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CP2852-26 Delivery Support - Inclusion and SEND

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Aug 2026 at 07:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "CP2852-26 Delivery Support - Inclusion and SEND" project. This contract falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, with procurement executed through a direct award method. The specific focus is on supporting the transformation of the SEND and children's system. Contract activities will take place in England, with a total value of £199,083. The award was made on 28th July 2026, and the contract period will start on 17th August 2026, concluding on 23rd October 2026. This project utilised Lot 4b of the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework for Adults and Children's Social Care.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the public sector, particularly those experienced in social care system transformation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit due to the suitability criteria favouring such organisations. The successful bidder, IMPOWER Consulting Limited, exemplifies the type of business advantageous in this sector. With a focus on delivery support for inclusion and SEND, there is substantial potential for businesses to influence strategic improvements and narrative building within the health and social work industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP2852-26 Delivery Support - Inclusion and SEND

Notice Description

Targeted piece of work to assist in building a coherent & trusted narrative for SEND & children's system transformation Direct award from Lot 4b (Adults & Children's Social Care) of ESPO Consultancy Services Framework (664_25)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65e4d448-08d6-48a2-a7e1-e7ffd1576009
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68e28939-2cca-4d25-932d-00e702d6336f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£199,083 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,083 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPOWER CONSULTING

Further Information

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