Tender

Community Based Out of School Provision

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 10:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is actively seeking to develop a Community Based Out of School Provision through an Approved Provider List that incorporates a Quality Standards and Monitoring Framework. This procurement process falls under the education and training services category, with delivery expected within the United Kingdom. The tender, published on 11th March 2026, is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 10th April 2026. The subsequent contract is scheduled to commence on 13th April 2026 and will run until 31st August 2028. With a total contract value of £4,800,000, this opportunity is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering substantial potential for business growth.

This tender provides promising opportunities for businesses specialising in education services to expand their reach and contribute to community engagement efforts. Organisations that have expertise in delivering quality educational programmes outside school hours will find this contract particularly suitable. SMEs and VCSEs focused on innovative, community-oriented education solutions are encouraged to tender, benefiting from Cornwall Council's commitment to fostering inclusive service provision. The procurement method is flexible, classified as "Other," allowing diverse business models to compete effectively. Interested parties should consider leveraging their experience with similar initiatives to secure a position on the Approved Provider List and tap into the significant contract capacity offered.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Based Out of School Provision

Notice Description

The development of an Approved Provider List for Community Based Out of School Provision, including a Quality Standards and Monitoring Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ed3c46-b1a1-4b7d-a99b-5f99e417d814
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

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