For Inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for education services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

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    "description": "Applications are invited for inclusion on the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) that will support the placement of Learners at independent and non-maintained schools or special pre and post 16 organisations.  The successful Applicants will be awarded a position on the DPS and if successful in the Contract Opportunity Award process be responsible for providing the Service directly to the Learner.\r\n\r\nThe DPS will operate for an initial period of two years, with two further potential annual extensions of 12 months available (latest end date is 31st October 2027), subject to the terms of the DPS Agreement, which includes \u0027Termination on Notice\u0027 clause in favour of the Council. The duration or termination of the DPS will not affect Individual Placement Agreements via the DPS.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe DPS application process will operate in a series of \"rounds\". \r\n\r\nThis edited notice is to advise that the deadline for applications for Round 28 is 10:00am on 11/05/2026.\r\n\r\nDocuments are available at www.eastmidstenders.org \r\n\r\nPlease search for TD1941.\r\n\r\nPlease note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.\r\n\r\nAdditional information: Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org \r\n\r\nPlease search for TD1941.\r\n\r\nPlease note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.",
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