Notice Information
Notice Title
Delivery of the Network for Neighbourhoods, part of the Pride in Place Programme
Notice Description
UPDATE: Further to our previous supplier engagement in Spring 2026, where we indicated that we were considering commencing a competition for the Network for Neighbourhoods in Summer 2026, we would like to re-test the market appetite and the procurement approach for delivering the services required to support the Network for Neighbourhoods. This notice constitutes a second phase of Preliminary Market Engagement (PME), following the PME exercise undertaken in Spring 2026. This notice should be read in conjunction with the information provided through that earlier PME exercise. Details of the previous PME exercise can be found at the link to the previous PME Notice. To request a copy of the 'Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) document' and associated supplier networking information relevant to the previous PME exercise, please email: commercialtenders@communities.gov.uk by 5pm on Tuesday 28th July 2026. The scope and objectives of the proposed Network for Neighbourhoods procurement remain largely unchanged from those set out in the original PME. This updated PME acknowledges two material changes: (1) the proposed inclusion of Early Adopters requirements (as further detailed below and reflected in the estimated contract value); and (2) a change to the procurement timeline which now envisages commencement of the competition at the end of July or in early August 2026, with contract signature anticipated by mid/late November 2026 and mobilisation completed by mid/late February 2027. These dates are indicative and subject to change. The estimated maximum value of the Initial Period of the Contract (i.e. to 31st March 2029) is PS13.03M NET of VAT. MHCLG shall reserve the right to extend the Contract by up to 12 months (i.e. from 1st April 2029 to 31st March 2030). The maximum value of any Extension Period is NOT included in the estimated contract value above, and shall be subject to further MHCLG budgetary approvals and confirmed at the appropriate time. Regardless, MHCLG cannot guarantee any extension. MHCLG intends to use responses from this PME to help validate market appetite, test the impact of integrating the Early Adopters requirement into the proposed Network for Neighbourhoods contract, and inform final procurement planning and competition design. To that end, please consider and respond to the questions below, where applicable, so that we can inform our procurement planning. Please respond by email to: commercialtenders@communities.gov.uk, by 5pm Tuesday 28th July 2026, ensuring to insert "CPD4130038 - Network for Neighbourhoods PME" into the subject header of the email. Please DO NOT submit any other statements, material or questions, as MHCLG is unable to consider them or respond at this time. Please note that participation in this market engagement exercise is not mandatory, and you are not required to disclose any commercially sensitive information beyond what is asked for. Responses to this exercise are for MHCLG information only, will be treated in strict confidence, and will not be carried forward or used in any way as part of any subsequent procurement. Further detail on the Early Adopters project, which we are proposing to integrate into the Network for Neighbourhoods procurement is set out below. The Early Adopters element will form part of the overall Network for Neighbourhoods service requirement and will not be procured separately. Suppliers should assume that support to the identified Early Adopter areas will form part of the successful bidder's delivery obligations. ADDITIONAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS - EARLY ADOPTERS The Pride in Place Programme (PiPP) sets an expectation that all areas move towards a community-led delivery model by the end of Year 3 (2028/29). This is intended to build strong, sustainable community infrastructure capable of driving long-term change beyond the ten-year lifetime of programme funding. To support this transition, 20 local authorities have been selected as 'Early Adopters', including up to thirty Neighbourhood Boards. These areas will move more quickly towards community-led delivery over the first three years, supported by a test, learn and grow approach that combines deep place-based support with structured peer learning. This will enable places to develop and refine effective approaches to community-led delivery, while generating practical learning and emerging blueprints to be shared through the Network for Neighbourhoods to strengthen delivery across the wider programme. To progress at the required pace, each Early Adopter will require an intensive, tailored support package. This should include structured learning and development for Neighbourhood Board members, alongside support on governance, community engagement, relationship building and collective impact. It should also provide access to a community of practice, enabling places to share learning, build core capabilities and draw on specialist expertise. Learning from this work will be captured, synthesised and codified into practical tools, playbooks and evidence-based frameworks to support the wider transition to community-led delivery across PiPP. QUESTIONS In consideration of the above information, please respond to the following questions where applicable: Question 1: On the basis of information set out in this update, is the Network for Neighbourhoods a project your organisation will likely express an interest in participating in, either as a Prime Supplier or Consortium Lead? Please indicate: YES / NO If 'no', please state reasons e.g., availability of bid resources; scope not aligned to work you are targeting; other. (max 250 words) or If you are interested in participating, but not as a Prime Supplier or Consortium Lead, please also indicate 'no' and state the reasons that you are interested in participating as part of a supply chain / consortium. (max 250 words) Question 2: Where you have responded 'yes' to Question 1, and in anticipation of your organisation's expected Prime / Lead status, has your organisation been exploring partnerships, consortium arrangements or subcontracting relationships to support delivery of the Network for Neighbourhoods? Please indicate: YES / NO If 'yes', please provide details of the types of organisations you have engaged with (max 250 words) If 'no', please provide reasons (max 250 words) Question 3: If you have responded 'no' to Question 1, and anticipate participating as part of a supply chain or consortium, but not as the Prime Supplier or Consortium Lead, have you identified a potential Prime Supplier / Consortium Lead? Please indicate: YES / NO Question 4: a) The updated delivery model includes integration of the Early Adopters project into the Network for Neighbourhoods procurement, as per the Additional Contract Requirements section above. Do you support the inclusion of Early Adopters within the scope of the proposed Network for Neighbourhoods contract? Please indicate: YES / NO Please provide supporting rationale for your answer (max 250 words). b) What do you see as the key opportunities and risks of incorporating the Early Adopters into the Network for Neighbourhoods procurement? In your response, please consider any commercial, delivery, contractual and operational implications that MHCLG should consider as part of final procurement design. (max 250 words). We appreciate your attention and response to this second phase of pre-market engagement.
Planning Information
MHCLG kindly request that responses to the questions set out in the Description section of his Notice, and / or any requests for a copy of the previous Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) document and associated supplier networking details, to be submitted to commercialtenders@communities.gov.uk, and by no later than 5pm on 28th July 2026.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-0658a8
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068646-2026
- 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
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
75 - Administration, defence and social security services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
75200000 - Provision of services to the community
79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
80500000 - Training services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £12,030,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 21 Jul 2026Yesterday
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 1 Jul 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 19 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planned
- Lots Status
- Planned
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON UNITED KINGDOM
- Postcode
- SW1P 4DF
- Post Town
- South West London
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI3 Inner London - West
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI35 Westminster and City of London
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Westminster
- Electoral Ward
- St James's
- Westminster Constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068646-2026
21st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047259-2026
21st May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015451-2026
19th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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This is intended to build strong, sustainable community infrastructure capable of driving long-term change beyond the ten-year lifetime of programme funding. To support this transition, 20 local authorities have been selected as 'Early Adopters', including up to thirty Neighbourhood Boards. These areas will move more quickly towards community-led delivery over the first three years, supported by a test, learn and grow approach that combines deep place-based support with structured peer learning. This will enable places to develop and refine effective approaches to community-led delivery, while generating practical learning and emerging blueprints to be shared through the Network for Neighbourhoods to strengthen delivery across the wider programme. To progress at the required pace, each Early Adopter will require an intensive, tailored support package. 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