Planning

Provision of Bid Writing Services

NEWGROUND TOGETHER

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Planning

14 Jan 2026 at 15:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newground Together is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Provision of Bid Writing Services. This involves engaging with suppliers to explore the market for bid writing and opportunity identification services. The focus includes assessing supplier capabilities and regional abilities, as well as understanding cost implications. The buying organisation, Newground Together, is located in Blackburn, United Kingdom, classified as a public undertaking. The engagement process seeks participant input through a questionnaire, with a submission deadline set for 30th January 2026. This tender falls under the services category with specific interest in business services related to law, marketing, consulting, and writing agency services.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the consulting and business support sector, particularly those specialising in bid writing and strategic market positioning. Businesses with expertise in providing comprehensive bid writing services across regions UKD and UKE are well-suited to compete. They can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their service offerings over the contract period, which spans from March 2026 to March 2028, with possible extensions up to 2031. Engaging in this process offers a strategic advantage to strengthen relationships with public sector clients and enhance portfolios with high-profile projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Bid Writing Services

Notice Description

Newground Together are seeking to engage with suppliers in connection with the delivery of bid writing and opportunity identification services to help us understand the market, capabilities, regional / cross regional abilities and the likely costs associated with these services.

Planning Information

At this stage, THA are seeking responses to our engagement questionnaire. Interested suppliers should email 'thgprocurementeoi@togetherhousing.co.uk', quoting 'Provision of Bid Writing Services' to express their interest in this market engagement process and to receive a copy of the questionnaire for completion. The deadline date for return of the questionnaire is 30th January 2026. Completed questionnaires should be submitted to 'thgprocurementeoi@togetherhousing.co.uk'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003169-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92312211 - Writing agency services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
NEWGROUND TOGETHER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
thg.procurement@togetherhousing.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 1JD
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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