Planning

Experts at Hand

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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28 May 2026 at 12:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Experts at Hand" is being planned by Cornwall Council, a sub-central government public authority situated in Truro, United Kingdom. The tender is aimed at commissioning support for the SEND Reform Plan over a period of three years, focusing on the community, social, and personal services industry category. The planned procurement notice was published on 28 May 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1 September 2027 and conclude on 31 August 2030. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with key dates including a future notice scheduled for 1 January 2027. This procurement is categorised under the light-touch regime and is above the financial threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. Companies in the service sector, especially those capable of providing expert consultancy and support in social and personal services, will find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with a reputable public authority like Cornwall Council. Given the size and scope of the contract, businesses offering innovative solutions and proven expertise in SEND reforms are likely to be well-suited to compete in the tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Experts at Hand

Notice Description

SEND Reform Plan (3 years) commissioned support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050301-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
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
1 Jan 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2030 3-4 years
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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