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20 Jul 2026 at 08:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "VIEWPOINT COMMUNITY AND SERVICE ENGAGEMENT" has been undertaken by Hertfordshire County Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Stevenage, UK (UKH23 region). The contract, focused on services catering to community and service engagement through peer mentoring training, falls under the industry category of health and social work services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 31st March 2026. This direct procurement, conducted below the threshold without competition, is specified under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is active until 31st March 2027, with a potential extension until 2029 depending on grant funding. The total contract value amounts to £36,600 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the health and social work services sector. Businesses involved in community development, service engagement, and peer mentoring training are particularly well-suited to leverage this contract for business growth. The contract’s light touch regime and direct procurement method without competition make it an attractive option for SMEs looking to enter or consolidate their presence in the public sector. Furthermore, the possibility of contract renewal provides an added incentive for businesses aiming for long-term collaboration with Hertfordshire County Council.

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Notice Title

VIEWPOINT COMMUNITY AND SERVICE ENGAGEMENT

Notice Description

Community and service engagement - offering peer mentoring training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068059-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIEWPOINT

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