Published date: 13 October 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 10 November 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£250,000,000

Procurement reference

SEFT001-DN636972-40948917

Published date

13 October 2022

Closing date

10 November 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

10 February 2023

Contract end date

9 February 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The aim of the development of a Local Dynamic Purchasing System in relation to Children
and Young People in the borough of Sefton, is to encourage a range of providers to work
collaboratively as a Strategic Partnership to dynamically shape services which are child
centred, and strength based. Such an approach will inform a local market offer based on the
child's journey which will focus on outcomes for children and young people, will be cost
effective and flexible, ranging from residential care, independent fostering, mental health
support, early intervention alongside working closely with our voluntary and community and
faith sector to facilitate access to employment, education, and active citizen opportunities.

This procurement is being undertaken in accordance with section 7 of the Public Contracts
Regulations 2015,also know as the "Light Touch" regime, to establish a Pseudo Dynamic
Purchasing System (PDPS)
The PDPS is for a 5 year core period commencing 10th February 2023, with 5 x 12 month
extension options.


About the buyer

Contact name

Stuart Bate

Address

1st Floor Magdalen House
Trinity Road
Bootle
L20 3NJ
England

Telephone

+44 1519344288

Email

stuart.bate@sefton.gov.uk

Website

http://www.sefton.gov.uk