--- title: "Children's Residential Placements pseudo-DPS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eafd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05eafd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eafd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eafd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-28" --- # Children's Residential Placements pseudo-DPS Buyer: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eafd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05eafd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eafd.json) ## Summary The public procurement process outlined is administered by South Gloucestershire Council for "Children's Residential Placements pseudo-DPS", which falls within the Health and Social Work Services industry category. The contracting process is in the tender stage, initiated on 28th November 2025, with key deadlines such as the expected award period starting on 9th January 2026. The project involves a collaborative approach, intended to cover 14 South-West local authorities, and is set to close on 31st March 2026. Given its scale, the new regional purchasing agreement might take up to three years to become fully operational, ensuring continuity for stakeholders. The open procedure is to be conducted electronically, with the bidding details available on the designated website. The procurement highlights the widespread locations within the UK region. This tender offers numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for service providers in the health and social work sector, including those specialising in community and social services. Businesses with capabilities in managing and developing collaborative regional projects will be well-placed to compete, especially those experienced in deals of considerable complexity and scale, given the necessity for extended operational implementation. Firms adept in electronic submissions and capable of negotiating regional agreements can leverage this opportunity to expand their operational footprint and secure long-term engagements through this pseudo-DPS setup overseen by a regional authority. With part of the procurement relying on electronic submission methods, businesses that are digitally proficient will find themselves at an advantage. ## Notice The current Residential Children's Placements light-touch pseudo DPS is scheduled to close on 31 March 2026. An extension is required to allow sufficient time for the development and implementation of a new regional purchasing agreement that will encompass all 14 South-West local authorities. Given the scale and complexity of this collaborative project, it is anticipated that the new arrangement will take approximately two to three years to become fully operational. This extension will ensure continuity and stability for all stakeholders involved. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The current Residential Children's Placements light-touch pseudo DPS is scheduled to close on 31 March 2026. An extension is required to allow sufficient time for the development and implementation of a new regional purchasing agreement that will encompass all 14 South-West local authorities. Given the scale and complexity of this collaborative project, it is anticipated that the new arrangement will take approximately two to three years to become fully operational. This extension willensure continuity and stability for all stakeholders involved. All information other than the end date remains unchanged and is inline with the original notice - Children's Residential Placements pseudo-DPS Reference number: DN451366 TED eSenders. (2019, December 17). Contract Notice Reference: 20191217-006879. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078051-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 28 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2029 | | 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 | 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 | SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | YATE | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS37 5AF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Frampton Cotterell | | Westminster constituency | Thornbury and Yate | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2025 at 12:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078051-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=f0463561-7e21-ea11-80fc-005056b64545 - https://www.southglos.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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