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CP2632-25 Open Light Touch Framework for the Provision of Short Breaks for Disabled Children and Young People in Devon

Health and social work services
Other community
social and personal services
South West (UKK43)
Official notice
Published value
£44,000,000
Submission deadline 26 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
Lots published3
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
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Tenderline Synopsis: Devon County Council: "CP2632-25 Open Light Touch Framework for the Provision of Short Breaks for Disabled Children and Young People in Devon". Published status: active. Published value: £44,000,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 26 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityDevon County CouncilScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
Closed
26 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)£44,000,000
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Devon County Council
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Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for Devon County Council. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
16.6Bids / Report
15.4% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationModerate Concentration
LACEY HICKIE & CALEY LIMITEDTop vendor: 48.5% of attributable value
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 93 active published awards; 13 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers With This Authority:
Supplier NameHistoric AwardsAttributable GBP Value
LACEY HICKIE & CALEY LIMITED1 win£160,000
Ridge and Partners LLP1 win£125,000
E G Fencing Solutions1 win£24,622
Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South West Limited1 win£19,995
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityDevon County Council
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statusactive
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published28 Jul 2026, 13:04 BST
Last source update28 Jul 2026, 13:04 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationHealth and social work services, Other community, social and personal services
Delivery area
South West (UKK43)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-055545
What is being bought
Devon County Council will be setting up an Open Framework for the Provision of Short Breaks for Disabled Children and Young People in Devon. Short breaks are play and leisure opportunities which support disabled children to go to new places, spend time with friends, take part in fun and enjoyable activities, develop their independence, and try new things. These activities could be in the family home, in the community or other residential setting. A short break gives parents, carers, and families a chance to have time out and rest from caring responsibilities. Short breaks can last from a couple of hours to an evening, overnight, or weekend and can be offered during daytimes, evenings, weekends, and school holidays. Recognising that every child, young person, and family is unique, Devon County Council will secure a diverse range of high‑quality short breaks provision ensuring that support is proportionate, accessible, and responsive. This Framework will enable Devon County Council to call-off and award individual packages and block contracts for placements to approved Framework Suppliers. It is anticipated that there will be two (2) Entry Points in the first year and then one (1) Entry Point every other year for the duration of the Open Framework. However, the Authority reserves the right to have more Entry Points at its discretion.   The Framework will comprise the following Lots: Lot 1: Targeted support and short breaks for children from birth up to 13 years Lot 2: Targeted support and short breaks for older adolescents (ages 14 to 17 years)  Lot 3: Specialist provision and short breaks for children from birth up to 17 years  Any questions in relation to this tender must be raised via the messaging section of the tendering portal www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Official notice release published
    28 Jul 2026, 13:04 BST
  2. Status changed to active
    20 Jul 2026, 12:37 BST
  3. Official notice release published
    20 Jul 2026, 12:37 BST
  4. Submission deadline changed to 26 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
    20 Jul 2026, 12:37 BST
  5. Published value updated to £44,000,000
    19 May 2026, 15:23 BST
  6. Official notice release published
    19 May 2026, 15:23 BST
  7. Status changed to planned
    16 Dec 2025, 10:16 GMT
  8. Official notice release published
    16 Dec 2025, 10:16 GMT
  9. Official notice release published
    8 Aug 2025, 10:28 BST
  10. Official notice release published
    27 Jun 2025, 14:37 BST
  11. Status changed to planning
    27 Jun 2025, 14:30 BST
  12. Official notice release published
    27 Jun 2025, 14:30 BST
  13. Buyer information updated
    27 Jun 2025, 14:30 BST
  14. Published tender amendment
    Not published
    Notice amended to remove reference to registering for the bidder event on 28th July 2026, as this has now been held.
Lots and requirements (3)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Targeted support and short breaks for children from birth up to 13 years
    active
    Published value£14,400,000
    This lot covers targeted short breaks provision for children aged up to 13 years old with disabilities, who have been assessed as requiring targeted support. Services will provide structured, inclusive, and enjoyable activities that promote social connection, confidence, early independence skills, and positive experiences outside the family home.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Targeted support and short breaks for older adolescents (ages 14-17)
    active
    Published value£9,600,000
    This lot provides targeted short breaks for adolescents aged 14-17 years old with disabilities, delivering age appropriate support that promotes independence, wellbeing, and social inclusion. Provision will focus on developing the skills, confidence, and real world experiences young people need now and as they prepare for adulthood, in line with preparing for Adulthood.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #3
    Specialist provision and short breaks for children from birth up to 17 years
    active
    Published value£20,000,000
    This lot covers specialist short breaks provision for children and young people up to age of 17 years old with complex and multiple needs who require highly individualised support to ensure safety, wellbeing, and meaningful participation. Children and young people within this lot typically have significant needs across education, health, and social care, and may require 1:1 support or enhanced staffing ratios.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    28 Jul 2026, 13:04 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    26 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published
ContractsNo contract published
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

Devon County Council

Contracting authority GB-PPON-PJRC-4623-RJBH
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