Public contract notices

Payroll Services for Germany Network 2026

Provision of payroll services to the British Embassy Berlin and Germany Network.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

United Kingdom

£300,000

20 Sept 2026

SONI087 IT Systems Implementation & Managed Services

SONI wishes to appoint an appropriately qualified and experienced Supplier (or consortium) to deliver outcomes aligned to the successful establishment and ongoing operation of SONI’s target IT operating model. The appointed Supplier will be responsible for enabling a secure, resilient, and user-focused IT environment that supports SONI’s organisational separation, statutory functions, and future service requirements. This includes the delivery and integration of core IT systems, the provision of effective end-user support services, and the ongoing management and optimisation of IT Services. Refer to PSQ for further information.

SONI Ltd

United Kingdom

£18.0m

Framework Agreement for Creative Agencies Services

LJMU has an internal design studio, however there is a requirement to use external designers at busy times throughout the year. Working within LJMU brand guidelines we wish to establish a Framework of Creative Agencies/External Designers (approx. three agencies in total). LJMU will require the Creative Agencies/ External Designers to: • Provide design solutions for a variety of printed marketing communication material - leaflets, brochures, display stands etc. • Provide graphics for use in digital advertising, including re-sizing existing artwork • Revise existing marketing material • create new graphics to support a specific campaign/project This is a below threshold procurement exercise

Liverpool John Moores University

United Kingdom

25 Sept 2026

Home Office Subject Access Request Unit (SARU) Redesign Project: End-to-End Information Rights Case Management Platform and Managed Service

The Home Office anticipates conducting a procurement for an end-to-end digital case-management platform and associated configuration, integration, migration, implementation, transition and managed-service capability for the Subject Access Request Unit. Subject Access Requests are the primary driver for the requirement, although the proposed solution is also expected to support Freedom of Information requests and Parliamentary Questions through configurable workflows and shared core case-management capability. The proposed requirement may include: - a configurable and secure case-management platform; - customer submission and identity-verification capability or integration; - configurable workflows, case administration, deadline management and auditability; - document handling, processing and redaction capability; - management information and operational reporting; - integration with Authority-approved services, systems and platforms; - configuration, implementation and testing; - migration from existing systems and repositories; - training, transition, go-live and service stabilisation; - ongoing managed-service, support, maintenance, security and resilience; and - exit and transition-out support. The Authority currently intends to conduct a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The final scope, procedure, timetable, contract term, estimated value and procurement documents remain subject to refinement and approval.

Home Office

United Kingdom

£4.4m

Building Maintenance Services (Mechanical and Electrical)

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to provide Building Maintenance Services. The service includes the planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical, electrical and building services together with fabric maintenance works and associated controls and equipment maintenance, at the Scottish Parliament Building, Holyrood, Edinburgh.

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

United Kingdom

Flexible contracting agreement (FCA) for Birmingham Virtual School Enrichment Services

Birmingham City Council (the "Council") wishes to establish a Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA) for Birmingham Virtual School (BVS) Enrichment Services in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, applying the provisions for Light Touch Contracts as defined in Section 9 of the Act and Schedule 1 of the Procurement Regulations 2024. These provisions apply to certain social, health, and education services that are subject to more flexible procurement rules due to their direct impact on individuals and communities. The requirement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, using a Competitive Flexible Procedure designed by the Council. The Enrichment FCA will provide a comprehensive range of services designed to enrich the educational experiences and outcomes of looked-after children in Birmingham, as well as children and young people placed by Birmingham City Council in other local authority areas. The programme aims to promote educational achievement, inclusion, participation, and progression, ensuring that individual needs and aspirations are effectively supported. The Enrichment FCA is structured into three lots designed to support young people in care through targeted provision. Lot 1: Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) - Supports young people aged 12–19 with disrupted education, transition challenges, or at risk of NEET. Includes personalised careers advice, programmes, and events. To be awarded to one provider. Lot 2: Short Courses and Qualifications - Supports Year 11–13 learners, especially newly arrived or NEET. Offers pre-entry to Level 2 courses. Further divided into two; Lot 2a: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) – Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 Lot 2b: Accredited courses & Qualifications – Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 To be awarded to up to four providers. 2 providers for each of the Key Stage ins 2a and 2b. Lot 3: Community Enrichment Activities - Covers Creative Arts, Music, Sport, Outdoor Learning, and STEM activities. Tenderers can bid for one or more Lots and all tenderers who meet the minimum quality criteria will be appointed to the FCA. Potential Suppliers must complete all relevant tender documents including the main response document and the response document(s) for the Lot they are bidding for. The Authority will operate a structured call-off procedure under the FCA. The default method will be direct award, with provision to conduct a further competition (mini-competition) where the requirement cannot be satisfied through direct award. The FCA is expected to be established in February 2027, with call-offs and any mini competitions anticipated to commence from March 2027. The agreement will run for an initial period of three (3) years, with the option to extend for a further one (1) year, subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.

Birmingham City Council

United Kingdom

£5.6m

1 Oct 2026

Provision of Women's Termination Services

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services

United Kingdom

External and Internal Maintenance Works Across Multiple Sites

The project includes for the various external and internal repair and redecoration works to 19 commercial properties across the Test Valley region, predominantly in the towns of Andover and Romsey. The Main Contractor is required to programme and co-ordinate the work of any subcontractors and should plan for the works to be completed in 7 months.

Test Valley Borough Council

United Kingdom

£300,000

2 Oct 2026

MD26097 - Plan Mid Devon Open Space, Allotment Play Area Study

1. Aims and objectives of the tender exercise To appoint a suitably qualified consultant through a fair, transparent and proportionate competitive process to prepare an updated Open Space, Play Area and Allotments Study for Plan Mid Devon. The commission will establish an up-to-date audit and baseline; identify quantitative, qualitative and accessibility deficiencies or surpluses; derive locally justified standards; assess growth options and site allocations; and provide practical policy, developer-contribution, infrastructure-delivery and long-term stewardship recommendations. The procurement also seeks value for money, timely delivery, robust and repeatable methodology, editable GIS and audit data, knowledge transfer, coordination with related evidence studies and outputs that remain usable following Local Government Reorganisation. 2. Description of the requirement and background to the procurement Mid Devon District Council is preparing Plan Mid Devon for the proposed period 2026-2046. The existing Plan Mid Devon Open Space & Play Area Strategy 2014-2033 is now out of date in relation to population data, policy, commitments, growth options, site quality, accessibility, play provision, stewardship and developer contributions. The emerging Local Plan must plan for healthy and inclusive communities alongside substantial housing growth. Current evidence identifies approximately 6,646 committed dwellings and a need for around 6,000 additional allocations, with growth distributed across Tiverton, Cullompton, Crediton and sustainable rural settlements. Updated evidence is needed to show current provision, local needs and the open-space, play and allotment requirements of this growth. The Study is deliberately distinct from a full Green Infrastructure Strategy, Playing Pitch Strategy or Built Facilities Strategy. It must coordinate with those evidence streams while avoiding duplication. It must also provide parish-, settlement- and district-level outputs suitable for future use by the proposed Exeter and Devon successor authorities. 3. What is being purchased and why The Council is purchasing specialist professional consultancy services covering data review; open-space and play audit; GIS mapping and network accessibility analysis; proportionate site visits; quality and value assessment; allotment demand evidence; standards development; growth and site-allocation assessment; area profiles; developer-contribution methodology; policy recommendations; action planning; and final publication-ready reports and editable datasets. External support is required because the work needs dedicated capacity and specialist expertise in Local Plan open-space evidence, play and allotment provision, site-audit methodology, GIS/accessibility modelling, standards, developer contributions, infrastructure planning and examination-ready policy evidence. Council officers will retain client management, local knowledge, engagement leadership and decision-making roles. 4. Procurement route, value and timetable The RFQ reference is MD26097. It proposes a single-stage competitive procedure under the regulated below-threshold provisions of the Procurement Act 2023. The maximum budget is £30,000 including VAT. Award will be based on 70% quality and 30% price, with published pass/fail participation requirements, quality criteria and a transparent fixed-fee cost breakdown. The intended contract period is November 2026 to June 2027. Internal approvals are programmed for the week commencing 26 October 2026, contract award for 13 November 2026 and service commencement/inception for 16 November 2026. 5. Decision-making and approvals The RFQ states that contract award is subject to the Council's formal approval process and that no contract will be entered into until all necessary approvals are obtained. The procurement is well below £1 million, so Corporate SLT and Cabinet approval is not indicated by the RFQ. Procurement and the budget holder should confirm the applic…

Mid Devon District Council

United Kingdom

£25,000

1 Oct 2026

MD26097 - Plan Mid Devon Open Space, Allotment Play Area Study

1. Aims and objectives of the tender exercise To appoint a suitably qualified consultant through a fair, transparent and proportionate competitive process to prepare an updated Open Space, Play Area and Allotments Study for Plan Mid Devon. The commission will establish an up-to-date audit and baseline; identify quantitative, qualitative and accessibility deficiencies or surpluses; derive locally justified standards; assess growth options and site allocations; and provide practical policy, developer-contribution, infrastructure-delivery and long-term stewardship recommendations. The procurement also seeks value for money, timely delivery, robust and repeatable methodology, editable GIS and audit data, knowledge transfer, coordination with related evidence studies and outputs that remain usable following Local Government Reorganisation. 2. Description of the requirement and background to the procurement Mid Devon District Council is preparing Plan Mid Devon for the proposed period 2026-2046. The existing Plan Mid Devon Open Space & Play Area Strategy 2014-2033 is now out of date in relation to population data, policy, commitments, growth options, site quality, accessibility, play provision, stewardship and developer contributions. The emerging Local Plan must plan for healthy and inclusive communities alongside substantial housing growth. Current evidence identifies approximately 6,646 committed dwellings and a need for around 6,000 additional allocations, with growth distributed across Tiverton, Cullompton, Crediton and sustainable rural settlements. Updated evidence is needed to show current provision, local needs and the open-space, play and allotment requirements of this growth. The Study is deliberately distinct from a full Green Infrastructure Strategy, Playing Pitch Strategy or Built Facilities Strategy. It must coordinate with those evidence streams while avoiding duplication. It must also provide parish-, settlement- and district-level outputs suitable for future use by the proposed Exeter and Devon successor authorities. 3. What is being purchased and why The Council is purchasing specialist professional consultancy services covering data review; open-space and play audit; GIS mapping and network accessibility analysis; proportionate site visits; quality and value assessment; allotment demand evidence; standards development; growth and site-allocation assessment; area profiles; developer-contribution methodology; policy recommendations; action planning; and final publication-ready reports and editable datasets. External support is required because the work needs dedicated capacity and specialist expertise in Local Plan open-space evidence, play and allotment provision, site-audit methodology, GIS/accessibility modelling, standards, developer contributions, infrastructure planning and examination-ready policy evidence. Council officers will retain client management, local knowledge, engagement leadership and decision-making roles. 4. Procurement route, value and timetable The RFQ reference is MD26096. It proposes a single-stage competitive procedure under the regulated below-threshold provisions of the Procurement Act 2023. The maximum budget is £30,000 including VAT. Award will be based on 70% quality and 30% price, with published pass/fail participation requirements, quality criteria and a transparent fixed-fee cost breakdown. The intended contract period is November 2026 to June 2027. Internal approvals are programmed for the week commencing 26 October 2026, contract award for 13 November 2026 and service commencement/inception for 16 November 2026. 5. Decision-making and approvals The RFQ states that contract award is subject to the Council's formal approval process and that no contract will be entered into until all necessary approvals are obtained. The procurement is well below £1 million, so Corporate SLT and Cabinet approval is not indicated by the RFQ. Procurement and the budget holder should confirm the applic…

Mid Devon District Council

United Kingdom

£25,000

1 Oct 2026

Preliminary Market Engagement Waste Disposal Contract

The Authority is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement to support the future re-procurement of its Waste Disposal Contract. The current contractual arrangements expire on 6 December 2029, and any replacement arrangement must be ready to commence from 7 December 2029. The purpose of this engagement is to understand market appetite, capacity, capability, delivery models, infrastructure requirements, commercial approaches, risks, mobilisation requirements and opportunities for innovation before the Authority confirms its preferred procurement strategy. The Authority is considering procurement because it must maintain statutory waste disposal arrangements beyond the expiry of the current contract. Early engagement will help inform the options appraisal, business case, procurement route, contract model and any further supplier engagement required before formal tender activity begins.

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council

United Kingdom

Newcastle Christmas Markets - Power and Lighting

Newcastle City Council seeks to identify a suitable partner to undertake the supply, installation and management of power distribution and lighting requirements for Newcastle's Christmas Markets. The term of the contract covers 2 separate Christmas markets during Christmas period of 2026 and 2027 with an Option to Extend the contract for 3 months to facilitate the Christmas market of 2028. The opportunity will be published via the OPEN e-tendering platform www.open-uk.org Project # OPEN20261318

Newcastle City Council

United Kingdom

£105,000

14 Sept 2026

Procurement of Laptops and Equipment for the Exams Team - UAE

The British Council would like to request a quotation for All-in-One Computers with the specifications listed in the RFQ form.

British Council

United Kingdom

3 Sept 2026

231_26 Asphalt, Aggregates, Ready-mixed Concrete and Related Materials

ESPO is a public sector-owned professional buying organisation that provides a comprehensive range of procurement services, including access to over 100 free-to-access framework solutions designed to support public sector organisations. We are establishing a client-specific framework for Leicestershire County Council and Leicester City Council, for the supply and delivery/collection of asphalt, roadstone, aggregates, topsoil, chippings, reprocessing of chippings, ready-mixed concrete, and related materials. The Framework is divided into 4 lots. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). Please refer to the tender documents for any further details (including further details on each of the lots) - the closing date for submission of Tenders has been extended to 12:00 (12 noon / 12pm) on 07 October 2026. To tender: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract e.g., via https://procontract.due-north.com/Register); (c) Search for tender opportunity 231_26 (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal, or alternatively via searching on https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen). Any questions or clarifications relating to this tender opportunity should be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal, once an Expression of interest has been completed. Note: ESPO has not conduced preliminary market engagement in respect of this procurement.

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO

United Kingdom

£16.7m

7 Oct 2026

Purchase of Electronic Personal Dosimeter (EPD) Units

The purchase of replacement Electronic Personal Dosimeter (EPD) Units for use by operational personnel to ensure compliance with the primary legal framework for managing and controlling exposure to ionising radiation in the UK - Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17). Please go to: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders to express interest in this market engagement .

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority

United Kingdom

Maintenance contract for Drying Cabinets

Swansea Bay University Health Board

United Kingdom

Addressing Barriers to Climate Action - Developing a values driven approach to accelerate climate action within the Protected Landscapes

On behalf of the UK's Protected Landscapes family, SDNPA is seeking a consultant to deliver a project to provide practical training materials and resources to build capability. This is to support Protected Landscapes to engage with stakeholders in delivering climate action that helps to adapt and build resilience to the impacts of climate change. This includes advice on how best to communicate with key sector partners the importance and value of nature-based solutions.

South Downs National Park Authority

United Kingdom

30 Sept 2026

Children’s Home Collaborative Project Framework

This tender is for the Children's Home Collaborative (CHC) Framework. The Framework is for the provision of trauma-informed residential placements for Children and Young People in care. The Framework is split into 3 Lots: Lot 1 – Homes for Children with Complex Lives. Lot 2a – Homes for Children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). Lot 2b – Homes for Children with Complex Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (Complex EBD). The Framework will initially provide 14 residential placements across the three Lots: Lot 1 - 4 placements, Lot 2a - 5 placements and Lot 2b - 5 placements.

West Sussex County Council

United Kingdom

£79.0m

1 Oct 2026

PROVISION OF HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE AND REACTIVE WORKS

The Borough Council of Calderdale invites you to submit a Quote for the provision of Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Maintenance and Reactive Works across the Council's estate. The full specification of works and details of the Council's equipment is provided within the suite of procurement documents. Site visits are a condition of quoting and dates and will be published via the messaging portal.

The Borough Council of Calderdale

United Kingdom

£100,000

2 Oct 2026

(On Site Core Provision) Provision of Alternative Education to Respect Collaboration Trust

The Trust (RCT) has a statutory duty to make arrangements for the provision of appropriate education otherwise than at school, for children of compulsory school age who, by reason of suspension or exclusion from school or otherwise, will not receive a suitable education without these arrangements. The Trust are looking to run tender processes to procure suitably experienced and qualified providers to deliver their programme of Alternative Provision. Individual Tenders will be run for each type of AP Provision needed. The estimated contract value would be for all AP Provision for one academic year. As a Contract under the Light Touch Regime the contracts could be extended each year if the provision continues to be needed. Top 3 highest scoring bidders awarded a contract.

Respect Collaboration Trust

United Kingdom

£150,000

28 Sept 2026

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Counselling Services LOT 1

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

United Kingdom

IW Green Link - Cycling and Walking Route - Lee Farm/ Victoria Recreation Ground (with optional additional site)

2.1. The Authority invites response to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers ("Suppliers") for the provision of a Cycling and Waking route on the Isle of Wight at a set location knows as the Lee Farm and Victoria Recreation Ground sections. 2.2. The project consists of a single cycling and walking route already in existence on the Island. The works consists of but not limited to: 2.2.1. Improvement works to a single cycling and walking route which will include surfacing and base construction to paths. 2.2.2. Drainage improvements, as required 2.2.3. Alignment works to existing paths, routes and highways 2.2.4. Associated edging and kerbing works 2.2.5. Site / habitat clearance and maintenance 2.2.6. Ground investigation, as required 2.2.7. Gate and fence installation as required. 2.3. Furthermore, the Authority reserves the option to align additional related sites and works funded through the programme as variation under any awarded contract on the basis of rates associated with the core works at Lee Farm / Victoria Recreation sections.

Isle of Wight Council

United Kingdom

£2.7m

6 Oct 2026

A Store Refurbishment – Roller Shutters Replacement

SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of the design and installation (replacement) of 7no replacement roller shutter doors.

Science Museum Group

United Kingdom

£350,000

5 Oct 2026

Provision of Family Centres in Swansea

Pipeline Notice Only - Delivery of a consistent model for family centres within designated wards in Swansea. Services delivered from these centres will enrich individuals, families and communities to improve their quality of life now and in the future. Dates and scope maybe subject to change

City & County of Swansea

United Kingdom

£2.0m

Domiciliary Care Service

Pipeline notice only - for future advertisement of services to deliver domiciliary care to people who fall into one of the following categories, Older Persons (65 years plus), Younger Adults (18-64 years) with a Physical Disability and/or Sensory Impairment (Individuals) and Individuals with Mental Health or Learning Disabilities who are presenting needs. Dates and scope maybe subject to change

City & County of Swansea

United Kingdom

£131.0m