Award of SEND Participation Service for Young People Aged 11–25 to Action for Children by Cornwall Council
Cornwall Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of SEND Participation Service for Young People Aged 11–25 to Action for Children by Cornwall Council
Awarded 01 May 2026
Awarded01 May 2026
Value£29,932.00
SupplierAction for Children
AgencyCornwall Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 6mo12mo term, 52% elapsed
Awarded 1 May 2026Expires 30 Apr 2027
About
Cornwall Council awarded a contract to Action for Children for the SEND Participation Service for Young People aged 11–25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The service enables meaningful participation, co-production, and influence over service design, delivery and commissioning decisions across Cornwall.
The contract was procured under the Procurement Act 2023 via a single quote under threshold, with a value of £29,932.
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