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The tender invites a single supplier to deliver full catering services for the schools under Castle School Education Trust and The Priory Learning Trust. The award will be divided into two separate lots, each covering all meals and related free‑issue provisions required within the respective trust’s schools.

The contract will begin on 1 April 2027 for the Castle School Education Trust and on 1 August 2027 for The Priory Learning Trust, with a three‑year initial term that may be extended for up to two further years at the discretion of each governing body. The trusts plan to consolidate during the contract period, and any additional schools that join the combined entity will be incorporated into the same contracts using the established costing model and for the remainder of the original term. Mobilisation will be staggered to accommodate the size of the engagement.

All catering services must conform to the CPV classification 55524000 for school catering.

The Department for Work and Pensions has established the Flexible Support Fund Dynamic Purchasing System 2 (FSF DPS 2) to source work‑focused activities for Jobcentre Plus districts throughout England, Scotland and Wales. This procurement framework replaces the previous FSF DPS and will be accessed through the DWP Atamis portal, with an interim offline application process in place while the online system is suspended. New suppliers wishing to join must email the procurement team and create an Atamis account by accepting browser cookies and following the registration instructions on the DWP Atamis landing page.

FSF DPS 2 is designed as a light‑touch procurement scheme under Regulation 74 of the Public Contracts Regulations (2015), targeting social and other services that support employment outcomes. The contract is open to SMEs and VCSEs and covers the entire UK using the International Territorial Levels (ITL) geographic classification. All suppliers must provide work‑focused activities in compliance with the specified regulatory framework.

The Department for Work and Pensions has established the Flexible Support Fund Dynamic Purchasing System 2 (FSF DPS 2) to procure work‑focused activities for Jobcentre Plus districts across England, Scotland and Wales. This system replaces the earlier FSF DPS and is intended for the provision of social and other services referred to in Regulation 74 of the Public Contracts Regulations (2015). FSF DPS 2 is designed for exclusive use by DWP and will operate within a light‑touch procurement regime rather than the full dynamic purchasing system framework of Regulation 34.

New suppliers wishing to join FSF DPS 2 must submit requests via email to cdfsf.adhocprocurement@dwp.gov.uk, as the online application process is currently suspended and an offline procedure is in place. Despite the offline status, all suppliers are required to create an account on the Atamis portal through the provided DWP landing page, and to comply with all attendant registration instructions. The system will cover a broad geographical area, represented by the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) geography which replaced the NUTS system, ensuring that work‑focused activities can be delivered to local clusters across the UK.

The contract is open to small and medium‑sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and civic sector organisations. Participation will be managed through the Atamis platform, with all suppliers required to maintain their accounts and respond to communications electronically. The procurement will be administered under a light‑touch regime in accordance with Regulation 74 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

A contracting entity seeks to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Technology. This DPS will procure goods and services related to heating and ventilation systems such as ground source heat pumps, air source heat pumps, commercial and communal heating systems, district heating, network heating, and building ventilation (HVAC). The procurement also includes electrical energy systems like solar PV and battery storage, insulation solutions, metering and control technologies.

Furthermore, the DPS is designed to be adaptable and incorporate emerging technologies as they become available. Examples of such technologies include hydrogen heating, BIM solutions, and smart metering. The DPS may encompass multidisciplinary services, suggesting integrated solutions combining various technologies and expertise.

The contracting entity emphasizes innovative, low-carbon solutions that align with sustainability goals, funding requirements, and regulatory compliance. The DPS is divided into 8 lots, each focusing on a specific technology or service area. Suppliers can bid for a maximum of 8 lots. The award criteria for all lots are based solely on quality, specifically "General Technical Capability" with a weighting of 50%. Variants are not allowed.

The contracting entity seeks to establish an Approved Provider List (APL) for organizations capable of providing care services in supported housing settings. The procurement focuses on acquiring care and support services for individuals with diverse needs, encompassing people with learning disabilities/autism, mental health needs, physical disabilities, and other service user categories as determined by the Council.

Successful applicants must be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England for personal care and possess a minimum of two years' experience. Nominated locations must hold a CQC rating of 'Good' or 'Outstanding'. The APL will encompass services categorized as 'Community services - learning disabilities' and/or 'Supported living', with specialisms in 'Learning disabilities' and/or 'Mental health conditions'.

The APL is open for new applications throughout its term, enabling organizations to join if they meet the selection requirements. The Council and associate bodies will utilize the APL to call off services based on individual needs and service specifications. Successful providers may be required to submit annual service development plans. Social value considerations may be factored into the evaluation criteria. The APL can be accessed by various NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. All applications must be submitted electronically through the eTendering system.