Planning

Youth Engagement Project

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Planning

28 May 2026 at 11:53

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is initiating a public procurement process for the "Youth Engagement Project" aimed at improving social mobility outcomes for individuals aged 16-24 who are not in employment, education, or training, with a focus on those with special educational needs, social, emotional, and mental health issues, and care leavers. This service procurement falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services and is set to occur within the UKK3 region in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the Planning stage, with an open procedure method. Key dates include a notice expected by 15th July 2026, and the contract period is planned from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027. The total contract value is estimated at £800,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its inclusivity in suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in education and training services, especially those with experience in supporting vulnerable youth, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with this project offers the potential for collaboration with Cornwall Council, enhancing business reputation and providing valuable impact in community development within the specified region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Youth Engagement Project

Notice Description

Designed to improve social mobility outcomes for individuals aged 16-24 who are NEET - highest priority given to individuals with SEND/SEMH/Care leavers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a791
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050277-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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