CP2706-25 Growing Futures - Strategic Partner

Devon County Council
South West
Open procedure
1 July 2026 to 30 June 2036

The contract involves the establishment of a strategic partnership to deliver 10 to 12 children's homes and 3 to 4 therapeutic schools, alongside high-needs foster care provision. The service is designed to support children and young people facing the most complex challenges, requiring a long-term, integrated care and education model.

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Awarded value: £156m; As published
Published: 11 July 2025
Awarded: 10 June 2026; Catch22 Charity Limited
Contract length: 120 months; Ends 30 June 2036

What the contract covers

Strategic partnering arrangement

Provision of residential children's homes, therapeutic schooling, and high-needs foster care services for children with complex support requirements.

10 to 12 children's homes
3 to 4 therapeutic schools
High-needs foster carers
Support for children and young people who face the most complex challenges

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Strategic partnering arrangement
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 120 months
Contract dates: 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2036
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 85000000, 98000000, 92000000

Services in this contract

Children's residential home placementsMain service£1.8m typicalStrategic partner for 10 to 12 children's homes over ten years
Independent fostering agency placements£84k typical20 specialist high-needs foster carers within the partnership

Lifecycle

Published
11 July 2025
Contract awardedto Catch22 Charity Limited
10 June 2026
Contract starts
1 July 2026
Contract ends
30 June 2036

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Devon County Council

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Catch22 Charity Limited

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3151856/cp2706-25-growing-futures-strategic-partner
Buyer reference: CP2706-25
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-055d92
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Devon County Council. CP2706-25 Growing Futures - Strategic Partner. Contract award, 11 July 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3151856/cp2706-25-growing-futures-strategic-partner (accessed 5 November 2026).