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Wigan Council seeks to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for home-to-school and adult social care transportation services. The DPS will facilitate the procurement of transport services encompassing home-to-school transport for children with special educational needs attending various educational settings, including special schools, mainstream schools, colleges, alternative education settings, and residential services. Additionally, the DPS will cover home-to-college transport for young adults with special educational needs attending mainstream colleges and adult social care transport for adults attending daycare facilities operated by Wigan Council, community interest companies, or respite care providers.

Providers participating in the DPS must be capable of offering a range of vehicle types to accommodate diverse client needs. These vehicles include standard cars, accessible taxis, black cabs, minibuses (with varying seating capacities), tail lift vehicles equipped with a minimum 300kg tail lift, and coaches. Clients may have specific vulnerabilities such as learning disabilities, behavioral problems, sensory or hearing difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder, or physical disabilities. Some journeys will necessitate the presence of a Passenger Assistant provided by Wigan Council.

The DPS is valid until February 23rd, 2029, with individual contracts commencing at various times based on Wigan Council's requirements. Home-to-school contracts are typically awarded for the academic year. The DPS duration may be shortened or terminated subject to appropriate notification. This procurement opportunity is suitable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) but not Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs).

Dorset Council seeks to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. This DPS will create a pool of pre-qualified suppliers capable of providing various passenger transport services on an as-needed basis.

The specific services encompassed within the DPS include School Transport, Supported Public Passenger Transport, and Transport for Social Care Purposes. School Transport may involve conveying children to educational institutions, potentially including those with special educational needs and children in care. Supported Public Passenger Transport aims to assist individuals who face challenges accessing standard public transportation options. Transport for Social Care Purposes encompasses services that transport individuals to medical appointments, social engagements, or other destinations related to their care requirements.

Contracts awarded through the DPS will primarily be based on price, although Dorset Council retains the right to utilize a combination of price and quality criteria for evaluation. Organizations interested in joining the DPS must fulfill specific exclusion and selection criteria outlined on the e-procurement portal. The estimated total value of passenger transport services required by Dorset Council over the next two years is £80 million.

A contracting entity seeks a multi-lot procurement process for building maintenance services.

**Lot 2c – Electrical Systems:** This lot focuses on the repair and maintenance of electrical systems, addressing critical issues such as power outages, equipment damage, water ingress, and electrical failures. The services will be provided within the UKM region for a duration of 48 months. Award criteria prioritize quality (90%), encompassing general technical capability (50%), lot-specific capability (40%), and regional capability (10%). Price is not a factor in the award decision.

**Lot 2d – Lifts:** This lot encompasses the repair and maintenance of all types of lifts, including passenger lifts, goods lifts, disabled platforms, travelators, escalators, and fireman lifts. Services will be provided within the UKM region for a duration of 48 months. Similar to Lot 2c, the award criteria prioritize quality (90%), encompassing general technical capability (50%), lot-specific capability (40%), and regional capability (10%). Price is not a factor in the award decision.

**Lot 2e – Lifting Equipment, Including Aids and Adaptations:** This lot focuses on the repair, maintenance, and renewal of specialized lifting equipment such as medical hoists, aids, and adaptations. Services will be provided within the UKM region for a duration of 48 months. The award criteria prioritize quality (90%), encompassing general technical capability (50%), lot-specific capability (40%), and regional capability (10%). Price is not a factor in the award decision.

Procurement for Housing (PfH) seeks suppliers for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Responsive Repairs, Voids, and Associated Works across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The DPS aims to provide comprehensive repair and maintenance solutions for housing properties, encompassing full-service/multi-discipline provision, general repairs and joinery, plumbing and heating, electrical services, and specialist works such as asbestos removal, roofing, or damp proofing.

The DPS framework will operate for an initial term of five years with a potential five-year extension, ensuring long-term stability for both PfH members and suppliers. Suppliers can join the DPS at any time during its lifespan, allowing for ongoing competition and flexibility.

PfH member organizations will define their specific requirements regarding tender specifications, delivery models, pricing structures, and contract types when issuing invitations to tender through the DPS. The DPS is open to a wide range of permissible users including social housing providers, public authorities, and related entities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Detailed procurement documents are available at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/procurementforhousing.

Medway Council has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to secure a reliable marketplace of providers capable of delivering person‑centred supported living services to adults aged 18 and over who meet the eligibility criteria under the Care Act 2014. The DPS is designed to ensure that suitable professionals, with the necessary specialisms, can supply high‑quality care and support services that place the individual and their outcomes at the centre of planning and delivery.

The council is seeking contractors for three distinct lots. Lot 1 requires support at accommodation for individuals with lower needs, encompassing budgeting, coordination of appointments, personal care, diet and nutrition support, home maintenance, social inclusion, and the development of skills to move toward greater independence, without night support. Lot 2 covers support at accommodation for individuals with higher needs, adding continuous supervision, behaviour management, medication administration, and 9‑hour night support for those who require it, in addition to the services outlined for lower needs. Lot 3 targets specialist support for people with complex challenging, violent or forensic behaviour and substance‑use conditions, demanding demonstrable specialist experience in these areas.

All submissions to the DPS must be made electronically via the updated links provided for each lot, with a deadline of 30 January 2027. The council will award contracts based on quality assessment weighted at 65 % and price at 35 %. Higher‑needs providers must be CQC registered and have staff trained to the required levels.