DCMS Place-Based Philanthropy Plan - CoP Delivery Market Engagement

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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PlanningUpdate

10 Jun 2026 at 13:58

PlanningUpdate

09 Jun 2026 at 08:57

Planning

08 Jun 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), a central government public authority located at 100 Parliament Street, London, is undertaking a procurement initiative titled "DCMS Place-Based Philanthropy Plan - CoP Delivery Market Engagement". This procurement process, in the planning stage, focuses on establishing and managing a national Community of Practice (CoP) for place-based organisations. Key industry categories include business and management consultancy and research and development services. The market engagement, not a call for competition but an opportunity for feedback, is scheduled with key dates including document submission due by 22nd June 2026 at 2.30pm. The procurement is planned for the completion span from 1st August 2026 to 31st March 2029, with an option for renewal, reflecting a gross contract value of £1,200,000 GBP.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, specialising in consultancy and research services. Those experienced in managing community-focused initiatives and interested in partnering within a public authority framework will find a strategic fit in this engagement. Companies capable of providing innovative, place-based solutions have the chance to contribute to and benefit from DCMS's vision of advancing community philanthropy across various UK regions. Business growth can be facilitated through the long-term engagement and potential for renewal embedded within this procurement framework, encouraging competitive and skilled participation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DCMS Place-Based Philanthropy Plan - CoP Delivery Market Engagement

Notice Description

MARKET ENGAGEMENT ONLY All information contained and shared in this publication may be subject to change. This is not a call for competition or expressions of interest, but we would like interested suppliers to respond with any relevant feedback to these 4 documents. DCMS is planning to conduct a procurement of a delivery partner to establish and manage a national Community of Practice (CoP) for place-based organisations, as outlined in DCMS's place-based philanthropy plan, 'Our Place to Give'. Interested suppliers should paste the link into their browser, and download a copy of each relevant document. This includes an outline of the engagement and appendix A: DCMS Statement of Requirements as well as appendix B Market Research and Appendix C: Price Response Template. Completed documents with feedback should be returned to: commercial@dcms.gov.uk by Monday 22nd June 2026, at 2.30pm referencing '105077 DCMS Place-Based Philanthropy Plan - CoP Delivery Market Engagement' in the subject line. Link to supplier engagement documents: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10HZ2w6qIJAOIpWAZ5k-5e-zGNhci2Eys?usp=sharing

Planning Information

MARKET ENGAGEMENT ONLY All information contained and shared in this publication may be subject to change. This is not a call for competition or expressions of interest, but we would like interested suppliers to respond with any relevant feedback to these 4 documents. DCMS is planning to conduct a procurement of a delivery partner to establish and manage a national Community of Practice (CoP) for place-based organisations, as outlined in DCMS's place-based philanthropy plan, ‘Our Place to Give’. Interested suppliers should paste the link into their browser, and download a copy each relevant document. This includes an outline of the engagement and appendix A: DCMS Statement of Requirements as well as appendix B Market Research and Appendix C: Price Response Template. Completed documents with feedback should be returned to: commercial@dcms.gov.uk by Monday 22nd June 2026, at 2.30pm referencing ‘105077 DCMS Place-Based Philanthropy Plan - CoP Delivery Market Engagement’ in the subject line. Link to supplier engagement documents: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10HZ2w6qIJAOIpWAZ5k-5e-zGNhci2Eys?usp=sharing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b030
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054811-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
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
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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