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CP2706-25 Growing Futures - Strategic Partner

Devon County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Devon County Council

Buyer Address: County Hall, Topsham Road,, Exeter,, UKK43, EX2 4QD, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Iain Perkins

Contact Email: iain.perkins@devon.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +441392383000

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
156000000.0 GBP
Gross: 156000000 GBP
Published
08 Sep 2025, 15:00
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054764-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 156,000,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 156,000,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2036-02-28T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (80%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (20%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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