--- title: "Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Independent Social Work and Expert Witness Services - 2024" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d6caef1e-305a-4eda-9b6c-86d994bd7c6c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6caef1e-305a-4eda-9b6c-86d994bd7c6c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6caef1e-305a-4eda-9b6c-86d994bd7c6c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6caef1e-305a-4eda-9b6c-86d994bd7c6c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-03-14" --- # Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Independent Social Work and Expert Witness Services - 2024 Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6caef1e-305a-4eda-9b6c-86d994bd7c6c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6caef1e-305a-4eda-9b6c-86d994bd7c6c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6caef1e-305a-4eda-9b6c-86d994bd7c6c.json) ## Summary The Bedford Borough Council has initiated a tender process titled "Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Independent Social Work and Expert Witness Services - 2024". This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under CPV codes for psychiatrist or psychologist services and social work services without accommodation. The contract will run for a year with possible 12-month extensions. The tender period ends on April 3, 2024, and the contract period starts on April 19, 2024, and ends on April 18, 2025. Suppliers are invited to bid, and the procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold. This tender from Bedford Borough Council presents an opportunity for business growth, particularly for suppliers in the psychological, psychiatric, and social work services industry. The procurement process aims to attract SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses interested in providing Independent Social Work Assessments and related services should consider bidding. The contract duration and potential extensions offer stability for selected suppliers to establish longer-term partnerships with the buyer. The straightforward onboarding process enhances accessibility for potential suppliers, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in line with the tender requirements. ## Notice Bedford Borough Council is inviting potential Suppliers to tender for the provision of Independent Psychological and Psychiatric Assessments, Independent Social Work Assessments and Parenting Assessments including PAMS and ParentAssess. Each type of provision will be commissioned under a separate Lot, and Suppliers may submit a bid for as many Lots as they wish. Further details of each Lot can be found in the appendices. This contract will operate for 1 year from the contract commencement date, with three (3) possible twelve (12) month extensions. The onboarding process of this Pseudo DPS is simple, and requires the supplier to simply complete the compliance questionnaires below, with no qualitative scoring or financial submission required at the onboarding stage. Following the supplier's bid after the initial 30 day period following first publication of this opportunity, a DPS agreement confirming membership of the DPS will be offered, however this DPS will remain open for bids throughout its lifespan. 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/741f6c49-2954-420a-93a7-aef33f7b9829 | | 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 | 14 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Apr 2024 - 18 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £280,000 | | 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ENGLAND | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK42 9AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Cauldwell | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation ## Release History - 14 Mar 2024 at 14:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/741f6c49-2954-420a-93a7-aef33f7b9829 - 14 Mar 2024 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/741f6c49-2954-420a-93a7-aef33f7b9829 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/741f6c49-2954-420a-93a7-aef33f7b9829 14th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/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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