Tender

CP2706-25 Growing Futures - Strategic Partner

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

02 Oct 2025 at 14:29

TenderUpdate

17 Sep 2025 at 16:09

Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 15:00

Planning

11 Jul 2025 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council is seeking a strategic partner for their "CP2706-25 Growing Futures" project. This procurement aims to establish a partnership to develop 10 to 12 children’s homes and 3 to 4 therapeutic schools, and to provide high needs foster carers for a period of 10 years. The project, which falls under the "Health and social work services" and "Other community, social and personal services" industry categories, is located in the South West of England. The procurement is in the tender update stage, with key upcoming dates including a provider information event on 19th September 2025 and an expression of interest deadline on 6th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those experienced in managing children's homes, therapeutic education, and fostering services. The contract is substantial, valued at £156 million, and the Council's competitive flexible procedure allows for collaboration and refinement of project requirements through negotiation phases. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, highlighting the potential for smaller and community-focused organisations to expand their operations and make a meaningful impact on services for children with complex needs.

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Notice Title

CP2706-25 Growing Futures - Strategic Partner

Notice Description

Devon County Council is seeking to secure a suitably qualified and experienced provider or providers (working in partnership) to provide 10 to 12 children's homes, 3 to 4 therapeutic school and high needs foster carers within a strategic partnering arrangement for 10 years. These homes and schools will support children and young people who face the most complex challenges. Bidder Event: Providers are invited to attend a Provider Information Event which will be held via Microsoft Teams on Friday 19th September 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. This session will provide an overview of the tender process and offer an opportunity for providers to gain a better understanding of the requirements and expectations. To register your interest and secure a place at the event, please complete the registration form via the following link: Growing Futures Bidder Event - Registration: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=gzehjWjLP0S7S5l_d_1b-8-nTsG00hVFirg3XW0XaTRUNTZUTjNJOEJJOExMMklMNVQ2N0RQWk80MS4u. When registering, kindly include your name, company name, and email address. Following registration, a Microsoft Teams calendar invitation will be sent to you to confirm your attendance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061838-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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
£156,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£156,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Iain Perkins
Contact Email
iain.perkins@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
TLK4 Devon

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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