Scope
Reference
CPD4130038
Description
The 'Network for Neighbourhoods' (Network) is intended to build capacity and facilitate peer learning within MHCLG's flagship Pride in Place Programme (PiPP). PiPP is investing in 284 places across the UK to support regeneration, civic participation, and community leadership. The local delivery model for PiPP centres the power of local people and partnerships, bringing together residents, the local MP, councils, businesses, and community organisations to produce a clear vision for their area through the establishment of a Neighbourhood Board. The Neighbourhood Board is responsible for producing the 10-year vision for a place, supported by interventions which are set out in their Plan. Neighbourhoods will decide how to prioritise funding, based on extensive community engagement.
The Network is being developed as part of the support offer for Neighbourhood Boards and community leaders (as the end customer/user), aiming to build lasting community capacity and support inclusive, locally-led change. This will be in addition to the support already in place from MHCLG's Communities Delivery Unit, which provides a designated 'point person' to each place who provides direct ongoing support, helps places to interpret guidance, and builds connections into government. The Network aims will be to:
• Provide Neighbourhood Boards with access to bespoke advice and guidance to support community-led regeneration
• Enable strong community leadership, facilitating identification of current and future leaders, and equipping them with the skills, tools and confidence to drive change through inclusive engagement and effective community organising
• Support peer learning and share good practice, including through events and a new digital platform
• Amplify opportunities to 'crowd in' funders to create a multiplier effect by drawing in additional funding
MHCLG are considering options to work with external delivery partners to deliver the first three aims, i.e.:
• bespoke advice and guidance to support community-led regeneration;
• supporting strong community leadership and engagement through capacity building activities; and
• facilitating a network of good practice and peer learning, including through digital solutions.
Further details on the proposed requirements and scope will be included in the Pre-Market Engagement document available via email request (commercialtenders@communities.gov.uk)
Total value (estimated)
- £9,950,000 excluding VAT
- £11,940,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80500000 - Training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
5 March 2026
Engagement process description
To request a copy of the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) document please email commercialtenders@communities.gov.uk, ensuring to insert "CPD4130038 - Network for Neighbourhoods PME" into the subject header of the email.
MHCLG kindly request your responses to the questions set out in section 8 of the PME document by no later than 5pm on 5th March 2026.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contracting authority
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWCX-8281-CLPR
2 Marsham Street
London United Kingdom
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government