Business Support Services DPS
Warwickshire County CouncilEstimated Value
£0 – £30,000,000
Deadline
23 February 2029
912 days remaining
Published
22 April 2021
Type
services
Overview
This notice involves the setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System. Warwickshire County Council invites applications for admission to their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Business Support Services. The DPS comprises of 13 Lots, further information in relation to the Lots is contained in the tender documentation and the additional information section of this notice.
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Warwickshire County Council is setting up a long-term supplier list (called a Dynamic Purchasing System) for business support services. They're inviting companies to apply to join this list so they can be called on to deliver work across 13 different service areas when the council needs help.
Requirements
- Must be able to provide business support services across one or more of the 13 Lots (specific service areas)
- Must meet any insurance, liability, and professional standards required for business support delivery
- Must comply with UK procurement law and council governance requirements
- Check full tender documents for specific qualifications or accreditations required per Lot
- Likely requirement to have appropriate safeguarding and data protection measures in place
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Deliver business support services as specified across one or more of the 13 Lots (exact scope depends on which Lots you apply for — see tender documents)
- Respond to council call-offs when selected to deliver specific projects or ongoing support
- Meet agreed service levels and performance standards set by the council
- Provide reporting and evidence of delivery as required by the council
How to Read This Tender
- 1A DPS is not a single contract — it's a pre-approved supplier list. You apply once, then the council calls you in to do specific work. You're not guaranteed work, but you're in their approved vendor pool.
- 2The '13 Lots' are separate service areas. Read the tender documents carefully to understand what each Lot covers — you can apply for one, several, or all of them depending on your capability.
- 3Look for the evaluation criteria in the full documents — this tells you how the council will judge your application (e.g., experience, price, quality).
- 4Check the 'Additional Information' section mentioned in the notice — this often contains crucial detail about timescales, costs, and how the DPS will actually work once you're on it.
- 5DPS contracts are typically open for a set period (often 2-4 years) with new suppliers able to apply during that time, so this is an ongoing opportunity, not a one-time deadline.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Before you apply, download the full tender documents and carefully match your services to the 13 Lots. You don't have to bid for all of them — focus on areas where you're genuinely strong to improve your chances.
- A DPS is lower-risk than a big single contract because you're building a relationship with the council, not betting everything on one project. However, you'll need to be ready to mobilise quickly when they call on you.
- Consider whether you could partner with another business (consortium or subcontracting) to cover multiple Lots or strengthen your bid — councils often welcome this as it shows flexibility and broader capability.
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How to Apply
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Download the ITT (Invitation to Tender), specification, pricing schedule, and any templates
Submit your response
Upload completed documents through the portal before the deadline — late bids are automatically rejected
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Warwickshire County CouncilKey Dates
Published
22 April 2021
Submission deadline
23 February 2029
Notice type
Contract
Source
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