--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Independent Social Work and Expert Witness Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb27974d-87e4-4a36-b3eb-90053cc3a698" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb27974d-87e4-4a36-b3eb-90053cc3a698" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb27974d-87e4-4a36-b3eb-90053cc3a698.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb27974d-87e4-4a36-b3eb-90053cc3a698.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-05" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Independent Social Work and Expert Witness Services Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb27974d-87e4-4a36-b3eb-90053cc3a698 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb27974d-87e4-4a36-b3eb-90053cc3a698) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb27974d-87e4-4a36-b3eb-90053cc3a698.json) ## Summary Bedford Borough Council is inviting bids for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) aimed at providing Independent Social Work and Expert Witness services, categorised under health and social work services. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with significant milestones including an engagement end date set for 3 March 2023. The DPS comprises three distinct lots, allowing providers to bid based on their qualifications and expertise. Interested parties can access further details through Bedford Borough Council's e-tender portal, with an engagement event having taken place on 5 October 2021 to gather insights from potential providers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises specialising in social work, psychological and psychiatric assessments, and parenting assessments. Firms that can demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience in these areas would be well-suited to compete for contracts under the DPS. As the DPS remains open for new bids until the specified deadline, businesses have the chance to establish long-term relationships with the council, contributing to growth in the social services sector. ## Notice Bedford Borough Council currently operate a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Independent Social Work & Expert Witness services. This DPS includes three Lots for different types of services to support the Council's processes for children's social work: * Lot 1: Psychological and Psychiatric Assessments * Lot 2: Independent Social Work services (including SGO assessments) * Lot 3: Parenting Assessments, including PAMS and Parent Assess Providers may bid for as many Lots as they wish, dependent on the qualifications and experience of relevant experts. The DPS remains constantly open for new bids for the lifetime of the agreement, until 3 March 2023. We regularly hold engagement events with providers, and would like to invite providers to a virtual market engagement event on 5th October 2021, to share information on the DPS and to listen to feedback from providers. Spaces can be reserved at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/experts-witness-dps-provider-engagement-tickets-169426877351?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch Bedford Borough Council's e-tender portal is available at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/161bf290-ec44-4ef4-b385-81a88a123d9a | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Mar 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BEDFORD | | 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 - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 5 May 2022 at 09:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/161bf290-ec44-4ef4-b385-81a88a123d9a - 8 Sep 2021 at 11:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/161bf290-ec44-4ef4-b385-81a88a123d9a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/161bf290-ec44-4ef4-b385-81a88a123d9a 5th May 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/experts-witness-dps-provider-engagement-tickets-169426877351?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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