--- title: "Care in the Community Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b1f7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b1f7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b1f7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b1f7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-22" --- # Care in the Community Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System Buyer: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b1f7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b1f7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b1f7.json) ## Summary Peterborough City Council is inviting bids for its Care in the Community Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS), classified under the Health and social work services industry category. This procurement process, currently at the tender update stage, aims to provide various care services through a dynamic purchasing system split into six specific lots. Key services include standard and complex homecare, supported living, extra care housing, and specialist community support. An amendment has been made to Lot 6 criteria, now allowing broader participation. The initial contract term is three years with a potential extension of up to 6 years and 9 months, totalling a possible contract term of 117 months. The contract is expected to commence on 4th July 2025, with a tender submission deadline of 10th January 2025 at 12:00 PM. Services are rendered in the Peterborough area, specifically within the UKH11 region. Bidders may submit their bids electronically via the provided link. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, offering them the potential to secure long-term, high-value contracts with Peterborough City Council. The PDPS structure allows for ongoing inclusion of qualified providers, making it particularly advantageous for SMEs or specialised service providers in homecare, supported living, and rehabilitation services. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can enhance their service offerings and potentially expand their customer base within the public sector. The open procedure ensures a fair and transparent selection process, encouraging a diverse range of providers to compete and contribute to the community's care needs. ## Notice Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for Care in the Community, consisting of: Homecare - Homecare is considered any care and support a person might require in their own home, including preparing meals, taking their medication, and attending their personal care needs. Supported Living - Supported Living is typically defined as housing where support and or care services are provided to help people live as independently as possible, and is usually commissioned for individuals with learning disability, neurodiversity or mental health needs. Extra care housing (ECH) - Extra Care Housing (EHC) are specialist housing schemes for older people that have been specifically designed to maximise independence. All tenants have their own apartment with a front door and yet also benefit from the availability of the 24/7 onsite care and support service. The PDPS is split into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Homecare, Standard; Lot 2 - Homecare, Complex; Lot 3 - Supported Living, Standard; Lot 4 - Supported Living, Complex; Lot 5 - Extra Care Housing; Lot 6 - Specialist Community Support These services are captured by Schedule 3 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, making this a Light Touch Regime procurement. The Contract is for an initial 3 years with the option to extend by maximum of 6 years and 9 months in any increments of the Authority's choosing (total possible term of 117 months). Bidders may access the procurement documents and submit a Bid via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=67f3bfba-3f95-ef11-8132-005056b64545 ### Lot Information Homecare, Standard Lots 1 is for Homecare services for those with standard needs. Homecare is considered any care and support a person might require in their own home, including preparing meals, taking their medication, and attending their personal care needs. Bidders may access the procurement documents and submit a Bid via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=67f3bfba-3f95-ef11-8132-005056b64545 Additional information: The Contract is for an initial 3 years with the option to extend by maximum of 6 years and 9 months in any increments of the Authority's choosing (total possible term of 117 months) Homecare, Complex Lot 2 is for Homecare services for those with complex needs. Homecare is considered any care and support a person might require in their own home, including preparing meals, taking their medication, and attending their personal care needs. Bidders may access the procurement documents and submit a Bid via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=67f3bfba-3f95-ef11-8132-005056b64545 Additional information: The Contract is for an initial 3 years with the option to extend by maximum of 6 years and 9 months in any increments of the Authority's choosing (total possible term of 117 months). Supported Living, Standard Lot 3 is for Supported Living for those with standard needs. Supported Living is typically defined as housing where support and or care services are provided to help people live as independently as possible, and is usually commissioned for individuals with learning disability, neurodiversity or mental health needs. Bidders may access the procurement documents and submit a Bid via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=67f3bfba-3f95-ef11-8132-005056b64545 Additional information: The Contract is for an initial 3 years with the option to extend by maximum of 6 years and 9 months in any increments of the Authority's choosing (total possible term of 117 months). Supported Living, Complex Lot 4 is for Supported Living services for those with complex needs. Supported Living is typically defined as housing where support and or care services are provided to help people live as independently as possible, and is usually commissioned for individuals with learning disability, neurodiversity or mental health needs. Bidders may access the procurement documents and submit a Bid via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=67f3bfba-3f95-ef11-8132-005056b64545 Additional information: The Contract is for an initial 3 years with the option to extend by maximum of 6 years and 9 months in any increments of the Authority's choosing (total possible term of 117 months). Extra Care Housing (ECH) Lot 5 is for Extra Care Housing (ECH) services. Extra Care Housing (EHC) are specialist housing schemes for older people that have been specifically designed to maximise independence. All tenants have their own apartment with a front door and yet also benefit from the availability of the 24/7 onsite care and support service. Bidders may access the procurement documents and submit a Bid via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=67f3bfba-3f95-ef11-8132-005056b64545 Additional information: The Contract is for an initial 3 years with the option to extend by maximum of 6 years and 9 months in any increments of the Authority's choosing (total possible term of 117 months). Specialist Community Support Lot 6 is for Specialist Community Support. Where a person has eligible care needs and requires support in addition to standard or complex care at home, services can be called off from this Lot. This support can include, but is not limited to, the below: Individual support: * Where a Person may need rehabilitative support for a short period of time. This might include following a stay in hospital, recovering from a stroke or acquired brain injury. This might include supporting them in relearning day-to-day living skills and working together for the person to become more independent. * Where a Person may need support in the community to go shopping, attend groups or activities, and achieve more holistic outcomes. * Where a Person may need support at home that is not considered 'typical' homecare. The Person might be able to meet their own personal care needs, but have additional needs outside of the home or living independently. Floating support: * This might include a support worker who delivers day-to-day support to a group of People living in an area. * It may also include someone who needs to be specially trained and have an understanding of a specific People's (i.e. client group's) needs. * It may be location based or building based, but can include a number of different People being supported to achieve specific outcomes. Bidders may access the procurement documents and submit a Bid via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=67f3bfba-3f95-ef11-8132-005056b64545 Additional information: The Contract is for an initial 3 years with the option to extend by maximum of 6 years and 9 months in any increments of the Authority's choosing (total possible term of 117 months). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037834-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £570,899,013 | | 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 | PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | PETERBOROUGH | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE2 8TY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough | | Local authority | Peterborough | | Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground | | Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | TLH11 Peterborough | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 22 Nov 2024 at 13:59 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037834-2024 - 28 Oct 2024 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034903-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=67f3bfba-3f95-ef11-8132-005056b64545 - https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/business/supplying-the-council/supply-opportunities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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