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OPENTender notice · Kent County CouncilRef ocds-h6vhtk-061122

SESLIP DPS

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Contract Value

Not specified

Procurement

Restricted procedure

Selective — suppliers are shortlisted first

Source

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The submission deadline passed on 10 Sept 2026.

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.

Buyer

Organisation: Kent County Council
Buyer ID: GB-FTS-1163
Local Authority Code: E10000016
Address: County Hall, Maidstone, ME14 1XQ, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.kent.gov.uk/

Suppliers

No supplier information available.

Lots

This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.

Lots

Lot	Value	Status
Lot 1 Jan 2026 – Sept 2026	-	active

Award criteria

Weightings from the notice.

Selection Questionnaire

N/A0%(price)

Key Dates

Published: 16 March 2026
Tender Open: -
Tender Deadline: 10 September 2026
Award Date: -
Contract Start: -
Contract End: -
Planned term: 29 January 2026 – 10 September 2026

Notice Amendments

Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.

Amendment 1

II.1.4. Short description (II.1.4.): 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. → 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 "DPS - SC240046 - SESLIP" with contract reference "954326782" 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.

Amendment 2

Change (II.1.4.): - → 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. Read Text 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 "DPS - SC240046 - SESLIP" with Access Code KT59CT449W 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.

Amendment 3

End Date (II.2.7): 10 September 2026 → 10 December 2026

Short description / Description of the procurement (II.1.4): - → Kent County Council (KCC), on behalf of South East Sector Led Improvement Partnership (SESLIP), operates a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of suitably qualified freelance consultants who are available on an ad hoc basis to support and provide the below service. This notice amends the term of the existing DPS (SC240046), which remains 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. This notice amends the term of the existing DPS. The DPS originally commenced on 11 September 2024 and was due to expire on 10 September 2026. The revised expiry date is 10 December 2026. The DPS will continue to operate in accordance with its existing terms and conditions and remain open throughout its duration for new suppliers to apply for admission at any time. 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 admitted to the DPS. Suppliers that do not pass are welcome to re-apply at any time during the term of the DPS. If this opportunity is of interest, please register on the Kent Business Portal. The reference for the opportunity is "DPS - SC240046 - SESLIP" with Access Code KT59CT449W where you will be able to register your interest and be granted access to the SQ and supporting guidance.

Procurement Details

Method: Selective — suppliers are shortlisted first
Method Details: Restricted procedure
Route to market: Restricted or negotiated
Main category: Services
Category: –
Delivery location: UKJ
Buyer Reference: SC240046
Legal Basis: Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (EU Directive 2014/24)
CPV Codes: 80000000 – Education and training services

Buyer contact

Buyer website: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

Published by the buyer on this notice. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.

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OPENTender notice · Kent County CouncilRef ocds-h6vhtk-061122

SESLIP DPS

Save Track Track buyer

Contract Value

Not specified

Procurement

Restricted procedure

Selective — suppliers are shortlisted first

Source

Find a Tender

View original notice

The submission deadline passed on 10 Sept 2026.

Description

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

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.

Please note: This opportunity was previously advertised but due to a change in our e-tendering Portal, this notice is being re-published.

Buyer

Organisation: Kent County Council
Buyer ID: GB-FTS-1163
Local Authority Code: E10000016
Address: County Hall, Maidstone, ME14 1XQ, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.kent.gov.uk/

Suppliers

No supplier information available.

Lots

This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.

Lots

Lot	Value	Status
Lot 1 Jan 2026 – Sept 2026	-	active

Award criteria

Weightings from the notice.

Selection Questionnaire

N/A0%(price)

Key Dates

Published: 16 March 2026
Tender Open: -
Tender Deadline: 10 September 2026
Award Date: -
Contract Start: -
Contract End: -
Planned term: 29 January 2026 – 10 September 2026

Notice Amendments

Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.

Amendment 1

Amendment 2

Amendment 3

End Date (II.2.7): 10 September 2026 → 10 December 2026

Procurement Details

Method: Selective — suppliers are shortlisted first
Method Details: Restricted procedure
Route to market: Restricted or negotiated
Main category: Services
Category: –
Delivery location: UKJ
Buyer Reference: SC240046
Legal Basis: Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (EU Directive 2014/24)
CPV Codes: 80000000 – Education and training services

Buyer contact

Buyer website: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

Published by the buyer on this notice. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.