Planning

Peterborough Young Person's Foundation

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Jan 2026 at 14:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Peterborough City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process, seeking to establish the 'Peterborough Young Person's Foundation'. This initiative, categorised under services provided by youth associations, is set within the region of UKH11, specifically in and around Peterborough, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the planning phase, with a key milestone involving market engagement and a deadline for responses set for 20 January 2026 at 12:00 Noon. The procurement exercise commenced with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 13 January 2026. The procurement is being led by Peterborough City Council, a sub-central government public authority, through the tender method initiated via Find a Tender platform, targeting delivery in the fiscal year beginning 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2027.

This procurement offers a robust opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, particularly those involved in youth services, to engage in public service delivery and expand their business. The contract provides a promising avenue for these businesses to enhance their portfolios and serve the community by contributing to youth development initiatives. The emphasis on forming partnerships with SMEs and VCSEs underscores the council's commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth and community engagement. Interested parties are encouraged to complete and submit the required questionnaire by the stipulated deadline to express their interest and partake in this forthcoming venture.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Peterborough Young Person's Foundation

Notice Description

Peterborough City Council is conducting this preliminary market engagement exercise in relation to a future contract for the formation of a Peterborough Young People's Foundation. Interested economic operators are invited to respond to the published questionnaire by the closing date of 20/01/2026 at 12:00 Noon.

Planning Information

Interested economic operators are invited to complete and return the questionnaire available to download via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=1d8b0ba0-84f0-f011-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Expressions of interest must first be submitted via ProContract before the system will allow you to submit your response. Clarifications must be submitted via the messaging function of the ProContract platform. The deadline for responses is 20/01/2026 at 12:00 Noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002693-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98133110 - Services provided by youth associations

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcontracts@peterborough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLH11 Peterborough
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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