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SESLIP DPS

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Kent County Council

LOCATION

South East England, United Kingdom

VALUE

Not disclosed

DEADLINE

September 10, 2026 at 00:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

80000000

REFERENCE

007696-2026

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Original Tender Description

Kent County Council (KCC), on behalf of South East Sector Led Improvement Partnership (SESLIP), is looking to refresh the list of suitably qualified freelance consultants, who are available on an ad hoc basis to support and provide the below service. We are looking to produce a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for this and are open to applications to join from suppliers that are interested. SESLIP encourages and supports the political and professional leadership and management of local authority Children's Services, to demonstrate, develop and share good practice. Our programmes support the development of Children's Services as learning organisations, focusing on: • Identifying key strands of enquiry • Analysing and comparing operational data about the services • using evidence to inform decisions, including evidence available from outside the region, where relevant • Using peer challenge and peer review • Building leadership capacity and capability • Developing standards of practice through supportive endeavour There is a Regional Improvement Plan which sets out the activities. Its aim is to identify ways in which local authorities in the South East can support each other to improve and look at how collective action can help address systemic issues within the region. The DPS will be live from 11th September 2024 until the 10th September 2026, suppliers are able to join the DPS during this time period. Suppliers will be required to complete and pass a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) in order to apply for the DPS. All suppliers that pass the SQ will be awarded a place on the DPS. If this opportunity is of interest, please register on the Kent Business Portal . The reference for the opportunity is "SC240046 - SESLIP - DPS" where you will be able to register your interest and be granted access to the SQ and supporting guidance. Please note: This opportunity was previously advertised but due to a change in our e-tendering Portal, this notice is being re-published.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly detailed in the provided information. These would typically be covered within the Selection Questionnaire (SQ).
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be a suitably qualified freelance consultant.
  • Must be available to provide services on an ad hoc basis.
  • Must be interested in supporting and improving local authority Children's Services on behalf of SESLIP.
  • Must be able to provide services within the scope of Education and training services (CPV 80000000).
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrated ability to support Children's Services as learning organisations.
  • Capability in identifying key strands of enquiry relevant to Children's Services.
  • Proficiency in analysing and comparing operational data about Children's Services.
  • Ability to use evidence (including external evidence) to inform decisions for Children's Services.
  • Experience in using peer challenge and peer review methodologies.
  • Competence in building leadership capacity and capability within Children's Services.
  • Ability to contribute to developing standards of practice through supportive endeavour.
  • Capacity to support local authorities in the South East to improve and address systemic issues as part of the Regional Improvement Plan.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements are explicitly detailed in the provided information. These would typically be covered within the Selection Questionnaire (SQ).
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Register interest on the Kent Business Portal.
  • Use the reference "SC240046 - SESLIP - DPS" when registering interest.
  • Complete and pass the Selection Questionnaire (SQ).
  • Submit the application to join the DPS by 10th September 2026.

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OCDS Record
OCDS Data007696-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
Kent County Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for freelance consultants to provide ad hoc support for Children's Services improvement initiatives on behalf of the South East Sector Led Improvement Partnership (SESLIP), requiring interested suppliers to complete a Selection Questionnaire to join.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data007696-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
Kent County Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for suitably qualified freelance consultants to support the South East Sector Led Improvement Partnership (SESLIP) in improving Children's Services, requiring interested suppliers to complete a Selection Questionnaire to join.
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Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents007696-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Kent County Council, on behalf of SESLIP, is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for suitably qualified freelance consultants to support and improve local authority Children's Services, requiring interested suppliers to complete a Selection Questionnaire to join.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents007696-2026.html
Summary:
Kent County Council, on behalf of SESLIP, is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for suitably qualified freelance consultants to support Children's Services improvement, requiring interested suppliers to complete a Selection Questionnaire via the Kent Business Portal.

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Tender Quality Score

This tender establishes a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for freelance consultants, demonstrating good clarity in its purpose and requirements, but is significantly hampered by critical data inconsistencies regarding dates and a lack of transparency on value and full document access.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance70/100

The tender utilizes a compliant DPS procedure and has appropriate CPV codes. However, missing procedure type codes, a classified estimated value, and severe inconsistencies in contract start and duration dates raise concerns about full compliance and potential legal clarity issues if not rectified.

•Missing procedure type codes
•Estimated value is classified
Clarity80/100

The tender description is clear and unambiguous, outlining the purpose of the DPS and the application process. AI-extracted requirements are well-structured and understandable, though detailed evaluation criteria within the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) are not explicitly provided in the notice.

•Detailed evaluation criteria within the SQ are not explicitly detailed in the notice
Completeness70/100

Basic information like title, reference, and organization is present. While deadlines and duration are specified, they suffer from inconsistencies. The estimated value is not disclosed, and crucial documents like the full Selection Questionnaire are not directly attached, requiring portal registration.

•Estimated value is classified and not disclosed
•Key documents (Selection Questionnaire) are not directly attached, requiring portal registration
Fairness85/100

The requirements appear generic and not tailored to a specific company, promoting fair competition. E-procurement is supported, ensuring equal access. However, the classified value and the need to register on a portal to access the full SQ slightly reduce overall transparency.

•Estimated value is classified
•Full Selection Questionnaire requires portal registration for access
Practicality60/100

Electronic submission is supported via the Kent Business Portal, which is practical. However, the classified value, lack of a direct document URL, and especially the highly inconsistent and problematic contract start date (tomorrow, while DPS was live since 2024) significantly hinder practicality for potential suppliers.

•Contract start date (2026-01-29) is effectively tomorrow, while the DPS has been live since 2024-09-11
•Contract duration (8 months) is inconsistent with the DPS live period (2024-2026)
Data Consistency40/100

This category presents the most significant issues. The contract start date (2026-01-29) is inconsistent with today's date (2026-01-28) and the DPS's stated live period (2024-09-11 to 2026-09-10). The 8-month contract duration also conflicts with the DPS's two-year operational period. Missing procedure codes are minor but contribute to overall inconsistency.

•Contract start date (2026-01-29) is inconsistent with today's date (2026-01-28) and the DPS live period (2024-09-11)
•Contract duration (8 months) is inconsistent with the DPS live period (2024-09-11 to 2026-09-10)
Sustainability50/100

While the core service (supporting Children's Services) inherently has social value, the tender documentation does not explicitly incorporate green procurement, broader social clauses, or innovation-focused criteria in its procurement process. This results in a neutral score.

•No explicit green procurement criteria
•No explicit social criteria beyond the service description

Strengths

Clear description of the DPS purpose and application process
Well-defined and generic eligibility and technical capability requirements
Use of E-Procurement for accessibility
Appropriate CPV code assignment
No indication of tailored requirements for specific companies

Concerns

Critical inconsistencies in contract start date, duration, and DPS live period
Estimated value is classified, reducing transparency
Key tender documents (Selection Questionnaire) require external portal registration
Lack of detailed evaluation criteria in the main notice
Absence of explicit sustainability (green, social, innovation) criteria

Recommendations

1. Immediately clarify and correct all date inconsistencies, especially the contract start date, to avoid legal and practical confusion.
2. Disclose the estimated value of the DPS or provide a clear rationale for its classification to enhance transparency.
3. Provide direct links to all essential tender documents, including the Selection Questionnaire, or clearly outline the steps for access within the main notice.

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