--- title: "CP2515-24 FPS for Care and Support Services within Extra Care Housing in Devon" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-542f8d06-ec90-4393-8c71-ec9b0036f178" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-542f8d06-ec90-4393-8c71-ec9b0036f178" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-542f8d06-ec90-4393-8c71-ec9b0036f178.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-542f8d06-ec90-4393-8c71-ec9b0036f178.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-26" --- # CP2515-24 FPS for Care and Support Services within Extra Care Housing in Devon Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-542f8d06-ec90-4393-8c71-ec9b0036f178 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-542f8d06-ec90-4393-8c71-ec9b0036f178) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-542f8d06-ec90-4393-8c71-ec9b0036f178.json) ## Summary Devon County Council is actively seeking providers for its Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) related to Care and Support Services within Extra Care Housing. This tender, titled "CP2515-24", focuses on social work services with accommodation, classified under CPV code 85311000. It targets the community health services sector in Devon, England, with an estimated value of £4,000,000. The procurement, currently at the tender stage, employs an open procedure, inviting applications from suitable providers. The tender period closes on 24th March 2026, with the contract commencement scheduled for 25th March 2026 and ending on 14th November 2029. Key engagement for potential applicants includes a market discussion session on 24th February 2026. This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the personal care sector. Successful bidders will provide 24-hour care and support, including unplanned care responses and social inclusion services. Businesses with expertise in lodging solutions for older adults or those with disabilities will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their services. Having an onsite team stationed at Extra Care schemes is essential, and an understanding of the regulatory framework guided by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is imperative. This contract not only enhances community engagement but also promises steady revenue over the contract period for proficient service providers. ## Notice Devon County Council (DCC) is opening Round 2 of its Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) for Extra Care providers. Successful Providers will be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the regulatory activity of 'personal care', and able to provide care and support services to adults living within Extra Care Housing (ECH) schemes across Devon. In DCC the term 'Extra Care' housing is used to describe housing developments that comprise self-contained homes with design features and support services to enable people to self-care and continue to live independently. Whilst they are primarily for older people some may support younger people with disabilities. Service Providers will be required to staff an onsite and exclusive team at the individual Extra Care schemes that they are appointed to, and must occupy an onsite office space and be registered as a specific location with the CQC. Services will be comprised of: * Core provision to ensure care and support cover 24-hours a day including social inclusion and response to unplanned care needs * The provision of one-to-one care and support that a significant number of people living in Extra Care Housing require and which has been assessed as being eligible within Adult Social Page 4 to 6 Care Fair Access to Care Assessment. Currently DCC commissions support into six schemes across the Council's footprint totalling 304 flats. An additional 3 services are currently planned or in development Further schemes are at planning stage and anticipated to be completed within the lifetime of the FPS. Devon County Council are holding a market engagement discussion session on 24th February 2026. If you are interested in taking part and would like to be added to our mailing list for this please contact: claire.anderson@devon.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c631a54-7e16-4f4b-99ce-32ac1671dc00 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 14 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly - 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 26 Jan 2026 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c631a54-7e16-4f4b-99ce-32ac1671dc00 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c631a54-7e16-4f4b-99ce-32ac1671dc00 26th January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.devon.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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