Award of Dynamic Purchasing System for Domiciliary Care Services in Powys

Powys County Council has completed the award stage of a tender for the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on Domiciliary Care Services in Powys. This major procurement, under the industry category of Social Protection, covers services in locations such as North and South Powys, including town, rural, and remote rural areas. Initiated at the tender stage with a restricted procedure method, this DPS will be operational for an initial period of 10 years, with the possibility of extending for an additional 5 years following bi-annual reviews.

Suppliers are required to be registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales, and the awards under this system cover the period starting from August 2024. The contract, signed on 30th September 2020, has a total value of £8,723.59 GBP distributed among various suppliers. This extensive procurement process opens notable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in domiciliary care and the capability to register with the Care Inspectorate Wales.

Businesses specialising in healthcare, particularly those providing care services for individuals with dementia, may find robust growth prospects as the DPS allows ongoing opportunities for new providers to join through a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire. With the involvement of multiple SMEs already as suppliers, this initiative supports expanding business portfolios by engaging with a high-demand public service sector in Powys, anchored by long-term and geographically diverse service opportunities.