--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Employability and Skills" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046a46" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046a46" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046a46.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046a46.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-21" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Employability and Skills Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046a46 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046a46) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046a46.json) ## Summary Warwickshire County Council is setting up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employability and Skills services, as detailed in their notice WCC - 18894. The DPS will facilitate procurement in the services category, specifically within personnel services except placement and supply services (CPV 79630000). This system will be active for 4 years starting from June 25, 2024, with a recent amendment extending the validity until February 23, 2029. The procurement process is in the Tender stage and follows a restricted procedure, requiring electronic submissions. The primary location for delivery is within the region UKG, covering Warwickshire. Key lots under this DPS include Careers, Employment, Supported Employment, Apprenticeships, Young People, Adult Education, Future Skills, and Other bespoke employability and skills requirements, each designed to address specific needs within employability and skill development sectors. This DPS offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in employability and skills services. By being part of the DPS, suppliers can access a wide range of procurement opportunities tailored to enhancing employment participation, career guidance, apprenticeship support, and specialist training across various demographic groups, including young people, adults, and individuals with disabilities. The competitive environment of this system allows suppliers to bid on numerous individual opportunities, providing flexibility and the potential for sustainable business growth. Companies experienced in delivering training programs, career advice, employment support, and educational services will find this procurement process particularly beneficial. Registering through Warwickshire County Council's e-tendering system, In-Tend, will be essential for interested suppliers. ## Notice This notice involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system. Warwickshire County Council invites applications from suitably experienced operators for admission to their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Employability and Skills services. The period of validity of the DPS will be 4 years from commencement. ### Lot Information Careers Advice and guidance for individuals at the critical stage of selecting their next occupation, learning opportunity or future role. Delivery to be targeted at various age ranges with a one to many, 1-2-1 basis or event based engagement. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-Tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets. Registration and use of In-Tend is free. Once registered, all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-Tend correspondence function. However, if you are unable to register with the website please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk. Once a Supplier has successfully completed their application to the DPS and the initial 30 day period is complete, operators will be advised of the opportunities available as and when they arise. Operators can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not (it is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered, and all operators within the DPS approved Supplier list will be informed of the opportunity, but can choose whether or not to bid on an individual basis). Renewal: It is likely the Council will still require the provision of Employability and Skills services. Employment Support for individuals to increase participation in employment via training, work experience, volunteering and additional employability activities. The support will be delivered to working age individuals. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-Tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets. Registration and use of In-Tend is free. Once registered, all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-Tend correspondence function. However, if you are unable to register with the website please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk. Once a Supplier has successfully completed their application to the DPS, suppliers will be advised of the opportunities available as and when they arise. Suppliers can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not (it is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered, and all suppliers within the DPS approved Supplier list will be informed of the opportunity, but can choose whether or not to bid on an individual basis). Renewal: It is likely that the Council will still require the provision of employability and skills Services beyond the DPS. Supported Employment To provide employability support to individuals with a disability, learning difficulty, and/or autism. Guidance to be delivered at various levels of intensity. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-Tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets. Registration and use of In-Tend is free. Once registered, all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-Tend correspondence function. However, if you are unable to register with the website please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk. Once a Supplier has successfully completed their application to the DPS, suppliers will be advised of the opportunities available as and when they arise. Suppliers can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not (it is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered, and all suppliers within the DPS approved Supplier list will be informed of the opportunity, but can choose whether or not to bid on an individual basis). Renewal: It is likely that the Council will still require the provision of employability and skills Services beyond the DPS. Apprenticeships Wraparound, pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeships and post apprenticeship support to individuals. Including inclusive apprenticeships and adapting current apprenticeship delivery models. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-Tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets. Registration and use of In-Tend is free. Once registered, all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-Tend correspondence function. However, if you are unable to register with the website please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk. Once a Supplier has successfully completed their application to the DPS, suppliers will be advised of the opportunities available as and when they arise. Suppliers can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not (it is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered, and all suppliers within the DPS approved Supplier list will be informed of the opportunity, but can choose whether or not to bid on an individual basis). Renewal: It is likely that the Council will still require the provision of employability and skills Services beyond the DPS. Young People To support young people who are transitioning to the world of work, education, or training. Addressing and reducing barriers to participation in the learning or working environment. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-Tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets. Registration and use of In-Tend is free. Once registered, all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-Tend correspondence function. However, if you are unable to register with the website please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk. Once a Supplier has successfully completed their application to the DPS, suppliers will be advised of the opportunities available as and when they arise. Suppliers can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not (it is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered, and all suppliers within the DPS approved Supplier list will be informed of the opportunity, but can choose whether or not to bid on an individual basis). Renewal: It is likely that the Council will still require the provision of employability and skills Services beyond the DPS. Adult Education Adult education provides all persons with the opportunity to acquire, actualise, complete or extend their knowledge and skills for personal and professional development. Reinforcing the potential of lifelong learning. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-Tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets. Registration and use of In-Tend is free. Once registered, all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-Tend correspondence function. However, if you are unable to register with the website please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk. Once a Supplier has successfully completed their application to the DPS, suppliers will be advised of the opportunities available as and when they arise. Suppliers can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not (it is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered, and all suppliers within the DPS approved Supplier list will be informed of the opportunity, but can choose whether or not to bid on an individual basis). Renewal: It is likely that the Council will still require the provision of employability and skills Services beyond the DPS. Future Skills Provision of support towards future skills, green skills, sustainability, roles relating to Net Zero, automation and adaptations to current working practices. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-Tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets. Registration and use of In-Tend is free. Once registered, all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-Tend correspondence function. However, if you are unable to register with the website please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk. Once a Supplier has successfully completed their application to the DPS, suppliers will be advised of the opportunities available as and when they arise. Suppliers can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not (it is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered, and all suppliers within the DPS approved Supplier list will be informed of the opportunity, but can choose whether or not to bid on an individual basis). Renewal: It is likely that the Council will still require the provision of employability and skills Services beyond the DPS. Other Bespoke employability and skills requirements containing themes impacting the employment & skills environment. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-Tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets. Registration and use of In-Tend is free. Once registered, all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-Tend correspondence function. However, if you are unable to register with the website please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk. Once a Supplier has successfully completed their application to the DPS, suppliers will be advised of the opportunities available as and when they arise. Suppliers can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not (it is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered, and all suppliers within the DPS approved Supplier list will be informed of the opportunity, but can choose whether or not to bid on an individual basis). Renewal: It is likely that the Council will still require the provision of employability and skills Services beyond the DPS. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002060-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2028 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WARWICK | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV34 4RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford | | Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services - 79634000 - Career guidance services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 21 Jan 2025 at 15:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002060-2025 - 24 May 2024 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016445-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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