Peterborough City Council is inviting local businesses to attend a supplier engagement event on 15 May 2026 to discuss upcoming contract opportunities for building and property management services. The event provides a chance for local firms to learn how to work with the council following a recent shift in how these services are managed.
The council officially brought property management functions back under its direct control on 1 April 2026, ending a previous arrangement with a local authority-owned company. Following this change, the council is reviewing its delivery contracts and developing three new procurement frameworks: a multidisciplinary consultancy framework, a mechanical and electrical framework, and a repairs and maintenance framework. These new systems are being designed to offer clearer standards, greater transparency, and more flexibility for suppliers.
The supplier engagement sessions will take place on Friday 15 May 2026. Businesses can choose to attend either a morning session from 10am to 12pm or an afternoon session from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. A light lunch will be provided, with networking opportunities between the two sessions from 12pm to 1.30pm. Details about the event were shared through the Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce.
These new frameworks are intended to be accessible to the council, as well as to other local users such as schools, operators of council buildings, and other local authorities. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, Peterborough continues to see significant regeneration activity. The council manages an annual procurement spend of more than £200 million for works, goods, and services, making these contracts a notable opportunity for local companies of various sizes to get involved in the city’s future growth.
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