Post-16 SEND - Soft Market Engagement
Key Details
Estimated Value
£1,500,000
Deadline
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not specified
CPV Code
80000000 - Education and training services
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Key requirements
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- Estimated value
- £1.5m
- Contract period
- 1 Mar 2027 to 29 Feb 2032 (5 years)
- Legal basis
- Procurement Act 2023
- Delivery location (NUTS/ITL)
- UKK3 (South West)
- CPV code
- 80000000 Education and training services
- Suitability (buyer's flag)
- SME-suitable, VCSE-suitable
Description
Cornwall Council is undertaking a soft market engagement exercise to inform its understanding of the market in relation to potential future post-16 SEND provision. The Council is seeking to hear from organisations with relevant experience, capacity or capability in delivering post-16 SEND provision. Further information will be provided to interested organisations following completion of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). This is an early market engagement exercise and does not constitute a procurement exercise or commitment by Cornwall Council to commission services.
Suitability
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