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Sensory Support Services

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

31 Jul 2026 at 11:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Peterborough City Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Sensory Support Services," under the category of health and social work services. This initiative is aimed at enhancing the quality of life for adults with sensory impairments in Peterborough, UK. The preliminary market engagement phase is ongoing, with responses to be submitted by 14th August 2026. Interested suppliers should note that the contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027, and the services will be delivered across the United Kingdom. This process falls under the "light touch" regime and involves SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability for these entities. The anticipated contract value is £238,810, with a gross amount of £286,572. A future notice is expected on 19th October 2026, offering further details on the procurement stages.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in sensory support services, health and wellbeing, or assistive technologies to expand their operations and influence within the sector. SMEs and VCSEs particularly benefit from this opportunity as the procurement process accommodates their participation. Companies with expertise in providing mobility training, technology integration for sensory impairments, and welfare advice are ideally positioned to contribute and potentially secure the contract. By engaging in this procurement process, firms can align with the local authority's commitment to promoting independence and quality of life for sensory-impaired adults in the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sensory Support Services

Notice Description

Peterborough City Council currently provides two individual separate services that support people who are living with either a hearing impairment or a visual impairment. The aim of each service is to enhance the quality of life and promote health, wellbeing an independence for those aged 18+ who are living with a sensory impairment. Peterborough City Council have commissioned sensory services since 2007. The current provision of support includes (but is not limited to) information and advice, emotional support, welfare advice and guidance and demonstration on accessing technology. The Sensory Services Team at the local authority provides support including mobility and orientation training, referrals to specialist sensory providers and access to assistive technology.

Planning Information

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Opportunity to understand the current market and pricing structures. Responses will be reviewed and follow up clarification questions may be asked to ensure the Authority can make an informed decision on the future of the Sensory Support Services within Peterborough. No supplier selection or supplier preference is implied. Supplier who are interested in this opportunity should submit an Expression of Interest on the ProContract Advert which is linked here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a7459d51-d28c-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=fa9a9b42-8212-ed11-8117-005056b64545 This will then grant access to the Preliminary Market Engagement document that all Suppliers are asked to complete and return via ProContract by no later than 12:00 Noon on Friday 14th August 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072687-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£238,810 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Oct 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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