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# Dynamic Purchasing System for Complex Care Needs for Children and Young People

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dynamic-purchasing-system-for-complex-care-needs-for-children-and-young-people-ocds-h6vhtk-04e70c). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Warrington Borough Council: "Dynamic Purchasing System for Complex Care Needs for Children and Young People". Published status: active. Dynamic Market Estimate: Value not published. 5 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 28 Sept 2028, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: procontract.due-north.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 708 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [Warrington Borough Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/warrington-borough-council-ons-e06000007)
- **Dynamic Market Estimate (lifetime call-offs):** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** 28 September 2028 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 5
- **Procurement Method:** Restricted procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Daycare services, Health services, Psychiatrist or psychologist services, Social work services with accommodation, Welfare services for children and young people
- **Delivery Location:** UKD61
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-04e70c`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dynamic-purchasing-system-for-complex-care-needs-for-children-and-young-people-ocds-h6vhtk-04e70c#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [procontract.due-north.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprocontract.due-north.com%2FAdvert%3FadvertId%3Dc18d84d1-38f0-ef11-8134-005056b64545%26p%3De0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dynamic-purchasing-system-for-complex-care-needs-for-children-and-young-people-ocds-h6vhtk-04e70c#participate

## Description
Warrington Borough Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the procurement of essential support services for Children, Young People (CYP), and Care Leavers. The DPS enables providers to apply at any time, ensuring flexibility in service provision. The aim is to improve well-being, independence, and life outcomes for vulnerable individuals through high-quality, cost-effective services.
The DPS is divided into five lots, covering a broad range of social care, accommodation, therapeutic interventions, and outreach support.
Lot 1: Outreach Support (Complex Needs)
This service provides in-home and community-based support for CYP with learning disabilities (LD), neurodevelopmental disorders, physical disabilities, mental health needs, and complex medical conditions. It includes personal care, respite for families, and support to build independence. Providers must ensure a person-centred approach, promoting social inclusion and skill development. 24/7 availability, emergency and planned care, and CQC registration are required where applicable.
Lot 2: Outreach Support (Standard Needs)
This lot covers supervised contact, hospital or home supervision, and outreach support for CYP in need of additional supervision or safeguarding. The service assists families, provides supervision during hospital stays, and enables CYP to access their communities. The focus is on early intervention, safeguarding, and promoting family stability, with flexible support hours from 7am to 10pm, seven days a week.
Lot 3: Supported Accommodation for Young People (16-17 Leaving Care)
This provision supports care leavers transitioning to independent living. Accommodation must include individual living spaces with 24/7 on-site support, allowing young people to gain life skills in a safe environment. Support includes budgeting, employment readiness, emotional resilience, and community integration.
Lot 4: Short to Medium-Term Accommodation (Post-18)
Accommodation for care-experienced young adults and asylum-seeking young people who require housing while awaiting long-term solutions. Providers must deliver structured support for independent living, ensuring CYP are prepared for permanent accommodation. Support includes financial management, employment assistance, and safeguarding measures.
Lot 5: Specialist Assessments & Therapeutic Services
This lot includes psychological, psychiatric, social work, and therapeutic services for CYP and families. Assessments may be court-directed or required for social care planning. Therapeutic interventions include trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural therapy (TF-CBT), play therapy, and life story work. Providers must be professionally registered, qualified, and able to deliver high-quality assessments within specified timescales.

## Lots (5)
### Lot 1: Outreach Support (Standard Needs)
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85311300
- **Delivery regions:** UKD

- **Description:** This lot covers supervised contact, hospital or home supervision, and outreach support for CYP in need of additional supervision or safeguarding. The service assists families, provides supervision during hospital stays, and enables CYP to access thei...

### Lot 2: Outreach Support (Complex Needs)
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85312100
- **Delivery regions:** UKD

- **Description:** This service provides in-home and community-based support for CYP with learning disabilities (LD), neurodevelopmental disorders, physical disabilities, mental health needs, and complex medical conditions. It includes personal care, respite for famili...

### Lot 3: Supported Accommodation for Young People (16-17 Leaving Care)
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85311000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD

- **Description:** This provision supports care leavers transitioning to independent living. Accommodation must include individual living spaces with 24/7 on-site support, allowing young people to gain life skills in a safe environment. Support includes budgeting, empl...

### Lot 4: Short to Medium-Term Accommodation (Post-18
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85311000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD

- **Description:** Accommodation for care-experienced young adults and asylum-seeking young people who require housing while awaiting long-term solutions. Providers must deliver structured support for independent living, ensuring CYP are prepared for permanent accommod...

### Lot 5: Specialist Assessments and Therapeutic Services
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85121270
- **Delivery regions:** UKD

- **Description:** This lot includes psychological, psychiatric, social work, and therapeutic services for CYP and families. Assessments may be court-directed or required for social care planning. Therapeutic interventions include trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural t...

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F006904-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-02-21T15:27:09.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T05:24:29.154Z
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