Planning

Procurement Platform

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

08 May 2026 at 14:43

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Peterborough City Council is currently in the planning stage of procuring a new eTendering solution as part of their "Procurement Platform" project. The initiative seeks to streamline processes and consolidate procurement activities into a singular SaaS system, eliminating redundant data entry. The procurement, classified under CPV code 48490000 for procurement software packages, has a total estimated value of £40,000. This engagement invites potential suppliers to participate in a Preliminary Market Engagement phase, with the engagement end date set for 29 May 2026. Interested parties should note that this opportunity is designed to support SMEs and VCSEs, with the delivery focus being within England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in procurement software solutions, particularly those offering innovative SaaS platforms capable of integrating various procurement functions. Companies that can demonstrate strong technical capabilities, ease of use, and efficient data management will be well-suited to contend in this process. Additionally, SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, offering them a chance to expand their market presence and showcase their solutions to a key client in the public sector. This preliminary market engagement provides a pivotal platform to establish a business relationship with Peterborough City Council's procurement team.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement Platform

Notice Description

Peterborough City Council's Procurement Team is seeking an eTendering solution to streamline processes, consolidate procurement activities into a single SaaS system, and reduce repeat data entry. We invite you to participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement by providing information about your solution and capabilities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d359e255-9706-41e6-9db7-17147ac32fe0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05933d11-1dcd-4b9e-9eb7-ed5734cd5bea
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48490000 - Procurement software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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