Tender

Invitation to Quote: Community Engagement Coordination and Facilitation Support for Wrexham City Board

WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 10:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wrexham County Borough Council invites quotations for a tender titled "Community Engagement Coordination and Facilitation Support for Wrexham City Board," focused on community engagement within the social services sector. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with deadlines for enquiries and submissions set for 2nd April 2026 and 9th April 2026, respectively. The Council is seeking a provider to coordinate and facilitate its Engagement Plan activities in Wrexham, UK, with a contract running from 1st June 2026 till 30th April 2027. This tender, governed by Welsh devolved regulations and the legal basis of the UK Public General Acts 2023/54, is an open competition with a contract value capped at £14,000, excluding VAT.

This opportunity offers substantial growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the tender's focus on community, social and personal services. Businesses that excel in community engagement and possess strong facilitation capabilities are well-suited to compete. The procurement prioritises quality with a 75% weight in the evaluation criteria, providing a competitive advantage for firms excelling in effective community participation methods. The submission process is managed electronically via Sell2Wales, ensuring streamlined and accessible participation for interested bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Quote: Community Engagement Coordination and Facilitation Support for Wrexham City Board

Notice Description

Wrexham County Borough Council on behalf of Wrexham City Board (invites quotations for Community Engagement Coordination and Facilitation Support. The appointed provider will coordinate delivery of the Board's Engagement Plan, acting as a single point of contact for engagement partners and supporting alignment and quality across activity. The role will also provide professional facilitation for key Board and partnership meetings using inclusive and effective participation methods. This is a 12-month fixed-term commission with a maximum contract value of PS14,000 (inclusive of expenses). Bids submitted which exceed the value of PS14,000.00 inclusive of expenses, but exclusive of VAT will not be accepted for this opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027780-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 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
WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham
Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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