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title: "CP1329-16 - Supporting Independence"
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# CP1329-16 - Supporting Independence

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4061504-1d1e-43ef-b7dd-66ea0cf4976c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CP1329-16 - Supporting Independence" is initiated by Devon County Council, focusing on the provision of Health and Social Work Services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. This open tender aims to establish a framework agreement for supporting eligible service users through group-based and individualised care across various zones, with a total contract value of £16,700,000 and a minimum expected value of £5,600,000. The procurement period originally ended on 10th April 2017, with the framework commencing on 1st October 2017, running through to 30th September 2021, and allowing for up to three 12-month extension periods thereafter.

This tender represents valuable growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social care services, support frameworks, or community-based care solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular, as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE), are encouraged to compete for contracts, enhancing their service offerings within the various zones outlined. Engaging in this procurement could significantly expand their reach and capacity to provide quality care services to vulnerable populations across Devon.

## Notice

CP1329-16 Supporting Independence contract consists of 2 lots. Each lot will operate over the administrative area of Devon County Council and each lot will be split into 8 further sub-lots or zones, hereby known as Zones. Lot 1 - Group Based Care & Support Open Framework Agreement Zone 1 - Bideford/Northam, Great Torrington and Holsworthy Zone 2 - Ilfracombe, Lynton/Lynmouth, Barnstaple, South Molton Zone 3 - Tiverton, Crediton, Cullompton Zone 4 - Exeter Zone 5 - Honiton, Sidmouth, Exmouth, Seaton Zone 6 - Newton Abbot, Totnes, Dartmouth Zone 7 - Tavistock, Ivybridge Zone 8 - Okehampton, Moretonhampstead Lot 2 - Individualised Care & Support Open Framework Agreement Zone 1 - Bideford/Northam, Great Torrington and Holsworthy Zone 2 - Ilfracombe, Lynton/Lynmouth, Barnstaple, South Molton Zone 3 - Tiverton, Crediton, Cullompton Zone 4 - Exeter Zone 5 - Honiton, Sidmouth, Exmouth, Seaton Zone 6 - Newton Abbot, Totnes, Dartmouth Zone 7 - Tavistock, Ivybridge Zone 8 - Okehampton, Moretonhampstead This contract will provide support services to Service Users (either as part of a group or individually) that have an eligible and assessed care need(s) that sits outside of the criteria for regulated care as defined by the Care Quality Commission. Each lot will have it's individual Open Framework agreement and will have subsequent Entry Points after the initial Contract Duration. The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement. Framework agreement with several operators. There are 3 possible extension periods available. Extension Period 1 = 12 months, Extension Period 2 = 12 months and Extension Period 3 = 12 months. Including the above (initial) duration of the framework this makes the maximum possible framework duration 48 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02208289-be5c-4752-a928-c63631a153be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,700,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2018 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02208289-be5c-4752-a928-c63631a153be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02208289-be5c-4752-a928-c63631a153be
  12th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cdd19a89-ff4c-4cee-b8cc-be775e4b9cef
  Awarded Suppliers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddadefb2-70c4-487d-99bf-219e7f198b92
  Awarded Suppliers

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