Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c7a-2f68-71a2-b214-05b11e8a1441/mhclg-engagement-strategy-for-settlements-oxcam-arc-invitation-to-tender closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # MHCLG - Engagement strategy for settlements (OxCam Arc) - Invitation to Tender [Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-housing-communities-local-government) Estimated value £40,000 to £50,000 Published 5 Feb 2021 Deadline Closed 26 Feb 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender MHCLG is seeking to procure a planning / engagement specialist to support the Government in developing an approach to engaging local audiences (both stakeholder groups and the public) throughout the process of developing up to four new or expanded settlements in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc (OxCam Arc) aligned with new stations along the East West Rail (EWR) Central Section. MHCLG is responsible for Government policy relating to housing, planning and building, local growth, local government, integration and community cohesion. Its job is to create great places to live and work right across the country. It is a ministerial department, supported by 13 agencies and public bodies. MHCLG is using the Bravo eTendering portal to run this procurement. Further information can be found at [dclg.bravosolution.co.uk](https://dclg.bravosolution.co.uk) under the project title "ITT: itt\_97 - CPD/004/121/184; MHCLG - Engagement trategy\_New/expanded settlements (OxCam Arc)". Register for a free account at [dclg.bravosolution.co.uk](https://dclg.bravosolution.co.uk) Click the 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are procurement processes open to any registered supplier). • Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. • Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. • This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details', you can choose to: • 'Create Response', or, • 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the Authority and seek any clarification. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT. There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform. You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. Additional information: Further information can be found by following the instructions within "Bravo portal instructions\_Engagement Strategy\_New settlements". Read full description ## CPV classification Marketing management consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a6d9a22a-8e9b-457e-9ad8-8736de7d9299) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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