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title: "Grant for Local Resilience Forum from MHCLG Budget"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056928"
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# Grant for Local Resilience Forum from MHCLG Budget

Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056928

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## Summary

Hartlepool Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, has contracted with Wander Films Limited to support communications for the Local Resilience Forum within the region of UKC11, located in Hartlepool, United Kingdom. The title of the procurement process is "Grant for Local Resilience Forum from MHCLG Budget." This service falls under the category of technical analysis or consultancy services, with the procurement stage currently in the Award phase as of 30th July 2025. This direct procurement was executed without competition, under the threshold for competitive tendering. The contract commenced on 1st August 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2026, with a total gross value of £12,000.

This procurement represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in communication and community engagement, particularly those well-versed in addressing local issues within the Cleveland area. SMEs similar to Wander Films Limited, with experience in technical consultancy and strategic communication, will find this type of tender advantageous for enhancing their market presence and expertise in public sector collaborations. Engaging in such contracts can foster growth through partnerships with local authorities, delivering impactful solutions that benefit community strategies and resilience.

## Notice

This exemption relates to grant funding Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) Local Resilience Forum (LRF) Budget held by HBC, currently within budget and covered by previous underspend of pilot money. Supplier to conduct message and audience analysis for Local Resilience Forum LRF communications inclusive of workshop and breakdown. This is part of a wider strategy development for community resilience - workshops have identified a need for better understanding and engagement of core messages to the population within the LRF area. The intent is to use professionals in the field engagement and communications with a real understanding of local issues and geography to assist the LRF clarify their approach to community engagement and develop a forward look / action plan. The required skill set is not available in house in either HBC or the wider LRF agencies and it was agreed a new perspective was needed drawing on some of the skills sets, information and techniques used in the local private sector. Wander, as a company,- is local and uniquely placed given its prior relationship and demonstration of understanding of the issues within the wider Cleveland communities whilst being able to draw on highly experienced staff who have developed campaigns for multi-national agencies. Wander has been identified based on its effective delivery of the previous work with Hartlepool Borough Council, its stated interest in supporting communities and its market expertise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044316-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARTLEPOOL |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS24 8AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Hartlepool |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Hartlepool |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WANDER FILMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 13:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044316-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044316-2025
  30th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://welovewander.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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