Tender

Soft Market Test for Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support - Virtual Supplier Event

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Nov 2020 at 14:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Peterborough City Council for a contract titled "Soft Market Test for Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support - Virtual Supplier Event." This opportunity falls within the category of community services and is situated in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The procurement stage is currently active, with a virtual supplier event scheduled for 1pm on 9th December 2020. Interested providers must register their interest by noon on 7th December 2020. The method of procurement is an open procedure, intended for services above the procurement threshold, with the contract period expected to run from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in community and social services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary and community sector entities. The focus on strengthening local community support systems aligns well with providers who are capable of delivering innovative infrastructure services that enhance community resilience and connectivity. Engaging with Peterborough City Council through this tender can help such businesses expand their reach, enhance their service offerings, and contribute positively to community development initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test for Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support - Virtual Supplier Event

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council are developing a new contract for the delivery of Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support services across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) plays an important role in helping our Authorities and our communities achieve their priorities and plans. We want to build on the achievements of VCS Infrastructure Support Services that have to date strengthened, represented and supported the sector. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Public Sector partners are working together to take a Think Communities approach, which is a shared way of working with and alongside communities, taking account of local strengths and needs. The Think Communities principles are: * People: Resilient communities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough where people can feel safe, healthy, connected and able to help themselves and each other. * Places: New and established communities that are integrated, possess a sense of place and which support the resilience of their residents. * System: A system wide approach in which partners listen, engage and align with communities and with each other, to deliver public service and support community-led activity. Commissioners would like to invite interested providers to a Virtual Supplier Event we are holding on Wednesday 9th December at 1pm. If you would like to join the event please register your interest by using the Q&A section to this request by 12noon on Monday 7th December.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1b9ae89-f678-48a2-a059-43b57dd2f4ef
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Holmes
Contact Email
sarah.holmes@peterborough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07950854238

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8TY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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