Children's Residential Placements pseudo-DPS

Opportunity overview

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 1 — Contract lot

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.

Contracting authority

South Gloucestershire Council Council Offices, Badminton Road, Yate, BS37 5AF, UK, United Kingdom Contact: Ms Sue Jackson Email: sue.jackson@southglos.gov.uk Website: https://www.southglos.gov.uk

Procurement timetable and procedure

Procedure: Open procedure

Legal basis: 32014L0024

Submission deadline: 23 February 2029 at 12:00 am

Submission language: EN

CPV Classification

85000000 — Health and social work services; 98000000 — Other community, social and personal services

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