--- title: "Male Ally Network Training Pilot Programme - Cornwall" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bc13" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bc13" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bc13.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bc13.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY" published: "2026-06-24" --- # Male Ally Network Training Pilot Programme - Cornwall Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bc13 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bc13) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bc13.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Male Ally Network Training Pilot Programme - Cornwall." This initiative, classified under training services within the public authority sub-central government sector, is focused on developing a pilot scheme for a Male Ally Training Network intended to foster allyship in Cornwall. The procurement is at the engagement phase, inviting market insights and feedback until the deadline on 8th July 2026. The process is expected to further develop up to the notice date of 23rd July 2026, with the contract period proposed to run from 1st September 2026 to 31st March 2027. Interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback through a Market Engagement Questionnaire accessible via the In-Tend Portal. This tender offers a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, especially those capable of innovative and effective programme delivery models suited for a community-based network. Enterprises, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and third-sector organisations (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited to explore the potential to pioneer approaches for developing a Male Ally Network in the region. Engaging in this process allows businesses to showcase their capabilities, provide vital feedback that could shape the final tender, and potentially participate in subsequent procurement opportunities that align with the programme's scope and objectives. ## Notice The OPCC for Devon and Cornwall will be looking to commission in the near future a Pilot Male Ally Training Scheme for a Male Ally Network in Cornwall. The OPCC is therefore undertaking this Market Engagement Exercise to: * Gather early feedback on the feasibility and delivery of a Male Ally Network Pilot training Scheme in Cornwall. * Understand existing market capabilities, delivery models, and innovative approaches relevant to the requirement * Test initial assumptions and identify potential risks, constraints, and opportunities from a Supplier perspective * Identify Suppliers within the market who would be interested in taking part in a future procurement exercise * Obtain indicative cost ranges and commercial considerations to inform future budgeting and business case development * Shape and refine the scope, objectives, and specification for a future procurement exercise to ensure that it is realistic, competitive, and aligned with marker conditions. The Authority will issue this Market Engagement Document alongside a draft specification setting out the indicative scope, objectives and requirements of the pilot programme. Suppliers are invited to review the draft documentation and provide feedback on feasibility, delivery approach, risks and indicative costs via the Market Engagement Feedback Questionnaire attached to this document. There are a number of questions within the Market Engagement Questionnaire for you to answer but it is not compulsory to answer all of them. We are happy to receive any feedback you wish to offer. Responses to the Market Engagement Questionnaire imply no commitment on Suppliers to engage in any subsequent procurement process, nor do they confer any advantaged status or guarantee of inclusion in any subsequent procurement process for Suppliers who do respond. The information gathered will be used solely to inform the Authority's understanding of the requirement and to support the development of any potential future procurement. Questionnaire Responses should be submitted using the In-Tend Portal Messaging Function by 5pm on 8th July 2026. Full details are provided in the Document Set uploaded to the In-Tend Portal, consisting of: - Market Engagement Instructions and Questionnaire - Draft Specification for Market Feedback Please go to: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders to express interest in this market engagement ### Planning Information The OPCC invites providers to take part in this market engagement exercise to provide input and insight on the draft specification, prior to commencing a procurement process. The Authority will issue this Market Engagement Document alongside a draft specification setting out the indicative scope, objectives and requirements of the pilot programme. It is important to note that this is not an invitation to tender, it is strictly a pre-procurement Market Engagement Questionnaire, intended to capture market information via a Pre-Market Engagement Notice. Suppliers are invited to review the draft documentation and provide feedback on feasibility, delivery approach, risks and indicative costs via the Market Engagement Feedback Questionnaire attached with this notice. There are a number of questions within the Market Engagement Questionnaire for you to answer but it is not compulsory to answer all of them. We are happy to receive any feedback you wish to offer. The Market Engagement Questionnaire will not be evaluated or scored, nor will Participation in this exercise influence the assessment of any organisation in any future procurement process. Responses to the Market Engagement Questionnaire imply no commitment on Suppliers to engage in any subsequent procurement process, nor do they confer any advantaged status or guarantee of inclusion in any subsequent procurement process for Suppliers who do respond. Questionnaire Responses should be submitted using the In-Tend Portal Messaging Function by 5pm on 8th July 2026. The Authority may hold follow-up clarification sessions or market engagement events to explore responses in more detail. Where appropriate, these will be conducted on an open and transparent basis, and the Authority will ensure that no supplier gains an unfair advantage as a result of participation. Following the response period, the Authority will review all feedback received to inform the refinement to the specification and overall approach. Insights gathered through this process will support the development of a potential future procurement, such as a Request for Proposals (RFP) or tender exercise. The information gathered will be used solely to inform the Authority's understanding of the requirement and to support the development of any potential future procurement. No supplier will gain any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process as a result of participating in this engagement. The Authority reserves the right to withdraw this Market Engagement Questionnaire at any time and is not liable for any costs incurred as a result of Suppliers engaging with this process. Further detail and information is included on the Intend Portal. Please go to: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059383-2026 | | 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 | 24 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX2 7HQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | St Loyes | | Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2026 at 11:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059383-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059383-2026 24th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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