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

Full CPV breakdown

• 85000000 — Health and social work services (primary)

Notice details

Buyer type

Local authority

Competition

Open competition (any supplier can bid)

Contract type

Services

Lots

3

Procurement method

Open procedure

Main category

Services

Above threshold

Yes

Legal basis

UKPGA 2023/54

Notice status

Active

Framework agreement

Yes

Framework details

An 'open framework' is a scheme of successive frameworks awarded on substantially the same terms. New providers can Bid and be added each time the framework is reopened. The existing framework ends and a new framework begins after each reopening process. In compliance with Section 49 of the Act an Open Framework must re-open at least once during the first three (3) years and then at least once during the following five (5) year period. Each time a Framework is reopened for Bids, this will be known as an Entry Point. The Framework Agreements entered into after each Entry Point will be known by the successive Framework number. e.g. the initial Framework linked to Entry Point 1 will be known as Framework One, the subsequent Framework linked to Entry Point 2 will be known as Framework Two and so on. It is anticipated that there will be two (2) Entry Points in the first year (Entry Point 1 opened July 2026 and closed August 2026) and 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. A Tender Notice will be published on the Platform each time the Framework is re-opened. Existing Providers who were previously appointed onto one or more Lot(s) of the Open Framework will automatically be appointed onto the subsequent Framework(s) and will not need to take any action in response to the re-opening of the Framework unless: - they choose to submit a new Bid in response to an Entry Point, or - they request in writing that the Authority does not appoint them onto one or more Lot(s) of the new Framework following the re-opening of an Entry Point Bidders who are successful in a bid will be appointed onto the Open Framework by entering into a Framework Agreement, with Devon County Council (DCC) Placements and packages of work under any of the Lots will then be awarded via a further competition process or a call-off without competition. A full explanation of the processes can be found within the Framework Terms and Conditions. Note that DCC cannot give Framework providers any guarantee of receiving referrals, business or of the actual value of any Contracts awarded under the Framework. Usage and values of Contracts may be affected by the implementation of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). Further information on LGR can be found in the ITT document. Bidders are required to complete a Provision and Price schedule for the Lot(s) they are bidding for. The prices submitted will not be evaluated, however they will be used at Call-off Contract stage where costs submitted cannot exceed those stated in the Provision and Price Schedule (taking into account any agreed fee increase as per the Fee and Inflationary Uplift Protocol). This Protocol can be viewed in Appendix 8 of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.

Submission method

Suppliers can access the business opportunity via Supplying the South West Procurement portal at https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Register your expression of interest to the advert and then automatic access will be provided to the competition documentation, terms and conditions and any supporting information. This information can be downloaded for completion. Your submission can be started on the same system/page where you downloaded the documentation, where you can then upload your completed competition documentation. The authority does not accept submission from any other method. Further information regarding submissions can be viewed in Section 5 (Submission Instructions) of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.

Enquiries close

7 Dec 2026

Award decision expected

11 Feb 2027

Covered by GPA

Yes

Reserved / special regime

Light Touch

Number of lots

3

Language

EN

Published

12 Nov 2026 11:13

Deadline

14 Dec 2026 12:00

OCID

ocds-h6vhtk-07ba57

Notice ID

CP2632-25

Lots (3)