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30 Jul 2026 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Cornwall Council for the “YFF - Randomised Control Trial - Health and Social Care” project, which falls under the services category in the education and training sector. Based in Truro, United Kingdom, the council sought to engage a supplier through a direct procurement method classified as “below threshold - without competition”. The project is part of the Youth Futures Foundation initiative and primarily targets individuals aged 16-24 who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET). A key milestone was set with the award notice published on 30 July 2026, and the contract period scheduled from 1 September 2026 to 31 December 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs, particularly those involved in vocational training and health and social care services, to expand their business by engaging in a high-impact government project. While Lot 4 did not initially attract any bids, it offers potential for companies capable of providing one-to-one support and small group activities. The awarded supplier, Urban Biodiversity CIC, indicates that entities with similar capability and experience in education and training services could find comparable opportunities beneficial for business growth, particularly within public sector frameworks.

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Notice Title

YFF - Randomised Control Trial - Health and Social Care

Notice Description

Currently, the Youth Engagement Project has contracts in place for service delivery by specialist delivery partners and we aim to replicate this for the YFF - Randomised Control Trial which will be a new externally funded provision. The Youth Engagement project will support the control group participants of the YFF - Randomised Control Trail which has been awarded to Cornwall Council by the Youth Futures Foundation to offer a 15-month project aimed at offering Pre-Employment Vocational Training to individuals who are 16-24 and are NEET. This project covers Lot 4 only which was advertised under DN812388 and received no bids. Lot 4 - Providing 1 to 1 support to individuals, small group work & PEVT course (minimum 12 weeks) focused on Health & Social Care Job Sector = in the region of PS125,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d72f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072002-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

URBAN BIODIVERSITY

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