Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for SEND Independent School Places

Opportunity overview

Worcestershire Children First is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System ('the DPS') for SEND Independent School Places and seeks applications from suitably experienced, qualified and appropriately accredited Suppliers who wish to pre-qualify for this Service. The DPS for SEND Independent school places has 7 categories/lots: Lot 1 Communication and Interaction Lot 2 Cognition and Learning Lot 3 Social, Emotional and Mental Health Lot 4 Sensory and Physical Needs Lot 5 Autism Lot 6 Complex/Profound Multiple Learning Disabilities Lot 7 Post 16 The DPS will run from 18th March 2024 to 31st March 2027, with an option to extend for up to 2 further years (1 year + a further 1 year) and in order to be able to tender for business with Worcestershire Children First, Suppliers must first be approved to join the categories within the DPS and then will be automatically notified of opportunities to quote for specific projects as they arise in each Category. Further project details including specification, duration of contract, any additional requirements will also be provided at that point in time (Mini-Competitions). If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click `Express Interest`. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click `Opt in` which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the `Submit your Return` button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via `Correspondence` through this portal.

Contracting authority

Worcestershire County Council

CPV Classification

Education and training services and Primary education services and Secondary education services

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We examine the published participation conditions, service scope, geography, regulatory position, available evidence, mobilisation demands and commercial exposure with your team. We only confirm a full tender-writing engagement when the available information supports a responsible view that the provider meets the tender requirements.

If Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for SEND Independent School Places is a credible fit, we can map the scored requirements, gather operational evidence and build the response around the buyer documents. The qualification check and any writing support do not guarantee an award; the contracting authority makes the final decision.