--- title: "WUV - Communications and Engagement Consultant" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c41d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c41d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c41d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c41d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-06" --- # WUV - Communications and Engagement Consultant Buyer: GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c41d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c41d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c41d.json) ## Summary Guildford Borough Council is actively seeking a Communications and Engagement Consultant for the Weyside Urban Village (WUV) project, a multifaceted regeneration initiative. The project aims to create a sustainable neighbourhood with 1,550 homes, including affordable housing, along with necessary infrastructure and community facilities in Guildford, UK. This tender, under the competitive flexible procurement procedure, is currently in the tender stage, with deadlines for expressions of interest set for 31st July 2026 and an anticipated award by 30th October 2026. The contract period begins on 17th November 2026 and has an initial two-year duration, with the possibility of a one-year extension subject to performance and funding. This tender provides a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations consultancy services within the framework of a large-scale urban development project. Ideal candidates would be those with a proven track record in effective stakeholder engagement, strategic communication, and community involvement. The procurement process comprises a two-stage selective approach, welcoming firms that demonstrate organisational capability, relevant experience, and technical acumen. Successful bidders will be part of a critical project that can significantly enhance their professional reputation and expand their client base through a high-profile government contract. ## Notice The Weyside Urban Village (WUV) project is an Authority-led regeneration programme that will deliver a new sustainable neighbourhood comprising approximately 1,550 homes, including affordable housing, together with supporting infrastructure, community facilities, employment space, open space and environmental enhancements. As the project progresses from planning and enabling works into long-term delivery, the Authority requires a structured and professional approach to communications and stakeholder engagement to support the successful implementation of the programme. This includes maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, managing expectations, and ensuring that accurate and timely information is shared throughout all phases of delivery. The Authority is therefore seeking to appoint a Communications and Engagement Consultant to support the development and delivery of a comprehensive and coordinated approach to stakeholder engagement and programme communications. The requirement encompasses both strategic and operational support across the lifecycle of the project. The appointed consultant will be expected to build upon the engagement activity undertaken to date, which has involved a diverse range of stakeholders including local residents, businesses, community groups, infrastructure providers and public sector organisations. The consultant will be required to support ongoing engagement with these groups, ensuring communication is inclusive, accessible and responsive to stakeholder needs. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of two (2) years, with the option for the Council to extend for up to one (1) additional periods of twelve (12) months, subject to satisfactory performance, continued business need and the availability of funding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063116-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Nov 2026 - 16 Nov 2028 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | GUILDFORD | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU2 4BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Guildford | | Electoral ward | St Nicolas | | Westminster constituency | Guildford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Jul 2026 at 09:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063116-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063116-2026 6th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home - 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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