Pre-Market Engagement for the delivery of Bridgend Shared Prosperity Framework

Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) are holding a Pre-Market Engagement Event concerning its Bridgend Shared Prosperity Framework Communities and Place (Inclusive Communities) opportunity. The Bridgend Shared Prosperity Framework is being funded by the UK Government from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF), part of the government’s wider commitment to level up all parts of the UK and provides funding for local investment between 2022 and 2025. We are seeking a number of proposals for innovative models of delivery which will add value to the Inclusive Communities sub-theme of Bridgend county borough councils SPF programme delivery. The proposals will need to focus on activities that would support the Inclusive Communities theme, focusing on: • Impactful volunteering • Social action projects • Community engagement • Local arts, heritage, cultural and creative activities • Community measures to reduce the cost of living We will be providing further information on the Shared Prosperity Fund delivery in Bridgend. In addition, we are seeking discussion with community organisations on potential proposals, how these could complement the local investment delivery plan and adapt the structure and values of the opportunity to enable submissions. Bridgend County Borough Council are carrying out this Pre-Market Engagement process concerning the delivery of the UK Government SPF funded Bridgend Shared Prosperity Framework Communities and Place (Inclusive Communities) opportunity. A Pre-Market Engagement event will be held as follows: • 20th May 2025 1-3pm on Microsoft Teams The UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund has been developed to support the government’s wider commitment to level up all parts of the UK and provides funding for local investment between 2022 and 2025. The objectives of the Pre-Market Engagement Process for BCBC are to: 1. Understand the potential opportunities and challenges to enhancing delivery in line with the eligible interventions 2. Receive general feedback. 3. Understand how the benefits of the programme can be maximised. 4. Obtain clarity from the market on the total value of any proposals BCBC are therefore looking to engage with suppliers/contractors with an understanding and experience of working with communities across Bridgend County Borough who can provide all, or part of the services required to deliver inclusive community activities. The Pre-Market Engagement event will be held online on 20 May 2025 from 1pm to 3pm. To secure a place on the event or to book an individual slot, book via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1349663783709?aff=oddtdtcreator