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Geographical Gaps (Lot 1 - Adult Skills and /or Lot 2 Fee Courses For Jobs)

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Cornwall Council, involves a mini-competition for the provision of geographical education and training services under Lot 1 and Lot 2 within Cornwall Council's Dynamic Purchasing System. This initiative aims to address geographical gaps in adult skills and fee courses for jobs across England, United Kingdom. The procurement method is classified as "Other" and falls within the education sector with a budget of GBP 347,000. This tender, which began with the initiation type "tender," has progressed to the award stage as of 24th March 2026. The initial tender period concluded on 7th November 2025, with the contract scheduled from 1st January 2026 to 31st July 2027. Key stakeholders involved include Cornwall Council as the buyer, with Plymouth City Council and The Skills Network awarded the contract.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in education and training services. Organisations that are either SMEs or VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria outlined. The contract, valued at GBP 315,809, supports the expansion into the English market over a year and a half, enhancing service offerings within the adult skills and training sectors. Companies with experience in addressing education and training needs effectively across different regions will find this contract beneficial for showcasing their capabilities and expanding their footprint in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Geographical Gaps (Lot 1 - Adult Skills and /or Lot 2 Fee Courses For Jobs)

Notice Description

Mini-Competition for provision of Geographical Gaps (DN791162) 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9d06e35-57a0-4706-87c8-fc1678b2d807
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
£347,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£315,809 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 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
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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
2
Supplier Names

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

THE SKILLS NETWORK

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