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AC1710_The Good Lives Alliance GLA 2023 DPS

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Wiltshire Council

LOCATION

Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, United Kingdom

VALUE

£230,000,000

DEADLINE

September 01, 2026 at 14:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

85000000

REFERENCE

015172-2023

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Original Tender Description

Wiltshire Council is seeking to establish a Good Lives Alliance GLA2023 from which the Council and Integrated Care Board (ICB) can purchase Specialist Services for people with a learning disability or a mental health illness; Supported Living, Short Term Transitional Services and Residential and Nursing Care. The Good Lives Alliance GLA 2023 will be created by establishing a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to procure these services which fall within the light-touch regime (LTR - PCR 2015 Regulations 74-77). The Pseudo DPS will in many respects look and feel like a DPS set up under PCR 2015 Regulation 34, but the flexibility of the LTR will apply. None of the formal procedural rules have any direct application including the requirements of Regulation 34. Wiltshire Council makes this distinction to avoid implying that it will follow, or be bound by, the full procurement regime under PCR 2015 for this procurement.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are provided in the tender information, as the formal procedural rules of PCR 2015 do not directly apply to this Pseudo DPS under the Light-Touch Regime.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be capable of providing Specialist Services for people with a learning disability or a mental health illness.
  • Be capable of providing Supported Living services.
  • Be capable of providing Short Term Transitional Services.
  • Be capable of providing Residential and Nursing Care.
  • Be able to operate within the geographical scope of Wiltshire Council and serve the needs of the Integrated Care Board (ICB).
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrate capability to provide Specialist Services for people with a learning disability or a mental health illness.
  • Demonstrate capability to provide Supported Living services.
  • Demonstrate capability to provide Short Term Transitional Services.
  • Demonstrate capability to provide Residential and Nursing Care.
  • Understand and adhere to the principles of the Light-Touch Regime (LTR - PCR 2015 Regulations 74-77).
  • Be able to operate effectively within a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) framework.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover, specific insurance levels) are provided in the tender information, as the formal procedural rules of PCR 2015 do not directly apply to this Pseudo DPS under the Light-Touch Regime.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit application by the deadline: 2026-09-01 14:00:00.
  • Apply to be admitted to the Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the specified services.

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Summary:
This document is a contract notice from Wiltshire Council establishing a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for specialist health and social work services for individuals with learning disabilities or mental health illnesses, with an estimated value of £230,000,000.

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71
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under the Light-Touch Regime (LTR) for significant health and social care services is severely hampered by the complete absence of tender documents, detailed requirements, and evaluation criteria. While aiming for flexibility, the lack of transparency and specific safeguards raises significant concerns regarding fairness and legal compliance.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance100/100

The explicit statement that 'None of the formal procedural rules have any direct application' from PCR 2015, despite the tender being labelled 'Restricted procedure,' creates a legal ambiguity. The complete absence of mandatory exclusion grounds and specific financial requirements is a significant compliance risk, as even under LTR, general principles of procurement law (transparency, equal treatment, non-discrimination) must be upheld.

Contradiction between 'Restricted procedure' and explicit non-application of PCR 2015 rules
Absence of mandatory exclusion grounds
Clarity40/100

The description of the 'Pseudo DPS' and LTR intent is somewhat clear, but the overall clarity is severely compromised by the complete lack of tender documents. Without these, the actual application process, detailed requirements, and operational specifics remain entirely opaque.

Lack of detailed tender documents
Ambiguity regarding the specific procedural rules applied
Completeness83/100

The tender information is critically incomplete due to the complete absence of any attached documents. Essential details such as full terms and conditions, detailed service specifications, application forms, and crucially, evaluation criteria, are entirely missing, making it impossible for potential bidders to fully understand the scope and requirements.

Complete absence of tender documents
Missing detailed service specifications
Fairness80/100

The absence of clear evaluation criteria, mandatory exclusion grounds, and specific financial requirements creates a high risk of unfair treatment and lack of equal opportunities for potential bidders. The 'Pseudo DPS' approach, without transparent procedural rules, could lead to arbitrary decisions and favouritism.

Lack of clear evaluation criteria
Potential for arbitrary decision-making due to lack of defined rules
Practicality40/100

While a DPS-like system under LTR can offer practical flexibility for long-term service provision, the current tender information is impractical for bidders. Without any documents, it is impossible for suppliers to prepare a meaningful application or understand the operational framework.

Impractical for bidders to prepare applications without tender documents
Data Consistency100/100

There is a clear inconsistency between the stated 'Procedure: Restricted procedure' and the description explicitly stating that 'None of the formal procedural rules have any direct application including the requirements of Regulation 34.'

Inconsistency between stated procedure type and description of applicable rules
Sustainability25/100

The tender mentions 'Social Criteria' as a characteristic, which is positive. However, without any tender documents, it is impossible to assess how these criteria are integrated, measured, or weighted in the procurement process. The automated check also flags 'Not green procurement' and 'No innovation focus.'

Lack of detail on how 'Social Criteria' will be implemented and evaluated
No explicit focus on green procurement or innovation

Strengths

Clear objective and scope of services
High estimated value indicating significant commitment
Mention of 'Social Criteria'
Use of a DPS-like system offers potential for flexible, long-term service provision

Concerns

Complete absence of tender documents and detailed requirements
Lack of mandatory exclusion grounds and specific financial requirements
Ambiguity and inconsistency regarding the application of PCR 2015 rules
Missing evaluation criteria, increasing risk of unfairness
Missing detailed geographical information (NUTS code N/A)

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish all necessary tender documents, including detailed specifications, terms, and application forms.
2. Clearly define and publish mandatory exclusion grounds and appropriate financial requirements.
3. Clarify the specific procedural rules and evaluation criteria that will be applied under the Pseudo DPS/LTR framework to ensure transparency and fairness.

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