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Devon ICB - Children and Young People's (CYP) Admission Avoidance and Discharge Support Service

NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 10:42

Award Notice
Award

02 Dec 2025 at 09:54

Award Notice
Tender

28 Aug 2025 at 14:17

Tender Notice
Planning

11 Jun 2025 at 14:23

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

On 11th June 2025, NHS Devon Integrated Care Board initiated planning for recommissioning the Children & Young People's In-Reach Discharge Support Service. This process was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with an expected start date for services on 1st April 2026. The procurement follows an open method and targets health services within the Devon footprint, aligning with Plymouth, Devon, and Torbay local authorities. The tender process laid out requirements for community-based support across these areas, aimed at facilitating discharge from and avoiding admission to acute care settings. This planning stage involved engaging potential providers to assess the level of interest and determine feasible contract details. Stakeholders were invited to register their interest by 23rd June 2025.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for providers specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in mental health support for children and young people. Organisations that can offer innovative, collaborative, and sustainable service delivery models are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement aims to foster partnerships and consortiums, enhancing service delivery across integrated care systems. With a considerable contract value of £2,538,000 over a potential six-year term (3+3 years), healthcare providers have the chance to contribute to community well-being while expanding their operational footprint within Devon, Plymouth, and Torbay. Providers with capabilities in mentoring and peer support are encouraged to leverage their expertise for business growth through this open tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Devon ICB - Children and Young People's (CYP) Admission Avoidance and Discharge Support Service

Notice Description

This is a formal award notice to award a contract using a competitive process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations for NHS Devon Children and Young People's (CYP) Admission Avoidance and Discharge Support Service Details of the services were provided in the F02: Contract Notice published 28th August (2025 - 2025/S 000-0787501) and F03: Contract Award Notice (Intention to Award) published 2nd December 2025 (2025/S 000-078750) The contract period is 1st April 2026 - 31st March 2031 (which includes an optional extension period for up to 2 (two) years), as defined at the sole discretion of the Commissioners The total combined maximum contract value across the full potential term of 5 (five) years, including any optional extension years for PS2,115,000, exclusive of VAT. The publication of this notice marks the end of the standstill period. Representations by providers were instructed be made to decision makers by midnight 12th December 2025. This exercise was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner along with the publication of this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a formal award notice to award a contract using a competitive process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations for NHS Devon Children and Young People's (CYP) Admission Avoidance and Discharge Support Service Details of the services were provided in the F02: Contract Notice published 28th August (2025 - 2025/S 000-0787501) and F03: Contract Award Notice (Intention to Award) published 2nd December 2025 (2025/S 000-078750) The contract period is 1st April 2026 - 31st March 2031 (which includes an optional extension period for up to 2 (two) years), as defined at the sole discretion of the Commissioners The total combined maximum contract value across the full potential term of 5 (five) years, including any optional extension years for PS2,115,000, exclusive of VAT. The publication of this notice marks the end of the standstill period. Representations by providers were instructed be made to decision makers by midnight 12th December 2025. This exercise was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner along with the publication of this notice.

Options: As detailed above, the services are scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026. The Contract will be for an initial term of 3 (three) years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 (two) years, as defined at the sole discretion of the Commissioner.

Renewal: The Contract will be for an initial term of 5 (Five) years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 (two) years, as defined at the sole discretion of the Commissioner.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082792-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,115,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,115,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,115,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
2 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AZ
Postcode Area
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
TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Young Devon

Further Information

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