NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Low Vision Service
ocds-h6vhtk-0782e3Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT) intends to commence a procurement exercise, potential as early as November 2026, to secure a provider capable of delivering the provision of a fully managed Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) service, previously known as the Targeted Lung Health (TLHC), across the Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire (SWAG) regional programme.
Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for the Provision of Domestic Abuse Support within Safe Accommodation The Service Specification is for the county wide provision of support for survivors of domestic abuse within safe accommodation, in line with the Statutory Duty placed on Local Authorities in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (“the Act”). The purpose of the Service will be to provide safe, trauma informed wrap-around support for adults, children, families and pets fleeing domestic abuse in safe accommodation, enabling safety, recovery and move on into stable housing. Full details are in the Instructions to Tenderers and Specification, Schedule 1 of the Contract Document This procurement is an open process. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express an interest’ and also ‘opt in’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Tenderer you must complete and submit a Tender by the deadline of 12 noon on the 20th November 2026 Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Please ensure that where possible documents are uploaded as a PDF and that file names are succinct. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents, and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Please note that the Contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. The Council reserves the right at any time to cease the procurement process and not award the Contract or to award only part of the opportunity described in this notice. If the Council takes up this right, then they will not be responsible for or pay the expenses or losses, which may be incurred by any organisation or tenderer as a result. To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Please Note: The TUPE Employee Liability Information has been provided along with other documentation for this procurement. TUPE related information must be protected as personal data in accordance with the requirements of Data Protection legislation and must also be kept confidential. By clicking on the View Details button and accessing the documentation for this procurement, Tenderers agree: a) To undertake to treat the information as confidential and commercially sensitive at all times and take all reasonable steps to prevent any inadvertent disclosure to any third party . b) That under no circumstances will any of the information be disclosed by your organisation to any third party without the Council's prior consent in writing. c) That the information supplied will be stored securely and destroyed or returned to the Council, after your Organisation's bid has been submitted or you decide not to proceed with a tender submission. d) That you will indemnify the Council for any losses, arising from your breach or breach by any of your personnel of these confidentiality requirements specified above and data protection requirements in relation to TUPE Employee Liability Information. e) The requirements above apply whether the supplier uploads a tender response to this procurement or not.
Southend-on-Sea City Council (SCC) is seeking expressions of interest through this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Notice in advance of a potential procurement opportunity for the provision of a Rough Sleeping Rapid Assessment Hub, Outreach and In-Reach Service. The purpose of this engagement is to: • Assess market interest in the opportunity and understand capability / capacity • Gather feedback to help inform the future service specification and procurement approach. • Understand innovative approaches to supporting rough sleepers and people at risk of rough sleeping. • Ensure any future procurement is proportionate, transparent and reflective of market capability. Background In Spring 2018, Southend-on-Sea City Council worked with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to secure funding through the Rough Sleeping Initiative. Since the initial funding award, the Council has secured ongoing investment via the Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and Domestic Abuse Grant to support initiatives aimed at reducing rough sleeping and improving accommodation and support pathways for vulnerable residents. The Council is now exploring future service delivery arrangements for the period 2027-2029 in line with future funding arrangements. The current service model includes: • Assertive Outreach and In-Reach Officers. • A Rapid Assessment Hub providing emergency accommodation and support. • Rough Sleeping Coordination. • Rough Sleeper Navigators, including support for individuals with restricted eligibility. • Personal Budgets to support engagement and access to accommodation and services. • Additional accommodation provision during periods of increased demand. • Housing Solutions and Private Sector Housing support. Service Aims The future service is expected to contribute towards the following objectives: • Reducing rough sleeping within Southend-on-Sea through a flexible and responsive service. • Supporting individuals into suitable accommodation through prevention and relief interventions. • Delivering effective multi-agency interventions for individuals with complex needs. • Supporting individuals to sustain accommodation and reduce repeat rough sleeping. • Working in partnership with statutory and voluntary sector organisations to improve outcomes. The Council is particularly interested in understanding suppliers' credible experience and ability to provide: • Deliver rough sleeping outreach and in-reach services. • Be able to provide at least 12 self-contained (no shared bathrooms) supported bedspaces within Southend-on-Sea from Service Commencement. • Deliver rapid assessment and support interventions. • Work collaboratively with housing, health, social care and voluntary sector partners. • Support individuals with complex needs, including substance misuse, mental health and multiple disadvantage. • Mobilise services within Southend-on-Sea. • Deliver measurable outcomes and performance improvements. Further detail can be found further below in this notice regarding Preliminary Market Engagement activity.