Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM
LONDON
E162Q
UK
E-mail: eprocurement@Newham.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI41
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.newham.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://elyq.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/PrcPosRegisterSupplier?prcBuId=300000002089195
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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
Meet The Buyer Event for Newham PDPS Lot 4, Round 2
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Newham Council is holding a virtual Meet The Buyer Event on Thursday 14th December 2023 at 2:00 - 3:00 pm. The event will be an opportunity for organisation interested in joining Newham Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) Lot 4, Round 2 Independent Fostering Agencies to clarify key requirements of the PDPS tender process and share general feedback on issues identified during tender process thus far. This is not an invitation to tender.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Provision of Semi-Independent Living Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI41
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: Provision of Semi-Independent Living Services
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2: Provision of Children's Homes regulated by Ofsted
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI41
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2: Provision of Children's Homes regulated by Ofsted
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3: Provision of Supported Lodgings
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI41
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3: Provision of Supported Lodgings
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4: Provision of Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) regulated by Ofsted
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI41
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4: Provision of Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) regulated by Ofsted
This is an information event for all Independent Fostering Agencies to hear about the Newham PDPS Framework, Lot 4 Round 2, Provision of Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) regulated by Ofsted.
Lot 4 Provision of Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) regulated by Ofsted includes 3 sub categories:
i) Core
ii) Specialist and
iii) Parent and Child.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
18/12/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Organisations will also be given the opportunity to ask commissioners any questions. If organisations have any questions please note them on Eventbrite when registering for a ticket for the event and these will be addressed during the event. All questions and answers will be shared with attendees. Following the event all information shared and any questions and answers will be shared with all attendees and published as part of the tender documents in the latest published Round on Fusion
The market engagement event will take place on Thursday 14th December 2:00 - 3:00. To register for the event please click on the following link: Newham DPS: Meet the Buyer Event for Independent Fostering Agency Tickets, Thu 14 Dec 2023 at 14:00 | Eventbrite
This is an exciting time to join with the potential of several other local authorities joining the Newham PDPS framework. Come along and find out more.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/11/2023