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title: "KCC Non-Maintained and Independent Special Schools (NMISS) Placement Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - SC21032"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030bba"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-23"
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# KCC Non-Maintained and Independent Special Schools (NMISS) Placement Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - SC21032

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030bba

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## Summary

The Kent County Council has completed a tender process for the KCC Non-Maintained and Independent Special Schools (NMISS) Placement Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) in the Education and Training Services category. The procurement featured two lots with different requirements and responsibilities, tailored to ensure quality and equity for Children and Young People (CYP). The tender involved a selective procurement method with a competitive procedure incorporating negotiation elements. The latest award date related to this contract was on 23rd May 2024.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers capable of providing educational services focusing on special needs students. Businesses adept at strategic planning and with the capacity to meet quality criteria have the potential to secure contracts with Kent County Council. The DPS structure allows for flexibility in engagement and expansive participation throughout its active period until August 2028. Suppliers interested in bids can refer to the Kent Business Portal for further details and submit electronic bids based on the stated award criteria.

## Notice

A Dynamic Purchasing System for KCC to make placements for Children and Young People (CYP) with Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans in the Non-Maintained and Independent Special Schools (NMISS) market (including independent schools).

### Lot Information

Lot Number

Lot 1 shall remain similar to the current arrangements for placements with placements made individually but under an overarching agreement to standardise terms and standards across placements to ensure quality and equity for CYP. To be offered a contract in Lot 1, tenderers shall be required to achieve a quality score 30 out of 100 and no less than 3 in award questions 11-16 (see ITT Appendix A - KCC Selection Award Criteria and Guidance for more detail on scoring).

Lot 2

Lot 2 represents an opportunity for tenderers to work more closely with The Authority in the strategic planning of placements in a transparent, open manner, including the opportunity for block contracting of placements. Tenderers successful in joining Lot 2 shall be consulted on potential placements first. To be offered a contract in Lot 2, tenderers shall be required to achieve a quality score 60 out of 100 and no less than 6 in award questions 11-16 (see ITT Appendix A - KCC Selection Award Criteria and Guidance for more detail on scoring).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016368-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2028 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000,001 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 26 |
| Supplier names | ACORN EDUCATION AND CARE SERVICES; ASD LEARNING; ASPRIS CHILDREN'S SERVICES; ATRIUM EDUCATION; BARNARDO SERVICES; CARMICHAEL EDUCATION; CHAILEY HERITAGE FOUNDATION; CHANNELS AND CHOICES; COMPASS CHILDREN'S HOMES KENT; CROSS KEYS LEARNING; HAVEN NOOK; HORIZON CARE AND EDUCATION GROUP; INTEGRATED SERVICES PROGRAMME; KEEFIELDS; L&P EDUCATIONAL SERVICES; LITTLE ACORNS LONDON BEACH FARM; N R EDUCATION; OPTIONS AUTISM SERVICES; PARKVIEW EDUCATION; PILGRIMS CORNER EDUCATION; RIPPLEVALE SCHOOL; SWAAY CHILD AND ADOLESCENT SERVICES; THE CHILDREN'S TRUST; TRINITY SCHOOL AND COLLEGE; TRINITY SCHOOL ROCHESTER; VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 May 2024 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016368-2024
- 20 Nov 2023 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034287-2023
- 18 Aug 2023 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024340-2023
- 17 Jan 2022 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001313-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=321e5f6f-ee63-ec11-8110-005056b64545
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/?OpenDocument&contentid=1.001

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