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Soft Market Testing - Cornwall Local Plan Community Engagement

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is conducting a soft market testing process for the future commission of community engagement activities aimed at shaping the new Local Plan Vision and Principles. This tender, titled "Soft Market Testing - Cornwall Local Plan Community Engagement," falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy and Related Services (CPV 79400000). The procurement is targeted at suppliers based in Cornwall and invites expressions of interest by 12 April 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 9 June 2025 and conclude on 31 December 2026, with the location specified as South West, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community engagement and consultancy services. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs focused on promoting social wellbeing, sustainability, and community wealth-building. Participating businesses will engage with established local democratic bodies and broader stakeholders to identify community opportunities, challenges, and aspirations. By contributing to shaping the Cornwall Local Plan, businesses can expand their portfolio, enhance their reputation within the public sector, and contribute meaningfully to local community development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing - Cornwall Local Plan Community Engagement

Notice Description

Soft Market Testing for the future commission for the first series of community engagement activities to help inform and shape the new Local Plan Vision and Principles. As such it is primarily focussed on engagement with established local democratic bodies such as parishes. We acknowledge that there are a much wider body of stakeholders (particularly referenced in the Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee papers of 14th Jan 2025 which we will engage with via themed sessions in a further round of consultation. It will start to capture the: opportunities, challenges and aspirations for communities across Cornwall, identify what makes a good place to live, where people can flourish help us understand if there is anything missing within their existing community The RFQ is for information of what the requirement details will be, at this stage we are only expecting to receive expressions of interest from suppliers based in Cornwall, which can be via the portal or by direct email to Jo McCabe. The need for all local authorities to use the money they spend to drive sustainability, promote social wellbeing, minimise environmental damage and build community wealth is vital. This combined with potential procurement reform following our exit from the European Union, gives Cornwall Council an opportunity to make a real difference in our communities and ensure that we use our sourcing to drive change and embed social improvements that benefit our whole community and helps contribute to the Cornwall we want.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a12414ef-7ac2-435f-8e31-b9843fb6f486
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8810c615-55f5-4ff8-978c-66b8ffdd0ce0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 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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