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CP1386-16 Open Framework for Adoption Support Services

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Jul 2018 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "CP1386-16 Open Framework for Adoption Support Services." This framework targets the provision of guidance and counselling services in the social services sector and is set in the South West region of England. The procurement is currently active and follows a two-stage process, with an initial deadline for applications to join the Open Framework stretching from 9th July 2018 to 8th July 2022. The total value of the framework is £6,000,000, which offers new bidders the opportunity to join throughout the duration.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the counselling, guidance, and welfare service sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are especially well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on inclusivity in the bidding process. Companies that can provide innovative and effective adoption support services, including therapeutic support and vocational rehabilitation, may find this framework an advantageous avenue for expanding their service offerings and client base.

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Notice Title

CP1386-16 Open Framework for Adoption Support Services

Notice Description

The Adoption Support Services Open Framework will be an open framework with rolling entry-points for Adoption Support Services including Therapeutic Support. This includes services that are both in scope and out of scope of the Adoption Support Fund (ASF). It involves a two-stage process; the first stage is concerned with setting up the Open Framework. Under this stage Bidders are invited to apply for inclusion on the Open Framework and those who meet the selection criteria detailed in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) and who are not excluded will be shortlisted. Bidders can apply to join the Open Framework at any point during its lifetime. Following promotion to the Open Framework the Authority will invite admitted participants (hereafter referred to as Suppliers) within the relevant Lots and Zones on the Open Framework to bid for specific Adoption Support Services Contracts. This is stage two of the process which is more commonly referred to as a mini-competition or a call-off. This Open Framework shall be for the provision of Adoption Support Services and shall run for a period of four years (9th July 2018 - 8th July 2022). Bidders (new and previously unsuccessful) are able to apply to join the Framework anytime between 9th July 2018 - 8th July 2022

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71a6aa71-cbae-4ddb-bda9-b275313fa0d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e736f6-ec2e-4bb6-b653-de4662ce3887
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2022 - 7 Jul 2022 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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