--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for SEND Independent School Places" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ccd03a12-b006-43d4-8867-90510f5e7bb0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ccd03a12-b006-43d4-8867-90510f5e7bb0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ccd03a12-b006-43d4-8867-90510f5e7bb0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ccd03a12-b006-43d4-8867-90510f5e7bb0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-01-16" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for SEND Independent School Places Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccd03a12-b006-43d4-8867-90510f5e7bb0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ccd03a12-b006-43d4-8867-90510f5e7bb0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ccd03a12-b006-43d4-8867-90510f5e7bb0.json) ## Summary The Worcestershire County Council invites applications for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for SEND Independent School Places. The DPS covers 7 categories/lots related to special education needs and disabilities. The procurement will run from 18th March 2024 to 31st March 2027, extendable for up to 2 more years. Suppliers must be pre-approved to join the DPS to tender for projects. The main procurement category is services under the education and training sector. The procurement method is a selective/restricted procedure. Businesses experienced in providing services for communication, learning, mental health, and other special needs areas are well-suited for this opportunity. Suppliers need to pre-qualify to access specific projects within the DPS. The contract period starts from 1st April 2027. The authority in charge is Worcestershire County Council, located in Worcester, United Kingdom. This tender presents an opportunity for growth for suppliers catering to the education sector. ## Notice Worcestershire Children First is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System ('the DPS') for SEND Independent School Places and seeks applications from suitably experienced, qualified and appropriately accredited Suppliers who wish to pre-qualify for this Service. The DPS for SEND Independent school places has 7 categories/lots: Lot 1 Communication and Interaction Lot 2 Cognition and Learning Lot 3 Social, Emotional and Mental Health Lot 4 Sensory and Physical Needs Lot 5 Autism Lot 6 Complex/Profound Multiple Learning Disabilities Lot 7 Post 16 The DPS will run from 18th March 2024 to 31st March 2027, with an option to extend for up to 2 further years (1 year + a further 1 year) and in order to be able to tender for business with Worcestershire Children First, Suppliers must first be approved to join the categories within the DPS and then will be automatically notified of opportunities to quote for specific projects as they arise in each Category. Further project details including specification, duration of contract, any additional requirements will also be provided at that point in time (Mini-Competitions). If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/143245fa-fc6c-4826-a31d-ef161d3c1036 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2027 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2027 - 2 Apr 2027 | | 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80100000 - Primary education services - 80200000 - Secondary education services ## Release History - 16 Jan 2024 at 11:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/143245fa-fc6c-4826-a31d-ef161d3c1036 - 16 Jan 2024 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/143245fa-fc6c-4826-a31d-ef161d3c1036 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/143245fa-fc6c-4826-a31d-ef161d3c1036 16th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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