---
title: "Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Childrens Home Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c267"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Childrens Home Services

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c267

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is establishing a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for Children's Home Services. The PDPS aims to list providers suitable to deliver the required services within the Location Boundary. The PDPS will be open for new applications until the Initial application deadline. The PDPS value is estimated up to \u00a3530,000,000 - \u00a3670,000,000, allowing for cost increases during the term. The Council will evaluate future applications at specified times for potential service contracts.

This tender presents an opportunity for service providers in the health and social work services sector to join Lancashire County Council's PDPS for Children's Home Services. Businesses capable of meeting the specified criteria and operating within the Location Boundary are encouraged to apply. The estimated annual contract values range from \u00a335,000,000 to \u00a367,000,000 depending on demand, providing a significant growth opportunity for successful applicants.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council (the Council) wishes to establish a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) which is a list of Children's Home Services providers who are suitable, and capable to deliver the required services. All children's homes on the PDPS must be within the Location Boundary and applicants will be required to meet the stated criteria to join the PDPS. Please see the procurement documents for further details. It is intended that the PDPS will remain in effect for a period of ten years. Service Contracts can be awarded as call-off contracts as detailed within the Invitation to Participate (ITP). The PDPS may be used by the Contracting Authority listed below and any successor council as defined in The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transfer of Functions, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Regulations 2008 to the Contracting Authorities. * Blackpool Council How to Apply All procurement documents including the Invitation to Participate (ITP) document can be found on following webpage: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/pseudo-dynamic-purchasing-system-pdps-for-the-provision-of-childrens-home-services/ Please see the procurement documents for further information in relation to the instructions on how to apply to join the PDPS, evaluation criteria, terms and conditions and documents to be returned. The PDPS will be open for new applications until the Initial application deadline. Once the initial application deadline has passed, the Council will evaluate future applications at specified times. Please see the Invitation to Participate (ITP) document for further detail in relation to the initial application deadline and future evaluation periods. Value: The estimated values for the PDPS allow for cost increases during the term. The estimated annual value for placements made by Lancashire County Council is PS35,000,000 - PS45,000,000 depending on demand. The estimated annual value for placements made by Blackpool Council is PS18,000,000 - PS22,000,000 depending on demand. The estimated total Annual Value is up to PS53,000,000 - PS67,000,000 The estimated Total Value is up to PS530,000,000 - PS670,000,000

### Lot Information

Tier 1

Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Childrens Home Services

Tier 2

Tier 2 will consist of Applicants that meet the Minimum Selection Criteria. The Authority does not intend to restrict the number of Providers on Tier 2. Please see the Provider engagement questionnaire for further details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002461-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £670,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled, Planned |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 25 |
| Supplier names | AABAN PARTNERSHIP; ASPIREONE CARE; BARNARDO SERVICES; BAY VIEW CHILD CARE; BIRTENSHAW SCHOOL; BROOKFIELD HOUSE; CARE TODAY (CHILDREN'S SERVICES; CARE TODAY (CHILDREN'S SERVICES) (PROFESSIONAL; CASTLE HOMES LTD T/A ASPRIS CHILDREN'S SERVICES; CHERISH; COMPASS COMMUNITY; HEXAGON CARE SERVICES; HOLYWELL CHILDREN'S SERVICES; HORIZON CARE & EDUCATION GROUP; KEYS; LONSDALE CARE; MEADOWS CARE; NEW HORIZONS (NW; NORTH LAKES CHILDREN'S SERVICES; OPTIONS AUTISM SERVICES; PELICAN CARE GROUP; REFLEXION CARE GROUP; SANDCASTLE CARE; UNION HOUSE NW; WOODSIDE HOUSE CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2023 at 15:40 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002461-2023
- 20 Jul 2022 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019806-2022
- 21 Mar 2022 at 12:33 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007566-2022
- 14 Mar 2022 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003550-2022
- 14 Mar 2022 at 09:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006812-2022
- 1 Jul 2021 at 14:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015091-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lancashire.gov.uk
- http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier
- https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procure
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/pseudo-dynamic-purchasing-system-pdps-for-the-provision-of-childrens-home-services-lcc10031/
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/pseudo-dynamic-purchasing-system-pdps-for-the-provision-of-childrens-home-services/
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/

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