--- title: "Sensory Support Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d8bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d8bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d8bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d8bf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-31" --- # Sensory Support Services Buyer: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d8bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d8bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d8bf.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072687-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Oct 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £238,810 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | PETERBOROUGH | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE2 8TY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough | | Local authority | Peterborough | | Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground | | Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 31 Jul 2026 at 11:39 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072687-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072687-2026 31st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a7459d51-d28c-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=fa9a9b42-8212-ed11-8117-005056b64545 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/business/supplying-the-council/supply-opportunities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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