Camborne Town Council has published a procurement opportunity for human resources (hr) support services for camborne town council with an estimated value of £90,000. The submission deadline is 18 May 2026, giving eligible UK suppliers a limited window to prepare and submit bids through the official Find a Tender portal.

Published on 2026-04-10, this contract is open to suitably qualified suppliers across the United Kingdom. All businesses interested in bidding should review the full tender documentation and confirm they meet all eligibility requirements before the closing date.

Contract overview

The Council invites response to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers ("Suppliers") for the provision of retained professional human resources (HR) and staffing advisory services as a single prime contractor, or a consortium with a lead supplier acting as prime contractor. The appointed Supplier would work with the Council on an on-call basis to provide a range of high-quality HR services. The retained nature of the arrangement would be based on a framework contract with calling off support services as and when required. Costs would be recharged on the basis to time spent on the project based against the hourly rate. Full details around the tender process can be found in the tender documents which are freely available in this Tender Notice publication.

Camborne Town Council is the contracting authority. The estimated value is £90,000 and the deadline is 18 May 2026. Download the full specification from the official portal before preparing a bid.

Is your business eligible?

This contract is most relevant to management consultants, marketing agencies, HR firms. Suppliers typically need to demonstrate experience delivering similar contracts, appropriate financial standing, and hold relevant professional qualifications and case studies.

Under the Procurement Act 2023, Camborne Town Council must actively consider SME participation. Check whether this contract has been structured into lots.

• Proven track record in consulting & advisory contracts of comparable scope
• Financial standing appropriate for a £90,000 contract
• Relevant certifications: relevant professional qualifications and case studies
• Capacity to mobilise within Camborne Town Council’s required timeframe
• Ability to meet the 18 May 2026 submission deadline

How to submit a bid

• Step 1 — Access the notice: Visit Find a Tender at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032691-2026
• Step 2 — Register free: Create or log in to your supplier account
• Step 3 — Download documents: Read the full ITT before preparing your response
• Step 4 — Raise clarifications: Submit questions early — Q&A typically closes 1–2 weeks before the deadline
• Step 5 — Submit before 18 May 2026: Late submissions are not accepted

What the buyer will evaluate

Camborne Town Council will assess all compliant bids against published criteria. Buyers typically apply a 60% quality and 40% price weighting. Under the Procurement Act 2023, social value is a mandatory evaluation criterion.

Writing a winning bid

• Lead with an executive summary addressing Camborne Town Council’s objectives directly
• Provide two or more case studies with measurable outcomes from comparable contracts
• Include specific, costed social value commitments
• Price to win but ensure your margin covers full delivery
• Submit at least 24 hours before 18 May 2026

Frequently asked questions

Can SMEs bid for this contract?

Yes. The Procurement Act 2023 requires Camborne Town Council to consider SME suitability and remove unnecessary barriers.

Is registration on the portal free?

Yes. Registering as a supplier on Find a Tender is completely free.

What happens if I miss the 18 May 2026 deadline?

Late submissions are not accepted. The deadline is absolute. Submit at least 24 hours early.

Where are the full tender documents?

All documents are on the official Find a Tender listing at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032691-2026.

This article is for informational purposes only. Always verify all details on the official procurement portal before submitting a bid. Kael Tripton is not affiliated with or endorsed by Camborne Town Council or the UK government.