Public contract notices

CSI/PH BNSSG Integrated Sexual Health Service

Bristol City Council

United Kingdom

CCTV Camera Systems and Associated Services for Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council (the “Council”) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations for a Public Space CCTV Camera System, Civic Accommodation CCTV Camera System, Access Controls and Physical Barriers linked to access logs. The Council has requirements for the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repair services for all automatic vehicle gates, vehicle access barriers, and access control systems across the Civic building portfolio. In addition, the Council will require an emergency call out service on a four hour and twenty-four-hour attendance time. The Council also has requirements for the design, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of a Public Space Surveillance (PSS) CCTV camera system to be monitored from the existing PSS Control Room at the Neath Port Talbot CBC, The Quays, Brunel Way, Neath SA11 2GG. A Wireless IP transmission network has been installed as part of the solution to migrate from third party analogue fibre optic rental provision in 2022. Tenderers are not bound to design a CCTV transmission system based on wireless in the way it has been currently installed. The Council welcomes other opinions and proposals and is open to these to ensure the ultimate design offered is the most cost- effective and beneficial with an annual reduction in revenue costs for the Council. The council also operates CCTV networks at its main Civic buildings. Neath and Port Talbot are currently stand alone, with The Quays network having recently been integrated to the Genetec VMS. The Princess Royal theatre is currently being refurbished, and it is expected that any CCTV systems will be integrated with the Control room. The Contract will also provide for the installation of cameras at new locations, provision of Works and the maintenance of the existing and upgraded CCTV systems.

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

United Kingdom

£620,830

15 Oct 2026

Aids and Adaptations

Westminster City Council is undertaking a comprehensive re-procurement programme for its housing repairs, maintenance and works contracts, currently delivered through a portfolio of Term Partnering Contracts (TPCs). The Programme forms part of the Council's wider strategic approach to the management, maintenance and improvement of its housing portfolio and is being delivered through a multi-tranche procurement programme supported by a Strategic Alliance model. The Council manages approximately 21,000 homes across the City, including a significant number of high-rise residential buildings, listed properties and buildings located within conservation areas. As part of Tranche 2 of the programme, the Council intends to procure a new borough-wide contract for Aids and Adaptations to replace the existing arrangement, which is due to expire in September 2027 subject to a 12-month extension being utilised. The future contract is expected to form part of the Council's wider Strategic Alliance delivery model for housing repairs, maintenance and works services. The appointed provider may be required to enter into the Strategic Alliance arrangements and work collaboratively with other appointed providers to support the delivery of improved resident outcomes, innovation and value for money. The existing Aids and Adaptations contract supports some of the Council's most vulnerable residents through the delivery of major and minor adaptations, planned works, responsive repairs, servicing, inspection and certification activities associated with specialist accessibility equipment and adaptations. The current contract is due to expire in September 2026, with a short-term extension proposed to facilitate the re-procurement process and ensure continuity of service. The Council intends to undertake a competitive procurement exercise under the Procurement Act 2023 to appoint a single borough-wide provider to deliver the future service. The future contract is currently anticipated to include, but not be limited to: • Delivery of major and minor adaptations following Occupational Therapist recommendations; • Installation, refurbishment and replacement of wet rooms and level access showers; • Installation, refurbishment and replacement of low-level and accessible kitchens; • Supply, installation and maintenance of stairlifts, ceiling track hoists, fixed lifting equipment and associated accessibility aids; • Responsive repairs, emergency repairs and out-of-hours support; • Planned preventative maintenance activities; • Inspection, servicing, maintenance and certification of specialist equipment; • Feasibility assessments and adaptation recommendations for occupied and void properties; and • Associated building works required to facilitate adaptations. The estimated contract value stated in this Notice is indicative only and will be finalised prior to any Tender Notice being published.

Westminster City Council

United Kingdom

£16.1m

Live Fire Training Building

East Sussex Fire Authority (ESFA) on behalf of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service require to replace their Live Fire Training Building situated on our Training Centre site in Maresfield East Sussex. Our intention is to replace essentially what we have now on a like for like basis but taking into account some design changes identified that will improve both flexibility in use and reduce the impact we have on the environment. The response to the Preliminary Market Engagement exercise seemed to indicate that we may not be able to achieve our aim of having a single supplier who will work with us to finalise the design then build it from start to finish. This would be our preference to avoid system integration issues and to be working with a single supplier responsible for everything. As a result this tender will allow for tenders from suppliers who can provide the end to end product but if we are correct in this niche market that may not be achievable, we will allow bids from suppliers who can only supply the training systems along with the smoke scrubber plant (with ongoing maintenance for a period to be agreed after completion) and separately will allow bids from suppliers who can only supply the building units in and onto which the plant and systems will be integrated. Whilst we may consider alternative approaches, like a steel framed metal structure, we believe a container-based solution is likely to be all that we can afford and of which, we have a lot of experience being the basis of the current unit and against which our current design is based. This Tender will be managed electronically via the In-Tend Portal. It can be reached via: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home. Contractors need to be registered to use the portal and registered against us as a Contracting Entity, but registration is free and further information on how this is achieved, can be found at: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/register. If you are unsure about your companies registration status, please contact the In-Tend Portals support at: https://in-tend.co.uk/contact-us/. If you have any difficulties with the In-Tend Portal that you are unable to resolve through the Sell2UK helpdesk, please then email [email protected].

East Sussex Fire Authority

United Kingdom

£2.5m

23 Oct 2026

NHSWYICB - Non Consultant Led Community Dermatology Service

Non-consultant led community dermatology service for the Wakefield population

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

United Kingdom

NHSWYICB - Non Consultant Led Community Dermatology Service

Non consultant led community dermatology service for the Wakefield population

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

United Kingdom

Hosting Capability Supplier Procurement

The Home Office Enterprise Networks & Infrastructure function is preparing an award with competition to procure a Hosting Capability Supplier. The successful supplier will provide a comprehensive 24x7x365 operational support capability, alongside outcome-based engineering, transformation, and service delivery services across the Home Office technology estate. The objective is to establish a simplified and integrated operating model that delivers improved service resilience, enhanced automation, accelerated technology transformation, and a single point of accountability for hosting-related services. The scope of the requirement is expected to include: • Platform services spanning on-premise, cloud and hybrid environments. • Hosting, cloud, network and infrastructure operational support and engineering services. • Legacy infrastructure and application support, including the transformation and modernisation of services to align with future-state technology strategies. • Technology services covering datacentre, platform, storage, backup, virtualisation, operating systems, network infrastructure, cloud services and associated management tooling. The Hosting Capability Supplier will absorb service elements currently delivered through the Home Office's Network Capability Services (NCS) and Private IaaS contracts that are not provided by internal Networks & Infrastructure engineering teams. This includes integrating operational support capabilities into a single commercial construct, simplifying supplier engagement, reducing contractual complexity, and removing longstanding interdependencies across the hosting, platform, cloud, network, and infrastructure landscape. The successful supplier will be expected to work collaboratively with internal engineering teams, strategic technology partners, and other service providers to support an integrated service management model and deliver continuous service improvement. The supplier will also support the transition from legacy technologies and applications, driving resilience, automation, transformation, and operational excellence whilst maintaining businesscritical services throughout the contract lifecycle.

Home Office

United Kingdom

£183.0m

D1204 Pond Project: Phase 1 Scheme and Detailed Design

NRS is seeking to engage the Services on an external Consultant to develop the existing concept design through scheme and detailed design for the D1204 Pond project phase 1. Tender opportunities will be published on the Atamis portal - interested parties can register / view current opportunities at https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited

United Kingdom

£1.5m

26 Nov 2026(29d)

Standards Development

WRAP is conducting preliminary market engagement to understand market capability and capacity for the provision of Standards Development services, ahead of an anticipated Invitation to Tender in October 2026. The intended contract is a single, non-lotted award covering the full scope described below (Phase 1 and Phase 2 are phases of delivery under one contract, not separate lots). This engagement was conducted in two stages. An initial RFI (V1) was issued; a revised RFI (V2) was subsequently issued to refine the questions asked and obtain more detailed market insight. Both stages form part of this single preliminary market engagement exercise. The engagement covers the following anticipated scope of services: -Drafting, editing, reviewing, and refining standards, specifications, and technical guidance documentation. -Conducting product screening Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), including updating an existing eligibility screening tool and associated calculations, and producing LCAs for single-use comparator products. -Translating technical subject matter into clear, user-accessible written content. -Managing stakeholder engagement and consultation processes, including incorporating feedback into draft standards. -Managing review cycles, including engagement with a Standards Development Committee, ballots, public comment periods, and periodic reviews. -Advising on governance, version control, and document management for standards outputs. -Producing publication-ready documentation. The anticipated work is phased under a single contract: -Phase 1 — expansion of an existing Refillable Product Standard (launching September 2026) to additional product categories, comprising screening LCAs, comparator LCAs, updates to the eligibility screening tool and formulas, standard and guidance document updates, and management of the Standards Development Committee and public comment process. -Phase 2 — development of new standards within WRAP's product standards suite, in collaboration with WRAP and strategic partners, to create Circular Living standards. The engagement sought insight into supplier experience, delivery models, relevant expertise and accreditations (e.g. UKAS, ANSI), risks and success factors, quality assurance approaches, and indicative delivery timelines and budget ranges, to inform the scope and structure of the future procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Banbury:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./277TQZD9ET To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/277TQZD9ET

Waste & Resources Action Programme

United Kingdom

Behaviour Change Agency

Clarion's marketing strategy focuses on behaviour-change campaigns to support our residents and staff. We expect the supplier to be an expert in behaviour change and to assist Clarion Group with the marketing strategy in this area.

Clarion Housing Group

United Kingdom

£210,000

ID 6152874 - PSNI - Managed Uniform Service

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) seeks to appoint an experienced Supplier for the provision of a comprehensive Managed Uniform Service (MUS). The appointed Supplier must be capable of integrating and managing the PSNI end-to-end Uniform solution, underpinned by the consistent, uninterrupted supply of a wide range of diverse Uniform product through professionally controlled, socially responsible, ethical and environmentally sustainable supply chains. All aspects of the Supply Chain are included: 1. Sourcing of garments, raw materials, and ready-made parts where applicable, e.g. fastenings. 2. Planning and managing the production of standard and made-to-measure uniform items to agreed specifications. 3. Bulk transport of uniform items from manufacturing go to the supplier for quality checking and storage and then onto PSNI sites as and when required. 4. Secure storage of uniform to fulfil scheduled and reactive orders. 5. Picking and packing of uniform for delivery. 6. Management of stock levels to fulfil requirements. 7. Absorption of existing stock into stockholding. 8. Logistics. 9. Collection and return of incorrect/rejected orders. 10. Robust quality control and assurance. 11. Provision of a robust Account Management support structure

Police Service of Northern Ireland

United Kingdom

£10.0m

7 Oct 2026

Remote Teleoperation Robotic Systems & End Effector Tooling

To identify and assess the suitability of existing technologies to pick and place graphite blocks via a remote teleoperation robotic system with an end effector tool.

UK Atomic Energy Authority

United Kingdom

£300,000

Cheshire and Warrington Outline Water Plan

The newly established Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority (CWCA) has recently stated its intention to commission an Independent Economic Review (IER) for the subregion - setting out the evidence for the opportunities for and constraints on local growth. In support of this, it is vital to better understand where water infrastructure may require upgrades to support local ambition, and how we can better work together to ensure that flooding and drought are not impediments to growth whilst ensuring that wider ecosystem services and farming resilience are better supported. Simultaneously, the Water White Paper published in January 2026 committed Government to act on the Independent Water Commission recommendation, setting up Regional Systems Planning in England. DEFRA have set out an intention to pilot this through Regional System Planners (RSPs), established across each region of England with the aim of influencing both PR29 and other water system investment plans. Defra are keen for partnerships to pilot RSP governance and structures during this set-up year. and have set out that they only intend to provide high level direction on form. Within this context there is a significant opportunity to influence water planning, and ensure alignment with local growth and wider environmental ambitions. To support the IER along with engagement with the establishing North West RSP, ECW is seeking to appoint consultants to develop a strategic, place based evidence base and outline water plan that sits between national/regional water planning processes and local spatial, economic, and infrastructure planning.

ENTERPRISE CHESHIRE AND WARRINGTON

United Kingdom

£80,000

24 Sept 2026

B1008 – Framework for the Provision of Security Services

Bridgend County Borough Council is completing Pre-Market Engagement for the Framework for the Provision of Security Services to the Council. This will be a corporate contract which will run for 4 years. The new framework will incorporate security service requirements across several departments within the authority. As part of our pre-market engagement we are asking for interested parties complete a questionnaire. Please email [email protected] for a member of BCBC’s Procurement Team to forward the Questionnaire for completion. The deadline to request the questionnaire is Thursday 24th September 2026 and the deadline to submit a questionnaire is Thursday 1st October 2026.

Bridgend County Borough Council

United Kingdom

£1.0m

Replacement Boiler for Aylsham Town Council

1) New Town Hall Main Boiler • Supply and install new 2no. Commercial 48KW (total 96KW) high efficiency condensing boilers. Minimum 5 years manufacturer's guarantee • Boilers to be fitted in existing boiler room (cellar) at a suitable height to reduce risk from flooding. • Existing pipework to be re-routed to new boilers. • Supply and instal new flue liner in chimney stack. This may be subcontracted out but subcontractor will report to the successful contractor. • Flues to be connected to new flue liner. • Old boiler to be removed from site and disposed of. • New boilers to be plumbed in to new plate heat exchanger to split system up and keep existing system open vent, utilizing the existing header tank in loft. • New larger circulation pump fitted to serve original heating system. • System to be split into 2 zones. The first zone will be the original heating system and the second zone will consist of the Council Chamber and Archives room (first floor). • 2no. motorized valves. • New 35mm copper pipe work from boiler area installed to existing heating system. • System to be adapted to a sealed pressurized system with expansion vessel and filling loop. • System filter fitted to filter out debris in the heating system. • New 28mm copper gas pipe installed from gas meter to new boilers. • Boiler to be wired in to 3-amp fused spur. • Supply and fit HIVE smart heating controls to control 2 x zones for use with App. Provide instructions on app • Condense pipe from boiler plumbed into nearest drain. 2) Replace 2no. gas heaters with Fan assisted heaters • New fan assisted heater to be installed to replace gas heaters (2no.). One on the ground floor (Green Room) and one on the first floor (council chamber). • New pipe work from new boiler area fitted to new radiator locations. Pipe work to be surface mounted in copper but hidden, where possible underflooring. • Existing gas heaters to be removed and disposed of to make way for new radiators. • System will be flushed to comply with manufacture instructions, to remove sludge and debris, using a chemical cleaner. • System corrosion inhibitor will be introduced into the heating system. • Green room heater to be connected to Zone 1, council chamber to be connected to Zone 2. 3) Installation of 3no. Radiators • Installation of 2no. radiators in the archive room (zone 2). • Installation of 1no. radiator in the ground floor east toilet (zone 1). • Area to be connected with a 2 port valve and thermostat. • All necessary pipework supplied and fitted. 4) Other • Boiler will be commissioned and registered with Gas Safety Certificate • Warranty to be provided (with option of extension where available). • The Town Hall is a working building. All works to be programmed in in coordination with Town Council officers so that there is either minimal impact on hirers of the building, or the building can be closed for safety reasons. • Any damage to the fabric of the Town Hall should be made good • All waste materials to be cleared from site in accordance with the contractor's waste transfer licence. • The successful contractor will be expected to provide a risk assessment and method statement for the works, and provide evidence of Public Liability insurance. • A site visit is strongly recommended prior to pricing for works. This can be arranged through the Town Council's Maintenance Manager Gavin Watson (email [email protected] or call 07585 600539)

Aylsham Town Council

United Kingdom

30 Sept 2026

RFP - GT61EES82026 - Assessment Partner for EDGE Punjab Project with UNICEF

The British Council is seeking proposals for GT61EES82026 Assessment Partner for EDGE Punjab Project with UNICEF. For details, please refer to attached tender documents. It has all the required scope of work, specifications, timescales, instructions for responding along with Standard Terms & Conditions

British Council

United Kingdom

21 Sept 2026

Framework Agreement for the provision of Gas Tightness Testing

The object of this Framework is to ensure the gas installations at each of the customer's premises are safe and conform with the current 'Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations. The gas supply installation at each property, including the ventilation requirements, shall be inspected and tested for compliance with the current British Standards or equivalent and any relevant Codes of Practice and a written report produced to detail these findings. All properties are intended to be tested and inspected at 5-year intervals. This framework is to enable the servicing of Staffordshire County Council's Corporate properties and LEA Maintained Schools. Additionally, the Managing Agent may use the framework for some or all its customers' 200+ Academy, Fire Service and other properties. There are currently approximately 387 properties listed on the contract schedule that are expected to be transferred to this framework. Most are in Staffordshire, with a small number located in Cheshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire and the West Midlands. The properties include all types of buildings operated by a Local Authority including educational, residential care homes, civic buildings, offices, fire stations, enterprise centres and small industrial units.

Staffordshire County Council

United Kingdom

£250,000

6 Oct 2026

TfL Operational Rail Site Catering 2025-26

United Kingdom

Barton’s Point Coastal Park Catering and Educational Opportunities

Barton’s Point Coastal Park Marine Parade, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 2BX Expressions of Interest for Catering and Educational Opportunities Swale Borough Council is keen to build upon and widen the offer at Bartons Point Coastal Park (Google map link below) https://maps.app.goo.gl/uLnjK882kYLDbHSc7 The site measures 31ha and is located on the Northern Coast of the Isle of Sheppey, nestled between Minster-on-Sea and Sheerness; accessible via Marine Parade, the main coastal road link between the two. Currently the site consists of the Boat House Café, toilets, car park, lake, play and picnic areas, an events field along with large areas of open space. There are two tenanted areas used for flying model aircraft and miniature gauge railway. A shared access road provides both for the coastal park and also the adjacent Sea Cadet Corps. As well as being an active leisure site, the coastal park also has extensive wildlife and biodiversity habitats and these remain important to both protect and potentially utilise as a resource. The Council provided a new toilet block, including showers and ancillary facilities, in 2023. These are available for the benefit of visitors to Bartons Point. The existing drainage provision is via a cesspool. The Council is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for two opportunities at Barton’s Point Coastal Park. The Council is open to EOI’s for each of Lots 1 and 2, individually or consolidated proposals which seek to meet both requirements. For both opportunities, the Council is seeking experienced operators that can demonstrate not only the financial viability of any proposals but also how social value will be delivered. Proposals also need to be sympathetic to the ecology of the site, with consideration for the environment and wildlife and the adjacent Queenborough Lines waterway, which is a scheduled ancient monument. Whilst acknowledging there is a seasonality to the types and level of activity on the site, the Council is keen to encourage activity throughout the year and this will be reflected in how proposals are considered. As the site has multiple users, with other leased areas, it is also important that proposals can work alongside or with these. It is anticipated that the Council will continue to provide basic grounds maintenance services to the whole site. The playground and bridge also remain the council’s responsibility. Operators on site will be responsible for general site maintenance relating to their activity, such as litter generated from their operations, signage for activities etc. Lot 1: The Old Boathouse Café The old boathouse is a block frame, timber clad building with corrugated roof of the shore of the lake with a self-contained patio area (please see map 1 below). The property provides a good opportunity for a provider to deliver a food & beverage provision for the coastal park and a lease will be offered to the preferred bidder, when identified. The Council is keen that bidders should demonstrate strong community values in how the Café offer operates. We ask that EOI’s show how the proposed operation contributes positively to how the site delivers social value; for instance by facilitating programmes, events, and activities that strengthen local connections and promote inclusive use of the Coastal Park. The building has benefited from some refurbishment in recent years but is of basic construction. It is the intention that the terms of occupation will require the successful bidder to maintain the building and undertake improvements required, subject to the Councils consent. The internal part of the building will be cleared of all existing equipment and fittings ahead of occupation. Bidders are therefore advised to inspect the building and carefully consider the cost of providing catering equipment and any necessary works before submitting in their EOI. Lot 2: Outdoor Learning The Council invites proposals which bring structured inclusive outdoor learning opportunities to Bartons Poin…

Swale Borough Council

United Kingdom

IWM/2627/Ops/3508: DBS Checking Services for Imperial War Museums

IWM is tendering for the provision of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) screening solution, including candidate registration, data capture, identity verification, right to work checks, communication with candidates, secure hosting, retention and deletion of information, and reporting to IWM. The service provider will be required to provide a secure online system that enables IWM to initiate, manage and monitor DBS screening checks for candidates. The solution must support both basic and enhanced screening levels, allow IWM to register candidates, and provide candidates with a clear and accessible process for submitting required information and documentation. The solution must also support identity document upload, candidate-led submission of identification documents, right to work checks completed by an appropriate third-party partner, and international checks where a candidate has lived, worked or studied outside the UK. Where applicable, the solution must support checks using share codes for international passports outside the UK and Ireland. IWM is advertising a three-year contract, with the option to extend by a further one-year period. Please note that the advertised value of the contract anticipates that IWM will choose to use the extension. Access Code: 3D3J9AG76Q For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Personnel-services-except-placement-and-supply-services./3D3J9AG76Q To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3D3J9AG76Q

Imperial War Museums

United Kingdom

£88,750

5 Oct 2026

The Supply of CDI Monitor Consumables

This Tender opportunity is for the Supply of CDI Monitor Consumables

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

United Kingdom

£95,000

17 Sept 2026

TfL Head Office Catering 2025-26

United Kingdom

Millenium Lodge - Environmental Sensing System

Millenium Lodge is a pathfinder 28 bedded Local Authority Secure Children’s Home, it is designed around the learning taken from visits to all secure children’s homes in the UK as well as the secure estate in Norway. The home will provide care for the most traumatised, vulnerable children in our society whilst catering for children placed through the Youth Justice System and children placed on Welfare Grounds. LCC is considering the instalment of an in-room environmental sensing system across 28 children’s rooms within the secure unit. Any requirement would be for the provision of the system hardware, guidance and support of installation (which will be carried out by the LCC contractor responsible for the build) system configuration, guidance, training and support for staff in the use of the system, operational support and maintenance of and updates of the system. The Council needs to establish how to balance the imperative to keep children safe with the equally important duty to preserve dignity, privacy, and relational care. Children placed in secure settings are among the most vulnerable in the care system, and as such, any intervention, particularly one involving human monitoring, must be held to a higher ethical and practice threshold than would apply in other contexts. The rapid uptake in the adoption of new technologies has generated a growing concern around privacy, transparency, inclusion, and confidentiality. Within inpatient and custodial settings, there has been intense scrutinization around the use of restrictive and intrusive practices, for example, camera-based monitoring systems

Lincolnshire County Council

United Kingdom

Top Handling Facility Refurbishment

To refurbish the existing cattle handling facility and increase capacity so it can also be used for up 1000 sheep.

Natural England

United Kingdom

£49,999

24 Sept 2026

Grounds Maintenance and Gardening Servces

First Garden Cities Homes Limited is an English Registered Provider of Social Housing. We were formed on 1 March 2020 through the amalgamation of Howard Cottage Housing Association and Welwyn Garden City Housing Association, two organisations with a combined history of over 170 years of providing affordable homes. Howard Cottage HA was established in 1911 to provide affordable housing in Letchworth, the world's first Garden City, whilst the eponymous Welwyn Garden City HA was founded fifty years later for the same purpose. Today, First Garden Cities Homes is a modern, dynamic 2400 homes housing association with an active development programme and deep roots in its communities. Our current contract for the Grounds Maintenance and Gardening Services services expires on 31/12/2026 and there is no option to extend or renew in a manner compliant with the Procurement Act 2023. We are now starting the process of procuring a new contract to provide the services. A GIS mapping project has already been commissioned to ensure that we have the most accurate information available about the scope and volume of the works at approximately 65 locations across North Herts and Beds. This will be completed prior to tender publication and form part of the tender pack. We are now accepting expressions of interest for participation in a market engagement exercise ahead of publishing a tender. The Grounds Maintenance requirement will be divided into two lots of broadly similar volume, organised by geography, to create a manageable scale of delivery for providers of different sizes. On 3rd September the decision was taken to add a 3rd lot for the provision of planned and responsive tree maintenance services across all of our properties. The relevant CPV codes have been added to this notice. Our homes sit within a Garden Cities context, and the appearance and condition of the grounds are central to the identity of these places and to the pride residents take in them. A consistently high quality, well presented standard of finish is therefore essential, and we do not believe this can be achieved through solely unskilled labour. We will expect at least some of the operatives attending site on every occasion to hold relevant horticultural qualifications or demonstrable equivalent experience, and we are interested in how providers structure and deploy their workforce to meet this standard reliably. Environmental responsibility and social value matter to us. We welcome approaches that advance environmental initiatives across our sites, and we are keen to understand how SMEs can be supported to compete to further our social value aims. We also invite innovation. We want to hear how providers would bring new methods, technology and ideas to improve quality, efficiency and sustainability. We have recently concluded a consultation exercise with our residents to understand the levels of quality and detail they expect from the service, and the outcome of that work will inform our final specification. Once this is complete we will contact interested parties to arrange meetings to give potential suppliers the opportunity to shape this procurement. **************************************** NOTE: This notice has been amended in order to include the 3rd Lot for Tree Services. If you have previously registered your interest and received an acknowledgement, you do not need to do so again.

First Garden Cities Homes

United Kingdom