Sefton Council Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for Children and Young People Service

• Value: £130M

The Provider shall ensure that the homes will be compliant with Children's Homes Regulations including Quality Standards and be judged by Ofsted as 'good' (for at least one home) or 'outstanding' (with the exception of newly registered provision, which has an initial maximum Ofsted judgement) . All residential homes must support attendance at required health assessments / appointments, and associated appointments including but not limited to dentist, optician appointments. Failure to attend must also be reported to the relevant Local Authority in a timely manner. This procurement is being undertaken in accordance with section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015,also know as the "Light Touch" regime, to establish a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) The PDPS is for a 5 year core period commencing 10th February 2023, with 5 x 12 month extension options.

• Value: £60M

The Provider shall ensure that the Homes will be compliant with the appropriate Fostering Services Regulations and should be judged by Ofsted to be 'good' or 'outstanding' (except for newly registered provision). All fostering homes must provide skilled and well-trained foster carers who can provide a stable, loving, caring and welcoming family home for Children and Young People who may have experienced loss, separation, abuse, neglect or harm and may consequently have complex and challenging emotional and behavioural difficulties. All fostering homes must support attendance at required health assessments / appointments, and associated appointments including but not limited to dentist, optician appointments. Failure to attend must also be reported to the relevant Local Authority in a timely manner. The Framework expects all providers to support the timely completion of Local Authority questionnaires as requested, e.g. Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire.

• Value: £50M

This lot is made up of services which will support the child’s journey. Stability of placement, transition support, therapeutic input and reunification are critical elements. More than one element may be included in a single bid. Services will support the stability of placements, assisting a home to manage any crisis being suffered by a child.