Planning

Pre-Market Engagement for the delivery of Bridgend Shared Prosperity Framework

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

12 May 2025 at 11:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bridgend County Borough Council is initiating a pre-market engagement concerning its Bridgend Shared Prosperity Framework, specifically targeting the Inclusive Communities theme within the Communities and Place opportunity. This procurement process, at the planning stage, is focused on services and falls under several industry categories, including community action programmes and other social services. An engagement event is scheduled for 20 May 2025 from 1 pm to 3 pm, to be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. Participants interested in attending should secure their place through Eventbrite. The council, headquartered in Bridgend, UK, aims to gain insights and feedback on potential delivery models that could enhance local investments, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, until the end of 2025.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses focusing on impactful volunteering, social action projects, community engagement, and creative activities to contribute to the local community's well-being. It is particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in this tender process offers businesses the chance to align with UK governmental objectives of levelling up and provides a platform to showcase innovative approaches to community enrichment. The contracting period is set between 1 August and 31 December 2025, making it a prime opportunity for organisations capable of delivering comprehensive community-focused services in Bridgend.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement for the delivery of Bridgend Shared Prosperity Framework

Notice Description

Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) are holding a Pre-Market Engagement Event concerning its Bridgend Shared Prosperity Framework Communities and Place (Inclusive Communities) opportunity. The Bridgend Shared Prosperity Framework is being funded by the UK Government from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF), part of the government's wider commitment to level up all parts of the UK and provides funding for local investment between 2022 and 2025. We are seeking a number of proposals for innovative models of delivery which will add value to the Inclusive Communities sub-theme of Bridgend county borough councils SPF programme delivery. The proposals will need to focus on activities that would support the Inclusive Communities theme, focusing on: * Impactful volunteering * Social action projects * Community engagement * Local arts, heritage, cultural and creative activities * Community measures to reduce the cost of living We will be providing further information on the Shared Prosperity Fund delivery in Bridgend. In addition, we are seeking discussion with community organisations on potential proposals, how these could complement the local investment delivery plan and adapt the structure and values of the opportunity to enable submissions. Bridgend County Borough Council are carrying out this Pre-Market Engagement process concerning the delivery of the UK Government SPF funded Bridgend Shared Prosperity Framework Communities and Place (Inclusive Communities) opportunity. A Pre-Market Engagement event will be held as follows: * 20th May 2025 1-3pm on Microsoft Teams The UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund has been developed to support the government's wider commitment to level up all parts of the UK and provides funding for local investment between 2022 and 2025. The objectives of the Pre-Market Engagement Process for BCBC are to: 1. Understand the potential opportunities and challenges to enhancing delivery in line with the eligible interventions 2. Receive general feedback. 3. Understand how the benefits of the programme can be maximised. 4. Obtain clarity from the market on the total value of any proposals BCBC are therefore looking to engage with suppliers/contractors with an understanding and experience of working with communities across Bridgend County Borough who can provide all, or part of the services required to deliver inclusive community activities. The Pre-Market Engagement event will be held online on 20 May 2025 from 1pm to 3pm. To secure a place on the event or to book an individual slot, book via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1349663783709?aff=oddtdtcreator

Planning Information

The Pre-Market Engagement event will be held online on 20 May 2025 from 1pm to 3pm. To secure a place on the event or to book an individual slot, book via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1349663783709?aff=oddtdtcreator

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0510c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020423-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85322000 - Community action programme

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Laura Ashton
Contact Email
tenders@bridgend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 4WB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Bridgend Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Further Information

Notice Documents

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