Planning

Support for Care Experienced Young People

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Oct 2025 at 10:33

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process being planned by Cornwall Council involves commissioning services under the title "Support for Care Experienced Young People." This initiative is classified under the industry category "Provision of services to the community" along with additional classifications such as adult education, training, health, and social services. The project is located in Mid Cornwall, England, and the purchasing authority is Cornwall Council, based in Truro. The process is currently in the planning stage, with the market engagement period ending on 3rd January 2026. The procurement aims to continue providing safe, secure, and supportive housing for young people aged 18 to 25 who have care experience. The estimated value of this opportunity is £100,000, and a further extension is planned subject to the outcome of future budget considerations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community service provision, housing, social work, and training. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their reach in the public sector. The continuation of this service, which grants secure funding for an additional year, also provides the potential for long-term partnership opportunities depending on funding outcomes. Businesses with suitable expertise and a strong local presence in Cornwall will find this tender relevant and strategically significant for growth in the community services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support for Care Experienced Young People

Notice Description

The property comprising six flats in Mid Cornwall is designed to provide safe, stable, and supportive housing for care experienced young people aged 18 to 25. Following a successful 12 month pilot, Cornwall Council is now undertaking a formal commissioning process in accordance with procurement legislation. Funding has been secured for a further 12 months, however this is a vital service that we intend to embed into our core provision. Subject to the outcome of the Autumn budget, our objective is to identify longer term funding to embed the Service into our core delivery. Additional information: The property comprising six flats in Mid Cornwall is designed to provide safe, stable, and supportive housing for care experienced young people aged 18 to 25. Following a successful 12 month pilot, Cornwall Council is now undertaking a formal commissioning process in accordance with procurement legislation. Funding has been secured for a further 12 months, however this is a vital service that we intend to embed into our core provision. Subject to the outcome of the Autumn budget, our objective is to identify longer term funding to embed the Service into our core delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7500b6-d69b-4040-8dd8-505e99aeb5be
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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