Planning

16+ Support and Accommodation Pathway

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

16 Dec 2025 at 14:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

19 Aug 2025 at 14:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 Jun 2025 at 06:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 May 2025 at 12:48

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council is currently planning a procurement process for the "16+ Support and Accommodation Pathway," dedicated to supported living and homelessness prevention for young people aged 16 and above. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with the process initiated as a tender. The council is a public authority functioning within sub-central government. Key dates for this procurement include a market engagement event scheduled for 22nd September 2025 at Exeter Racecourse, aimed at refining the proposed service model through collaboration. The tender notice is anticipated for publication by 2031, with projected contract commencement on 4th May 2026, ending by 3rd May 2031. Notably, this procurement is planned as part of a framework agreement, and it is currently in the planning stage with communications set for future publications in April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for providers proficient in health and social work services, particularly those focusing on young people's welfare. The procurement process is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging diverse business participation. Companies with expertise in supported accommodation and homelessness prevention services are well-positioned to bid, especially those that can leverage the planned framework agreement's potential for long-term collaboration with Devon County Council. By participating, businesses can contribute to shaping a co-designed and responsive service model, ensuring impactful support for young individuals in need across the UK region. The process promises not just growth but also a lasting positive impact on community welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

16+ Support and Accommodation Pathway

Notice Description

Supported Living & Homelessness Prevention for Children and Young People aged 16+

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0518c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083405-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jul 2026 - 4 May 2031 4-5 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
Becky Meaton
Contact Email
procurement-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441392383000

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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