Derby City Council Tender

Tenders are invited for td1492 - support and accommodation dynamic purchasing system Please note: this dps will be paused from the 10am on the 29th january 2021 and will not be receiving new applications after this time.This is to allow the council sufficient time to:review the minimum requirements expected of potential service providersengage with the market to further understand the different care and support models available to the council and the customer.Review the likely care and support requirements the council/customer may require.Review the numbers of potential placements required.Review the set-up of the three lots and consider how they can operate more efficiently together and separately.We hope to have completed this by spring of 2022 and the council may re-open a new round for applications at that point. existing dps members/service providers do not need to do anything at this current time.Applicants wishing to be on the dps will have to submit an application by 10am on the 29 january 2021. round 9 will be assessed as normal.Those applicants who fail the application process in round 9 will not be able to reapply until the dps is re-opened.Once the dps is re-opened a message will be sent via this e-procurement system.Any queries are to be made via the e-procurement messaging function.Requirementthis dps is split into 3 lots: lot 1 - supported living lot 2 - supported housing lot 3 - accommodation only the dps will last for up to 10 years and contracts will be awarded via the award procedures detailed in appendix 4, in the application document. please see supplier guidance on completing the on-line questionnaire in appendix 6, in the application document. customers may have complex and multiple support needs. customers that will require this service will have a wide range of needs that may include one or a combination of the following broad headings (please note this list is not exhaustive): learning disabilities mental health physical disabilities sensory impairments and/or communication needs autism behaviours that challenge/ high risk behaviours forensic profiles Estimated contract dates: 28/10/2019 end date 31/10/2029