Essex County Council is procuring an AI-powered Recovery Support Assistant, delivered through WhatsApp and web, that supports people affected by drug and alcohol use, including people with complex needs, through their recovery. This is to sit alongside the Buyer's existing services and does not replace them. We are looking to understand the capability of the market to ensure our specification is achievable, as well as delivering the needs of our residents in need of help. The service users will be residents of Essex affected by drug and/or alcohol use, including people with complex needs. This service will be for those 18 years and older initially. There is no limit on the number of service users.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board(ICB) is commissioning Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) services in Wessex. NHS England South East Specialised Commissioning Team have undertaken the procurement exercise on behalf of the ICB, with the support of South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit. The service will provide specialised maternity care in specialised PAS centres delivered as part of a regional network arrangement inclusive of local maternity services. The key aims of the service are to accurately diagnose Abnormally Invasive Placenta (AIP) and determine the clinical risk it poses, and to maximise safety for the mother by providing high quality specialist multidisciplinary care for the delivery of women at high risk of AIP. The Commissioner intends to contract for the Services using the latest version of the NHS Standard Contract. The total contract lifecycle value is £3,370,077 (inclusive of extension options), which will commence on 1st January 2027 with an initial duration of 4 years, 3 months, and an option to extend for a further 2 years. This notice is placed to set out NHS Hampshire Isle of Wight ICB's intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider Process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). A notice (ref. 2025/S 000-001546) was published for 14 days informing the market of the intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process. The Commissioner sought a provider/s who were suitable and capable to continue the delivery of this work.
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Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) have a requirement for an engine overhaul, their starboard fwd engine, on board the NLV Pharos. NLV Pharos is a DP(AA) Buoy Tender, with a diesel electric power plant consisting of five Wärtsilä L20 Marine Engines. Three engines are 1440kW rated 8L20, with the remaining two being 720kW rated 4L20, one of which (Starboard FWD) being the subject of the following scope. This engine now requires a 40,000 hour major service, which is required to be overhauled by an experienced contract in January 2027. Brief scope of works: 1.Preparatory & Ancillary Component Work •Cylinder Heads: Prior to the installation of NLB-supplied reconditioned heads, replace the following items: rocker arm screws, yoke & adjusting nuts, and injection valve yoke tension screws. •Fuel Equipment (Pre-Service / Ship's Staff): Fuel pumps and injectors will be removed by ship's staff prior to the Supplier’s arrival. Fuel pumps will be sent ashore for overhaul by a third party, and injectors will be overhauled by ship's staff. These components are scheduled to be back onboard and ready for reinstallation by the Supplier during the service period. •Valves & Governor Components 2.Power Assembly & Mechanical Overhaul (Units 1–4) •Bottom-End & Crankshaft: •Pistons & Liners •Main Bearings: 3.Pump & Ancillary Overhaul •Strip, clean, and fit new consumable parts to the ship’s pumps •Thermostats •LO Cooler •Exhaust 4.Reassembly, Measurements & Testing •Reassembly & Adjustments – overhauled injectors and fuel pumps •Required Measurements (Wärtsilä Record Sheets) •Commissioning & Trials All spare parts and consumables will be supplied by NLB for the overhaul. Fuel details of all the above scope of works will be given in the full quote documents. Estimated timeline Quotation to be published on Delta – 13th November 2026 Submission closing date – 27th November 2026 Award – Early December 2026 Service works – Expected to be between 4th January 2027 and completion by 20th January 2026. The service will be completed on board NLV Pharos, with onboarding and disembarkation to be on the east coast of Scotland. Accommodation and subsistence will be provided for the duration by NLB. Full tender documents can be accessed through Delta e-sourcing portal - https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/ and submissions must be received by 2pm 27th November 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Engines./4M3SZSJ5EM To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4M3SZSJ5EM
Hampshire County Council (HCC) is seeking to engage with the market ahead of a forthcoming procurement for a Security Services Framework. The Framework will provide security services across the HCC estate, as well as providing security services as required for participating public sector organisations. HCC is seeking to procure a comprehensive Security Services Framework to support the safety, security and operational resilience of its diverse property estate and that of participating public sector organisations. The requirement covers a broad range of sites, including administrative offices, community facilities, residential care settings, depots, libraries, country parks, specialist facilities and educational establishments. The Framework is intended to provide a flexible and scalable solution capable of meeting varying operational requirements across urban, rural and remote locations. It is proposed that the Framework will comprise a number of geographically defined lots, with a single supplier appointed to each lot and responsible for delivering the full range of security services required within that geographical area. The final geographical lotting structure, including the number, coverage and boundaries of the lots, will be informed and confirmed following market engagement. The Framework will deliver a comprehensive, estate-wide security solution, providing a coordinated and consistent approach to protecting people, property and assets across HCC sites and participating organisations. Key services will include: • Static Security Guarding • Day Patrols and/or Night Patrols • Mobile Security Guarding • Mobile Day Patrols and/or Night Patrols • Temporary Electronic Surveillance and Intruder Alarm Systems • Key Holding Services • Gate Keeping and Lock-Up/Opening Services • Buddy Service (with or without pick-up) to support lone workers and personnel working in higher-risk environments • Emergency Response Services to provide security at vulnerable sites following identified threats or incidents such as break-ins, fires, floods, vandalism, unauthorised access or other emergencies • 24/7 Control Room Operations • CCTV Monitoring and Incident Management • Event Security Services • Security Signage and Visible Deterrent Measures • Alarm Monitoring and Management • Access Control and Site Security Management • Temporary Security Solutions for vacant, vulnerable or high-risk properties • Incident Reporting, Investigation and Escalation Management • Welfare Monitoring and Journey Management for lone workers • Emergency Site Securing and Business Continuity Support • Liaison with Emergency Services and Site Representatives • Performance Monitoring, Contract Reporting and Audit Management These services are intended to provide a flexible and responsive solution for a diverse estate, ranging from corporate offices and public buildings to schools, care facilities, depots, country parks and other operational sites. Other Contracting Authorities, including local authorities within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, schools, academies and colleges, local authorities in counties bordering Hampshire, cultural trusts, and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations, may use the Framework.
Purpose of the tender The specification sets out the arrangements for the management, operation and community use of the sports facilities situated at Cecil Jones Academy ("the Facilities"), Southend on Sea. The parties acknowledge that the Facilities have been developed to support: o Community participation in sport and physical activity; o Health, wellbeing and social inclusion; o Access to high-quality sporting facilities for local residents, clubs and community organisations; o The long-term protection, maintenance and enhancement of the Facilities. The Trust's primary objective is the delivery of community benefit. The Trust does not require the Facilities to generate a commercial profit. Any operating surplus generated through community use shall be reinvested into the maintenance, improvement and sustainability of the Facilities. 2. Facilities in scope o Full-size 3G Artificial Grass Pitch; o Outdoor Tennis/Netball Courts; o Sprint Track and Long Jump Facility; o Changing accommodation associated with the outdoor facilities o Spectator areas; o Car parking for community users, comprising 61 spaces including 5 accessible bays o Ancillary facilities used in connection with Community Use, namely the toilets, male and female, and first aid provision within the changing accommodation, floodlighting serving the 3G pitch and courts, and the access routes between the car park, changing accommodation and outdoor facilities.