Tender

RFQ Common Ground Resilience Fund

SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Nov 2025 at 12:27

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28 Nov 2025 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

Slough Borough Council is overseeing a procurement process titled "RFQ Common Ground Resilience Fund," inviting tenders for services within the business and management consultancy sector, aimed at fostering collaboration between local faith leaders, faith communities, and other voluntary organisations. Located in Slough, UK, the council, identified as a sub-central government public authority, has initiated an open competition below the threshold for this voluntary and community sector project. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their bids electronically by 12th December 2025, with enquiries accepted until 5th December 2025. The contract period is set from 5th January 2026 to 4th April 2026, with evaluation criteria based on price and quality. The tender process is currently in the update stage as of 28th November 2025, following its initial announcement earlier on the same day.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those adept in general management, business development, and public relations, to expand their portfolio by partnering with civic organisations. Firms with expertise in these areas, especially those with experience in the community and voluntary sectors, are well-positioned to contribute meaningfully to Slough's resilience initiatives. Successful participation in this tender could enhance business visibility in local governance projects, open avenues for future collaborations, and establish a foothold in community-driven consultancy services. The project’s nature encourages businesses that are innovative and community-focused, offering a platform to demonstrate their capability to manage and develop strategic partnerships across various sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ Common Ground Resilience Fund

Notice Description

Slough Borough Council requires a voluntary and community sector project lead to work with local faith leaders and faith communities as well as other voluntary and community sector organisations as more particularly described in the Specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eaeb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078058-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£22,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 20251 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carol Wintle
Contact Email
sbcprocurement@slough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SLOUGH
Postcode
SL1 2EL
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Slough
Electoral Ward
Herschel Park
Westminster Constituency
Slough

Further Information

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