Delivery of the Network for Neighbourhoods, part of the Pride in Place Programme

UPDATE:
Further to our previous supplier engagement in Spring 2026, where we indicated that we were considering commencing a competition for the Network for Neighbourhoods in Summer 2026, we would like to re-test the market appetite and the procurement approach for delivering the services required to support the Network for Neighbourhoods. This notice constitutes a second phase of Preliminary Market Engagement (PME), following the PME exercise undertaken in Spring 2026. This notice should be read in conjunction with the information provided through that earlier PME exercise. Details of the previous PME exercise can be found at the link to the previous PME Notice.
To request a copy of the 'Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) document' and associated supplier networking information relevant to the previous PME exercise, please email:
commercialtenders@communities.gov.uk by 5pm on Tuesday 28th July 2026.
The scope and objectives of the proposed Network for Neighbourhoods procurement remain largely unchanged from those set out in the original PME. This updated PME acknowledges two material changes:
(1) the proposed inclusion of Early Adopters requirements (as further detailed below and reflected in the estimated contract value); and
(2) a change to the procurement timeline which now envisages commencement of the competition at the end of July or in early August 2026, with contract signature anticipated by mid/late November 2026 and mobilisation completed by mid/late February 2027. These dates are indicative and subject to change.
The estimated maximum value of the Initial Period of the Contract (i.e. to 31st March 2029) is £13.03M NET of VAT. MHCLG shall reserve the right to extend the Contract by up to 12 months (i.e. from 1st April 2029 to 31st March 2030). The maximum value of any Extension Period is NOT included in the estimated contract value above, and shall be subject to further MHCLG budgetary approvals and confirmed at the appropriate time. Regardless,...