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Civic Leadership Programme

BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Civic Leadership Programme was orchestrated by Brighton and Hove City Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Hove, United Kingdom. The initiative is categorised under the services industry, specifically targeting community action programmes. The programme aims to encourage participation from under-represented groups in public duty roles, enhancing their skills and confidence in local decision-making processes. The procurement was executed without competition, as it fell below the threshold, and utilised the direct procurement method under a light-touch regime. The contract was awarded on 19th March 2026, and it commenced on 30th March 2026, with completion scheduled for 29th March 2027. The total gross contract value is £80,400.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in community engagement and public service development, particularly those focusing on educational and leadership training programmes. Operation Black Vote, a small to medium-sized enterprise specialising in community participation and empowerment, has been appointed as the supplier, demonstrating that similar enterprises passionate about social change and community welfare can thrive as partners in such initiatives. SmEs in the educational and training sector stand a strong chance in competing for similar contracts, leveraging their agility and specialised knowledge to cater to local governmental needs.

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Notice Title

Civic Leadership Programme

Notice Description

The Civic Leadership Programme is designed to give participants real life experience of what it is like to take on roles such as Magistrates, Councillors, Board Members and School Governors. The aim of the programme is to encourage under-represented groups to apply for public duty roles. Participants will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge, skills and confidence to participate in local decision-making processes and to provide them with the insight and knowledge to apply for roles. In addition, on completion of the programme, participants will act as role models to encourage members of the community to become more actively involved in local decision making.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06727f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026710-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 3BQ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPERATION BLACK VOTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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