Commissioning Homes for Children Looked After & Care Leavers PDPS - Lot 2 Rd 9

What this is

London Borough of Newham is re-opening Lot 2 (Provision of Children's Homes regulated by Ofsted) of a Pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for externally commissioned care, accommodation and support services for looked after children, care leavers, and homeless young people. This is a light-touch social services procurement under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Key points

• This is Round 9 re-opening of Lot 2 only (Children's Homes regulated by Ofsted)
• Pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) allows staged rounds with rolling admissions throughout framework lifetime
• Light-touch regime applies under Public Contracts Regulations 2015 Section 7 (social services)
• Ofsted regulation is mandatory requirement for Lot 2 applicants
• Specific submission deadline, evaluation criteria, and financial values not stated in this notice
• Council will notify further rounds and any timetable changes to all tenderers

Who can bid

Public bodies under Local Authorities (Goods and Services) (Public Bodies) Order 1972, or any interested organisation/consortium with relevant experience in children's social care services. Lot 2 specifically requires Ofsted-regulated provision of children's homes.

• Ofsted regulated children's home

Money

No contract value, pricing, or minimum thresholds specified in this notice.

How to submit

Applications can be submitted throughout the duration of the PDPS, but the Council will only process applications when each round closes. Round closure dates and specific submission details not provided in this notice.

Contract period

PDPS framework with multiple staged rounds to be opened and closed at the Council's discretion throughout the lifetime of the agreement. Length of rounds will vary. New or previously unsuccessful suppliers can submit bids in each round.

Classification

CPV 85300000 — Social work and related services London