Planning

Exceptional Post 16 Provision (Formerly known as Access Training Post 16)

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Planning

28 May 2026 at 12:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for "Exceptional Post 16 Provision", formerly known as Access Training Post 16. The procurement offers education and training services focused on post-16 individuals under a light touch regime. The total estimated contract value is £15,000,000 GBP, with services to be delivered in the UKK3 region. An open procedure will be used to procure these services, and interested parties can anticipate a future notice on 9th November 2026. The projected contract commencement and conclusion dates are 1st September 2027 and 31st August 2030, respectively.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those with capabilities to offer bespoke services for young persons. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, with the procurement method designed to be accessible via an open procedure. Companies with expertise in delivering innovative, effective education services will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their reach and impact in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Exceptional Post 16 Provision (Formerly known as Access Training Post 16)

Notice Description

Education off contract services. exceptional, off contract for post 16 young persons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050324-2026
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
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
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
9 Nov 20266 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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