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KCC Non-Maintained and Independent Special Schools (NMISS) Placement Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - SC21032

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Kent County Council

LOCATION

United Kingdom, United Kingdom

VALUE

Not disclosed

DEADLINE

August 31, 2028 at 22:55

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

80000000

REFERENCE

001313-2022

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Original Tender Description

A Dynamic Purchasing System for KCC to make placements for Children and Young People (CYP) with Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans in the Non-Maintained and Independent Special Schools (NMISS) market (including independent schools).
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided contract notice summary. Bidders should refer to the full tender documents for standard grounds under UK public procurement regulations.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bidders must be a Non-Maintained and Independent Special School (NMISS), including independent schools.
  • Bidders must be capable of providing placements for Children and Young People (CYP) with Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans.
  • Bidders must be able to operate within a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) framework.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bidders must possess the necessary capabilities to provide educational and care placements for Children and Young People (CYP) with Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans.
  • Bidders must be able to meet the specific needs outlined in EHC Plans for CYP.
  • Bidders must be able to provide services within the scope and lot structure of the DPS (details of which are not provided in this summary).
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover, financial ratios) are detailed in the provided contract notice summary. Bidders should refer to the full tender documents for any such requirements.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Applications must be submitted by the deadline: 2028-08-31 22:55:00.
  • Bidders must apply to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).
  • The procurement type is Restricted, implying an initial selection stage.

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Summary:
This document is a contract notice for a Dynamic Purchasing System established by Kent County Council to procure placements for children and young people with EHC plans in non-maintained and independent special schools, outlining the scope and lot structure.

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65
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for a Dynamic Purchasing System is generally well-described but suffers from significant gaps in transparency, particularly regarding evaluation criteria and financial disclosure, which impact fairness and clarity.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender utilizes a valid Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) framework and has an appropriate CPV code. No disputes are reported. However, the estimated value is classified, and the procedure type description could be slightly clearer regarding the interplay between DPS and competitive procedure with negotiation.

Estimated value not disclosed/classified
Slight ambiguity in procedure type description (DPS vs. competitive procedure with negotiation)
Clarity65/100

The core description of the DPS and its purpose is clear. However, the summary explicitly notes the absence of crucial details such as specific mandatory exclusion grounds, financial requirements, lot structure details, and, critically, evaluation criteria, which significantly reduces overall clarity for bidders.

Missing evaluation criteria
Lack of detailed exclusion grounds and financial requirements in summary
Completeness70/100

Basic information, deadlines, and contract duration are present, and documents are available. However, the estimated value is not disclosed, and key requirements (financial, exclusion grounds) and evaluation criteria are noted as missing from the provided summary.

Estimated value not disclosed
Missing evaluation criteria
Fairness55/100

The long submission deadline for the DPS and generic eligibility requirements are positive for fairness. However, the classified estimated value and the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria significantly undermine transparency and fairness for potential bidders, making it difficult to understand the basis for selection.

Estimated value classified
Missing evaluation criteria
Practicality65/100

E-procurement is indicated, and the contract start date and duration are clearly specified. However, a direct document URL is not provided in the summary, and financing information is undisclosed. There is also a contradiction between 'E-Procurement' characteristic and 'No e-submission' in automated checks.

No direct document URL in summary
Undisclosed financing information
Data Consistency70/100

Dates are logical and consistent for a DPS, and no disputes are reported. However, some key fields like 'Liable Person' are empty, procedure codes are 'N/A', and there is a notable contradiction between 'E-Procurement' and 'No e-submission' in the automated checks.

Empty 'Liable Person' field
'N/A' codes for Type/Procedure
Sustainability30/100

The tender summary and automated checks indicate no explicit focus on green procurement, broader social criteria (beyond the inherent social value of the service itself), or innovation. It is not EU funded.

No explicit green procurement criteria
No explicit social criteria (beyond core service)

Strengths

Clear description of the service and DPS purpose
Long submission deadline for DPS, allowing ample time
E-Procurement indicated (assuming the characteristic is correct)
Appropriate CPV classification
Documents are available

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria (major concern for clarity and fairness)
Estimated value is not disclosed and classified
Lack of detailed financial and mandatory exclusion grounds in the summary
Contradiction regarding e-submission support
No explicit sustainability, green, or innovation criteria

Recommendations

1. Publish clear and comprehensive evaluation criteria for both DPS admission and subsequent mini-competitions.
2. Disclose the estimated value or provide a clear rationale for classification, if permissible.
3. Ensure all key tender details, including full financial and exclusion requirements, are readily accessible and consistently presented across all documentation.

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