VCSE Infrastructure Support Organisation

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VCSE Infrastructure Support Organisation

Notice Description

Peterborough City Council intends to procure a high-quality, sustainable Infrastructure support organisation (ISO) to provide training, support and advice to the VCSE sector in Peterborough. The services will focus on the following areas: - VCSE capacity-building and organisational development - Governance, safeguarding, and quality support - Volunteer development and infrastructure - Intelligence, insight, and learning to support prevention and commissioning The contract term is 3 years, commencing 01st December 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Local Government Reform (LGR) Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is the process in which the structure and responsibilities of local authorities are reconfigured. The Government has set out plans to move away from the current two-tier system of district and county councils in England, which is relevant to Cambridgeshire County Council, the five district councils in the county (Cambridge City Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council, Fenland District Council, Huntingdonshire District Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council), and Peterborough City Council as a neighbouring unitary council. Therefore, from 1 April 2028, the current seven councils in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough will be replaced and no longer exist. Rather than dealing with separate county, city and district councils, residents will access all services through a unitary council(s). At this stage, no decisions have been made on how many unitary councils will cover the county and which geographical areas they will cover. Throughout the LGR process, the Authority's focus will remain on delivering essential services across Peterborough. Potential changes may occur during the term of the contract, and although the contract is likely to transfer to any new unitary authorities by statutory instrument or by agreement on LGR, the contract may need to be amended to reflect the new geographical, financial and contract scope. Therefore, to ensure the contract may adapt upon implementation of LGR and modify to reflect the implications of LGR, we state within this procurement documentation of the intention to rely on Section 74(1)(a) and Schedule 8(1) of the Procurement Act 2023 to permit modification of the of the contract (if modification is considered necessary), to reflect new geographical, financial and contract scope accordingly. Please note we cannot precisely confirm any modification, if any, to the geographical, financial and contract scope at this stage, and any proposed modification, if agreed, shall not be implemented until 1 April 2028 at the earliest. Any contract modification shall be in accordance with clause 28 of the contract.

Planning Information

Peterborough City Council is hosting a VCSE Market Engagement Event to support early, transparent engagement with voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations ahead of the future commissioning of VCSE infrastructure support. This event is not a procurement launch and attendance is not a requirement for any future tender. It is intended to: - Share the strategic context for VCSE infrastructure support in Peterborough - Outline the types of services and outcomes the Council is seeking to enable - Test early thinking with the VCSE market - Provide an opportunity for VCSE organisations to ask questions, reflect, and shape thinking before any formal process begins What attendees can expect: Attendees will: - Hear an overview of why VCSE infrastructure support is being reviewed and reviewed, including links to prevention, neighbourhood working and system priorities -Gain clarity on the likely scope of services, including: --VCSE capacity-building and organisational development --Governance, safeguarding, and quality support --Volunteer development and infrastructure --Intelligence, insight, and learning to support prevention and commissioning --Understand the anticipated commissioning principles, including openness, fairness, proportionality, and a learning-led approach Have the opportunity to: - Ask questions in an open forum - Share views on what works well now and what could work better - Highlight risks, opportunities, and practical considerations from a VCSE perspective No organisations will be asked to submit proposals, pricing, or commitments at this event. Event details Date: Tuesday 13 May 2026 Time: 10:00-12:30 (with optional ProContract session to 13:00) Format: In-person Location: Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Peterborough, PE2 8TY - Ground Floor conference room. Accessibility and inclusion: The Council is committed to ensuring the event is accessible and welcoming: - The venue will be step-free and wheelchair accessible - Accessible toilets will be available - If you have additional access, communication, or dietary requirements, you will be asked to note these when registering so reasonable adjustments can be made. How to register: Please use the following Microsoft Forms link to register your attendance: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ZLMn4x4EUUyC8skGp4-cyZnO6-LnfslNrMQgh1kHoflUMEdMWkFEREdKQU1PQ1NQVFFWTEpGTUswRi4u&route=shorturl Registration deadline: 12th May 2026 Capacity: Places may be capped to ensure a productive session; early registration is encouraged. Confirmation details, including final timings, room location and travel information, will be sent to registered attendees ahead of the event. Please note, an expression of interest in this event does not equate to a registration for the event, nor is it considered an expression of interest in any future procurement activity.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06837b
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059258-2026
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Planning, 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, VCSE
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: £240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline: 24 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date: 15 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059258-2026
24th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034403-2026
15th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d3479bc4-aa6f-f111-813c-005056b64545

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