LPS CARE - Market Engagement Event

Commissioners would like to invite interested stakeholders, to express their interest in participating in a market engagement event scheduled for 7th September 2018.

Current services are commissioned through block contract arrangements and the North West Placement Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Block contracts are due to expire during 2019 and therefore we are seeking to potentially recommission services to meet the needs of both homeless young people and care leavers.

In order to ensure that we design services that will promote good outcomes for young people we are seeking views from all stakeholders. The purpose of the event is:

- For Lancashire County Council to share its vision of a future service delivery model and to seek feedback from stakeholders;

- To plan any potential forthcoming procurement arrangements;

- To build on existing expertise and ensure best use of the funding resources;

- To work in partnership to maximise outcomes through innovative thinking.

Lancashire County Council will release the agenda for the marketing event via its website before the 7th September 2018. Please keep updated via the following link to our website, where further information will be made available as appropriate: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/.

Please note that this is not a tender exercise and participation (or non-participation) in dialogue will confer no advantage or disadvantage should commissioners commence the formal procurement process.

Estimated Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) value - circa £39m (based on 4 years - although the DPS could be extended up to 10 years therefore a potential value of up to circa £98m)

Estimated contract duration - Potential 4 year initial period, although the DPS could be extended up to a potential 10 years

Event date - 7th September 2018

Venue - The Savoy Suite, The Exchange, Lancashire County Council, Fishergate, Preston PR1 8JX Time - 10am to 3pm

Deadline for receipt of expression of interest: No later than 17:00 on 31.08.2018.

Please note: Please send your expression of interest to: [email protected] quoting 'Supporting Accommodation Marketing Event', stating your organisation, the type of organisation, the names, job titles and contact numbers of attendees and any special requests relating to access to buildings/communication requirements at the event. Spaces will be limited to 3 people per organisation. Unfortunately car parking will not be available at County Hall.

Please keep updated via the following links for further information: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/ https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/