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HDRC project 043. Shared Knowledge, Shared Decisions: making sure that voices, experiences and perspectives of Plymouth's communities are listened to, valued and reflected in decision making

Plymouth City Council · Local authority

In brief

Plymouth City Council is looking for suppliers for marketing work (South West).

The estimated value is £40,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, starting 4 January 2027.

Bids close at midday, Friday 13 November 2026.

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Key dates

Questions by
11:59pm, Friday 23 October 2026
Bids by
midday, Friday 13 November 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 35 bids per contract for this buyer (from 11 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Applications are invited from organisations based in the voluntary and community sector to lead a project funded by the Plymouth Health Determinants Collaboration. (PHDRC). We know that throughout Plymouth, communities and groups have great conversations and collect lots of rich information describing people's experience of life in Plymouth. Some of the information is collected with a specific purpose in mind, other information is more unexpected but valuable and relevant. Community groups have told us that it is challenging to understand how this information can be shared to influence thinking and decision making, with those who have the potential to make use of the knowledge. Further…Read the full description
Applications are invited from organisations based in the voluntary and community sector to lead a project funded by the Plymouth Health Determinants Collaboration. (PHDRC). We know that throughout Plymouth, communities and groups have great conversations and collect lots of rich information describing people's experience of life in Plymouth. Some of the information is collected with a specific purpose in mind, other information is more unexpected but valuable and relevant. Community groups have told us that it is challenging to understand how this information can be shared to influence thinking and decision making, with those who have the potential to make use of the knowledge. Further exploration suggested that people are more likely to share their knowledge and views if they feel that it is likely to make a difference. Council colleagues often don't know what is already available, and how relevant it could be. Plymouth City Council is looking for a voluntary or community group based in Plymouth to take responsibility for this project, to manage the project and employ the researchers required. We wish by the end of the project we will have a greater understanding of the information collected by whom, we know who and how to share it with and we address any blockages which prevents the information being available to inform decision making. The HDRC would like to project to start as soon as possible but recognises there might be a need for a pre-project phase of development before the project starts proper. The project proper is likely to need to run for a 12-month period. (plus, pre- project time).

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  4. Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Friday 23 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 13 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 096606-2026

About the buyer

Plymouth City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

89

Awards

70

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  • Transport Focus1 contract
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From notice 096606-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 13 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 13 October 2026.