Tender

Services Contract for s202 Homelessness Reviews

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2026 at 18:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Peterborough City Council has issued a tender regarding the provision of services for statutory homelessness reviews under Section 202 of the Housing Act 1996. This procurement opportunity falls within the public authority category and is specifically organised by the sub-central government sector. It is a services contract with an emphasis on evaluation consultancy, miscellaneous business-related services, and administrative social services, located in Peterborough, UKH11 region. The procurement process is currently at the 'tender' stage and is carried out through an open competition method below the threshold. Business entities can submit their proposals electronically by 4th March 2026, following enquiries by 26th February 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for qualified businesses, particularly those adept in evaluation and consultancy services, to contribute to essential community-based work. It requires conducting fair and legally compliant homelessness reviews, making it ideal for firms specialising in administrative social services with experience in housing law. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract supports their involvement with a value up to £100,000. This can broaden business growth prospects, leveraging quality and deliverability evaluation criteria, alongside competitive pricing. Firms meeting minimum quality thresholds stand the chance of winning the contract, with options for renewal extending the engagement up to 2031.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Services Contract for s202 Homelessness Reviews

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to procure a qualified and experienced provider to undertake statutory homelessness reviews under Section 202 of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended). The provider will be responsible for conducting fair, timely, and legally compliant reviews of homelessness decisions made by the Council. The duties of the successful provider will include undertaking the statutory review process. They will issue Regulation 5 letters to applicants, informing them that a review will be carried out. They will conduct all necessary enquiries, including but not limited to: (i) Writing to GPs, landlords, support workers, and legal representatives. (ii) Reviewing case files and evidence provided by the applicant and the Council. (iii) Interview applicants where required, either: o By telephone, or o In person, at a mutually agreed location. (iv) Issue Regulation 7 letters where applicable, confirming the outcome of Section 202 reviews. (v) Request extensions to the statutory review period (21 or 56 days) where necessary, providing clear justification and notifying the Council promptly. (vi) Prepay expenses (e.g., postage, travel) to avoid delays in the review process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two optional extensions of twelve months available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012634-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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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