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title: "BHCC - RS - Pride in Place Community engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e0eb"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-11"
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# BHCC - RS - Pride in Place Community engagement

Buyer: BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e0eb

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076068-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| 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 | BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HOVE |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN3 3BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Central Hove |
| Westminster constituency | Hove and Portslade |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2026 at 09:13 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076068-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076068-2026
  11th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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