---
title: "Experts at Hand"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a7a3"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-28"
---

# Experts at Hand

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a7a3

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Experts at Hand" is being planned by Cornwall Council, a sub-central government public authority situated in Truro, United Kingdom. The tender is aimed at commissioning support for the SEND Reform Plan over a period of three years, focusing on the community, social, and personal services industry category. The planned procurement notice was published on 28 May 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1 September 2027 and conclude on 31 August 2030. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with key dates including a future notice scheduled for 1 January 2027. This procurement is categorised under the light-touch regime and is above the financial threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. Companies in the service sector, especially those capable of providing expert consultancy and support in social and personal services, will find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with a reputable public authority like Cornwall Council. Given the size and scope of the contract, businesses offering innovative solutions and proven expertise in SEND reforms are likely to be well-suited to compete in the tendering process.

## Notice

SEND Reform Plan (3 years) commissioned support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050301-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,100,000 |
| 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

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 12:12 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050301-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050301-2026
  28th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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