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Grant for Local Resilience Forum from MHCLG Budget

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2025 at 13:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, has contracted with Wander Films Limited to support communications for the Local Resilience Forum within the region of UKC11, located in Hartlepool, United Kingdom. The title of the procurement process is "Grant for Local Resilience Forum from MHCLG Budget." This service falls under the category of technical analysis or consultancy services, with the procurement stage currently in the Award phase as of 30th July 2025. This direct procurement was executed without competition, under the threshold for competitive tendering. The contract commenced on 1st August 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2026, with a total gross value of £12,000.

This procurement represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in communication and community engagement, particularly those well-versed in addressing local issues within the Cleveland area. SMEs similar to Wander Films Limited, with experience in technical consultancy and strategic communication, will find this type of tender advantageous for enhancing their market presence and expertise in public sector collaborations. Engaging in such contracts can foster growth through partnerships with local authorities, delivering impactful solutions that benefit community strategies and resilience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grant for Local Resilience Forum from MHCLG Budget

Notice Description

This exemption relates to grant funding Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) Local Resilience Forum (LRF) Budget held by HBC, currently within budget and covered by previous underspend of pilot money. Supplier to conduct message and audience analysis for Local Resilience Forum LRF communications inclusive of workshop and breakdown. This is part of a wider strategy development for community resilience - workshops have identified a need for better understanding and engagement of core messages to the population within the LRF area. The intent is to use professionals in the field engagement and communications with a real understanding of local issues and geography to assist the LRF clarify their approach to community engagement and develop a forward look / action plan. The required skill set is not available in house in either HBC or the wider LRF agencies and it was agreed a new perspective was needed drawing on some of the skills sets, information and techniques used in the local private sector. Wander, as a company,- is local and uniquely placed given its prior relationship and demonstration of understanding of the issues within the wider Cleveland communities whilst being able to draw on highly experienced staff who have developed campaigns for multi-national agencies. Wander has been identified based on its effective delivery of the previous work with Hartlepool Borough Council, its stated interest in supporting communities and its market expertise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056928
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044316-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WANDER FILMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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