Tender

CP2515-24 FPS for Care and Support Services within Extra Care Housing in Devon

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 11:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council is actively seeking providers for its Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) related to Care and Support Services within Extra Care Housing. This tender, titled "CP2515-24", focuses on social work services with accommodation, classified under CPV code 85311000. It targets the community health services sector in Devon, England, with an estimated value of £4,000,000. The procurement, currently at the tender stage, employs an open procedure, inviting applications from suitable providers. The tender period closes on 24th March 2026, with the contract commencement scheduled for 25th March 2026 and ending on 14th November 2029. Key engagement for potential applicants includes a market discussion session on 24th February 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the personal care sector. Successful bidders will provide 24-hour care and support, including unplanned care responses and social inclusion services. Businesses with expertise in lodging solutions for older adults or those with disabilities will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their services. Having an onsite team stationed at Extra Care schemes is essential, and an understanding of the regulatory framework guided by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is imperative. This contract not only enhances community engagement but also promises steady revenue over the contract period for proficient service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP2515-24 FPS for Care and Support Services within Extra Care Housing in Devon

Notice Description

Devon County Council (DCC) is opening Round 2 of its Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) for Extra Care providers. Successful Providers will be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the regulatory activity of 'personal care', and able to provide care and support services to adults living within Extra Care Housing (ECH) schemes across Devon. In DCC the term 'Extra Care' housing is used to describe housing developments that comprise self-contained homes with design features and support services to enable people to self-care and continue to live independently. Whilst they are primarily for older people some may support younger people with disabilities. Service Providers will be required to staff an onsite and exclusive team at the individual Extra Care schemes that they are appointed to, and must occupy an onsite office space and be registered as a specific location with the CQC. Services will be comprised of: * Core provision to ensure care and support cover 24-hours a day including social inclusion and response to unplanned care needs * The provision of one-to-one care and support that a significant number of people living in Extra Care Housing require and which has been assessed as being eligible within Adult Social Page 4 to 6 Care Fair Access to Care Assessment. Currently DCC commissions support into six schemes across the Council's footprint totalling 304 flats. An additional 3 services are currently planned or in development Further schemes are at planning stage and anticipated to be completed within the lifetime of the FPS. Devon County Council are holding a market engagement discussion session on 24th February 2026. If you are interested in taking part and would like to be added to our mailing list for this please contact: claire.anderson@devon.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-542f8d06-ec90-4393-8c71-ec9b0036f178
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c631a54-7e16-4f4b-99ce-32ac1671dc00
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 14 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

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