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title: "Health and Social Care (Lot 1 - Adult Skills and Lot 2 - Free Courses For Jobs)"
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# Health and Social Care (Lot 1 - Adult Skills and Lot 2 - Free Courses For Jobs)

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e4f8c98-d15d-47b6-88b9-db6eaebf99bf

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## Summary

The procurement process for Health and Social Care services, facilitated by Cornwall Council, is completed under Lot 1 and Lot 2, focusing on Adult Skills and Free Courses for Jobs. This tender falls within the Education and training services category in England, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to The Focus Training Group, with a contract value of £125,881, and covers the period from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement method specified as "Other" underlines a unique approach tailored to meet specific needs. Relevant contacts at Cornwall Council include John Ward, available via email and telephone.

This tender presents promising opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its focus on skills development in Health and Social Care. Organizations in the education and training sector that specialise in adult skills and job-focused courses are well-suited to participate, offering potential growth through educational service provisions. The awarded contract to The Focus Training Group reflects a strategic collaboration enhancing workforce skills, aligning with Cornwall Council's objectives in promoting regional growth through skills acquisition.

## Notice

Mini-competition for the provision of Health and Social Care services under Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Cornwall Council's Dynamic Purchasing System for Adult Skills and Skills Bootcamps (DN753886), as advertised in Contract Notice 2025/S000-003521 https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003521-2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a44d4bc-7618-4839-9629-6bd7392a2abf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £363,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,881 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE FOCUS TRAINING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a44d4bc-7618-4839-9629-6bd7392a2abf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a44d4bc-7618-4839-9629-6bd7392a2abf
  24th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003521-2025

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