Planning

Devon Youth Service

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 May 2025 at 12:19

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Devon Youth Service" tender is currently in the planning stage, as initiated by Devon County Council. This project aims to provide youth services across Devon and falls under the "Social work and related services" industry category. The contract period is set from the 1st January 2027 to the 31st December 2031. The future notice for this tender is expected to be published by 1st July 2026. The whole procurement is governed by legal basis 2023/54, and it adheres to the "light touch" procurement regime. Devon County Council, located in Exeter, UK, oversees this process, acting in its capacity as a sub-central government public authority.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and related services, particularly those with experience in youth services. The extended contract period provides a stable, long-term business relationship and a recurring revenue stream for the successful bidder. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive social services at a community level would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, engaging in this public sector tender could enhance their portfolio and reputation within the sector, potentially leading to further business opportunities. The advance notice of the tender allows ample time for businesses to prepare competitive proposals well in advance of the release of official tender documents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Devon Youth Service

Notice Description

Provision of youth services in Devon

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0511f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020831-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK43 Devon CC
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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