---
title: "Residential Care - specialist placements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0518e5"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0518e5.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-16"
---

# Residential Care - specialist placements

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0518e5

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## Summary

Devon County Council is planning a procurement process for specialist placements within residential care, specifically to block purchase dementia care beds. The procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category. Located in Exeter, Devon, the process is in the planning stage, with an estimated future notice date of 31 March 2026 and contract period commencing from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2031. This tender follows a 'light touch' regime and is governed by the UK legal framework, aiming to serve locations within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the care home sector, especially those providing dementia care services, to collaborate with Devon County Council. Suitable businesses would be those capable of committing to sustained service delivery over a five-year contract period. With the contract covering a significant duration, it provides stability and potential for growth within the sector, allowing providers to invest in quality improvement and workforce development to meet the increasing demand for specialised care services. It is an ideal opportunity for organisations looking to establish or expand their presence in the Devon region.

## Notice

To work with the care home market in Devon to block purchase dementia care beds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083423-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 14:22 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083423-2025
- 20 May 2025 at 13:18 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023290-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083423-2025
  16th December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023290-2025
  20th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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