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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.\nThe DPS will be live from 11th September 2024 until the 10th September 2026, suppliers are able to join the DPS during this time period.\nSuppliers 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.\nIf 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.\nPlease note: This opportunity was previously advertised but due to a change in our e-tendering Portal, this notice is being re-published." }, "where": { "section": "II.1.4." } } ] } ] }, { "id": "3", "unstructuredChanges": [ { "releaseID": "085196-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-09-09T09:45:24+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": [ { "oldValue": { "date": "2026-09-10" }, "newValue": { "date": "2026-12-10" }, "where": { "section": "II.2.7", "label": "End Date" } }, { "oldValue": { "text": "" }, "newValue": { "text": "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.\nSESLIP 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:\n• Identifying key strands of enquiry\n• Analysing and comparing operational data about the services\n• using evidence to inform decisions, including evidence available from outside the region, where relevant\n• Using peer challenge and peer review\n• Building leadership capacity and capability\n• Developing standards of practice through supportive endeavour\nThere 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.\nThis 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.\nThe 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.\nSuppliers 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.\nIf this opportunity is of interest, please register on the Kent Business Portal. 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