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Interim Surveyors - Play Area Devolution

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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22 Jul 2025 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Cornwall Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Truro, United Kingdom, involved the appointment of interim surveyors for a project titled "Interim Surveyors - Play Area Devolution". This project falls under the services category and pertains to survey analysis services, specifically aimed at delivering play area devolution tasks. The procurement method employed was direct, falling below the competition threshold, and the process has reached the award stage. The contract became active on 11th July 2025 and is set to conclude by 1st December 2025, with potential renewal options extending up to June 2027. The legal basis for this process is outlined in the legislation 2023/54, and no competitive tendering was required for this procurement.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing survey analysis services, particularly those with the capacity to support short-term projects that demand valuation, title review, and legal instruction services. The contract was awarded to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London. Businesses seeking similar opportunities might focus on developing expertise in public sector compliance requirements and fostering relationships with local government entities as potential clients. Successful engagement in such contracts can aid in business growth by expanding service portfolios and enhancing the firm’s credentials in government contracts.

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Notice Title

Interim Surveyors - Play Area Devolution

Notice Description

Surveyor to support short term 3 to 6 months programme to deliver play area devolution tasks included valuation, title review and legal instructions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0563f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042067-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311300 - Survey analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
. Ben Datson
Contact Email
ben.datson@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

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