Scope
Reference
D790196
Description
Cornwall Council is undertaking a soft market assessment to explore the level of interest from providers across the Voluntary, NHS, Independent, and Private sectors in delivering Fostering services within Cornwall. This exercise is intended to inform the development of a business proposal ahead of any potential commissioning of local services. Responses will help shape our understanding of the market and guide future service design. Please note, this is not a formal tender and does not represent any commercial commitment. Any costings or service models shared will be treated as indicative and used solely to support strategic planning. Participation in this soft market assessment will not affect your eligibility to engage in any future procurement processes. If you are interested in supporting children through Fostering and you would like to contribute to our market assessment, please complete the "Information Required" section at the end of this notice. You may also include any additional information you feel is relevant. Please return your response via the Due North / Supplying the South-West messaging system by Friday, 19th September 16:00
Total value (estimated)
- £1,249,999 excluding VAT
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 28 March 2031
- 4 years, 11 months, 28 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKK3 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Engagement
Engagement deadline
19 September 2025
Engagement process description
Cornwall Council is undertaking a soft market assessment to explore the level of interest from providers across the Voluntary, NHS, Independent, and Private sectors in delivering Fostering services within Cornwall.
This exercise is intended to inform the development of a business proposal ahead of any potential commissioning of local services. Responses will help shape our understanding of the market and guide future service design. Please note, this is not a formal tender and does not represent any commercial commitment. Any costings or service models shared will be treated as indicative and used solely to support strategic planning.
Participation in this soft market assessment will not affect your eligibility to engage in any future procurement processes.
If you are interested in supporting children through Fostering and you would like to contribute to our market assessment, please complete the "Information Required" section at the end of this notice. You may also include any additional information you feel is relevant.
Please return your response via the Due North / Supplying the South-West messaging system by Friday, 19th September 16:00
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
28 November 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Cornwall Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYRH-9827-DWLP
County Hall
Truro
TR1 3AY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Christine Susan 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