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title: "Soft Market Testing for Environmental Enforcement Services"
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buyer: "PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL"
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# Soft Market Testing for Environmental Enforcement Services

Buyer: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af34b6aa-2894-4674-b48e-290a466fce91

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## Summary

Peterborough City Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Soft Market Testing for Environmental Enforcement Services." This process aims to explore potential providers for city-wide and district-wide environmental enforcement services, particularly addressing minor offences such as littering and dog fouling. The expected budget for these services is approximately £400,000 per annum, and expressions of interest are sought from relevant suppliers. The engagement end date is set for 20 April 2018, and interested parties are encouraged to complete a Soft Market Testing Questionnaire available through SourceDogg.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in environmental enforcement, compliance services, and related sectors. Businesses that provide innovative solutions for environmental issues, particularly those capable of handling fixed penalty notice issuance and public engagement, would be well-positioned to compete. Collaborating with neighbouring authorities may also enhance opportunities for those looking to expand their service delivery in the East of England region.

## Notice

Peterborough City Council are seeking provider expressions of interests for engagement in soft market testing for the following services. Please note this is not a call for competition nor does it signify the start of a procurement exercise but allows Peterborough City Council to further understand the supply market and engage with providers. 1. Environmental Enforcement - City wide coverage dealing with minor Environmental offences such as littering, dog fouling, spitting and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) 2. Environmental Enforcement - for neighbouring authority (district wide) as above Anticipated Budget: Circa. PS400k per annum for expenditure (excluding income). Engagement is sort in confidence from relevant suppliers active within the supply market areas above. This exercise may involve neighbouring authorities who have a shared interest. Please complete the information within the SourceDogg questionnaire (content) should you wish to be part of this activity. Additional information: If you are interested in this requirement please complete the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire through the SourceDogg link.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba192ac9-6fa0-41f1-a474-0a15bad27adb |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98351110 - Parking enforcement services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2018 at 08:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba192ac9-6fa0-41f1-a474-0a15bad27adb
- 29 Mar 2018 at 15:21 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba192ac9-6fa0-41f1-a474-0a15bad27adb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba192ac9-6fa0-41f1-a474-0a15bad27adb
  13th April 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/57fad8bb-8f6a-4ab1-afeb-531e2ec7e009/requests/18673
  Soft Market Testing Questionnaire in SourceDogg

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