Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cbf-4dd5-7236-b412-f0e59b83d7a0/proposed-dynamic-purchasing-system-for-homecare-in-somerset pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Proposed Dynamic Purchasing System for Homecare in Somerset [Somerset Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/somerset-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 22 Dec 2023 Deadline Rolling deadline ## 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 Somerset Council would like to invite you to join a Market Engagement Event for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used for future procurement activity relating to the provision of Homecare in Somerset. The service will support the Individual with varying assessed levels of need to live at home for as long as it is safe and appropriate to do so. In all cases, the focus is on reabling the Individual to optimise their independence through the provision of personal care, support with daily living and with essential domestic tasks. The Council wishes to work in partnership with Providers in delivering a high-quality comprehensive Care and Support Service. ### Market Engagement Event - DPS The Market Engagement event will be held on Wednesday 17th January 2024. Purpose of the event: • For Somerset Council to share its plans for a service delivery model post April 2024; • For Somerset Council to go through the end to end process of becoming registered on the DPS and how to apply for contract opportunities. Organisations that take part will not be advantaged or disadvantaged in any way in any potential future formal procurement. Commercial confidentiality will be respected. This notice does not represent a formal commitment by Somerset Council (SC) to undertake a procurement procedure. Event Details: Date: Wednesday 17th January 2024 ### Time: 14:00 - 15:30 Venue: Online - Microsoft Teams invitation to be sent upon registration Event Registration: To attend this event please send a message through the Council's e-portal [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) providing the name of your organisation, the name and job role of the person(s) wishing to attend (Max 2 per organisation) and a contact email address for each to enable us to send through the full details of the event and the venue. Please ensure that those attending from your organisation are the most appropriate to feed into the discussions. If you are unable to attend the event, the presentation, notes and associated documentation will be available through the council's e-portal [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk). Please respond by the deadline of 12:00 noon on Tuesday 16th January 2024 if you wish to attend the event. SC reserves the right to cancel or re-arrange these events at its own discretion. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/82fca9a0-b96b-424f-9639-96d9e859f711) 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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