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Creative Skills Bootcamps for Wave 6 (Lot 3 Skills Bootcamps)

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Creative Skills Bootcamps for Wave 6 (Lot 3 Skills Bootcamps)" was initiated by Cornwall Council under its Dynamic Purchasing System for Adult Skills and Skills Bootcamps. It falls in the industry category of Education and Training Services and is aimed at delivering services across England, United Kingdom. Cornwall Council, situated in Truro, acts as the buying organisation, with John Ward as the contact person. The procurement method utilised was a mini-competition. The tender process for this project was completed, with key dates outlined as follows: the tender period concluded on 17th July 2025, and the contract period began on 1st September 2025, set to end on 30th September 2026. The procurement is in the 'Award' stage, and the awarded contract notice was published on 24th March 2026. The contract's value is assessed at £489,008.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in education and training services. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The awarded suppliers include Cornwall College, Digital Peninsula Network Ltd, Truro and Penwith College, and YTKO, showcasing a mix of large institutions and SMEs. Businesses with expertise in creative skill development and capacity for service delivery in England have a promising chance to engage with Cornwall Council, which could lead to long-term collaborations and increased market reach in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Creative Skills Bootcamps for Wave 6 (Lot 3 Skills Bootcamps)

Notice Description

Mini-competition for the provision Creative Skills Bootcamps for Wave 6 (DN779954) under Lot 3 of Cornwall Council's Dynamic Purchasing System for Adult Skills and Skills Bootcamps (DN753886), as advertised in Contract Notice 2025/S000-003521 https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003521-2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-599305f0-c39e-4962-b79f-ef8c612ba7f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bafdf199-ea3f-4ba1-96a5-bf9179f725bd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£261,606 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£489,008 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CORNWALL COLLEGE

DIGITAL PENINSULA NETWORK

TRURO AND PENWITH COLLEGE

YTKO

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