--- title: "Private Sector Investment Solutions for Growth in Long-Term Settled Housing Stock." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05df36" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05df36" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05df36.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05df36.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-04" --- # Private Sector Investment Solutions for Growth in Long-Term Settled Housing Stock. Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05df36 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05df36) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05df36.json) ## Summary This public procurement process, initiated by Cornwall Council, is centred around the project titled "Private Sector Investment Solutions for Growth in Long-Term Settled Housing Stock." The main focus is on the real estate services industry, aiming to deliver up to 350 residential units in Cornwall over a three-year period using private rental and Private Sector Leasing (PSL) models. The process is currently in the planning stage, with key engagement activities such as a second soft market test scheduled to help refine the business case and procurement approach for 2026. The deadline for responding to this market test is set for 27th February 2026, with procurements likely to start on 1st June 2026 and conclude by 30th June 2029. This initiative represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the real estate and housing sectors, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with capabilities in long-term private rental and leasing models. By participating, businesses can help shape the commercial strategies Cornwall Council will adopt to mitigate homelessness and expand affordable housing. The contract, valued at approximately £750,000, is designed to attract innovative solutions from those proficient in creating and managing housing stock, which could significantly bolster business portfolios and establish a strong foothold in the public sector procurement landscape. ## Notice Cornwall Council seeks private sector partners to deliver up to 350 residential units over three years through long-term private rental and Private Sector Leasing (PSL) models. The initiative aims to mobilise private investment to expand settled and temporary housing stock across Cornwall, supporting homelessness prevention and strategic housing objectives. ### Planning Information Cornwall Council is conducting a second soft market test to further explore private sector investment solutions for increasing long-term settled housing and temporary accommodation stock. This second Soft Market Test is to gather clearer financial, operational, and risk‑sharing information after the first engagement highlighted gaps, especially around delivery models and commercial assumptions, pricing, clearer responsibilities, and evidence on feasibility of the property mix and refurbishment requirements. Participation is voluntary but will directly inform the Council’s 2026 business case and procurement approach. Responses are due via ProContract/email by 17:00 on 27 February 2026 If you are interested in this area of service provision and also helping with our assessment of the market, please find the documentation required using the following link: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ref: DN797049 Private Sector Investment Solutions for Growth in Long-Term Settled Housing Stock ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010056-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 4 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70000000 - Real estate services ## Release History - 4 Feb 2026 at 14:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010056-2026 - 12 Nov 2025 at 09:39 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073026-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010056-2026 4th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073026-2025 12th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.cornwall.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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