--- title: "CP1386-16 Open Framework for Adoption Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-71a6aa71-cbae-4ddb-bda9-b275313fa0d6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-71a6aa71-cbae-4ddb-bda9-b275313fa0d6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71a6aa71-cbae-4ddb-bda9-b275313fa0d6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71a6aa71-cbae-4ddb-bda9-b275313fa0d6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-07-10" --- # CP1386-16 Open Framework for Adoption Support Services Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71a6aa71-cbae-4ddb-bda9-b275313fa0d6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-71a6aa71-cbae-4ddb-bda9-b275313fa0d6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71a6aa71-cbae-4ddb-bda9-b275313fa0d6.json) ## Summary Devon County Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "CP1386-16 Open Framework for Adoption Support Services." This framework targets the provision of guidance and counselling services in the social services sector and is set in the South West region of England. The procurement is currently active and follows a two-stage process, with an initial deadline for applications to join the Open Framework stretching from 9th July 2018 to 8th July 2022. The total value of the framework is £6,000,000, which offers new bidders the opportunity to join throughout the duration. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the counselling, guidance, and welfare service sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are especially well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on inclusivity in the bidding process. Companies that can provide innovative and effective adoption support services, including therapeutic support and vocational rehabilitation, may find this framework an advantageous avenue for expanding their service offerings and client base. ## 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/a6e736f6-ec2e-4bb6-b653-de4662ce3887 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 10 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Jul 2022 - 7 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## 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 - 10 Jul 2018 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e736f6-ec2e-4bb6-b653-de4662ce3887 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e736f6-ec2e-4bb6-b653-de4662ce3887 10th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## 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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