Health and social work services

This is a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for Support Services for Children, Young People and Families in the North West England region. The system is open for 10 years (until 2 November 2026) and providers can apply to join at any time, though applications are assessed at specific points after 1 February 2017. The estimated aggregate value over the 10-year period is between £300 million and £1.5 billion. The PDPS is divided into 8 lots covering care, health, education, behavioral support, short breaks, family support, support planning, and specialist services including brokerage.