Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Warrington Borough Council
1 Time Square, Bewsey & Whitecross
Warrington
WA1 2NT
UK
Contact person: Mr Mike Matthews
Telephone: +44 1925444135
E-mail: michael.matthews@warrington.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD61
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.warrington.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.warrington.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5edf39ae-d5ee-ef11-8134-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5edf39ae-d5ee-ef11-8134-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision Specialist Residential and Respite Services for Adults with Complex Needs
Reference number: DN764218
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85310000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Warrington Borough Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to procure Specialist Residential and Respite Services for adults aged 18-64 with complex needs. The DPS will provide a flexible and compliant route to secure high-quality placements and support services for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, dementia, physical disabilities, and/or challenging behaviours.
The DPS will run from 1st March 2025 to 23rd February 2029, with no extensions beyond this date due to legal requirements under the Procurement Act 2023. The estimated total value is £65 million over the DPS term, though this is indicative and not guaranteed.
The DPS is divided into four Lots to match provider capabilities with service requirements:
Lot 1: Specialist Residential Care – In Warrington (long-term care)
Lot 2: Specialist Residential Care – Outside Warrington (long-term care)
Lot 3: Residential Respite – In Warrington (short-term/emergency care)
Lot 4: Residential Respite – Outside Warrington (short-term/emergency care)
Providers can apply for one or more Lots, and new providers can join the DPS at any time. Providers already on the DPS can apply to additional Lots or withdraw from Lots as needed.
Care placements will be awarded through mini-competitions issued to providers within the relevant Lot, with contracts awarded based on quality and price. Services will support individuals to live as independently as possible, promoting dignity, choice, and well-being.
Key expectations include:
Delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.
Adherence to the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Safeguarding Adults legislation.
Compliance with CQC requirements (where applicable).
Safe, appropriate environments supporting individuals’ well-being.
Providers will work collaboratively with families, health, and social care professionals to meet individual needs.
Interested providers must register on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) to access the full Invitation to Participate (ITP) and submit their application. Applications can be submitted at any time during the DPS term
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Specialist Residential Care – In Warrington
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85311000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD61
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providers will deliver long-term residential care and support for adults with complex needs within Warrington, focusing on enabling independence and improving well-being.
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
Duration in months: 46
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
Specialist Residential Care – Outside Warrington
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85311000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD61
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providers will offer long-term residential care placements for adults with complex needs in locations outside Warrington, ensuring access to specialist care where local provision may not be suitable.
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
Duration in months: 46
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
Residential Respite Care – In Warrington
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD61
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providers will offer short-term respite care, including planned and emergency stays, for adults with complex needs within Warrington, giving carers a break while supporting individuals in a safe environment.
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
Duration in months: 46
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
Residential Respite Care – Outside Warrington
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD61
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providers will deliver short-term respite care, including emergency placements, for adults with complex needs outside Warrington, providing flexibility for families and access to specialist settings if required.
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
Duration in months: 46
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
28/09/2028
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Warrington Borough Council
Wattington
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/02/2025