--- title: "CP2706-25 Growing Futures - Strategic Partner" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055d92" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055d92" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055d92.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055d92.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-18" --- # CP2706-25 Growing Futures - Strategic Partner Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055d92 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055d92) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055d92.json) ## Summary Devon County Council has concluded a procurement process titled "CP2706-25 Growing Futures - Strategic Partner," aimed at selecting a partner to provide essential services including 10 to 12 children's homes and 3 to 4 therapeutic schools along with high-needs foster carers. This strategic partnership, with a focus on health, social work, and community services, spans a contract period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2036, located primarily in the South West of the UK. Initially planned in 2025 and awarded in June 2026, the procurement utilised an open competitive flexible procedure that aligned with the light touch regime. The award's gross value is up to £191 million, ensuring long-term service provision through the selected supplier, CATCH 22 CHARITY LIMITED, with a standstill period ending on 30th June 2026. This procurement presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare, education, and social support sectors, especially those experienced in working with vulnerable children and young people. Devon County Council's strategic partnership approach is advantageous for businesses looking to integrate into public sector supply chains while delivering impactful services in line with local governmental priorities. SME and VCSE businesses could find the Competitive Flexible Procedure favourable, offering substantial opportunities for partnership development, operational growth, and community impact within the sub-central government public procurement field. ## Notice Devon County Council is seeking to secure a suitably qualified and experienced provider or providers (working in partnership) to provide 10 to 12 children's homes, 3 to 4 therapeutic school and high needs foster carers within a strategic partnering arrangement for 10 years. These homes and schools will support children and young people who face the most complex challenges. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057706-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | 25 Aug 2025 | | Award date | 9 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2036 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £156,000,000 | | Lots value | £156,000,000 | | Awards value | £156,000,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | 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 | TLK4 Devon | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CATCH 22 CHARITY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2026 at 14:52 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057706-2026 - 18 Jun 2026 at 13:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057622-2026 - 2 Oct 2025 at 14:29 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061838-2025 - 17 Sep 2025 at 16:09 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057495-2025 - 8 Sep 2025 at 15:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054764-2025 - 11 Jul 2025 at 11:30 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039234-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057706-2026 18th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057622-2026 18th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061838-2025 2nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057495-2025 17th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054764-2025 8th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039234-2025 11th July 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Titles of documents: CP2706-25 Growing Futures - Strategic Partner PSQ Introductory Document 04.09.2025 CP2706-25 Growing Futures - Strategic Partner PSQ Response Document 04.09.2025 CP2706-25 Growing Futures - Strategic Partner Service Specification CP2706-25 Growing Futures - Strategic Partner PCG CP2706-25 Growing Futures - Strategic Partner Master Performance Bond CP2706-25 Growing Futures - Strategic Partner PSN Agreement ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=513988b2-695d-f011-813a-005056b64545&projectStepId=a5875fed-785d-f011-813a-005056b64545 - https://www.devon.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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