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title: "Request for Information - Learning Disabilities Day Services DPS"
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# Request for Information - Learning Disabilities Day Services DPS

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7dc1e6b-75d1-48a3-b4ad-08dc8f262eb9

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## Summary

The Portsmouth City Council is seeking to establish a new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for learning disabilities Day Services in the Portsmouth area. The procurement process involves consulting with potential providers on the scope of the DPS. The deadline for responses is midday on 2nd December 2022. The contract period is set to start on 1st June 2023 and last for 5 years, with the option to extend further. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold.

This tender issued by Portsmouth City Council presents an opportunity for businesses to participate in providing learning disability day services funded by the council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Businesses located in the South East region of the United Kingdom may find this tender particularly relevant due to the specified delivery addresses in that region.

## Notice

Portsmouth City council is planning to establish a new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of learning disabilities Day Services based in the Portsmouth area. It is intended that the DPS will last for an initial period of 5 years with option to extend further. It is intended to be used for the provision of learning disability day services funded by Portsmouth City Council. As a precursor to the issue of tender documentation, the Council would like to consult organisations on the proposed scope of the DPS and the process to select providers for inclusion on the DPS. Consequently, we have produced this short consultation document and would welcome any comments that interested parties may have. The deadline for receipt of responses is midday on 2nd December 2022. Responses should be returned using the submission return function on Intend. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of consulting with the market in respect to our Learning Disabilities Day Services, with the intention of establishing a new DPS. The full details and ability to participate in the market engagement will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a6ecdb-07e1-4acd-977b-06aa41a1724d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2023 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HANTS |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312100 - Daycare services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2022 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a6ecdb-07e1-4acd-977b-06aa41a1724d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a6ecdb-07e1-4acd-977b-06aa41a1724d
  11th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current

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