--- title: "Pre-Market Engagement for the delivery of Bridgend Shared Prosperity Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0510c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0510c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0510c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0510c3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-12" --- # Pre-Market Engagement for the delivery of Bridgend Shared Prosperity Framework Buyer: BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0510c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0510c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0510c3.json) ## Summary Bridgend County Borough Council is initiating a pre-market engagement concerning its Bridgend Shared Prosperity Framework, specifically targeting the Inclusive Communities theme within the Communities and Place opportunity. This procurement process, at the planning stage, is focused on services and falls under several industry categories, including community action programmes and other social services. An engagement event is scheduled for 20 May 2025 from 1 pm to 3 pm, to be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. Participants interested in attending should secure their place through Eventbrite. The council, headquartered in Bridgend, UK, aims to gain insights and feedback on potential delivery models that could enhance local investments, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, until the end of 2025. This opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses focusing on impactful volunteering, social action projects, community engagement, and creative activities to contribute to the local community's well-being. It is particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in this tender process offers businesses the chance to align with UK governmental objectives of levelling up and provides a platform to showcase innovative approaches to community enrichment. The contracting period is set between 1 August and 31 December 2025, making it a prime opportunity for organisations capable of delivering comprehensive community-focused services in Bridgend. ## Notice Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) are holding a Pre-Market Engagement Event concerning its Bridgend Shared Prosperity Framework Communities and Place (Inclusive Communities) opportunity. The Bridgend Shared Prosperity Framework is being funded by the UK Government from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF), part of the government's wider commitment to level up all parts of the UK and provides funding for local investment between 2022 and 2025. We are seeking a number of proposals for innovative models of delivery which will add value to the Inclusive Communities sub-theme of Bridgend county borough councils SPF programme delivery. The proposals will need to focus on activities that would support the Inclusive Communities theme, focusing on: * Impactful volunteering * Social action projects * Community engagement * Local arts, heritage, cultural and creative activities * Community measures to reduce the cost of living We will be providing further information on the Shared Prosperity Fund delivery in Bridgend. In addition, we are seeking discussion with community organisations on potential proposals, how these could complement the local investment delivery plan and adapt the structure and values of the opportunity to enable submissions. Bridgend County Borough Council are carrying out this Pre-Market Engagement process concerning the delivery of the UK Government SPF funded Bridgend Shared Prosperity Framework Communities and Place (Inclusive Communities) opportunity. A Pre-Market Engagement event will be held as follows: * 20th May 2025 1-3pm on Microsoft Teams The UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund has been developed to support the government's wider commitment to level up all parts of the UK and provides funding for local investment between 2022 and 2025. The objectives of the Pre-Market Engagement Process for BCBC are to: 1. Understand the potential opportunities and challenges to enhancing delivery in line with the eligible interventions 2. Receive general feedback. 3. Understand how the benefits of the programme can be maximised. 4. Obtain clarity from the market on the total value of any proposals BCBC are therefore looking to engage with suppliers/contractors with an understanding and experience of working with communities across Bridgend County Borough who can provide all, or part of the services required to deliver inclusive community activities. The Pre-Market Engagement event will be held online on 20 May 2025 from 1pm to 3pm. To secure a place on the event or to book an individual slot, book via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1349663783709?aff=oddtdtcreator ### Planning Information The Pre-Market Engagement event will be held online on 20 May 2025 from 1pm to 3pm. To secure a place on the event or to book an individual slot, book via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1349663783709?aff=oddtdtcreator ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020423-2025 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BRIDGEND | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF31 4WB | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Bridgend | | Electoral ward | Bridgend Central | | Westminster constituency | Bridgend | | Delivery location | TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85322000 - Community action programme - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 12 May 2025 at 11:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020423-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020423-2025 12th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.bridgend.gov.uk - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1349663783709?aff=oddtdtcreator - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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