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To conduct robust grassroots community engagement, to develop a Vision and Regeneration Plan for Royal Sutton Coldfield for the next decade and a detailed Investment Plan for the first 4 years

ROYAL SUTTON COLDFIELD TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jan 2026 at 13:57

Tender

14 Apr 2025 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council has commissioned a procurement process to develop a Vision and Regeneration Plan for the Royal Sutton Coldfield area, covering the next decade with a specific focus on a detailed Investment Plan for the first four years. Identified as a sub-central government public authority, the buying organisation has facilitated an open procurement process, which is below the threshold and promotes open competition. The contract has been awarded to GENECON LIMITED, a company headquartered in London, and spans a period from 21st June 2025 to 30th November 2025. The contract was signed on 21st June 2025, with a total value of £60,000 (including VAT). The industry categories involved include market and economic research, cultural event organisation services, and community services, reflecting the strategic objectives outlined in the "Plan for Neighbourhoods."

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs involved in community engagement, market research, and urban regeneration. Companies with expertise in these areas can significantly benefit from participating, especially those with demonstrated experience in robust grassroots community engagement and the ability to co-create sustainable development plans with local authorities. Lasting impacts include fostering stronger community ties, energising local economies, and shaping the cultural and social infrastructure of Royal Sutton Coldfield. Businesses aiming to specialise in public sector engagement and regeneration strategies may find this an advantageous avenue to enhance their portfolio and influence substantial urban renewal initiatives.

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Notice Title

To conduct robust grassroots community engagement, to develop a Vision and Regeneration Plan for Royal Sutton Coldfield for the next decade and a detailed Investment Plan for the first 4 years

Notice Description

A new prospectus for the Plan for Neighbourhoods (previously called the Town Fund) has now been published and Royal Sutton Coldfield has been awarded up to PS20m, over 10 years, with the Town Council being the accountable body. The Plan has 3 objectives; Thriving Places, Stronger Communities and Taking Back Control. To deliver these objectives, the government has set out the need to establish a Neighbourhood Board. The Board is required to develop a Vision and Regeneration Plan for the next 10 years, together with a more detailed Investment Plan for the first 4 years of the programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0502af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003917-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL SUTTON COLDFIELD TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries@suttoncoldfieldtowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUTTON COLDFIELD
Postcode
B74 2PG
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Sutton Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Sutton Coldfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENECON

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