Scope
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.
Estimated total value of rents/leases circa £7.5m
The contract value stated on this UK2 Preliminary Market Engagement notice is an indicative estimate based on potential supplier turnover over the contract term. Actual value will depend on the delivery model proposed by the provider and is subject to change following market engagement.
Total value (estimated)
- £750,000 excluding VAT
- £900,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 70000000 - Real estate services
Contract locations
- UKK3 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Engagement
Engagement deadline
12 December 2025
Engagement process description
Cornwall Council is conducting a soft market test to explore private sector investment solutions for increasing long-term settled housing and temporary accommodation stock. The engagement seeks feedback from potential providers on delivery models, capacity, and financial frameworks to inform a future procurement. Interested parties are invited to respond via the ProContract portal by the specified deadline. Participation does not preclude involvement in any future tender.
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)
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: Andy Trout
Telephone: 01872 322222
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