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Plan for Neighbourhoods Community Engagement Capacity Building

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Jun 2025 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Plan for Neighbourhoods Community Engagement Capacity Building," aimed at community-led engagement to inform neighbourhood planning. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically development consultancy services. The procurement method employed was limited competition due to it being below the threshold, and the contract period started on 19th June 2025, concluding by 7th November 2025, with a potential extension until 31st December 2025, contingent on performance and funding. The award was made to Beatfreeks Consulting Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, indicating that the procurement process was in its award stage and is now active. This initiative is focused within the United Kingdom, specifically covering regions such as UKG3.

This contract offers considerable opportunities for businesses involved in community engagement and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in development consultancy. Companies seeking growth in the public sector can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and engage in government-led initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises like Beatfreeks Consulting Limited are well-placed to benefit from similar tenders due to their agility and tailored services that align with local government objectives. Organisations looking to gain insight into community priorities and engage in long-term government programmes might find similar opportunities crucial for strategic growth and embedding themselves within community-driven projects.

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Notice Title

Plan for Neighbourhoods Community Engagement Capacity Building

Notice Description

The purpose of the contract is to secure an experienced provider or organisation to undertake the following so that meaningful, community-led engagement can be undertaken to inform the Plan for Neighbourhoods. This will enable the Neighbourhood Board to fully understand the community's priorities and serve as the start of an ongoing conversation over the lifetime of the programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0551bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034389-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2025 - 7 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
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@dudley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEATFREEKS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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