--- title: "CP2209-22 Peninsula Fostering" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4263fa31-632f-45a5-988b-d1e1c6825ec0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4263fa31-632f-45a5-988b-d1e1c6825ec0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4263fa31-632f-45a5-988b-d1e1c6825ec0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4263fa31-632f-45a5-988b-d1e1c6825ec0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-07-07" --- # CP2209-22 Peninsula Fostering Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4263fa31-632f-45a5-988b-d1e1c6825ec0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4263fa31-632f-45a5-988b-d1e1c6825ec0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4263fa31-632f-45a5-988b-d1e1c6825ec0.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "CP2209-22 Peninsula Fostering," is being conducted by the Devon County Council and involves the provision of various fostering services. This initiative falls under the health and social work services industry category, targeting locations within the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 19th August 2022. The estimated value of the contract is £203 million, and the procurement is being carried out through a framework agreement method, aiming to enhance the quality and availability of fostering placements for children and young people in care. This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in social and health services, particularly those focused on fostering and child support. Companies that provide care services, community support, and related social services may find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. By engaging in this process, businesses can contribute to critical social outcomes while potentially benefiting from a significant contract that runs until January 2030. The virtual Bidder Event on 12th July 2022 offers an excellent platform for interested bidders to gain further insights into the procurement expectations and engage directly with the contracting authority. ## Notice The Peninsula Commissioning and Procurement Partnership is a longstanding collaboration between Devon County Council, Plymouth City Council, Torbay Council and Somerset County Council. The Framework Agreement is to include the provision of Standard Fostering placements for children in care, Enhanced Foster placements, Staying Put placements for young adults, Emergency Fostering, Family Based short breaks and Parent and Child Placements. The Framework Agreement will increase the supply of high quality, locally available placements in a family setting. In order to achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people, there is a focus on supporting placement stability and permanence for children and young people. The Framework Agreements will also aim to achieve improved value for money for placing authorities through greater transparency of pricing and competition through call-off. Providers are invited to a Bidder Event which will be held virtually on Tuesday 12th July 2022 at 11:00 - 12:30. Interested Bidders should email procurementpeople-mailbox@devon.gov.uk to register their interest in this meeting and a link will be sent to you. This email address should only be used for interest in this event. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88923f25-52d5-4cd0-8423-8cd673e9126f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2023 - 1 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £203,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 7 Jul 2022 at 09:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88923f25-52d5-4cd0-8423-8cd673e9126f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88923f25-52d5-4cd0-8423-8cd673e9126f 7th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=73adf329-02a6-ec11-8112-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.devon.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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