Tenders received and contracts entered into
Our objective is to get the best value for the procurement of supplies and services for the Council....This is where the Council advertises all tender opportunities....As a supplier you can register free of charge.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/council-spending-and-finance/tenders-received-and-contracts-entered-into/
Last updated: 22/03/2021 17:44:09
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Current and Future Contract Opportunities
Current ContractsCornwall Council's current contracts can be found on South West Portal - Contract Register:Go to the South West Portal - Contract RegisterPlease filter on Cornwall Council.Current Tender OpportunitiesThe easiest place to search for current tender opportunities is on Central Digital Platform. ...The contract will be advertised in two different places depending on its value: Supplying the South West (All contract opportunities)Central Digital Platform We encourage potential suppliers to register on Supplying the South West and the Central Digital Platform. ...The portals are free to register.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/commercial-services/current-and-future-contract-opportunities/
Last updated: 07/07/2026 12:56:49
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Contracts & Property
The following Freedom of Information responses cover contract information and property owned by the Council, including:
procurement enquiries
the contracts register
contract procedures
A large amount of contract information is already published on the Proactis contract register.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/data-protection-and-freedom-of-information/freedom-of-information-advice/freedom-of-information-responses/contracts-property/
Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:10:56
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How procurement works and procurement rules
The Commercial Assurance team support the Council with:
procurement
contract management
They also oversee our internal and external supply base....These are called the 'Contract Procedure Rules'....Find out more about Contract Procedure Rules
The rules exist to show that the whole procurement process is open, honest and transparent.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/commercial-services/how-procurement-works-and-procurement-rules/
Last updated: 26/02/2026 08:52:11
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Commissioning services for children and young people
These include:
private organisations
charities and voluntary groups
social enterprises
We:
set clear service requirements
select the best providers
manage contracts
check performance and quality
All services must be safe, effective, and meet agreed standards....We do this by:
putting children at the centre
working in partnership
investing in early support
making services better over time
Working with the Council
If you are a provider and want to work with us, you should register on our procurement website....Once you register, you will:
get alerts when new contracts are available
see all tender documents in one place
These documents include:
service specifications
invitation to tender (ITT) details
legal terms and conditions
After you register, you can also access:
supplier guidance
information from our supplier training events
We support our suppliers.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/commissioning-services-for-children-and-young-people/
Last updated: 16/09/2026 15:54:03
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Local Government Transparency Code
Council Payment CardsThis information provides details of payments made using the Council's Payment Cards.Payments to suppliers exceeding £500This information provides details of payments to suppliers where the invoice was for £500 or over.Procurement information (contracts and tenders)This information provides details of contracts entered into by the Council....Along with tender opportunities.Local Authority LandHere you can find details of Council owned land and property.Social housing asset valueHere you can find the value of social housing stock that is held in the Council’s Housing Revenue Account.Organisation chartThis section provides a snapshot as at December 2024 of details of the top three levels of Cornwall Council including salary details.Annual parking reportThis information provides a breakdown of income and expenditure on the Council’s parking account.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/council-spending-and-finance/local-government-transparency-code/
Last updated: 08/06/2026 11:17:34
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Responsible procurement
Responsible procurement is good procurement....These can be found in our Responsible Procurement Policy....For additional support and guidance on social value and tender applications please read the Social Value Information for Tenders document.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/commercial-services/responsible-procurement/
Last updated: 29/12/2025 17:07:42
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Supplier Invoice Payment Performance
This is in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Regulation 113)....Public Contract Regulations 2015 - Cornwall Council Annual Payment Performance
Financial Year
Proportion of undisputed* Invoices paid within 30 days
Value of interest** liability of undisputed Invoices paid after 30 days
Bank of England Base Rate as at 31 March
Value of identified interest in relation to late payment charges paid to suppliers
2024/25
95.92%
£266,258.98
4.50%
£0.00
2023/24
95.94%
£358,609.92
5.25%
£0.00
2022/23
96.45%
£534,551.29
4.25%
£0.00
2021/22
94.01%
£339,829.09
0.75%
£0.00
2020/21
99.90%
£1,866.63
0.10%
£831.31
2019/20
99.34%
£9,769.08
0.10%
£0.00
2018/19
98.94%
£20,665.27
0.75%
£0.00
2017/18
98.59%
£22,739.44
0.50%
£0.00
2016/17
98.68%
£42,001.53
0.25%
£0.00
2015/16
98.52%
Negligible
0.50%
£0.00
*80% of Invoices paid by Cornwall Council are imported from different systems into the council's finance system....For 2023/24 onwards the following criteria has been applied:
To include payments to commercial suppliers only.
2024/25 is the final financial year of payment performance publication under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Regulation 113). 2025/26 financial year payment performance will be published under the Procurement Act 2023 requirements.
** Interest calculated at 8% plus Bank of England Base Rate as at 31st March of the Financial Year.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/council-spending-and-finance/supplier-invoice-payment-performance/
Last updated: 16/04/2025 08:15:19
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The full electoral register
About the register
We publish the electoral register every year (usually in December) in two versions:
The full register and
The open register
We also update the register on the first working day each month and before an election....You must be on the register to be able to vote....View the current register
The current register is only available for public inspection during office hours at County Hall in Truro.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/the-full-electoral-register/
Last updated: 23/10/2025 09:06:53
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Register to vote
Register to vote online
If you need a paper form, please contact us....Our contact details are at the bottom of this page....If you do not want your details to appear on the register, please contact us.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/register-to-vote/
Last updated: 02/12/2025 11:26:24
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