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

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of geographical education and training services, titled "Geographical Gaps (Lot 1 - Adult Skills and/or Lot 2 Fee Courses For Jobs)" under its Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, classified under CPV 80000000, is comprehensive, covering regions across the United Kingdom, including London, North East, North West, and Midlands, among others. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 31st December 2025, with contracts valued at £347,000, set to run from 4th January 2026 to 31st July 2027. The primary focus is on enhancing adult skills and launching fee-paying job courses. The process utilized a specific procurement method detailed as "Other - " under a mini-competition framework.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs engaged in education and training services to expand their market presence. The procurement’s inclusivity augments business growth by engaging multiple stakeholders, such as The Skills Network and Plymouth City Council, which have been awarded active contracts. Businesses that are adept in offering educational innovations and tailored training solutions are well-suited to leverage this opportunity. Engaging in this competitive arena not only promises potential financial benefits but also contributes to community enhancement through upskilling initiatives, thereby bolstering organisational reputation and influence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c99bf91c-f1b5-4bb6-bac5-245e58286d01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135b683a-9753-458a-891a-2d165573b752
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
£493,446 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20257 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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