Scope
Reference
OPEN30072025131041
Description
This exemption relates to grant funding Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) Local Resilience Forum (LRF) Budget held by HBC, currently within budget and covered by previous underspend of pilot money.
Supplier to conduct message and audience analysis for Local Resilience Forum LRF communications inclusive of workshop and breakdown. This is part of a wider strategy development for community resilience - workshops have identified a need for better understanding and engagement of core messages to the population within the LRF area. The intent is to use professionals in the field engagement and communications with a real understanding of local issues and geography to assist the LRF clarify their approach to community engagement and develop a forward look / action plan.
The required skill set is not available in house in either HBC or the wider LRF agencies and it was agreed a new perspective was needed drawing on some of the skills sets, information and techniques used in the local private sector.
Wander, as a company,- is local and uniquely placed given its prior relationship and demonstration of understanding of the issues within the wider Cleveland communities whilst being able to draw on highly experienced staff who have developed campaigns for multi-national agencies.
Wander has been identified based on its effective delivery of the previous work with Hartlepool Borough Council, its stated interest in supporting communities and its market expertise.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £10,000 excluding VAT
- £12,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
29 July 2025
Contract dates
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Wander Films Limited
23-25 Albert Road
Middlesbrough
TS1 1PQ
United Kingdom
Email: info@welovewander.com
Website: https://welovewander.com/
Region: UKC12 - South Teesside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Hartlepool Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTCQ-5564-CHJP
Civic Centre, Victoria Road
Hartlepool
TS24 8AY
United Kingdom
Region: UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government