Arc Property Services Partnership Limited (the Client) is publishing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (UK2) in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The purpose of this engagement is to inform the market of an upcoming procurement opportunity and to obtain feedback from suppliers operating within the joinery repairs, servicing and maintenance (RSM) sector. The information gathered will assist the Client in refining its procurement strategy, contract requirements and tender documentation before the formal procurement process commences. Participation in this engagement process is entirely voluntary. Information obtained will be used solely to support the development of the proposed procurement and will not form part of any future evaluation process. The Client intends to procure a single-supplier contract for the provision of joinery RSM, across the property portfolio on behalf of its Customers (including Nottinghamshire County Council), to support the ongoing operation, compliance and maintenance of infrastructure, across a range of public sector premises located primarily within Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and South Yorkshire. The contract is expected to commence in June 2027 and will be based upon the NEC4 Term Service Short Contract. The proposed contract term is an initial two-year period with options to extend for up to two further periods of two years and one year, giving a maximum potential term of five years (2 + 2 + 1 = maximum 5 years). The proposed contract is expected to include, but may not be limited to: •Joinery including lock changes, boarding up and general repair works •Minor painting & decorating •Glazing including window and door repairs and replacements (inc. fire rated doors) •Suspended ceiling repairs and replacements •General repairs and maintenance associated with the above. The Client currently anticipates conducting the procurement under the Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. It is anticipated that the procurement will comprise a selection stage followed by an invitation to tender stage, although the final structure may be amended following market engagement and internal approvals. Participation in any preliminary market engagement activity will not provide any supplier with an advantage in any future procurement process. The Client will take appropriate measures to ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the principles of transparency, equal treatment and fairness. The Client particularly welcomes engagement from SMEs, suppliers within the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCAA) region and specialist joinery contractors who have experience of working within public sector environments. Feedback is sought to ensure the proposed procurement structure is proportionate, accessible and capable of delivering best value throughout the contract term. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Nottingham:-Builders%27-joinery./92ZFDAZ923 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/92ZFDAZ923
Deadline
Not published
Published
5 Nov 2026(11 hours ago)
Contract value
£1.3m
Location
United Kingdom
Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-07b3f6
First seen
4 hours ago
Classifications
44220000Builders' joinery44221000Windows, doors and related items44221220Fire doors45000000Construction work45343000Fire-prevention installation works45420000Joinery and carpentry installation work45421000Joinery work45421130Installation of doors and windows45421146Installation of suspended ceilings45440000Painting and glazing work
UK4 - Tender Notice Wraparound Care Business Opportunity with License to Occupy WCBC on Behalf of St Marys Catholic Primary School invites tenders for Wraparound Care Business Opportunity with License to Occupy. St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a thriving Catholic primary school committed to: Providing a nurturing environment rooted in its Catholic tradition and values The wellbeing, safety and holistic development of every child The principles and purposes of the Curriculum for Wales The Governing Body invites submissions from Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) registered providers, or providers willing to apply for CIW registration, to establish and operate a wraparound childcare provision on the school site. The provision will be independently run and managed but must operate in close partnership with the school and its governing body. The successful provider will establish a high‑quality childcare service that: Supports families through flexible, affordable wraparound care Promotes children’s wellbeing, play, learning and development Operates in a manner that is respectful of and sensitive to the ethos, values and wider community of the school. Includes opportunities that support children's wellbeing, creativity, social development and play. Operates with the highest standards of safeguarding, transparency and governance
The Council is to procure a Pet Boarding and Animal Care Service that supports the delivery of statutory duties and responsibilities in emergency circumstances where an individual receiving support from Adult Social Care and Health is temporarily unable to care for their pet. The Contract shall provide a responsive, flexible and welfare-focused service capable of supporting emergency admissions. The Provider shall be required to deliver short term services in a manner that recognises the welfare needs of the animal. The Provider shall work collaboratively with The Council and other relevant organisations to ensure that animals are cared for safely, lawfully and in accordance with recognised standards of animal welfare.
Dorset Council are looking to secure a strategic partner for Dorset Council’s Highways Service to assist in delivering the services capital works programmes. The operating model agreed will consist of an in-house workforce supplemented by a single provider, for specific works, to support programme delivery through a mixed economy model. About the area of Dorset Council Dorset Council is a unitary authority responsible for delivering a wide range of local government services across the Dorset area. These include, but are not limited to, waste management, highways maintenance, flood risk management, environmental services, and community infrastructure. As the Local Highway Authority, Dorset Council manages approximately 3,795 km of highway network, together with associated assets such as bridges, drainage systems, street lighting, traffic management infrastructure, and elements of coastal defence. In its capacity as Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), Dorset Council has responsibilities for managing local flood risk from surface water, groundwater, and ordinary watercourses. This includes the inspection, maintenance, and improvement of highway drainage systems, as well as coordination with relevant partners to mitigate flood risk. All works, services, and contracts commissioned by Dorset Council are undertaken within the Council’s administrative boundary and apply to all Dorset Council owned land, assets, and property. Summary of Existing Provision The highway service is delivered through a mixed economy delivery model which involves Dorset Highways working with a wide range of private sector suppliers across multiple Frameworks, contracts and Dynamic Purchasing Systems. The Core Purpose and Strategic Objectives of the Framework The purpose of the proposed Framework is to provide Dorset Council with a compliant, flexible and efficient procurement mechanism for the delivery of highways, flood risk management, and associated infrastructure works and services. The proposed Framework will support the Council in fulfilling its statutory functions as Local Highway Authority and Lead Local Flood Authority through the provision of works, services and goods required to maintain, manage and improve its highway network and related assets. This will be a bespoke contract based on the NEC4 suite of contracts. The contract incorporates the NEC4 Framework Contract, under an agreement that includes a first call off of a NEC4 Term Service Contract (TSC). The framework makes provision for the subsequent call off arrangements for works and services under individual Works Orders and Time Charge Orders in a consistent, transparent and auditable manner. The Framework will support the Council’s mixed economy delivery model, whereby an in-house service is supplemented by a single Supplier to provide additional capacity, specialist skills and resources, particularly for works of greater scale, complexity or technical requirement. The Framework provides a strategic mechanism to ensure continuity of service delivery, resilience and the ability to respond to variations in demand, funding and operational priorities over the contract period. A partnering culture between the Provider and Dorset Highways Service[DG3.1][PH3.2] will be a critical element of the delivery of this contract. The contract framework information, scope and specification explain how the partnering culture is expected to be managed and the tender evaluation will have a significant focus on this. A Preliminary Market Engagement notice was advertised 17th April 2025 with a deadline for comments in relation to this procurement of 6th May 2025. This was followed up with a supplier’s day presentation on 25th June 2025. This is a competitive flexible procedure in accordance with Sections 20(1) and (2)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023. In accordance with Sections 20(4) and 20(5) the procedure allows for the refining of the award criteria and limiting the number of participating suppliers, generall…
Derbyshire Constabulary (DC) and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) are undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to inform the development of a proposed Framework Agreement for the provision of Integrated Security, Surveillance and Communication Systems across its estate. The proposed Framework Agreement is intended to cover a range of systems, including but not limited to intruder, affray and cell-call alarm systems, closed-circuit television (CCTV), public address (PA) systems, hearing and induction loop systems and access control and management systems. The purpose of the PME is to gain a better understanding of the current market, available technologies, service delivery models and the capacity and capability of potential suppliers to meet the organisation’s requirements. The engagement will also help inform the proposed scope of the framework, potential lotting arrangements, procurement approach, contract structure and key performance requirements. DC and DFRS are seeking feedback from suitably experienced suppliers to help ensure that the proposed framework is commercially viable, reflects current market capabilities and provides value for money. The information The PME is for information gathering purposes only and does not constitute a formal invitation to tender or a commitment to proceed with the proposed procurement.