CP2706-25 Growing Futures - Strategic Partner

Devon County CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-055d92Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitablepending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£156.0m

Awarded 09 Jun 2026

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

18 Jun 2026

Description

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.

Scope

Reference
CP2706-25
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Mar 2026 to 28 Feb 2036
CPV classifications
85000000
98000000
Contract locations
South West England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Qualityquality80.00%
Priceprice20.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

The conditions relating to Legal and Financial Capacity are outlined in the supporting Procurement Documentation and the Procurement Specific Questionnaire. These conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the methodologies detailed within both documents. All supporting documents are available via the tendering portal: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

The conditions relating to Technical Ability requirements are outlined in the supporting Procurement Documentation and the Procurement Specific Questionnaire. These conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the methodologies detailed within both documents. All supporting documentation is available via the tendering portal: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£156.0m

Award date

09 Jun 2026

Contract start

30 Jun 2026

Contract end

30 Jun 2036