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title: "Entry Point 3 CP2209-22 Peninsula Fostering"
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# Entry Point 3 CP2209-22 Peninsula Fostering

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6afee3b6-c4f9-4956-a897-a771657d257b

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## Summary

Devon County Council is initiating the procurement process for the "Entry Point 3 CP2209-22 Peninsula Fostering" project, focused on health and social work services in the United Kingdom. The tender, now in the active stage, invites proposals for a framework agreement divided into five lots covering various fostering services, to be executed within the Peninsula authorities' area. The overall contract value is estimated at £203,387,765. The tender period ends on 20th January 2025, with the contract period extending from 7th April 2025 to 16th January 2028, with an option for a two-year extension. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs in the health and social services sector. Companies specialising in standard, enhanced/therapeutic, parent and child, family-based short breaks, and emergency fostering will find this procurement particularly relevant. By participating in this framework agreement, businesses can secure long-term contracts and contribute to the well-being of the community, while establishing a robust presence in the public sector market. The open procurement process ensures that all qualified suppliers have a fair chance to compete.

## Notice

Entry point 3 for the Peninsula Fostering Framework Agreement. The aim of this Procurement will be to award a Framework Agreement which will be split into five Lots covering the following services: Lot 1 Standard Fostering Lot 2 Enhanced / Therapeutic Fostering Lot 3 Parent and Child Fostering Lot 4 Family Based Short Breaks Lot 5 Emergency Fostering (Lot To be co-designed with Providers) The initial duration for the Framework Agreement will be five years (7th April 2025 - 16th January 2028) with the option to extend for up to a further two years. Each Lot will be for services to be delivered within the Peninsula authorities' area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd19868e-514b-42a3-8590-247b2ad6aa95 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 16 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £203,387,765 |
| 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
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 12:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd19868e-514b-42a3-8590-247b2ad6aa95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd19868e-514b-42a3-8590-247b2ad6aa95
  12th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b560bb51-9bf7-ec11-8116-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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