How to win: Delivery of the Network for Neighbourhoods, part of the Pride in Place Programme

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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: [email protected] 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

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