A ten-year open framework for 16-25 year olds leaving care accommodation and support services accepts quarterly applications with no supplier limit or contract value guarantees.
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UK public tender: Wakefield Council has established a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for 16-25 Years Leaving Care and Vulnerable Young People Accommodation and Support Services. Published September 28, 2022 with applications accepted until December 31, 2032, this framework secures local provision within Wakefield district and selective neighbouring areas. The PDPS operates in two phases: initial 30-day establishment period for service commencement January 1, 2023, followed by ongoing quarterly application assessments (April, July, October, January). The framework runs initially for five years with an option to extend for an additional five-year period. All applicants meeting qualification criteria for this public tender in UK will be admitted with no competitive process or supplier limit, though admission does not guarantee financial provision.
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Opportunity Overview
Contracting Authority: Wakefield Council
Reference Number: 20220928160427-104123
Framework Title: 16 + year old Leaving Care & Vulnerable Young People Accommodation & Support Purchasing System
Framework Structure: Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for approved supplier list providing accommodation and support services
Service Scope:
16-25 Years Leaving Care and Vulnerable Young People Accommodation and Support Services within:
- Wakefield district
- Selective neighbouring areas
Application Process:
Phase 1 – Initial Establishment:
In the first instance, the Council shall advertise the opportunity to be appointed to a Pseudo DPS for the provision of the 16-25 Years Leaving Care and Vulnerable Young People Accommodation and Support Services.
In order to be appointed, the Applicant must fulfil a range of criteria that assesses their ability to deliver the type of required services. This will include (but is not limited to):
- Universal requirements such as appropriate Insurance and Financial compliance
- Request for information regarding the proposed services to be delivered under the 16-25 Years Leaving Care and Vulnerable Young People Accommodation and Support PDPS
Applicants will have 30 days to respond accordingly to the opportunity during the initial establishment of the PDPS, in preparation for the provision of the 16-25 Years Leaving Care and Vulnerable Young People Accommodation and Support Services; to commence on 1st January 2023.
Phase 2 – Ongoing Applications:
Once the PDPS goes live, applications can be submitted HOWEVER it should be noted that applications will be assessed on a quarterly basis – April, July, October and January.
Qualification Requirements:
All Applicants who meet and pass the Application criteria will be admitted to the PDPS.
Important Framework Characteristics:
- This is not a competitive process
- There is no limit to the number of Applicants who can be appointed
- Applicants who are successfully admitted on to the PDPS are not guaranteed to be awarded any financial provision for the duration of this arrangement
Framework Duration: Initially 5 years with option to extend for additional 5 years
Total Potential Duration: 10 years
Service Commencement: January 1, 2023
Contract Type: Services
Procurement Procedure: Other
Contract Duration: 0 months (framework arrangement)
Estimated Total Value: Unknown
Key Dates:
- Publication: September 28, 2022
- Application Deadline: December 31, 2032
- Service Commencement: January 1, 2023
- Tender Opening: December 31, 2032
- Status: Open
Application Assessment Schedule:
Quarterly assessments – April, July, October, and January
Contact: procurement@wakefield.gov.uk
Phone: 0345 8506506
Country: United Kingdom
EU Funding: No
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Buyer Profile and Procurement Activity
Contracting Authority: Wakefield Council
Primary Service Category: Health and social work services
Specific Service Focus: Welfare services for children and young people
Historical Procurement Activity:
- Total Contract Awards: 668 contracts worth €4.4 billion
- Similar Contract Awards: 203 contracts totaling €3.8 billion (average: €19M per contract)
- All Renewals: 147 upcoming renewals worth €1 billion
- Similar Renewals: 46 upcoming renewals worth €840 million
- Similar Open Tenders: 4 opportunities worth €161 million
- All Open Tenders: 4 opportunities worth €161 million
- Similar Prior Notices: 23 notices worth €358 million
- All Prior Notices: 65 notices worth €373 million
Competitive Landscape
Historical contract awards show significant contractor participation in health and social work services.
Top Contract Winners:
- TURNING POINT – €209M across 5 contracts (€42M average)
- COMMUNITY INTEGRATED CARE – €126M across 3 contracts (€42M average)
- 1ST ENABLE – €121M across 3 contracts (€40M average)
- TURNING POINT SERVICES – €100M across 3 contracts (€33M average)
- THE RIVERSIDE GROUP – €27M across 5 contracts (€5.4M average)
- NHS ENGLAND NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE CUMBRIA AND NORTH EAST – €23M across 4 contracts (€5.7M average)
- NOVA WAKEFIELD DISTRICT – €10M across 3 contracts (€3.3M average)
- FAMILIES AND BABIES – €3.9M across 4 contracts (€964K average)
- CONEXUS HEALTHCARE – €3M across 3 contracts (€990K average)
- WELL – €222K across 3 contracts (€74K average)
Contractor Geography:
All 201 similar contract awards (€3.8B total, €19M average) were awarded to United Kingdom-based contractors.
Framework Structure and Application Process
Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System Characteristics:
Wakefield Council is looking to establish its own Pseudo DPS to secure local provision of accommodation and support within the Wakefield district and selective neighbouring areas.
Two-Phase Implementation:
Phase 1: Initial Establishment
The Council shall advertise the opportunity to be appointed to a Pseudo DPS for the provision of the 16-25 Years Leaving Care and Vulnerable Young People Accommodation and Support Services.
Applicants will have 30 days to respond accordingly to the opportunity during the initial establishment of the PDPS, in preparation for the provision of the 16-25 Years Leaving Care and Vulnerable Young People Accommodation and Support Services; to commence on 1st January 2023.
Phase 2: Ongoing Applications
Once the PDPS goes live, applications can be submitted HOWEVER it should be noted that applications will be assessed on a quarterly basis – April, July, October and January.
Qualification Process:
In order to be appointed, the Applicant must fulfil a range of criteria that assesses their ability to deliver the type of required services. This will include (but is not limited to):
- Universal requirements such as appropriate Insurance and Financial compliance
- Request for information regarding the proposed services to be delivered under the 16-25 Years Leaving Care and Vulnerable Young People Accommodation and Support PDPS
All Applicants who meet and pass the Application criteria will be admitted to the PDPS.
Critical Framework Features:
- This is not a competitive process
- There is no limit to the number of Applicants who can be appointed
- Applicants who are successfully admitted on to the PDPS are not guaranteed to be awarded any financial provision for the duration of this arrangement
Framework Duration:
The PDPS will initially run for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for an additional 5 year period.
Service Requirements
Target Population:
16-25 Years Leaving Care and Vulnerable Young People
Service Categories:
Accommodation and Support Services
Geographic Coverage:
- Wakefield district
- Selective neighbouring areas
Service Delivery Requirements:
Applicant must fulfil a range of criteria that assesses their ability to deliver the type of required services.
Application Considerations
Timing:
Applications assessed on a quarterly basis following initial establishment:
- April
- July
- October
- January
Qualification Criteria:
Universal requirements such as appropriate Insurance and Financial compliance, plus information regarding proposed services to be delivered.
Non-Competitive Nature:
This is not a competitive process and there is no limit to the number of Applicants who can be appointed.
Financial Provision:
Applicants who are successfully admitted on to the PDPS are not guaranteed to be awarded any financial provision for the duration of this arrangement.
Framework Access:
All Applicants who meet and pass the Application criteria will be admitted to the PDPS.
Conclusion
Wakefield Council’s Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for 16-25 Years Leaving Care and Vulnerable Young People Accommodation and Support Services provides open access framework opportunity for accommodation and support service providers. The non-competitive qualification process with no supplier limit enables all qualifying organizations to join the approved supplier list, though framework admission does not guarantee financial provision. The quarterly application assessment schedule (April, July, October, January) provides ongoing access throughout the potential ten-year framework lifespan.
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