The Council is looking to develop a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (Pseudo DPS) of qualified providers who are able to deliver services to people with ISF's.
Applicants who meet and pass the Application criteria will be admitted to the Pseudo DPS.
Please note that this is not a competitive process and there is no limit to the number of Applicants who can be appointed.
Please note, Applicants who are successfully admitted on to the PDPS are not guaranteed to be awarded any financial provision for the duration of this arrangement.
It is expected that the Individual Service Fund (PDPS) will operate initially for the period 1 August 2023 - 31 July 2026, with an option to terminate or to extend for up to a further two years (at the Councils sole discretion) e.g., 1 August 2026 - 31 July 2028.
Apppication form and information can be accessed via YORtender: YORtender (eu-supply.com)
Reference: 62706
Wakefield Council is looking to establish its own Pseudo DPS to secure local provision of accommodation and support within the Wakefield district and selective neighbouring areas.
Phase 1: In the first instance, the Council shall advertise the opportunity to be appointed to a Pseudo DPS for the provision of the 16-25 Years Leaving Care & Vulnerable Young People Accommodation & Support Services.
In order to be appointed, the Applicant must fulfil a range of criteria that assesses their ability to deliver the type of required services. This will include (but is not limited to) universal requirements such as appropriate Insurance and Financial compliance and will include a request for information regarding the proposed services to be delivered under the 16-25 Years Leaving Care & Vulnerable Young People Accommodation & Support PDPS.
Applicants will have 30 days to respond accordingly to the opportunity during the initial establishment of the PDPS, in preparation for the provision of the 16-25 Years Leaving Care & Vulnerable Young People Accommodation & Support Services; to commence on 1st January 2023.
The PDPS will initially run for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for an additional 5 year period.
Phase 2: Once the PDPS goes live, applications can be submitted HOWEVER it should be noted that applications will be assessed on a quarterly basis - April, July, October and January.
All Applicants who meet and pass the Application criteria will be admitted to the PDPS. Please note that this is not a competitive process and there is no limit to the number of Applicants who can be appointed.
Please note, Applicants who are successfully admitted on to the PDPS are not guaranteed to be awarded any financial provision for the duration of this arrangement.
The Council is looking to develop a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (Pseudo DPS) for
the delivery of high quality placement arrangements for young people leaving care and
vulnerable young people.
We are seeking to ensure these young people can be placed with established, experienced
providers in the local area and, therefore, are looking to commission provision in the
Wakefield, Leeds, Barnsley and Kirklees Local Authority areas.
Applicants who meet and pass the Application criteria will be admitted to the Pseudo DPS.
Please note that this is not a competitive process and there is no limit to the number of
Applicants who can be appointed.
Please note, Applicants who are successfully admitted on to the PDPS are not guaranteed to
be awarded any financial provision for the duration of this arrangement.
The DPS will be for an initial period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further 5 years.