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28 Jul 2026 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council has recently completed a procurement process under the title "School Backlog Maintenance 2026 Group SCC02," which focuses on repair and maintenance services for educational institutions including Boscastle CP School, St Wenn School, Stratton Primary School, and Whitstone Community Primary School. This procurement falls under the industry category of construction work, with the main procurement category being works. Located in Cornwall, UK, this procurement was initiated with a focus on sub-central government activities. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract having been awarded to Cygnus Contracting Ltd. The contract is valued at £279,041.77 gross and was signed on 23rd June 2026, signalling the commencement of services from this date until 1st September 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction and maintenance services, particularly those classified as SMEs, such as Cygnus Contracting Ltd, which was awarded the contract through a limited competition procurement method. Companies that can provide high-quality maintenance and construction services, especially those experienced in educational infrastructure, may find similar opportunities lucrative for business growth. Engaging in contracts of this nature with local governmental bodies like Cornwall Council can be an advantageous pathway for businesses aiming to establish or expand their foothold in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

School Backlog Maintenance 2026 Group SCC02

Notice Description

School Backlog Maintenance 2026 Group SCC02 which includes Boscastle CP School, St Wenn School, Stratton Primary School and Whitstone Community Primary School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071443-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£232,534 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 1 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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

CYGNUS CONTRACTING

Further Information

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