Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ca9-7311-714e-a4bb-34e6e9889a46/residential-replacement-care-for-older-people-market-engagement-questionnaire closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Residential Replacement Care for Older People - Market Engagement Questionnaire [Worcestershire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/worcestershire-county-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 22 Dec 2022 Deadline Closed 13 Jan 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Worcestershire County Council (WCC) currently provides Residential Replacement (Respite) Care to older people via a block of nine beds (some of which are allocated for people with Dementia) and through 'spot' purchasing from the market as and when a need for care is identified. Starting during the financial year 2023/24, WCC is proposing to change these arrangements so that all placements are purchased via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). A DPS is a procedure available for contracts for works, services and goods commonly available from the market. As a procurement tool, it is similar to a framework agreement. Unlike a framework agreement, new suppliers can join at any time. A DPS has a two-stage process. First, in the initial setup stage, all suppliers who meet the selection criteria are admitted to the DPS. Actual placements for Residential Replacement (Respite) Care are awarded during the second stage. During this stage, the authority invites all suppliers on the DPS to 'bid' to provide the placement. To apply to join the DPS providers will need to register with WCC's procurement system In-Tend. Information and support will be providing to enable organisations to do this. Worcestershire County Council Electronic Tendering Site - Login (in-tendhost.co.uk) WCC is interested in care home providers thoughts on the move to a DPS. It is interested in hearing from current providers of Residential Replacement (Respite) Care as well as care homes which currently do not provide this service to WCC. Please complete and return your questionnaire responses to or InTend, by 5.00 pm on Friday 13th January. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Residential nursing care services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/fad46212-aa57-4842-a3a3-e4969d4bd016) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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