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Proper Job Challenge

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entitled "Proper Job Challenge" has been conducted by Cornwall Council, a sub-central public authority in Truro, United Kingdom. This initiative focuses on services within the health and social work category, targeting support for individuals with lived experiences through employment services. The procurement stage is marked as complete, following a direct award procedure. Key dates include the planned contract period starting from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a milestone future signature date set for 19 March 2026. The procurement method chosen was a direct award, driven by the need for additional goods from the supplier for a short extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in health and social services. The programme aims to integrate people with lived experiences into economically active roles, thereby inviting businesses that are equipped to offer tailored employment support services. With no identified risks due to previous successful contract management, potential suppliers in this sector can leverage this project as a platform for growth. Businesses with experience or focus on promoting inclusivity and support services are well-suited to engage with Cornwall Council in expanding this initiative across health and care services.

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Notice Title

Proper Job Challenge

Notice Description

In 2022 the council worked with the Local Government Association (LGA) on a Building the Right Supports peer review of our systems approach to services to people with a learning disability. There were significant comments about people with lived experience not being present in the development and peer reviewing of our offer. A programme of work was agreed across adults with oversight through Scrutiny to address these key recommendations. Citizen Checkers is contracted to the ICB to support experts by experience to have meaningful roles across our systems operations e.g., visiting in patients as part of the discharge planning process to return to Cornwall and live their lives. Through this work we want to work with this current partner to develop this across health and care services and as operational leads we have released staffing resources to make this initiative possible. Citizen Checker a service to support people with lived experiences to become economically active within a supported employment service.

Procurement Information

Additional goods required from this supplier for short extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066da5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024627-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

CITIZENS CHECKER

Further Information

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