2028. This procurement is conducted through an open procedure, in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Light Touch Regime.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) by providing avenues to deliver diverse care services within the community. Businesses with expertise in standard and complex homecare, supported living, and specialist community support would find this a suitable contract to bid for. The diverse lot structure allows for a variety of businesses to participate, potentially promoting business growth through securing contracts in publicly funded health and social care services.

## Notice

Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for Care in the Community, consisting of: Homecare - Homecare is considered any care and support a person might require in their own home, including preparing meals, taking their medication, and attending their personal care needs. Supported Living - Supported Living is typically defined as housing where support and or care services are provided to help people live as independently as possible, and is usually commissioned for individuals with learning disability, neurodiversity or mental health needs. Extra care housing (ECH) - Extra Care Housing (EHC) are specialist housing schemes for older people that have been specifically designed to maximise independence. All tenants have their own apartment with a front door and yet also benefit from the availability of the 24/7 onsite care and support service. The PDPS is split into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Homecare, Standard; Lot 2 - Homecare, Complex; Lot 3 - Supported Living, Standard; Lot 4 - Supported Living, Complex; Lot 5 - Extra Care Housing; Lot 6 - Specialist Community Support These services are captured by Schedule 3 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, making this a Light Touch Regime procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ff7533e-160d-424e-a489-9dad0ac6b3d4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,889,013 |
| 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 | PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8TY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2024 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ff7533e-160d-424e-a489-9dad0ac6b3d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ff7533e-160d-424e-a489-9dad0ac6b3d4
  28th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=67f3bfba-3f95-ef11-8132-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/business/supplying-the-council/supply-opportunities

## Provenance

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