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HULME PLAN DEVELOPMENT

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Aug 2026 at 21:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Warrington Borough Council, under the procurement ID DN824401, seeks specialist support for developing the Hulme Plan Development. The project entails creating a comprehensive Pride in Place Plan that aligns with the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) standards. This open competition, which falls under the services category of general management consultancy, is based in Warrington, United Kingdom (region UKD61). Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 24th August 2026, and the enquiry period closing on 20th August 2026. The contract is planned to commence on 1st September 2026, ending on 31st October 2026, with a budget of £40,000 (gross amount £50,000), demanding a focus on quality (70%) versus price (30%). The procurement method is defined as below threshold – open competition, and electronic submissions are permitted via www.the-chest.org.uk.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses specializing in management consultancy services, particularly those with experience in community planning, strategic development, and collaboration with public authorities. Companies that operate within the borough of Warrington or have significant business activities in the area will have a competitive edge, fostering local economic growth. The emphasis on quality over price suggests that firms with a strong portfolio in structuring long-term community visions and investment plans will be well-suited to deliver the project. Moreover, the tender is especially accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), thereby supporting diversified business growth in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HULME PLAN DEVELOPMENT

Notice Description

The Hulme Neighbourhood Board requires specialist support to develop a submission-ready Pride in Place Plan that reflects local priorities and complies with MHCLG requirements. The successful Supplier will be expected to work collaboratively with Warrington Borough Council and the Hulme Neighbourhood Board to transform community priorities, evidence and local intelligence into: * A Ten-Year Vision. * A Four-Year Investment Plan. * A Theory of Change. * A Monitoring and Evaluation Framework. * A submission-ready Pride in Place Plan. The Supplier will support and facilitate decision-making but will not determine priorities on behalf of the Hulme Neighbourhood Board.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e0b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075962-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 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
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD61 Warrington
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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