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Technical Skills Bootcamps for Wave 6 (Lot 3 - Skills Bootcamps)

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Cornwall Council's "Technical Skills Bootcamps for Wave 6 (Lot 3 - Skills Bootcamps)" has reached the award stage, with Cornwall College and Truro and Penwith College as successful suppliers. This initiative falls under the education and training services category, specifically targeting adult skills development within England, UK. The contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 30th September 2026, with an awarded contract value totalling £286,991. The procurement, conducted as a mini-competition under Cornwall Council's Dynamic Purchasing System, concluded its tender phase on 17th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for educational institutions specialising in skill development and vocational training, particularly those serving adult and technical education. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as social enterprises, are particularly well-suited to participate in future similar engagements, benefiting from Cornwall Council's focus on expanding educational services. Engaging in this procurement allows businesses to align with governmental priorities in education and enhance their profile within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Technical Skills Bootcamps for Wave 6 (Lot 3 - Skills Bootcamps)

Notice Description

Mini-competition for the provision of Technical Skills Bootcamps for Wave 6 (DN779520) 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-bbccc2ef-6cff-4c95-8ca7-a6571235af44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1bb5262-face-416c-a74d-59e82290da94
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£286,991 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,665 £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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
2
Supplier Names

CORNWALL COLLEGE

TRURO AND PENWITH COLLEGE

Further Information

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