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title: "Geographical Gaps (Lot 1 - Adult Skills and /or Lot 2 Fee Courses For Jobs)"
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# Geographical Gaps (Lot 1 - Adult Skills and /or Lot 2 Fee Courses For Jobs)

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c99bf91c-f1b5-4bb6-bac5-245e58286d01

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## Summary

Cornwall Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of geographical education and training services, titled "Geographical Gaps (Lot 1 - Adult Skills and/or Lot 2 Fee Courses For Jobs)" under its Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, classified under CPV 80000000, is comprehensive, covering regions across the United Kingdom, including London, North East, North West, and Midlands, among others. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 31st December 2025, with contracts valued at £347,000, set to run from 4th January 2026 to 31st July 2027. The primary focus is on enhancing adult skills and launching fee-paying job courses. The process utilized a specific procurement method detailed as "Other - " under a mini-competition framework.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs engaged in education and training services to expand their market presence. The procurement’s inclusivity augments business growth by engaging multiple stakeholders, such as The Skills Network and Plymouth City Council, which have been awarded active contracts. Businesses that are adept in offering educational innovations and tailored training solutions are well-suited to leverage this opportunity. Engaging in this competitive arena not only promises potential financial benefits but also contributes to community enhancement through upskilling initiatives, thereby bolstering organisational reputation and influence within the public sector.

## Notice

Mini-Competition for provision of Geographical Gaps (DN791162) 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/135b683a-9753-458a-891a-2d165573b752 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £347,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £493,446 |
| 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL; THE SKILLS NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135b683a-9753-458a-891a-2d165573b752
- 24 Mar 2026 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9d06e35-57a0-4706-87c8-fc1678b2d807

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135b683a-9753-458a-891a-2d165573b752
  4th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9d06e35-57a0-4706-87c8-fc1678b2d807
  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

## Provenance

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