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Cornwall Digital Youth Work

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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03 Mar 2026 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Cornwall Digital Youth Work," has been facilitated by Cornwall Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Truro, UK. The contract focuses on providing digital youth services across Cornwall to enhance social connections for isolated young people. The industry category is classified under community, social, and personal services. The process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract signed on the 3rd of March 2026; it is scheduled to run from the 4th of March 2026 to the 3rd of March 2027. The contract, valued at £35,000, reflects Cornwall’s geographic challenges, aiming to bridge gaps in youth services despite rural settings and transportation constraints.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital services, community engagement, and social work, as it targets the enhancement of online platforms for disadvantaged youth. Firms with experience in these areas can support Cornwall Council’s initiative to address geographic barriers and limited local facilities, offering meaningful solutions through virtual environments. The awarded contractor, DYS Space Ltd, a large-scale organisation based in Exeter, exemplifies the type of supplier equipped to deliver such services, providing valuable insights for other businesses with similar expertise to pursue future opportunities in the sector.

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Notice Title

Cornwall Digital Youth Work

Notice Description

To provide a digital youth club to support isolated young people across Cornwall in building meaningful real-world interactions and relationships through online platforms. The approach will recognises Cornwall's expansive geography, rural areas, and the limited availability of youth facilities or transportation, particularly outside of standard weekday hours.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018832-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2027 6-12 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DYS SPACE

Further Information

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