Children and Young Peoples Home and Community Support Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS)

Peterborough City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Children and Young Peoples Home and Community Support Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS)" under the industry category of welfare services for children and young people. This procurement, valued at £10,000,000 and conducted through an open procedure, commenced with the tender period ending on 17 July 2023. The contract, intended to commission home care, community support, and high-level family support for children and young people with disabilities or complex needs aged 0 to 25, runs from 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2028 throughout England.

This PDPS offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses experienced in providing welfare and support services for children with complex needs are well-suited to compete. The awarded suppliers include a diverse mix of SMEs and large-scale providers, such as Bees Care Ltd, Community Support Service, and Hales Group Ltd, reflecting a comprehensive approach to fulfilling the contract requirements and indicating a robust market for similar future opportunities.