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23 Jul 2026 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council has completed the procurement process titled "SWP RRDN Strategic Development Funding," which falls under the health and social work services category. This contract entails the employment of a CORe Community Research Convenor and was concluded under a direct procurement method, specified as below threshold without competition. The procurement took place in Truro, UK, and was awarded to the Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum. The contract commenced on the 3rd of June 2026 and is set to end on the 31st of March 2027, with the option for a 12-month extension subject to funding. This process highlights Cornwall Council's strategic development initiatives within the sub-central government sector.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities, particularly for organizations in the healthcare and social services sector. Businesses capable of facilitating and disseminating strategic initiatives would find this contract rewarding. The procurement method indicates that there may be opportunities for smaller or specialist firms to engage with comparable future projects, provided they align with the council's objectives and can offer competitive, impactful solutions in the targeted localities. Such a contract allows businesses to potentially expand their portfolio within the public health domain, enhancing their profile and reach within the UK government procurement landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SWP RRDN Strategic Development Funding

Notice Description

The funding is to cover the employment of a CORe Community Research Convenor role (Appendic 3), which includes funding to enable the facilitation and dissemination of this work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069663-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORNWALL VOLUNTARY SECTOR FORUM

Further Information

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