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    ContractsVCSE Infrastructure Service Contract Soft Market Test
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    VCSE Infrastructure Service Contract Soft Market Test

    Contract value
    £400k
    Published 4 Aug 2026

    Cornwall Council seeks input from potential providers on delivering VCSE infrastructure support services from Autumn 2026 to 2029 through this non-binding market consultation.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 4 Aug 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £400k
    Published 4 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £400,000indicative
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Social Care
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Lifecycle

    Open

    Open tender — no closing date published. Opened today.

    4 August 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    Cornwall Council is testing market interest for a Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Infrastructure contract running from Autumn 2026 to Autumn 2029. This soft market test invites organizations to complete a questionnaire demonstrating their capability and experience in delivering VCSE infrastructure services. Responses will help the Council assess potential providers before developing a formal business case. Please note: this is a consultation exercise only and does not represent a commercial commitment or formal tender. Interested organizations should visit supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk for further details and to submit responses.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06db51
    CC
    Buyer
    CORNWALL COUNCIL
    Sector
    Social Care