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title: "Net Zero Neighbourhood - Community Engagement and Facilitation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060db7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# Net Zero Neighbourhood - Community Engagement and Facilitation

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060db7

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## Summary

Wolverhampton City Council, a public authority within sub-central government in the United Kingdom, has awarded a contract titled "Net Zero Neighbourhood - Community Engagement and Facilitation" as part of its initiative in Graiseley. The procurement falls under the services category and is part of the council's efforts to advance community engagement for their Net Zero project. The procurement process, which describes a below-threshold method, was completed as of 23rd January 2026. The contract, valued at £31,750 with additional provisions up to £38,100, was signed on 3rd September 2025, slated to end on 30th September 2027. This project aims to involve the community, enhance local leadership, and foster a partnership between the council and residents, working within the guidelines of the Cities Commission for Climate Investment.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and community organisations aiming to establish themselves in the domain of community engagement and environmental sustainability. The awarded supplier, Groundwork West Midlands, exemplifies the kind of organisation well-suited to compete in this space, with its focus on sustainability and community initiatives. Businesses specialising in engaging local communities, capturing stakeholder aspirations, and collaborating on climate-focused projects could find this an ideal opportunity to expand their reach and influence, particularly within the Wolverhampton region. The project not only supports financial growth but also offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to community-driven sustainability efforts, positioning businesses as leaders in driving social change.

## Notice

City of Wolverhampton Council are seeking to procure a community organisation, SME or other, that can facilitate community engagement activities as part of the councils Net Zero Neighbourhood project in Graiseley. The supplier will be commissioned to coordinate the co-planning, co-design, and co-delivery of the community engagement activities on behalf of and in direct partnership with the Council and the community steering group. The provider will lead on engagement activities to raise awareness of the project and different aspects of net zero to secure resident and stakeholder buy-in for the data collection element of the scheme. Including capturing resident aspirations through the co-creation of a neighbourhood vision and identifying a list of community led initiatives the community can deliver as legacy arrangements for the project. Working within the framework of 3Ci's (Cities Commission for Climate Investment's) community engagement guide - The Path to Net Zero: Three Steps for Effective Community Engagement, the supplier is required to: 1. Ensure accessibility and community ownership 2. Build on existing work undertaken by the council and the steering group to build local leadership and capacity 3. Work with local businesses to support engagement activities to ensure reinvestment of funds into local community (Wolverhampton PS) 4. Build and share positive case studies of how community ownership has influenced decision making 5. Work with the council and stakeholders to explore ways of enhancing community engagement and participation 6. Explore ways of engaging local creatives and experts on the project See detailed specification for more information. The supplier will be responsible planning, organising and delivering community engagement sessions that may require additional provision such as refreshments, or the procurement of ancillary services to aid in service delivery. These ancillary costs will be procured separately, subject to agreement with the contract manager and alignment with procurement rules and procedures. The cost for these additional services will be reserved in a supplementary budget within the project and so should not be costed for within the proposal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006351-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,750 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1SH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GROUNDWORK WEST MIDLANDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 16:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006351-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006351-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.groundwork.org.uk/westmidlands
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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