--- title: "ASC23043 - Positive Behaviour Support Supported Living Services in Herefordshire & Worcestershire DPS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f14b6a1b-619d-41ed-9b83-90e474ea148e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f14b6a1b-619d-41ed-9b83-90e474ea148e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f14b6a1b-619d-41ed-9b83-90e474ea148e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f14b6a1b-619d-41ed-9b83-90e474ea148e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-23" --- # ASC23043 - Positive Behaviour Support Supported Living Services in Herefordshire & Worcestershire DPS Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f14b6a1b-619d-41ed-9b83-90e474ea148e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f14b6a1b-619d-41ed-9b83-90e474ea148e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f14b6a1b-619d-41ed-9b83-90e474ea148e.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the ASC23043 - Positive Behaviour Support Supported Living Services in Herefordshire & Worcestershire DPS is being managed by Worcestershire County Council in conjunction with the NHS Worcestershire and Herefordshire Integrated Care Board. This initiative falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category with CPV classification codes such as 85000000 (Health and social work services). The procurement employs a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure above threshold, and is part of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) open to new applications until the end of its term. Applications must be submitted by 13th June 2024, 4pm for the first evaluation round. The DPS allows suppliers to join at any time, evaluated in periodic rounds. The tender stage is currently active, and key project locations include Worcestershire and Herefordshire. This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs with suitable accreditation and experience in providing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) services. Suppliers who qualify can expect a steady stream of future opportunities through Mini Competitions and Referrals as defined in the DPS agreement. With no cap on the number of suppliers admitted, businesses have the flexibility to join the DPS at different stages, allowing for ongoing inclusion in various procurement rounds. This makes it an ideal opportunity for businesses specializing in health and social work services, especially those looking to expand in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. ## Notice UPDATE MONDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2024: PLEASE NOTE THIS DPS IS NOW OPEN TO NEW APPLICATIONS. The ASC23043 - Positive Behaviour Support Supported Living Services in Herefordshire & Worcestershire DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) is now open to new applications until the end of the DPS term, however as stated in the tender documents evaluation will take place in rounds which will be advertised through In-Tend. Indicative timescales for evaluating Round 2 will be advertised on the project page at a later date. Initial advert: Worcestershire County Council ('the Council') and the NHS Worcestershire and Herefordshire Integrated Care Board ('ICB'), together the Participating Authorities are establishing a joint Dynamic Purchasing System ('the DPS') for the provision of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Supported Living Services in Herefordshire and Worcestershire and seek applications from suitably experienced, qualified and appropriately accredited Suppliers who wish to pre-qualify for this Service. This DPS is a 3 stage process. In order to be added to the DPS, a Supplier will be required to meet selection criteria and minimum standards as requested in the SSQ Questionnaire (Stage 1), and Evaluation (Stage 2). Any Supplier who meets and passes Stage 1 and 2, will be admitted on to the DPS and will be invited to participate in future opportunities to be known as Mini Competitions (generally for scheme/cluster placements) or Referrals (for individual placements) (Stage 3), which will be advertised as explained in Appendix 2 - DPS agreement. There are no maximum number of suppliers. Suppliers have the option to apply to join the DPS at any time, however, the evaluation may take place in periodic 'rounds' to be determined by the Commissioner. Your application needs to be submitted by 13th June 2024, 4pm to be considered for Round 1. Once the Council has accepted the initial successful Suppliers onto the DPS, it shall re-open the DPS to new Suppliers within a maximum of 12 weeks time, who may apply to be admitted to the DPS throughout the DPS Term. The Council will assess new applications periodically through Rounds advertised on the Council's procurement portal (In-Tend). Additional information: The DPS will be run as a Light Touch Regime, a modified restricted procedure based on Regulations 28, 65 and 74-76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and will comprise of one application stage; selection and evaluation being run concurrently. Only Bidders meeting selection requirements will be considered for evaluation and a place on the DPS. The value provided is an estimate for 3 years. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ad892e-b740-4c79-b465-3f4e3e68abfd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2027 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 23 Sep 2024 at 11:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ad892e-b740-4c79-b465-3f4e3e68abfd - 25 Apr 2024 at 13:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ad892e-b740-4c79-b465-3f4e3e68abfd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ad892e-b740-4c79-b465-3f4e3e68abfd 23rd September 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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