This procurement will be for the supply, build and fit out of a new electric mobile library vehicle, and work with our 3rd party maintenance and servicing contractor Cambridge City Council - Vehicle Engineering Services (CambscityVES)to ensure warranties are maintained and utilised. This procurement will award ONE contract to ONE supplier only. This is an outright purchase and build. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st January 2027 and will continue for a period of twenty four (24) months unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. There is the potential for a contract extension of twelve (12) months depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding. The contract term will not include the warranty and defect periods The estimated total value of the contract over the total contract period is a maximum value (inclusive of VAT) of three hundred thousand pounds (£300,000), but no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract
Seasonal Observation Wheel Operator Opportunity Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest Forestry England is seeking early market engagement from suitably experienced observation wheel operators regarding a potential seasonal concession opportunity at Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, one of the South East's premier outdoor visitor destinations. Our aim is to explore the feasibility of introducing a temporary observation wheel during the Easter visitor peak period, enhancing the visitor experience while supporting engagement with the wider site. We invite operators to provide feedback on operational requirements, commercial arrangements, site suitability and delivery considerations. This opportunity would initially be delivered as a seasonal trial within the 28-day permitted development allowance, with the potential to inform future opportunities should the trial prove successful. About Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest is one of the South East's premier outdoor visitor destinations, welcoming over 500,000 visits annually. The site attracts a broad visitor audience including families, members, cyclists, runners, dog walkers and wellbeing users, and hosts a range of established commercial and recreational activities, including: - A well-established café - Go Ape high ropes adventure - Bike hire provision - Educational and learning activities - Active Forests programmes, including running, cycling, yoga and wellbeing activities - A year-round programme of events and seasonal experiences Any temporary attraction must be sympathetic to the unique landscape setting of the National Pinetum and contribute positively to the overall visitor experience. Opportunity Scope Forestry England is seeking feedback regarding the feasibility and commercial potential of hosting a temporary mid-sized observation wheel (approximately 30 metres in height) during the Easter holiday period. We are particularly interested in hearing from operators able to provide: - Supply, installation, operation and removal of an observation wheel - ADIPS-certified equipment and compliance with all relevant safety standards - Compliance with Forestry England Health & Safety Standards including Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) - Experienced operational staff throughout the operating period - Details of technical, logistical and infrastructure requirements - Power, servicing and site access requirements - Evidence of successful delivery at parks, gardens, heritage venues, visitor attractions or environmentally sensitive locations Proposed Operating Period Initial Trial Indicative dates: 18 March 2027 - 17 April 2027 Possible future contract start date will be March 2028 These dates are subject to final confirmation but are intended to cover the main Easter holiday period, including Easter Monday, traditionally one of Bedgebury's busiest visitor days. Commercial Approach Forestry England is open to exploring a range of delivery and commercial models and welcomes feedback from operators regarding: - Operational responsibilities - Ticketing arrangements - Customer management - Marketing and promotional approaches - Revenue share and commission-based models - Fixed fee, minimum guarantee or alternative commercial structures The expectation is that the selected operator would provide, install, operate and remove the attraction, however Forestry England welcomes proposals on the most effective operating model. Information Requested As part of this engagement exercise, Forestry England would welcome feedback on: - Suitability of the proposed operating period - Typical commercial arrangements for similar installations - Infrastructure and site requirements - Installation and removal timescales - Operator experience and relevant case studies - Any challenges, risks or considerations associated with delivering an observation wheel within a forest or arboretum setting
The requirement is to supply and install a new gas-fired coil-type steam generator boiler, sized and selected to provide the required steam services to the Mill Engine.
The Ynystawe Skatepark Refurbishment is the seventh round in a series of skatepark and pumptrack projects to be delivered across the city and county of Swansea. This skatepark within this contract will be complemented by existing facilities and new projects to create a network of skate and wheeled sports facilities of different size, scale and challenge level. Swansea Council has engaged Curve Studio to manage the project on its behalf, and an experienced, qualified contractor will be appointed to engineer proposals and carry out the works on-site.
Ongo Homes is seeking suitably experienced and qualified contractors to deliver grounds maintenance and estate caretaking services across its housing stock and communal land portfolio throughout North Lincolnshire and other designated locations. The contract comprises the provision of high-quality communal grounds maintenance services including grass cutting (Cut & Fly and Cut & Collect), Maintenance of landscaped areas, beds and planters. The successful contractor(s) will be required to deliver a customer-focused service that ensures all communal areas are maintained to a clean, safe, tidy and visually attractive standard, whilst complying with all relevant health and safety, environmental and safeguarding requirements. Contractors will be expected to provide programmed maintenance, performance monitoring, digital completion records, quality audits, and proactive reporting of defects and improvement opportunities.
Tai Hedyn Limited, trading as Hedyn (the “Association”), is seeking to procure a suitably experienced and qualified suppliers to deliver window cleaning services across its property portfolio.
YHG are looking to appoint a suitably qualified provider to deliver grounds maintenance services across a portfolio of YHG properties throughout the Yorkshire region. The contract has an estimated annual value of £125k and will be awarded to a single supplier responsible for managing and delivering the full scope of services across all locations. The contract will be awarded for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend for further periods of 12 months each on 3 occasions, subject to satisfactory performance and business requirements. Therefore, the maximum contract term will be five years.
Newcastle City Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver the comprehensive CAT A refurbishment of The Core at Newcastle Helix. The project includes mechanical and electrical upgrades, reconfigured floorplates, improved communal facilities, a new entrance lobby and sustainability improvements. The procurement will follow a two-stage design-and-build approach, including a pre-construction phase, with the main works delivered under an amended JCT Design and Build Contract 2024
IMPORTANT: Please read this section before deciding whether you wish to register for this event. This section provides you with information regarding the scope of this procurement and details some of the key requirements that a successful applicant MUST be able to deliver. This tender is for a new direct contract for a Continuous Testing supplier to implement and provide a fully governed continuous testing framework for IT covering penetration testing, red/purple team exercises, cyber stress testing, vulnerability discovery and remediation re-testing. The preferred supplier must support red and purple team testing that will include a multi phase continuous testing model (e.g. tag and release), where red team activity transitions into purple teaming upon detection, and findings are shared in cycle while testing continues across subsequent phases. The service must include active collaboration with Thames Water teams during purple team activities, including validation of controls, detection capability, and response processes. The solution must demonstrate clear human oversight across testing, validation, and remediation activities, with automation used to support workflows (e.g. tracking, reporting, prioritisation) but not to replace core testing, validation, or assurance activities. The supplier must support collaborative remediation and retesting, ensuring findings are handed over, validated, and retested with Thames Water teams, with end to end traceability through to closure. The following conditions would be considered as some of key requirements for a supplier to meet to be considered for this opportunity: • Availability of a yearly penetration test as a minimum • A fully functional PTaaS service that can deliver service in line with applicable cadences • A qualified, accredited and suitably vetted PTaaS support team Thames Water reserves the right to refine the award criteria. Please note that that deadline for asking for access to the PSQ & submitting of the PSQ is Tuesday, 3 November 2026, at 12 p.m.
Defra intends to run an open tender to procure a new contract for the ecological management of the Defra-owned Rhydymwyn Valley site near Mold, Flintshire, and is seeking Expressions of Interest from suppliers capable of meeting the contract requirements. Rhydymwyn Valley is a 35.5-hectare site of significant ecological, historic and community interest. It contains semi-natural broadleaf woodland, wetland, grassland, grassland-scrub mosaic, a traditional orchard, the River Alyn and historic structures, including listed buildings and two Scheduled Monuments. The successful supplier will manage and maintain the site’s habitats and wildlife on Defra’s behalf, deliver species monitoring and ecological surveys, maintain specified visitor routes and wildlife-related infrastructure, and provide professional advice on matters affecting the site. Delivery must reflect the site’s ecological management plan, legal protections, the sites two protected species licences, health and safety requirements and restrictions arising from its historic use and ground conditions. Key activities will include habitat management across wetlands, grassland, scrub, woodland, riverine habitat and the traditional orchard; management and monitoring of bats, birds, reptiles, amphibians (including Greater Crested Newts), butterflies, mammals and plants; control of invasive and noxious species; maintenance of the woodland trail, bird hide, bat and bird boxes, reptile refuges and other specified ecological features; and protection of listed buildings and Scheduled Monument areas through agreed vegetation management. The supplier will be expected to work collaboratively with Defra, the site’s facilities management provider, relevant statutory bodies, local stakeholder groups, specialist societies and volunteers. The coordination and appropriate expansion of volunteer involvement will form an important part of maintaining the site, supporting monitoring activity, engaging the local community and delivering value for money. The contract is expected to be let for an initial three-year term, with options to extend for up to two further one-year periods at the Authority’s discretion, subject to supplier performance, compliance with the specification and the continued requirements of the site. The contractor will be required to deliver planned habitat and species management, undertake monitoring and surveys, maintain appropriate records, and provide four written reports each year: two habitat management reports and two species monitoring reports. The contractor will also maintain and update relevant risk information, notify Defra promptly of significant incidents, ecological changes or departures from agreed practice, and provide recommendations and mitigations where appropriate. The successful supplier will be expected to provide effective contract and programme management, attend monthly meetings with the Defra Site Responsible Officer, manage staff, volunteers and any subcontractors safely, and maintain effective communication with Defra and site stakeholders. Performance will be managed through Key Performance Indicators covering conservation standards, species monitoring, habitat management, and health and safety risk management. Any estimated value stated in this notice is indicative only and does not represent a guaranteed level of expenditure or a commitment by the Authority. The final contract value will depend on the outcome of the procurement and the services required.
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Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA)/Merseytravel (the Authority) is seeking to establish a closed, multi-supplier Electrical Works Framework Agreement to support the delivery of electrical works across its estate. The procurement has been split into two lots: Lot 1: Minor Electrical Works Lot 2: Major Electrical Works Contract Duration: 48 months. A two-stage Competitive Flexible Procurement will be undertaken as follows, per lot: Stage 1: Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) Stage 2: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Lot 1: One supplier will be awarded. Lot 2: Five suppliers will be awarded. Stage 1 Instructions - For Lot 1, the five compliant, highest-scoring suppliers in Stage 1 will be invited to Stage 2 (ITT Stage). - For Lot 2, the ten compliant, highest-scoring suppliers in Stage 1 will be invited to Stage 2 (ITT Stage). - The Authority will use this stage to confirm basic details and that neither a supplier, nor any related persons within its corporate group, associated persons relied on to meet the conditions of participation, or proposed sub-contractors are listed on the Debarment list (held by Cabinet Office). Where any such entities are listed on the debarment list, the Authority will consider whether to exclude the supplier from participating in the Procurement in accordance with its obligations under the Act. - The Authority will also undertake a review of the completed PSQ with reference to any information held on the Central Digital Platform. Responses to any conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the selection process and any selection criteria as set out in the Tender Notice, PSQ and tender documents. Stage 1 Criteria - Lot 1 Financial Capacity - Pass/Fail Operational Capacity - 40% LV Maintenance Programme - 60% Relevant Experience - Pass/Fail Ultimo License - Pass/Fail Subcontractor Management - Pass/Fail (pass aligned with a score of 6 as per scoring criteria) Stage 1 Criteria - Lot 2 Financial Capacity - Pass/Fail Operational Capacity - 40% Relevant Experience - Part A - 60% Relevant Experience - Part B - Pass/Fail Ultimo License - Pass/Fail Subcontractor Management - (pass aligned with a score of 6 as per scoring criteria) Stage 2 Criteria - Lot 1 Performance Management - 15% Scenario: High Voltage Transformer Failure - 20% Compliance, Audit and Record Keeping - 15% Health & Safety - 10% Social Value - 10% Price - 30% Stage 2 Criteria - Lot 2 Major Works Definition, Design Coordination and Pre-Construction Assurance - 15% Scenario: Planned LV Switchgear Replacement within a Live Operational Asset - 15% Health & Safety - 15% Call-Off Cost Certainty, Change Control and Value for Money - 15% Social Value - 10% Price - 30% In accordance with Section 24 of the Procurement Act 2023, the Authority reserves the right to refine the award criteria before inviting final tenders. Subject to budget, the party to framework call offs may be either LCRCA or Merseytravel. Preliminary Market Engagement was not undertaken as this was not deemed necessary for the nature of the requirements.
The London Borough of Bromley and the Southeast London Integrated Commissioning Board (SELICB) will be undertaking the recommissioning of the Dementia Post Diagnosis Support Service (Dementia Hub). It is a comprehensive support service for people who have been diagnosed with Dementia, their Carers and the professionals who support them. The Service aim is to improve health and wellbeing, reduce and/or delay the need for costly or intensive services by delivering support in the community. The Dementia Post Diagnosis Support Service is an established pathway from the point of diagnosis to the point when a person becomes eligible for statutory services. The Service is jointly commissioned by the Council and SELICB. The Council intends to tender for a new service contract which will be for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to two years commencing on 1 July 2027. The Council and SELICB will be holding a providers’ engagement event on 2nd November 2026 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM via MS Teams. The aim of the event is to engage with current and potential delivery providers and inform them of the Council’s Commissioning approach and shape the service delivery model.
Multiply aims to see meaningful participation that boosts people’s ability to use maths in their daily life, at home and work – and enables adults to achieve formal qualifications that can open doors for them (such as into a job, progression in work, or progression to further study).
This is an opening of the Onboarding Round 13 for Category 4 - Addressing resource inequality Rounds will open and close throughout the lifetime of the Healthy Lives Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle at the Authorities discretion. The initial "Round" for this Healthy Lives Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle will be open for twenty eight (28) calendar days. Following on from this, each "Round" will be open to new or previously unsuccessful Suppliers to submit their bid. A new Round will be opened within forty-eight (48) hours (excluding bank holidays and weekends) of a Round closing. Please note from time to time there may be a further delay in opening a new Round within the stated 48 hours. This means that applications can be submitted throughout the duration of the Healthy Lives Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle, but the Council will only process the applications as and when the round is closed. *Please note the length of Rounds will vary throughout the lifetime of the Healthy Lives Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle and will close at least once in a period of 24 months. Timetables of that Round will be included in the Healthy Lives Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle tender documents when that Round is published.
Islip Manor High School is a maintained Foundation secondary school in Northolt, Ealing. The school moved into a new purpose-built building in April 2026. The building has capacity for approximately 1,200 pupils. They are putting their catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st September 2027.
This is an opening of the Onboarding Round 14 for Category 3 - Community projects for health and wellbeing Rounds will open and close throughout the lifetime of the Healthy Lives Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle at the Authorities discretion. The initial "Round" for this Healthy Lives Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle will be open for twenty eight (28) calendar days. Following on from this, each "Round" will be open to new or previously unsuccessful Suppliers to submit their bid. A new Round will be opened within forty-eight (48) hours (excluding bank holidays and weekends) of a Round closing. Please note from time to time there may be a further delay in opening a new Round within the stated 48 hours. This means that applications can be submitted throughout the duration of the Healthy Lives Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle, but the Council will only process the applications as and when the round is closed. *Please note the length of Rounds will vary throughout the lifetime of the Healthy Lives Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle and will close at least once in a period of 24 months. Timetables of that Round will be included in the Healthy Lives Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle tender documents when that Round is published.
This is an opening of the Onboarding Round 14 for Category 2 - Specialist all-age weight management and movement service Rounds will open and close throughout the lifetime of the Healthy Lives Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle at the Authorities discretion. The initial "Round" for this Healthy Lives Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle will be open for twenty eight (28) calendar days. Following on from this, each "Round" will be open to new or previously unsuccessful Suppliers to submit their bid. A new Round will be opened within forty-eight (48) hours (excluding bank holidays and weekends) of a Round closing. Please note from time to time there may be a further delay in opening a new Round within the stated 48 hours. This means that applications can be submitted throughout the duration of the Healthy Lives Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle, but the Council will only process the applications as and when the round is closed. *Please note the length of Rounds will vary throughout the lifetime of the Healthy Lives Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle and will close at least once in a period of 24 months. Timetables of that Round will be included in the Healthy Lives Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle tender documents when that Round is published.
This is an opening of the Onboarding Round 14 for Category 1 - Specialist smoking cessation service. Rounds will open and close throughout the lifetime of the Healthy Lives Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle at the Authorities discretion. The initial "Round" for this Healthy Lives Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle will be open for twenty eight (28) calendar days. Following on from this, each "Round" will be open to new or previously unsuccessful Suppliers to submit their bid. A new Round will be opened within forty-eight (48) hours (excluding bank holidays and weekends) of a Round closing. Please note from time to time there may be a further delay in opening a new Round within the stated 48 hours. This means that applications can be submitted throughout the duration of the Healthy Lives Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle, but the Council will only process the applications as and when the round is closed. *Please note the length of Rounds will vary throughout the lifetime of the Healthy Lives Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle and will close at least once in a period of 24 months. Timetables of that Round will be included in the Healthy Lives Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle tender documents when that Round is published.
Historic England is commissioning a rapid evidence and gap review to understand how heritage assets, places and networks contribute to urban green infrastructure and climate resilience. The commission will synthesise existing evidence, identify relevant policy opportunities and barriers, and provide an initial conceptual framing of heritage as part of wider green infrastructure systems. The findings will provide a strategic evidence base to inform Historic England’s future research, policy development and cross-sector collaboration, and provide two case studies to support the work.
Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Cleaning Services. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this E Tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/ Suppliers will be notified by email and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website be electing the "view details" button for this tender Deadline for submissions for this tender will be 12 Noon 1st December 2026.