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Digital Skills Bootcamps for Wave 6 (Lot 3 Skills Bootcamps)

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Award

24 Mar 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Cornwall Council pertains to the provision of Digital Skills Bootcamps for Wave 6, under Lot 3 of their Dynamic Purchasing System for Adult Skills and Skills Bootcamps. The contract awards, having been completed, are active for the period from 1st September 2025 until 30th September 2026, with key publication dates on 1st August 2025 and 24th March 2026. This procurement, classified under 'Education and training services', took place in England, United Kingdom, targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in particular.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training services industry, particularly those focusing on digital skills development. SMEs and VCSEs are best positioned for participation due to the procurement's suitability stipulations, promoting growth through collaboration with public sector entities like Cornwall Council. The awarded contracts to Digital Peninsula Network Ltd and Truro and Penwith College highlight the competitive nature and collaborative potential within the region, encouraging similar organisations to leverage such opportunities for enhancing their service delivery and market presence. The procurement method encourages diversity, ensuring even smaller enterprises can compete effectively.

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Notice Title

Digital Skills Bootcamps for Wave 6 (Lot 3 Skills Bootcamps)

Notice Description

Mini-Competition for the provision of Digital Skills Bootcamps for Wave 6 (DN779952) 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-d20fd68a-f07f-453c-bb1b-bcb867cc0eda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b81fd4c3-4fd3-49e4-93b0-4c5f25816125
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
£349,973 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£164,052 £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
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), 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

DIGITAL PENINSULA NETWORK

TRURO AND PENWITH COLLEGE

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