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title: "CP1386-16 Open Framework for Adoption Support Services"
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# CP1386-16 Open Framework for Adoption Support Services

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3655cf40-40e5-43cc-b77a-b5e788f8e454

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## Summary

Devon County Council is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "CP1386-16 Open Framework for Adoption Support Services" within the social services sector, specifically focusing on guidance and counselling services. This procurement, initiated on 1st March 2019, is at the award stage, following a two-stage tendering process that includes setting up an open framework for ongoing recruitment of suppliers. The contract period was active from 9th July 2018 to 8th July 2022, with suppliers being able to apply for inclusion at any point during this time. The framework is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the overall budget is valued at approximately £4,760,000 GBP.

This open framework offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in adoption support services, particularly those that provide therapeutic support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-placed to participate, as the process encourages diverse suppliers to address specific service contracts through mini-competitions. As suppliers gain admission to the framework, they can actively compete for various contracts until the framework closes, potentially enhancing their market presence and service offerings within this crucial sector.

## Notice

The Adoption Support Services Open Framework will be an open framework with rolling entry-points for Adoption Support Services including Therapeutic Support. This includes services that are both in scope and out of scope of the Adoption Support Fund (ASF). It involves a two-stage process; the first stage is concerned with setting up the Open Framework. Under this stage Bidders are invited to apply for inclusion on the Open Framework and those who meet the selection criteria detailed in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) and who are not excluded will be shortlisted. Bidders can apply to join the Open Framework at any point during its lifetime. Following promotion to the Open Framework the Authority will invite admitted participants (hereafter referred to as Suppliers) within the relevant Lots and Zones on the Open Framework to bid for specific Adoption Support Services Contracts. This is stage two of the process which is more commonly referred to as a mini-competition or a call-off. This Open Framework shall be for the provision of Adoption Support Services and shall run for a period of four years (9th July 2018 - 8th July 2022). Bidders (new and previously unsuccessful) are able to apply to join the Framework anytime between 9th July 2018 - 8th July 2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d3a155-804c-4573-a767-358bc5cd3882 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Flexible Purchasing System |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2022 - 8 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,760,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | APRICOT CENTRE; BARNARDO'S; CHROMA THERAPIES LTD T/A CHROMA; FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN TRUST; JOANNA NORTH ASSOCIATES; PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATES; THE ADOPTION CONSULTANCY 360 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
- 85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2019 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d3a155-804c-4573-a767-358bc5cd3882

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d3a155-804c-4573-a767-358bc5cd3882
  6th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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