Planning

Support Services for Young People Aged 11-19 and up to 25 with SEND

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The current public procurement process initiated by Cornwall Council is in the planning stage and is targeted towards commissioning a comprehensive service for young people aged 11-19, and up to 25 with SEND, in Cornwall. The procurement, titled "Support Services for Young People Aged 11-19 and up to 25 with SEND," is within the services category and falls under education, health, and social work services. The process is governed by legal basis 2023/54 UKPGA, and the possible duration of the contract is considerable, spanning an initial term of five years, with options for extensions up to a total of ten years. The procurement is essential for delivering strategic priorities under The One Vision for Children and Young People Partnership Plan, with a planned communication notice to be issued on 1 January 2026. The contract, above the financial threshold, is set to commence on 1 March 2026 and is aimed at a seamless service delivery model adaptable to evolving needs.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in education, health, or social services to expand their operations and footprint in the Cornwall region. Firms with experience in handling public sector partnerships and delivering a range of universal to specialist service provisions are well-suited to compete. The service model requires a lead provider to manage and facilitate a collaborative partnership, making it ideal for businesses that are adept at partnership management and community engagement. Companies that excel in offering flexible solutions and giving young people a strong voice in decision-making will find this contract especially aligned with their expertise and mission. Switzerland-based service providers focusing on inclusive and rights-based approaches for children and young people will be positioned well to leverage this opportunity for long-term business growth.

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Notice Title

Support Services for Young People Aged 11-19 and up to 25 with SEND

Notice Description

Cornwall Council is passionate about young people and ensuring that they can access a wide range of highquality services that support them in a successful transition through adolescence and into adulthood. Support Services for Young People will deliver key strategic priorities, as specified under the One Vision for Children and Young People Partnership Plan. Cornwall Council are seeking to commission one overarching service to deliver a range of universal, targeted and specialist provision to young people aged 11-19 and those up to 25 with SEND in Cornwall. The service model needs to be flexible, adapting to the changing needs of young people. The Council will commission a lead provider to manage and facilitate a partnership which will offer a flexible service for young people, through working with local community provision. This will ensure that there is a seamless service for young people, who can be supported from their point of access. Young people will be involved in all decisions that affect them and ensure that they have an active voice. The service will be explicit about children's rights and ensure children and young people are listened to and able to make informed decisions. Possible duration of contract: 5 year initial term, with the potential for two extension periods of up to +3 years and up to +2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051910
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023341-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Christine Stone
Contact Email
christine.stone@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1872326050

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
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

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