---
title: "Soft Market Test for Pre 16 Vocational course"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051a5d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-21"
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# Soft Market Test for Pre 16 Vocational course

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051a5d

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## Summary

Cornwall Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Soft Market Test for Pre 16 Vocational Course" in the services category, specifically focused on education and training. Located in Truro, this planned public procurement process aims to collaborate with partners to provide educational provisions for students at risk of exclusion from mainstream education. The project is in the planning stage and involves a delivery location within the region UKK3. The procurement's communication activities include a future notice date set for 6th August 2025, with the contract period scheduled to start on 1st September 2025 and end by 31st August 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in behavioural and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this contract. Successful partners will assist in developing a varied curriculum to engage at-risk students, helping them continue their education and achieve qualifications necessary for post-16 education or employment. By collaborating with Cornwall Council, businesses can expand their reach and impact in the educational sector, contributing to reducing suspensions and exclusions in mainstream schools.

## Notice

Cornwall Council wants to work together with partner(s) to provide the best education provision for pupils who are at risk of being excluded from mainstream school due to behavioural and/or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) reasons. A significant number of pupils are struggling to attend school, many due to emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) and these pupils are at risk of being suspended and excluded from mainstream education. A high proportion of these pupils are in Year 10 or 11 which is crucial time to secure a pathway to Post-16 education or employment. There is a recognition for a varied curriculum which will help these pupils to engage in education and provide a base for Post-16 qualifications whilst enabling them to continue to access education and take their GCSEs in English and Mathematics. Cornwall Council are looking to work together with partner(s) to provide a vocational offer which will support these pupils to not only continue their learning, but also to reduce the risk of suspensions and exclusions and provide a clear pathway of education from Key Stage 4 through to Post-16

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023774-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 11:05 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023774-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023774-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cornwall.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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