The Director of Children and Families approved the following:
· The establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and an Electronic Market Place (EMP) in support of the National Adoption Strategy that will be used to award contracts through a further competition process as and when required.
· The spend of up to £300,000 to be awarded through the DPS and £525,000 to be awarded through the EMP over the initial contract term period of 3 years. Estimated contract value, including extensions, has been estimated at £500,000 under the DPS and £875,000 under the EMP. Both contracts are to commence on 1st April 2022 and finish on 31st March 2025, with the option to extend for a further two years (dependent on funding being available).
· The acceptance onto the DPS and the EMP of all suppliers who successfully pass the Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) and meet the quality threshold in their method statement submission.
· The subsequent award of contracts to those suppliers who are successful in the further tender competitions under the DPS and EMP as detailed in this report.