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closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Services Contract for s202 Homelessness Reviews

[Peterborough City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/peterborough-city-council)

Estimated value

£100,000

Published

11 Feb 2026

Deadline

Closed

4 Mar 2026

## Who can bid

- Open to suppliers based in the UK

    The buyer has limited bidding to suppliers with substantive operations in this area.

    [PPN 005: reserving by supplier location](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-005-reserving-below-threshold-procurements/ppn-005-guide-to-reserving-below-threshold-html)
- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Below-threshold contract

    Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts).

    [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85)
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

The Council is seeking to procure a qualified and experienced provider to undertake statutory homelessness reviews under Section 202 of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended). The provider will be responsible for conducting fair, timely, and legally compliant reviews of homelessness decisions made by the Council.

The duties of the successful provider will include undertaking the statutory review process. They will issue Regulation 5 letters to applicants, informing them that a review will be carried out. They will conduct all necessary enquiries, including but not limited to:

- Writing to GPs, landlords, support workers, and legal representatives.
- Reviewing case files and evidence provided by the applicant and the Council.
- Interview applicants where required, either:

o By telephone, or

o In person, at a mutually agreed location.

- Issue Regulation 7 letters where applicable, confirming the outcome of Section 202 reviews.
- Request extensions to the statutory review period (21 or 56 days) where necessary, providing clear justification and notifying the Council promptly.
- Prepay expenses (e.g., postage, travel) to avoid delays in the review process.

## CPV classification

Evaluation consultancy services Miscellaneous business-related services Administrative social services

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-064e6d-2026-02-11T18:11:41Z

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-064e6d-2026-02-11T18:11:41Z)

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