Planning

Market Engagement Event - Best Start In Life Peer Support Services

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Mar 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Market Engagement Event - Best Start In Life Peer Support Services," with a focus on community services within the United Kingdom, specifically in the Hull region. This initiative is classified under public authority - sub-central government and addresses the provision of services to the community and other community, social, and personal services. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 27th March 2026, and a scheduled engagement event via MS Teams is set for 17th April 2026 from 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest by 16th April 2026 through the YORtender platform. This procurement is under a planning status with future communications planned for 11th May 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in community support services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a contract value of £300,000 and a gross amount of £360,000, businesses aiming to expand their service offering in partnership with Hull City Council's Early Help Team may find this an advantageous opportunity. The procurement follows a "light touch" regime, making it more accessible to organisations that can deliver impactful service solutions over the contract period from October 2026 to March 2029. This engagement is particularly well-suited to entities able to deliver peer support services that align with Hull City Council's commissioning plans.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement Event - Best Start In Life Peer Support Services

Notice Description

Hull City Council are inviting suppliers to express their interest in working alongside the Early Help Team for the delivery of the Best Start In Life Peer Support Service. The event will provide information on the commissioning plans for the services. The event is being held via MS Teams on 17th April 2026 - 1.00pm - 2.00pm To book your place please utilise the messaging section on YORtender https://yortender.eu-supply.com/

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104156&TID=100109328&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028597-2026
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

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

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