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Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) Level 3 training and supervision

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 12:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Cornwall Council is focused on delivering Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) Level 3 training and supervision, with Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support designated as the supplier. This falls under the health and social work services category and operates primarily in the South West of England, specifically within Devon and Cornwall. The process has progressed past the award stage, with a projected contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method employed is direct, below the threshold, without competition, as the supplier is uniquely positioned within the region. Key date milestones include the scheduled future signature by 1st April 2026.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services. Given the current landscape in the South West and the targeted requirements, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a verified training capability in IAA supervision would be suitable competitors. The requirement for a qualified provider emphasises the necessity for businesses with expertise in immigration advice training and the ability to deliver specialised services—a niche that SMEs could effectively fill within this localised market. This creates a pathway for certified training providers to establish and expand their presence within the public sector by aligning offerings with this contract's specified needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) Level 3 training and supervision

Notice Description

A direct award is being sought to enable to delivery of year 3 Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) - Level 3 training and supervision for a Resettlement Service colleague, who has successfully completed their year 1 Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) training and supervision, and is currently finalizing their year 2 Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) training and supervision. The IAA training and supervision must be conducted by a qualified and verified provider, of which there are very few within the South West, and only one provider operating across Devon and Cornwall (DCRS).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026793-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£33,333 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

DEVON AND CORNWALL REFUGEE SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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