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Accommodation and Support Needs Assessment for Homeless People in Cornwall

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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28 Nov 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cornwall Council, an entity classified as a public authority within the sub-central government category, involved an assessment titled "Accommodation and Support Needs Assessment for Homeless People in Cornwall." This tender falls under the services category, particularly focusing on research and development services and related consultancy. It is situated in the region UKK30, which corresponds to Cornwall, United Kingdom. The procurement process, employing a limited competition method below the threshold, progressed through the tender and award stages, culminating in a contract that commenced on 1st December 2025 and is slated to conclude by 28th February 2026. The contract was signed on 28th November 2025 and carries a gross value of GBP 51,600.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the homelessness sector. Organisations with experience in research and development services are ideal candidates, particularly those capable of conducting comprehensive needs assessments and informing recommissioning processes for supported accommodation services. With its active status and completion by Homeless Link, a large-scale supplier identified as a voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE), entities equipped to understand and address the complexities associated with homelessness support services would find this procurement advantageous for expanding their footprint in public sector projects in Cornwall.

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Notice Title

Accommodation and Support Needs Assessment for Homeless People in Cornwall

Notice Description

Accommodation and Support Needs Assessment for Homeless People in Cornwall to inform the recommissioning of supported accommodation and support Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eafa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078048-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 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
Abby Williams
Contact Email
abby.williams@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

HOMELESS LINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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