Tender

Light Touch Open Framework for Accommodation and Support 16+ Pathway (My Future, My Way)

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 08:18

PlanningUpdate

16 Dec 2025 at 14:04

Planning

19 Aug 2025 at 14:16

Planning

26 Jun 2025 at 06:47

Planning

20 May 2025 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council is currently undertaking a tender for the Light Touch Open Framework for Accommodation and Support 16+ Pathway under the "My Future, My Way" model. This procurement is part of the public authority's efforts in the health and social work services sector, aimed at supporting young people through transition to independence. The initiative encompasses both "Homes with Support" and Community Based Support settings, emphasising collaboration and co-creation with young people, families, and professionals. A tender launch event will be held online via Teams on 27th April 2026 to guide potential bidders through the process. Submissions are to be made via the Supplying the South West portal by 22nd May 2026, with the award phase concluding by 1st July 2026. The tender follows an open procedure and operates under the legal framework of 2023/54 UKPGA.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) engaged in health, social work, and community support services. With a gross contract value of £162 million, it beckons companies looking to expand their footprint in high-impact service delivery for vulnerable populations. The focus on relational practice and trauma-informed support necessitates a versatile approach that could benefit entities specialising in innovative care models. Furthermore, the framework's open design allows emerging suppliers to enter at subsequent points, fostering competition and growth. It's particularly well-suited for those capable of adapting to evolving commissioning models and structures, delivering quality services in partnership with local authorities.

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Notice Title

Light Touch Open Framework for Accommodation and Support 16+ Pathway (My Future, My Way)

Notice Description

Devon County Council is commissioning services under the My Future, My Way model. This support will operate across a range of settings, including 'Homes with Support' - where staff may be based on-site in both regulated and unregulated services - and Community Based Support. Community Based Support will extend beyond the home as a young person moves on, offering places they can visit for help, as well as opportunities to develop independence in their own accommodation (such as through Housing First etc). Suppliers will need to work in active partnership with young people, families, and professionals to co-create solutions that promote safety, stability, and progression to independence. The specification reflects a value-based approach within a framework, emphasising relational practice, trauma-informed support, and inclusive service delivery that supports young people to thrive. Bidders are invited to a tender launch event for this opportunity to familiarise themselves with the tender documentation and process at 11:00 on 27th April 2026. This will be held online as a Teams meeting. Interested bidders should e-mail: procurementpeople-mailbox@devon.gov.uk This email address must only be used to arrange attendance for this event. Any other questions in relation to this tender must be raised via the messaging section of the tendering portal www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Lot Information

Individual arrangements and blocks for Support delivered across Homes with support (Regulated and unregulated) and Community Based Support.

Individual arrangements and blocks for Support delivered across Homes with support (regulated and unregulated) and Community Based Support. The new service is structured to deliver a relational approach to supporting young people, maintaining relationships as their support needs change, they move home, and achieve independence.

Co design / innovation for Support delivered across Homes with support (Regulated and unregulated) and Community Based Support.

Services delivered under Lot 2 will comply with the requirements detailed in the specification and in addition will offer a structure to co-design more innovative delivery structures with suppliers, including bespoke arrangements and to introduce new models of commissioning which are mutually beneficial.

Planning Information

At our previous workshop on 15th July 2025, Devon County Council provided an update on the recommissioning of Homelessness Prevention Services and Supported Accommodation for 16+. We gathered thoughts and ideas around the recommendations from the needs analysis, and considerations for the new model. We advised we would use this to design the model with District Council colleagues and meet again at the end of September 2025 to share the proposed model and gather thoughts and feedback on this. The purpose of the engagement event is to share the proposed model of support for Post 16 and gather thoughts and feedback to continue co-designing this. This event will be held on 22nd September 2025 at Exeter Racecourse, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7XS. Arrival from 9:30am with event running from 10:00-13:00. Details on how to book to attend - Through Eventbrite link - Workshop - Future model for 16+ Tickets, Mon, Sep 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM | Eventbrite Maximum number of people per organisation that can attend - 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0518c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034964-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£135,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£135,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 28 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2027-02-01

Notice Status

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

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
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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