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Entry Point 3 CP2209-22 Peninsula Fostering

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Dec 2024 at 12:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council is initiating the procurement process for the "Entry Point 3 CP2209-22 Peninsula Fostering" project, focused on health and social work services in the United Kingdom. The tender, now in the active stage, invites proposals for a framework agreement divided into five lots covering various fostering services, to be executed within the Peninsula authorities' area. The overall contract value is estimated at £203,387,765. The tender period ends on 20th January 2025, with the contract period extending from 7th April 2025 to 16th January 2028, with an option for a two-year extension. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs in the health and social services sector. Companies specialising in standard, enhanced/therapeutic, parent and child, family-based short breaks, and emergency fostering will find this procurement particularly relevant. By participating in this framework agreement, businesses can secure long-term contracts and contribute to the well-being of the community, while establishing a robust presence in the public sector market. The open procurement process ensures that all qualified suppliers have a fair chance to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Entry Point 3 CP2209-22 Peninsula Fostering

Notice Description

Entry point 3 for the Peninsula Fostering Framework Agreement. The aim of this Procurement will be to award a Framework Agreement which will be split into five Lots covering the following services: Lot 1 Standard Fostering Lot 2 Enhanced / Therapeutic Fostering Lot 3 Parent and Child Fostering Lot 4 Family Based Short Breaks Lot 5 Emergency Fostering (Lot To be co-designed with Providers) The initial duration for the Framework Agreement will be five years (7th April 2025 - 16th January 2028) with the option to extend for up to a further two years. Each Lot will be for services to be delivered within the Peninsula authorities' area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6afee3b6-c4f9-4956-a897-a771657d257b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd19868e-514b-42a3-8590-247b2ad6aa95
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£203,387,765 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 16 Jan 2028 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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