Scope
Reference
DN795481
Description
The contractor to provide an entrepreneurial support programme for individuals on benefits, helping them launch and sustain new businesses, as well as to support the development of employability enhancing skills.
The specific nature of the support to be provided will be determined by the winning bid but it is proposed that this should include entrepreneurial support in order to start businesses and/or the development of skills in areas such as construction or digital, via short courses, in order to enhance employability prospects.
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 November 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 4 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKH11 - Peterborough
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
17 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Criteria Criteria Weighting Question Sub-Criteria Weighting
QUALITY 100%
Q. A1 Delivery
25%
Q. A2 Experience
25%
Q. A3 Technical Ability
25%
Q. A4 Service Standards
25%
TOTAL QUALITY
100%
PRICE
Appendix 11: Financial Submissions
Info only
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=df9597cc-9fb2-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
Contracting authority
Peterborough City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLXM-3229-WVQH
Sand Martin House Peterborough, Bittern Way
Peterborough
PE2 8TY
United Kingdom
Region: UKH11 - Peterborough
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government