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II.1.1) Title
Children in Care & Care Leavers Flexible DPS
Reference number: DN633621
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85311000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The London Borough of Sutton have developed a commissioning strategy to build and strengthen the Authority's successful accommodation and support offer for children and young people in our care and care-experienced young people.
A priority is to ensure good quality, local provision of placements, accommodation and support, informed by our children and young people, which offers choice and makes best use of available resources.
The Authority is seeking to develop key trusted partner relationships to address market challenges. We will introduce a differentiated provider relationship model to enable and incentivise targeted investment of resources and partnership working with key trusted providers to support continued improvement of placement quality and sufficiency.
The Authority is setting up a Flexible DPS for the delivery of Children in Care and Care Leavers services which will be commissioned in accordance with Regulation 74 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (Light Touch Regime for Health and Social Care) which provide that Contracting Authorities can deviate from the standard procurement procedures and design their own procedures (according to their own needs).
The DPS is Lot based and will provide successful suppliers with opportunities for individual placement referrals throughout the term of the DPS. There will also be opportunities to tender for contracts for Directly Commissioned Services by way of mini competitions inviting successful Suppliers within the Lots to which the opportunity applies.
Calling off Services from the Flexible DPS During the Term:
Services will be called off from the DPS by issuing Independent Placement Referrals to DPS Suppliers via email where they will be invited to respond with placement offers which will be selected via a matching process. The Authority provides no guarantee of any work to any successful Tenderer appointed to the flexible framework agreement.
The Authority anticipates that during the term of the DPS agreement Directly Commissioned Contracts may also be called off subject to a mini-competition process the details of which, including a detailed mini-specification will be published at the point of mini-competition via the E-Tendering System.
These mini competitions for targeted service offers for groups of children and young people with a shared placement need will be run using the list of providers established on each lot of the DPS. This is different to the individual placements that will be made from the DPS.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Nationwide Independent Fostering Agencies
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Nationwide Independent Fostering Agencies
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Compliance / Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
09/02/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The DPS will end on 9th February 2030 unless otherwise terminated earlier, or extended by the Authority.
The Authority reserves the right to terminate this (or any) individual Lot earlier than the intended DPS end date of 9th February 2030.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - IFA Fostering Placement within Sutton and 20 miles radius of Sutton Civic Centre 0-2 years of age
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
UKJ
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 - IFA Fostering Placement within Sutton and 20 miles radius of Sutton Civic Centre 0-2 years of age
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Compliance / Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
09/02/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The DPS will end on 9th February 2030 unless otherwise terminated earlier, or extended by the Authority.
The Authority reserves the right to terminate this (or any) individual Lot earlier than the intended DPS end date of 9th February 2030.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - IFA - Fostering Placement within Sutton and 20 miles radius of Sutton Civic Centre 3 - 9 years of age
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
UKJ
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 - IFA - Fostering Placement within Sutton and 20 miles radius of Sutton Civic Centre 3 - 9 years of age
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Compliance / Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
09/02/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The DPS will end on 9th February 2030 unless otherwise terminated earlier, or extended by the Authority.
The Authority reserves the right to terminate this (or any) individual Lot earlier than the intended DPS end date of 9th February 2030.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - IFA - Fostering Placement within Sutton and 20 miles radius of Sutton Civic Centre 10-17 years of age
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
UKJ
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 - IFA - Fostering Placement within Sutton and 20 miles radius of Sutton Civic Centre 10-17 years of age
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Compliance / Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
09/02/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The DPS will end on 9th February 2030 unless otherwise terminated earlier, or extended by the Authority.
The Authority reserves the right to terminate this (or any) individual Lot earlier than the intended DPS end date of 9th February 2030.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - Parent and Baby Foster Placement within Sutton and 20 mile radius of Sutton Civic Centre
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
UKJ
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5 - Parent and Baby Foster Placement within Sutton and 20 mile radius of Sutton Civic Centre
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Compliance / Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
09/02/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The DPS will end on 9th February 2030 unless otherwise terminated earlier, or extended by the Authority.
The Authority reserves the right to terminate this (or any) individual Lot earlier than the intended DPS end date of 9th February 2030.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6 - Standard Children Home placement
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Standard Children Home placement
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Compliance / Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
09/02/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The DPS will end on 9th February 2030 unless otherwise terminated earlier, or extended by the Authority.
The Authority reserves the right to terminate this (or any) individual Lot earlier than the intended DPS end date of 9th February 2030.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Lot 7 - Standard Children Home placement within Sutton and 20 miles radius of Sutton Civic Centre
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
UKJ
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Standard Children Home placement within Sutton and 20 miles radius of Sutton Civic Centre
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Compliance / Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
09/02/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The DPS will end on 9th February 2030 unless otherwise terminated earlier, or extended by the Authority.
The Authority reserves the right to terminate this (or any) individual Lot earlier than the intended DPS end date of 9th February 2030.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Lot 8 - Residential Family Centres (Parent and Baby Residential)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Residential Family Centres (Parent and Baby Residential)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Compliance / Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
09/02/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The DPS will end on 9th February 2030 unless otherwise terminated earlier, or extended by the Authority.
The Authority reserves the right to terminate this (or any) individual Lot earlier than the intended DPS end date of 9th February 2030.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Lot 9 - Semi-Independent Accommodation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Semi-Independent Accommodation
Suspended at time of opening DPS
Suppliers are invited to express interest
The Authority will update Notice at such time that this Lot is opened for applications
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
09/02/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The DPS will end on 9th February 2030 unless otherwise terminated earlier, or extended by the Authority.
The Authority reserves the right to terminate this (or any) individual Lot earlier than the intended DPS end date of 9th February 2030.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Lot 10 - Registered Semi-Independent Accommodation for 16+
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Registered Semi-Independent Accommodation for 16
Suspended at time of opening DPS
Suppliers are invited to express interest
The Authority will update Notice at such time that this Lot is opened for applications
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
09/02/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The DPS will end on 9th February 2030 unless otherwise terminated earlier, or extended by the Authority.
The Authority reserves the right to terminate this (or any) individual Lot earlier than the intended DPS end date of 9th February 2030.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
Supported Lodgings - Semi Independent Accommodation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supported Lodgings - Semi Independent Accommodation
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
09/02/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The DPS will end on 9th February 2030 unless otherwise terminated earlier, or extended by the Authority.
The Authority reserves the right to terminate this (or any) individual Lot earlier than the intended DPS end date of 9th February 2030.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No