Planning

Peninsula Residential Children's Homes Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Devon County Council, involves the establishment of a replacement Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) for Peninsula Residential Children's Homes. Classified under the 'services' industry category, this process encompasses health and social work services as well as other community, social, and personal services within the UK South West region. Currently in the planning stage, the anticipated contract will commence on 1st February 2027, concluding on 31st January 2032. A future notice is expected to be published by 1st August 2026, as per the procurement timeline established.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social services or those providing various community services. It is particularly advantageous for companies looking to expand their operations within the public sector, given the long-term nature of the contract. Additionally, businesses that specialise in flexible purchasing systems and have experience with light-touch regime procurement methods will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Title

Peninsula Residential Children's Homes Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

Notice Description

Establishment of replacement Peninsula Residential Children's Homes Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) - This is due to replace the existing FPS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0518a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023211-2025
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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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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