Specialist Deafblind Assessor Training/Deaf Enablement

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Award

22 Jun 2026 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council, a public authority for central government based in Truro, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for Specialist Deafblind Assessor Training and Deaf Enablement services. The Award stage saw Hi-Vis UK, located in Hartlepool, appointed as the supplier. The procurement process was carried out using a method defined as "Below threshold - unknown." The awarded contract, which is active, covers a timeframe from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027, with a potential 12-month extension. The contract's total value amounts to £37,100 GBP under the services category, focusing on training services as per CPV classification 80500000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in specialist training services, particularly those experienced in dealing with sensory impairments. Companies in the SME sector, like Hi-Vis UK, may find this contract especially beneficial for growth and expansion into government projects. The clear demand for specialised training creates a viable opportunity for organisations capable of delivering tailored educational services in deafblind and rehabilitation enablement. Businesses equipped to provide high-level training and guideline-based support in this niche sector are well-positioned to capitalise on such government tenders to expand their service outreach and competency in this complex field.

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Notice Title

Specialist Deafblind Assessor Training/Deaf Enablement

Notice Description

Provision of Specialist Deafblind Assessment (Level 3), Specialist Deafblind Assessment Refresher, (Level 3), and Deaf Rehabilitation and Enablement (Level 3).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058492-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

HI-VIS

Further Information

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