Scope
Reference
DN730462
Description
This Procurement aims to provide the best education provision for pupils who are at risk of being excluded from mainstream school due to behavioural and/or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) reasons.
A significant number of pupils are struggling to attend school, many due to emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) and these pupils are at risk of being suspended and excluded from mainstream education. A high proportion of these pupils are in Year 10 or 11 which is crucial time to secure a pathway to Post-16 education or employment.
There is a recognition for a varied curriculum which will help these pupils to engage in education and provide a base for Post-16 qualifications whilst enabling them to continue to access education and take their GCSEs in English and Mathematics.
The aim of this project is to provide a vocational offer which will support these pupils to not only continue their learning, but also to reduce the risk of suspensions and exclusions and provide a clear pathway of education from Key Stage 4 through to Post-16.
Cornwall council would like for the provision to offer 36 - 54 placements for pupils from Key Stage 4 (years 10 and 11) across 3 sites, ensuring a fair geographical spread of the service across Cornwall.
Contract 1. Pre 16 Vocational Courses
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,125,000 excluding VAT
- £1,350,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 16 September 2025
- 10 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
17 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 September 2025 to 17 September 2026
- Possible extension to 17 September 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKK3 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
Cornwall College
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10001696
Tregonissey Road
St Austell
PL25 4DJ
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@cornwall.ac.uk
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: Yes
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
N/A
Contract 1. Pre 16 Vocational Courses
Contracting authority
Cornwall Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYRH-9827-DWLP
County Hall
Truro
TR1 3AY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Christine Stone
Telephone: +441872722222
Email: christine.stone@cornwall.gov.uk
Website: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government