Published date: 6 November 2023

Last edited date: 20 December 2023

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 9 January 2024

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

South West

Procurement reference

SOMRTD001-DN697944-84423870

Published date

6 November 2023

Closing date

9 January 2024

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Learning Disability Open Framework is being recommissioned as it is due to expire and a new Open Framework (also known as a Dynamic Purchasing System) will be required for 01.04.2024.
One major change Somerset Council is proposing is the recognition that the new Dynamic Purchasing System will NOT be just for providers offering care and support for adults with a learning disability. The proposal is that it will be for all providers (with the exception of those we hold separate contracts with or are signed up solely to the Homecare Open Framework) and we would therefore like to discuss this with interested parties.
In order to participate in the new Dynamic Purchasing System Providers will need to be signed up before it goes live from April 2024. In order to support you in this process, we will be holding two Provider Engagement sessions to discuss our plans and also to provide information regarding the new system and the requirements for becoming registered.
• Tuesday 21 November 2023, 9:30am - an information session to update you on changes to the Framework and the process for signing up
• Tuesday 28 November 2023, 9:30am - a discussion session where you can raise queries and give your feedback

Additional session - Wednesday 10 January 2024 - further updates and information on registering

Please see advertisement on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk for details of how to book a place.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Proposed Dynamic Purchasing System for Learning Disabilities

  • Early engagement
  • Published 6 November 2023

About the buyer

Contact name

Steve Barker

Address

County Hall
Taunton
TA1 4DY
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 7766526294

Email

stephen.barker@somerset.gov.uk

Website

https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk