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Net Zero Neighbourhood - Community Engagement and Facilitation

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2026 at 16:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council, a public authority within sub-central government in the United Kingdom, has awarded a contract titled "Net Zero Neighbourhood - Community Engagement and Facilitation" as part of its initiative in Graiseley. The procurement falls under the services category and is part of the council's efforts to advance community engagement for their Net Zero project. The procurement process, which describes a below-threshold method, was completed as of 23rd January 2026. The contract, valued at £31,750 with additional provisions up to £38,100, was signed on 3rd September 2025, slated to end on 30th September 2027. This project aims to involve the community, enhance local leadership, and foster a partnership between the council and residents, working within the guidelines of the Cities Commission for Climate Investment.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and community organisations aiming to establish themselves in the domain of community engagement and environmental sustainability. The awarded supplier, Groundwork West Midlands, exemplifies the kind of organisation well-suited to compete in this space, with its focus on sustainability and community initiatives. Businesses specialising in engaging local communities, capturing stakeholder aspirations, and collaborating on climate-focused projects could find this an ideal opportunity to expand their reach and influence, particularly within the Wolverhampton region. The project not only supports financial growth but also offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to community-driven sustainability efforts, positioning businesses as leaders in driving social change.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Net Zero Neighbourhood - Community Engagement and Facilitation

Notice Description

City of Wolverhampton Council are seeking to procure a community organisation, SME or other, that can facilitate community engagement activities as part of the councils Net Zero Neighbourhood project in Graiseley. The supplier will be commissioned to coordinate the co-planning, co-design, and co-delivery of the community engagement activities on behalf of and in direct partnership with the Council and the community steering group. The provider will lead on engagement activities to raise awareness of the project and different aspects of net zero to secure resident and stakeholder buy-in for the data collection element of the scheme. Including capturing resident aspirations through the co-creation of a neighbourhood vision and identifying a list of community led initiatives the community can deliver as legacy arrangements for the project. Working within the framework of 3Ci's (Cities Commission for Climate Investment's) community engagement guide - The Path to Net Zero: Three Steps for Effective Community Engagement, the supplier is required to: 1. Ensure accessibility and community ownership 2. Build on existing work undertaken by the council and the steering group to build local leadership and capacity 3. Work with local businesses to support engagement activities to ensure reinvestment of funds into local community (Wolverhampton PS) 4. Build and share positive case studies of how community ownership has influenced decision making 5. Work with the council and stakeholders to explore ways of enhancing community engagement and participation 6. Explore ways of engaging local creatives and experts on the project See detailed specification for more information. The supplier will be responsible planning, organising and delivering community engagement sessions that may require additional provision such as refreshments, or the procurement of ancillary services to aid in service delivery. These ancillary costs will be procured separately, subject to agreement with the contract manager and alignment with procurement rules and procedures. The cost for these additional services will be reserved in a supplementary budget within the project and so should not be costed for within the proposal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060db7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006351-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUNDWORK WEST MIDLANDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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