Tender

Community Based Out of School Provision

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 08:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is inviting tenders for the development of an Approved Provider List for Community-Based Out of School Provision. This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category and is intended to be carried out in England, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 5th November 2025. The contract, valued at £4.8 million, is expected to commence on 17th November 2025 and conclude on 31st August 2028. The procurement method details are classified as "Other," and the opportunity is advertised to be suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality out-of-school programmes. With a focus on developing a comprehensive Quality Standards and Monitoring Framework, companies that have expertise in compliance and quality assurance frameworks will find this project particularly suited to their capabilities. Given the procurement's suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, smaller local enterprises and non-profit organisations have a competitive opportunity to secure growth by demonstrating their value in delivering community-focused educational services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Based Out of School Provision

Notice Description

The development of an Approved Provider List for Community Based Out of School Provision, including a Quality Standards and Monitoring Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/375ba95e-fe27-4246-9cd8-8013eb4ac252
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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

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