--- title: "Support for Care Experienced Young People" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-14de73d4-489d-4ea8-9588-7bb62965240c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14de73d4-489d-4ea8-9588-7bb62965240c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14de73d4-489d-4ea8-9588-7bb62965240c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14de73d4-489d-4ea8-9588-7bb62965240c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-03" --- # Support for Care Experienced Young People Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14de73d4-489d-4ea8-9588-7bb62965240c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14de73d4-489d-4ea8-9588-7bb62965240c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14de73d4-489d-4ea8-9588-7bb62965240c.json) ## Summary The procurement process being planned by Cornwall Council involves commissioning services under the title "Support for Care Experienced Young People." This initiative is classified under the industry category "Provision of services to the community" along with additional classifications such as adult education, training, health, and social services. The project is located in Mid Cornwall, England, and the purchasing authority is Cornwall Council, based in Truro. The process is currently in the planning stage, with the market engagement period ending on 3rd January 2026. The procurement aims to continue providing safe, secure, and supportive housing for young people aged 18 to 25 who have care experience. The estimated value of this opportunity is £100,000, and a further extension is planned subject to the outcome of future budget considerations. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community service provision, housing, social work, and training. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their reach in the public sector. The continuation of this service, which grants secure funding for an additional year, also provides the potential for long-term partnership opportunities depending on funding outcomes. Businesses with suitable expertise and a strong local presence in Cornwall will find this tender relevant and strategically significant for growth in the community services sector. ## Notice The property comprising six flats in Mid Cornwall is designed to provide safe, stable, and supportive housing for care experienced young people aged 18 to 25. Following a successful 12 month pilot, Cornwall Council is now undertaking a formal commissioning process in accordance with procurement legislation. Funding has been secured for a further 12 months, however this is a vital service that we intend to embed into our core provision. Subject to the outcome of the Autumn budget, our objective is to identify longer term funding to embed the Service into our core delivery. Additional information: The property comprising six flats in Mid Cornwall is designed to provide safe, stable, and supportive housing for care experienced young people aged 18 to 25. Following a successful 12 month pilot, Cornwall Council is now undertaking a formal commissioning process in accordance with procurement legislation. Funding has been secured for a further 12 months, however this is a vital service that we intend to embed into our core provision. Subject to the outcome of the Autumn budget, our objective is to identify longer term funding to embed the Service into our core delivery. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7500b6-d69b-4040-8dd8-505e99aeb5be | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL | | Locality | TRURO | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR1 3AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick | | Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80500000 - Training services - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 3 Oct 2025 at 10:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7500b6-d69b-4040-8dd8-505e99aeb5be ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7500b6-d69b-4040-8dd8-505e99aeb5be 3rd October 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cornwall.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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