Devon County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Multi-Provider Framework for Residential Children's Homes in Peninsula Region

Awarded 01 Feb 2021

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Awarded01 Feb 2021
Value£122,393,192.00
SupplierBlue Elephant Childcare Ltd,Lighthouse Southwest Ltd,Mutual Care Ltd,de novo care ltd,Keys PCE Limited,Beaufort Care Group,Exceptional,Orbis Education and Care Ltd,Salutem LD BidCo IV Limited, trading as Ambito Care and Educatio
AgencyDevon County Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 3y 9mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 1 Feb 2021Expired 31 Jan 2023

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Devon County Council awarded a contract to Blue Elephant Childcare Ltd, Lighthouse Southwest Ltd, Mutual Care Ltd, de novo care ltd, Keys PCE Limited, Beaufort Care Group, Exceptional, Orbis Education and Care Ltd, and Salutem LD BidCo IV Limited for the provision of Ofsted-regulated residential children's homes.

The contract, valued at £122,393,192, was established through the Peninsula Children's Services Partnership, a collaboration between Somerset County Council, Devon County Council, Torbay Council, and Plymouth City Council, to jointly commission a range of placements for children and young people in care.

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