--- title: "SESLIP DPS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061122" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061122" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061122.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061122.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-16" --- # SESLIP DPS Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061122 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061122) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061122.json) ## Summary Kent County Council (KCC) is spearheading a tender process to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) specifically aimed at supporting the South East Sector Led Improvement Partnership (SESLIP). This initiative, classified under education and training services, seeks to enlist freelance consultants to bolster the political and professional management of Children's Services within local authorities. This selective procurement, using a restricted procedure, will be open for supplier inclusion from 11th September 2024 through to 10th September 2026. Located in Maidstone, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage, and businesses can register their interest through the Kent Business Portal using the reference 'SC240046 - SESLIP - DPS'. Suppliers will need to complete and pass a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) for inclusion in the DPS. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, especially those specialising in education and training. The DPS facilitates entry for suitably qualified freelance consultants who can contribute ad hoc support to SESLIP programmes aimed at developing Children's Services as learning organisations. Suppliers are encouraged to demonstrate, develop, and share best practices. Given the nature of services required, businesses with expertise in analytic evaluation, evidence-based decision making, peer challenge, and leadership development will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Businesses looking to expand their network within local government services should consider applying to enhance their influence and operational scope in the region. ## Notice Kent County Council (KCC), on behalf of South East Sector Led Improvement Partnership (SESLIP), is looking to refresh the list of suitably qualified freelance consultants, who are available on an ad hoc basis to support and provide the below service. We are looking to produce a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for this and are open to applications to join from suppliers that are interested. SESLIP encourages and supports the political and professional leadership and management of local authority Children's Services, to demonstrate, develop and share good practice. Our programmes support the development of Children's Services as learning organisations, focusing on: * Identifying key strands of enquiry * Analysing and comparing operational data about the services * using evidence to inform decisions, including evidence available from outside the region, where relevant * Using peer challenge and peer review * Building leadership capacity and capability * Developing standards of practice through supportive endeavour There is a Regional Improvement Plan which sets out the activities. Its aim is to identify ways in which local authorities in the South East can support each other to improve and look at how collective action can help address systemic issues within the region. The DPS will be live from 11th September 2024 until the 10th September 2026, suppliers are able to join the DPS during this time period. Suppliers will be required to complete and pass a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) in order to apply for the DPS. All suppliers that pass the SQ will be awarded a place on the DPS. If this opportunity is of interest, please register on the Kent Business Portal . The reference for the opportunity is "SC240046 - SESLIP - DPS" where you will be able to register your interest and be granted access to the SQ and supporting guidance. Please note: This opportunity was previously advertised but due to a change in our e-tendering Portal, this notice is being re-published. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Kent County Council (KCC), on behalf of South East Sector Led Improvement Partnership (SESLIP), is looking to refresh the list of suitably qualified freelance consultants, who are available on an ad hoc basis to support and provide the below service. We are looking to produce a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for this and are open to applications to join from suppliers that are interested. SESLIP encourages and supports the political and professional leadership and management of local authority Children's Services, to demonstrate, develop and share good practice. Our programmes support the development of Children's Services as learning organisations, focusing on: * Identifying key strands of enquiry * Analysing and comparing operational data about the services * using evidence to inform decisions, including evidence available from outside the region, where relevant * Using peer challenge and peer review * Building leadership capacity and capability * Developing standards of practice through supportive endeavour There is a Regional Improvement Plan which sets out the activities. Its aim is to identify ways in which local authorities in the South East can support each other to improve and look at how collective action can help address systemic issues within the region. The DPS will be live from 11th September 2024 until the 10th September 2026, suppliers are able to join the DPS during this time period. Suppliers will be required to complete and pass a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) in order to apply for the DPS. All suppliers that pass the SQ will be awarded a place on the DPS. If this opportunity is of interest, please register on the Kent Business Portal . The reference for the opportunity is "SC240046 - SESLIP - DPS" where you will be able to register your interest and be granted access to the SQ and supporting guidance. Options: Call offs awarded via the DPS may be extended at the Council's discretion. The DPS itself does not have any extension options available. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023342-2026 | | 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 | 16 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jan 2026 - 10 Sep 2026 | | 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 16 Mar 2026 at 10:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023342-2026 - 29 Jan 2026 at 09:08 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007824-2026 - 28 Jan 2026 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007696-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.kent.gov.uk/ - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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