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01 Jul 2026 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Cornwall Council, located in Truro, United Kingdom, and is focused on the "Development of Cornwall Council Commercial Strategy and Review of Council-Owned Companies". This project falls under the services industry category, with particular emphasis on business services such as consulting. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £57,000 in total, from which £47,500 is the net amount. The procurement method was limited with below-threshold competition, signifying a selective approach to choosing suitable bidders. This contract was awarded to Red Quadrant Limited, with the contract active from 22nd June 2026 to 30th September 2026. The award was confirmed on 1st July 2026.

This tender offers lucrative growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the public sector. Companies skilled in developing commercial strategies and conducting strategic reviews would find this project aligns well with their expertise. The buyer, Cornwall Council, being a public authority at the sub-central government level, suggests future potential collaborations in similar initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Red Quadrant Limited, which have the flexibility to offer tailored consulting solutions, are particularly well-suited to such engagements. With a focus on strategic review, businesses offering innovative approaches to enhance council-owned enterprises can significantly benefit from winning such contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Development of Cornwall Council Commercial Strategy and Review of Council-Owned Companies

Notice Description

Cornwall Council invites you to submit a quotation in response to this Request for Quotation (RFQ) for consultancy services to support the development of a revised Council-wide Commercial Strategy and a strategic review of Council-owned companies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061574-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 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

RED QUADRANT

Further Information

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