Scope
Reference
DN797049
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £750,000 excluding VAT
- £900,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 30 June 2029
- 3 years, 1 month
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 70000000 - Real estate services
Contract locations
- UKK3 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Engagement
Engagement deadline
27 February 2026
Engagement process description
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
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 April 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Cornwall Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYRH-9827-DWLP
County Hall
Truro
TR1 3AY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Andrew Trout
Telephone: +44 1872
Email: Andrew.Trout@cornwall.gov.uk
Website: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government