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BHCC - RS - Pride in Place Community engagement

BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Aug 2026 at 09:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Brighton and Hove City Council has initiated a procurement process under the title "BHCC - RS - Pride in Place Community Engagement" aimed at engaging a community partner to support a substantial community engagement programme in Whitehawk, Brighton. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on reaching a diverse range of local groups and individuals to influence neighbourhood improvements. The geographic area for the procurement is the South East of England (region UKJ21), specifically Whitehawk, Brighton, with relevant activities designed to empower local residents and ensure involvement in future investment decisions. Interested organisations must express interest by 16th August 2026, with the targeted communication date set for 25th August 2026, and the contract planned to commence on 21st September 2026, lasting until the end of December 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to public relations consultancy services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in community engagement, neighbourhood planning, and public relations consultancy to contribute to a well-funded local initiative. Entities with experience in outreach, resident research, and working with underheard groups are particularly suited to compete for this procurement opportunity. SMEs and VCSEs with local knowledge and a commitment to inclusive engagement are encouraged to participate, as the project seeks partners who can facilitate community conversations and contribute to strategy development for long-term neighbourhood transformation. This is an ideal chance for businesses aiming to strengthen their community ties and expand their portfolio in public sector collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BHCC - RS - Pride in Place Community engagement

Notice Description

Brighton and Hove city council are seeking a Community Engagement partner. Organisations, community groups and engagement specialists with a strong connection to Brighton and Whitehawk are being invited to support a major community engagement programme that will help local people shape the future of their neighbourhood. The Whitehawk Pride in Place programme, backed by millions of pounds of funding to improve the local area, is designed to empower local residents and ensure that spending and investment is driven by the people who live and work in Whitehawk. The Programme is now seeking engagement partners who can help reach residents, community organisations, young people, families, local businesses, schools, faith groups, voluntary organisations and underheard voices across the area. Partners should bring local knowledge, inclusive engagement experience and a clear commitment to working with Whitehawk communities in a respectful, accessible and practical way. The appointed partner or partners will support awareness raising, community conversations, pop-up engagement, drop-ins, survey support, targeted outreach, community champion activity and resident-friendly feedback. The work will help ensure that insight gathered from the community informs future priorities, investment decisions and the long-term Pride in Place Plan for Whitehawk. Donna and Kane, co-chairs of the Whitehawk Neighbourhood Board, said: "This is an important opportunity to make sure local voices are at the heart of long-term change in Whitehawk. We want to hear from organisations and individuals who understand Brighton, have a genuine connection to Whitehawk or similar communities, and can help residents take part in ways that feel welcoming, useful and worthwhile." Expressions of interest are particularly encouraged from organisations with experience of inclusive community engagement, neighbourhood planning, resident research, youth engagement, working with underheard groups, community development, local communications or partnership-led outreach. The programme is compressed with the final report required no later then the end of November 2026.

Planning Information

Interested organisations should contact prideinplace@brighton-hove.gov.uk by 16th August 2026 to be added to the Expressions of Interest list. Expressions of interest should include: - Name of organisation - Type of organisation - Company or charity registration number - Key contact information

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e0eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076068-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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