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28 Jul 2026 at 07:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Peterborough City Council is leading a public procurement process for the project titled "Pride in Peterborough Listening Exercise," aimed at fostering community engagement throughout the region. This initiative, classified under the services industry category, is located in Peterborough, UK. The procurement process, which has reached the award stage as of 28th July 2026, involves a light-touch regime with two key lots designed to enhance neighbourhood and seldom-heard community engagement. Contracts for these services will commence on 4th August 2026, with Lot 1 concluding on 3rd August 2027 and Lot 2 ending on 3rd June 2027. The procurement method used was 'below threshold - without competition,' highlighting a more direct approach.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations experienced in community engagement and outreach, such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract's design emphasises broad public interaction and targeted engagement with underrepresented communities, creating a favourable environment for businesses that excel in public engagement and trust-building activities. Companies capable of delivering training services in community settings would be well-suited to compete, as the contract requires heavy involvement in community-driven activities. The involvement of established local bodies, like Citizens UK Charity and Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service, underscores the focus on local expertise and impact.

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Notice Title

Pride in Peterborough Listening Exercise

Notice Description

The contract is for the design and delivery of a structured neighbourhood listening exercise to support the initial engagement phase of the Pride in Place programme in Peterborough. The service will deliver place-based and targeted community engagement activities across the Pride in Place neighbourhood areas, with the purpose of capturing resident insight, building local trust, and informing neighbourhood priorities and future programme delivery. Lot 1 - Neighbourhood and Schools Citizen Engagement: Delivery of broad, high-visibility engagement across neighbourhoods, including street-based engagement, community events, school-based and family engagement, and activity in mainstream community settings. This Lot focuses on achieving wide reach, visibility and awareness, contributing the majority share towards the programme's minimum resident engagement targets. Lot 2 - Seldom-Heard Communities and Communities of Interest: Delivery of targeted, trust-based engagement with residents who face barriers to participation, working through VCSE, faith-based and community-of-interest organisations. This Lot focuses on depth of engagement, inclusion of under-represented voices, and ensuring insights from seldom-heard communities are visible and protected within the overall analysis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071004-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£188,478 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 3 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CITIZENS UK CHARITY

PETERBOROUGH COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE

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