Community-Based Day Opportunities

The Council invites suppliers to join a Light Touch Regime Dynamic Purchasing System (LTR DPS) for the provision of Community Based Day Opportunities for Individuals with a Learning Disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Mental Ill Health, Acquired Brain Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Sensory Impairments and/ or Behaviours that Challenge (aged 16+). This LTR DPS is a two-stage process and is run as an electronic process using the Council's eSourcing solution Proactis. This process follows the 'Light Touch Regime' in accordance with Regulation 74 and the principles of the DPS procedures as set out in Regulation 34 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Council will utilise this LTR DPS for new Community Based Day Opportunities arrangements and may using its absolute discretion also undertake a competitive process to formally call for competition current spot purchased arrangements via the DPS. Invitations to Tender for Call For Competition Contracts under the DPS commenced on 26th July 2021. This Contract Award Notice relates to Call For Competition Contracts which have been awarded under the DPS Agreement with effect from 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025 (inclusive).