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Health and Social Care (Lot 1 - Adult Skills and Lot 2 - Free Courses For Jobs)

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Health and Social Care services, facilitated by Cornwall Council, is completed under Lot 1 and Lot 2, focusing on Adult Skills and Free Courses for Jobs. This tender falls within the Education and training services category in England, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to The Focus Training Group, with a contract value of £125,881, and covers the period from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement method specified as "Other" underlines a unique approach tailored to meet specific needs. Relevant contacts at Cornwall Council include John Ward, available via email and telephone.

This tender presents promising opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its focus on skills development in Health and Social Care. Organizations in the education and training sector that specialise in adult skills and job-focused courses are well-suited to participate, offering potential growth through educational service provisions. The awarded contract to The Focus Training Group reflects a strategic collaboration enhancing workforce skills, aligning with Cornwall Council's objectives in promoting regional growth through skills acquisition.

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Notice Title

Health and Social Care (Lot 1 - Adult Skills and Lot 2 - Free Courses For Jobs)

Notice Description

Mini-competition for the provision of Health and Social Care services under Lot 1 and Lot 2 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-b5fd17-6e4f8c98-d15d-47b6-88b9-db6eaebf99bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a44d4bc-7618-4839-9629-6bd7392a2abf
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£363,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,881 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FOCUS TRAINING GROUP

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