Business North East is a new region-wide approach to business support developed by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (North East MSA) in partnership with the seven constituent local authorities. It will provide a simplified, coordinated and accessible business support system for entrepreneurs and businesses across the North East. The model will include a regional hub and use local authority networks to maintain strong relationships with businesses. The wider Business North East programme is expected to operate through five integrated areas of activity across the business lifecycle: Inspire - increase entrepreneurial awareness and aspiration, particularly amongst younger people and underrepresented groups. Explore - improve enterprise readiness and strengthen the quality of business propositions entering the support system. Start - increase business creation and improve business survival prospects through tailored support and business development assistance. Succeed - improve productivity, innovation, technology adoption and business resilience amongst established businesses. Grow - support ambitious businesses to scale, create jobs, access finance and enter new markets. The North East MSA intends to establish a framework to provide a flexible route through which a range of specialist business support, enterprise and related services may be commissioned in support of Business North East and wider regional economic priorities. It is anticipated that the framework will encompass a broad range of services, across five separate Lots: 1. Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and Business Start-up 2. Business Growth, Productivity and Specialist Support 3. High Growth, Scale-up and Investment 4. Sector, Cluster and Supply Chain Development 5. Business Engagement, Training and Programme Support These areas reflect the anticipated breadth of Business North East, which is intended to respond to business needs including access to finance, productivity, workforce development, innovation, digital adoption, mentoring and growth support. The Framework is intended to enable the North East MSA and constituent local authorities to identify suitably qualified suppliers with the capability and experience to deliver services within one or more of these areas. The approach is intended to accommodate a diverse supplier market, including organisations capable of delivering broad business support programmes alongside specialist providers with expertise in particular sectors, business needs or forms of intervention. It will also support the development of new and emerging provision as business needs, economic conditions and regional priorities evolve. Please see the Market Engagement event recording below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPiuaxY_5JE
UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is initiating a Soft Market Engagement (SME) exercise to survey the market for modern ophthalmic equipment solutions serving high-volume cataract (phacoemulsification) and vitreoretinal (VR) surgical procedures across its hospital sites. The Trust seeks to understand current technological capabilities, commercial models, consumable structures, and digital integrations available in the market. Participation in this SME exercise will inform the Trust’s future procurement strategy and business case development. Additionally, given changes to NHS accounting standards (IFRS 16) and capital expenditure constraints (CDEL), the Trust seeks market intelligence on how medical device providers and peer NHS Trusts structure long-term asset models—specifically comparing Outright Capital Purchase, Managed Equipment Services (MES), Operational/Finance Leasing, and Cost-Per-Procedure (CPP) / Bundled arrangements. This notice is strictly non-committal and does not constitute the commencement of a formal tender process or contract. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Southampton:-Medical-equipments./99ZF8X66RA To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/99ZF8X66RA
This Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire is being published by Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) for the purposes of informing and engaging with potential service providers regarding the upcoming public competition for Laryngectomy Products and Accessories within Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI). Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of the Call for Tender (CfT) Ref: 6748976. All correspondence in relation to this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise will be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire No Later than 3pm on 26th October 2026. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6748976. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.
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Milton Keynes City Council (“the Council”) is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced organisations able to provide a fully managed, turnkey and redeployable Average Speed Road Safety Intelligence Service. The proposed solution shall be capable of monitoring vehicle movement between defined points and calculating across the monitored section of road. The supplier shall provide access to an experienced team able to interpret the information and turn it into clear, useful and actionable road safety intelligence. The service shall be collaborative and capable of adapting to changing Council requirements. The Expression of Interest (EOI) is being conducted for market assessment purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition, invitation to tender, commitment to procure or promise of any future contract award.
This is priormarket engagement and is not a contract or tender process NHS Resolution is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the development of its requirements and procurement approach for a future partner to provide specialist Pega Cloud support, maintenance, development, architectural guidance, training and strategic roadmap services for CaseHub, NHS Resolution's core case management platform. This engagement is intended to test market capability, delivery models, commercial options, mobilisation timescales and approaches to effective knowledge transfer. It does not constitute a call for competition, an invitation to tender or a commitment to procure.
The Legal Services Board (LSB) is looking to appoint a suitably qualified third party to undertake an external evaluation of the LSB Board. The last external evaluation was undertaken in 2022. In the intervening years internal evaluations have been undertaken. The Legal Services Board is the independent oversight regulator for legal services in England and Wales, established under the Legal Services Act 2007. Our role is to oversee the organisations that regulate lawyers and hold them to account for ensuring regulation works in the public interest and protects consumers. We also regulate the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and have oversight of the Office for Legal Complaints, which is responsible for administering the Legal Ombudsman scheme. The LSB is an Executive Non-Department Public Body sponsored by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). The Legal Services Board is accountable to Parliament through the Lord Chancellor and is sponsored by the MoJ. The prospective professional services provider will be expected to deliver the following outputs as part of the Board Effectiveness Review: a. Project Plan which outlines key milestones, methods and timelines. b. Survey and Analysis: It is expected that, as a minimum, this will include a desk-based review of evidence (board papers, governance policies, minutes etc), a review of external best practice with specific reference to other regulators and ALBs, and interviews (can be undertaken virtually) of all Board Members, members of the executive, key internal and external stakeholders. c. Board Observation: The provider will observe at least one Board meeting and the Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee in November to assess boardroom behaviours, interactions and decision-making in practice. Observation is likely to take place at LSB's autumn Board meeting 24 November (in person). d. Interim Findings: A draft report in January 2027 summarising initial observations, emerging themes and a presentation to the LSB Board should be scheduled to allow sufficient time for feedback prior to finalisation. e. Final Board Effectiveness Report and Presentation in February 2027 setting out findings, analysis and evidence-based recommendations aligned to the review objectives should be presented to the Board. f. A facilitated session in the form of a Board workshop to reflect on findings and support collective ownership and understanding of the recommendations. g. A summary of the outcomes of the review is expected to be reported in the LSB's Annual Report and Accounts, and the Review will be made available to the sponsor department. A tender is required which should include method statements, but not be limited to: • A description of how you would work with us, the key people that will work the LSB and their background, experiences and skills. • A description of how you will meet the service specification requirements listed in paragraph 18 onwards above, with demonstrable experience of conducting Board Effectiveness Reviews with regulators. • A fully costed proposal with fixed and variable costs. • A completed supplier questionnaire form (annex A). • A completed EDI form (annex B). Bids are expected to be between £30,000 - £35,000 with a budget ceiling for this work of £35,000 excluding VAT. Bids above this may be disregarded with no further evaluation. Bids should clearly indicate if they include VAT or not. A breakdown of costs should be provided including where appropriate the different costs of different staff members. Failure to provide any of the above details may lead to bids being disregarded with no further evaluation. Electronic completion and signing of the forms is acceptable. Full details of the background, scope, scoring criteria and how to apply may be found in the invitation to tender attached to this notice. All tender submissions should be submitted by 13:00 on 16 October 2026 to [email protected] . Submissions submitted to other addresses or beyond this time will not…
This opportunity is for the provision of External Audit and associated services which pertains to the completion of independent assessment of financial information and records. This is to provide assurance to our funders, tenants and customers and to ensure that our statement are accurate and comply with relevant laws and regulations. The primary role of the external auditor will be to report on the financial statements of Two Rivers Housing and its subsidiaries, and to carry out whatever examination of the statement and underlying records and control systems that is necessary to reach an opinion on the statements. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newent:-Accounting%2C-auditing-and-fiscal-services./35PP8VKC55 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/35PP8VKC55
Falkirk Council invites tenders to participate in a Framework Agreement for the provision, erecting, handover, maintaining and dismantling of on-hire scaffolding, to Falkirk Council housing properties, in addition to separately undertaking tests and inspections of this scaffolding. The Framework Agreement will be awarded on a Lot by Lot basis. The Authority at all times reserves the right to award all, some, part or none of the Lots. The framework consists of 2 Lots; it is intended that up to 5 Contractors per Lot are to be appointed. Lots - Lot 1 Scaffold Hire Approximate 4 year framework term Lot Value GBP 4 040 000 (95%) Lot 2 Scaffold Inspection and Tie Testing Approximate 4 year framework term Lot Value GBP 180 000 (5%) The approximate 4 year full framework value GBP 4 220 000
Falkirk Council invites tenders to participate in a Framework Agreement for the provision, erecting, handover, maintaining and dismantling of on-hire scaffolding, to Falkirk Council housing properties, in addition to separately undertaking tests and inspections of this scaffolding. The Framework Agreement will be awarded on a Lot by Lot basis. The Authority at all times reserves the right to award all, some, part or none of the Lots. The framework consists of 2 Lots; it is intended that up to 5 Contractors per Lot are to be appointed. Lots - Lot 1 Scaffold Hire Approximate 4 year framework term Lot Value GBP 4 040 000 (95%) Lot 2 Scaffold Inspection and Tie Testing Approximate 4 year framework term Lot Value GBP 180 000 (5%) The approximate 4 year full framework value GBP 4 220 000
The Relevant Authority aim is to appoint one or more providers for the Provision of Mental Health Support for children aged 5-18 years in Trafford using the Competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). There are two pathways for which the Relevant Authority will be commissioning appropriate provider(s) using 2 Lots; Lot 1 -Universal Emotional Health and Wellbeing Support for Children aged 5-13 years in Trafford, and Lot 2 - Targeted Early Intervention and Prevention for Mental Health for children aged 8-18 years in Trafford. The Contract(s) to be offered to the Recommended Bidder(s) at the end of the Procurement are as follows: Lot 1 Universal Emotional Health and Wellbeing Support for Children aged 5-13 years in Trafford - This will be for an initial duration of 2 years, which is intended to run from 1 October 2026 until 30 September 2028 with a one-year contract extension up to 30 September 2029. The total annual contract value is £130,000 excluding VAT. The maximum total contract value is £390,000 excluding VAT. Lot 2 - Targeted Early Intervention and Prevention for Mental Health for children aged 8-18 years (19 with diagnosed SEND) in Trafford - This will be for an initial duration of two years, which is intended to run from 1 October 2026 until 30 September 2028 with a one-year contract extension up to 30 September 2029. The total annual contract value is £170,000 per annum excluding VAT. The maximum total contract value is £510,000 excluding VAT.
Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local into their existing or proposed business. The offer available in this Post Office would be: Post Office Local - integrating Post Office services into a vibrant and sustainable retail business, so they can be offered over the same opening hours. The exact layout and design will be agreed with you to suit your business. Estimated Post Office fees: In the current location in the range of £13,000 - £16,000 per annum. Please note this estimate is inclusive of the products listed under General Information. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/fairlight-post-office-hastings-tn35-4ap?search_term=TN35
Northumbrian Water Group (NWL) is committed to developing future talent through a high-quality apprenticeship programme which supports workforce planning, succession management and skills development across the organisation. We require a supplier to provide Apprenticeship Agency Services across both Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water. The supplier will act as the employer of apprentices on behalf of NWL and provide employment, payroll, HR administration, compliance and apprentice support services throughout the duration of the apprenticeship programme. The successful supplier will work collaboratively with NWL's Early Careers Team, hiring managers and training providers to ensure apprentices receive a positive experience and are supported to successfully complete their programmes. Service Requirements The supplier will be required to: • Employ apprentices on behalf of NWL through an apprenticeship agency model. • Issue and maintain employment contracts and associated employment documentation. • Undertake payroll administration and statutory payments. • Manage apprentice employment records. • Provide HR guidance and employee relations support relating to apprentices. • Ensure compliance with apprenticeship funding rules and employment legislation. • Support apprentice wellbeing and welfare. • Conduct regular reviews and progress monitoring with apprentices. • Liaise with apprenticeship training providers where required. • Provide management information and performance reporting. • Support mobilisation and onboarding of new apprentices. • Deliver services across both the Northeast and Essex & Suffolk operating areas. The supplier must demonstrate excellent customer service, strong apprenticeship sector knowledge and the ability to support the continued growth of NWL's apprenticeship programme. Objectives The objectives of this contract are to: • Provide a compliant and effective apprenticeship employment service. • Deliver a positive apprentice experience. • Support apprentice retention and successful completion rates. • Ensure consistent support for apprentices and managers. • Provide accurate and timely payroll and administration services. • Deliver robust reporting and management information. • Support NWL's commitment to early careers and future talent development. INDICATIVE APPRENTICE NUMBERS FROM 2027 The indicative apprentice numbers set out in the table below are based on the workforce planning volumes agreed for 2026 and are provided to give potential suppliers an indication of the anticipated scale of apprenticeship delivery. These figures are estimates only and do not represent a commitment or guarantee of recruitment. The actual number of apprentices employed and enrolled onto apprenticeship programmes will be determined by organisational requirements, workforce planning priorities, budget availability and prevailing business needs. Consequently, the final volumes may be higher or lower than those indicated. yr 1 1st June 27 - 31st May 28 72-77 yr2 1st June 28 - 31st May 29 77 yr3 1st June 29 - 31st May 30 77 yr4 1st June 30 - 31st May 31 77 yr5 1st June 31 - 31st May 32 77 yr6 1st June 32 - 31st May 33 77 yr7 1st June 33 - 31st May 34 77 yr8 1st June 34 - 31st May 35 77 A full scope document has been made available within this FTS
Cyngor Gwynedd is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the recycling and/or disposal of inert waste (Rubble) collected from Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) located throughout Gwynedd. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint suitably qualified and licensed service providers capable of accepting, handling, transporting (where applicable), recycling and/or disposing of Inert waste Rubble in accordance with all applicable environmental legislation. The Authority wishes to maximise recycling performance whilst ensuring compliance with waste management regulations and delivering value for money. The requirement is divided into the following geographical lots: Lot 1A – Arfon Area Lot 2D – Dwyfor Area Lot 3M – Meirionnydd Area
Managed service for an array of goods and equipments within the Immunology laboratory at University Hospitals. A programme of Pre-Market Engagement is being ran for week commencing 12/10/2026 to inform any potential future procurement process. Information regarding this PME programme can be found as part of a published PIN from UHB.
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Cyngor Gwynedd is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the recycling and/or disposal of plasterboard waste collected from Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) located throughout Gwynedd. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint suitably qualified and licensed service providers capable of accepting, handling, transporting (where applicable), recycling and/or disposing of plasterboard waste in accordance with all applicable environmental legislation. The Authority wishes to maximise recycling performance whilst ensuring compliance with waste management regulations and delivering value for money. The requirement is divided into the following geographical lots: Lot 1A – Arfon Area Lot 2D – Dwyfor Area Lot 3M – Meirionnydd Are
Provision of enabling works in simultaneous programmes for the replacement of two existing x-ray systems with new along with minor building, mechanical and electrical works. Both x-ray rooms in the respective community hospitals are located on the ground floor reasonably close to the main entrances to the buildings. The contract is anticipated to be awarded using the JCT Minor Works with Contractor’s Design 2024 or other appropriate form of contract as determined by the Health Board. Further details can be found via etenderwales - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk. The etenderwales bravosolution ref: itt_127589
Vehicle type: 4 seat Passenger Assistant Required: no Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN23 8HE To: ESA Newhaven, BN9 9BN Frequency: Mon - Fri Daily School Time: 09:00-15:00 Mon-Thu 09:00-13:00 Fri Comments for Operator: This is for one student This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net
This notice is issued to provide information regarding a market engagement / request for information opportunity only. All of Rotherham Council's procurement opportunities are published on YORtender. To bid for this opportunity when it becomes live your organisation will need to be registered to the portal. You can register your organisation here: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER All suppliers who wish to bid for Rotherham Council procurement opportunities must be registered on the Central Digital Platform, with all supplier information submitted and kept up to date. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC) is exploring potential approaches to supporting residents who do not have access to off-street parking and who may wish to charge an electric vehicle using their domestic electricity supply. This Request for Information (RFI) therefore seeks to gather any knowledge and data that potential suppliers can provide in terms of options, structure and project viability. All costs associated with providing a response to the market engagement must be borne by the Supplier. RMBC will not contribute in any way to meeting the production costs of any response. No down-selection of potential providers will take place as a consequence of any responses to this market engagement. Engagement in this Market Engagement (ME) exercise is via a questionnaire published on the tendering portal YORtender at the following link: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER The project reference is 26-106 The YORtender reference is 100114524 All correspondence in relation to this ME will be carried out via the YORtender portal. Potential providers may raise questions or seek clarification regarding any aspect of this document at any time prior to the response deadline. Questions must be submitted using the ‘Messaging’ function on YORtender in sufficient time to allow the Council to formulate and distribute a response at least 5 calendar days before the due date for the return of this ME. Submissions to be returned via the YORtender portal by 12:00 on 30/10/2026
The Artificial Intelligence Security Institute (AISI), a directorate of the former Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), is seeking information from the market to help test the feasibility, deliverability, and commercial attractiveness of a proposed requirement for the AISI Grants Portfolio. The AISI funds external research through competitively awarded grant programmes. Awards are made to universities, research institutes and non-profit organisations. The Authority currently administers grants in-house and is considering whether a specialist delivery partner could provide all or part of the post-award administration function for future grant programmes. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended to inform the Authority's understanding of market capability and delivery models. This engagement does not constitute a procurement process and places no obligation on either the Authority or participating suppliers. The Authority's current portfolio comprises approximately: • £20m of live grant funding; • around 100 active grants; • individual grants ranging between £100,000 and £1,000,000; • typical grant durations of 6 to 24 months. Future programmes are expected to be broadly similar in nature, although scope, scale and delivery models may change. The grants are primarily research-focused and commonly involve: • UK universities; • overseas universities; • research organisations; • non-profit entities; • collaborative research projects. The Authority is seeking information on supplier capability to deliver post-award grant administration services. For the purposes of this engagement, "post-award" includes all activities following the Authority's funding decision, including due diligence activities conducted prior to execution of grant agreements. The assessment of applications, evaluation of proposals and selection of grant recipients will remain the responsibility of the Authority and its expert reviewers and are not within scope. Accountability for each grant remains with the Authority under GovS 015: Grants. Any operating model will retain the Authority's grant manager in a decision-making role, with defined thresholds for what a delivery partner may decide and what must be escalated. Potential activities may include, but are not limited to: • issuing and executing grant agreements using Authority-provided templates; • managing amendments, variations, novations and extensions; • managing monitoring and reporting processes; • validating claims and expenditure submissions; • administering payment schedules and disbursements; • administering grants to overseas recipients; • managing underspend, reprofiling and no-cost extensions; • supporting suspension, recovery and clawback activity; • operating assurance, audit and counter-fraud controls; • maintaining grant records and management information; • undertaking grant closure activities and record retention. The Authority is keen to receive feedback from established grant-administration providers, specialist organisations, SMEs, new entrants and other organisations with relevant delivery experience. The Authority currently anticipates that, should it decide to proceed with a procurement following this preliminary market engagement, the opportunity would be conducted through the Fund Administration & Disbursement Services Dynamic Purchasing System, RM6322 (“FAADS”). You do not need to be an existing supplier on the Fund Administration & Disbursement Services DPS, RM6322 (“FAADS”), to respond to this market engagement. Suppliers that are not currently appointed to RM6322 are encouraged to consider applying to join the DPS if they may be interested in participating in any future procurement. Further information about RM6322 and the supplier application process is available through the Crown Commercial Service Supplier Registration Service: Fund Administration & Disbursement Services DPS (FAADS) - GCA The RM6322 application process and this RFI are independent: • …
Carmarthenshire County Council is establishing a Framework for the delivery of domiciliary support services, including community intake, community support, complex care, replacement care services for adults living in the community and community assessment service. The framework is intended to ensure the provision of high-quality, person-centred care that enables individuals to remain independent and safe at home. The Authority may, in accordance with the flexibility afforded under the Light Touch Regime (Section 9, PA23), undertake a refresh of this Framework at one or more intervals during the Framework Term. The Authority will publish a Tender Notice for each refresh event, clearly setting out the requirements, evaluation methodology and timeline. Suppliers admitted through the refresh shall be appointed on the same substantive terms as existing Framework Suppliers. The refresh may include, but shall not be limited to, varying the number, scope, extent and description of the Lots, Services and/or Pricing (as the case may be), together with the appointment of additional (new) Suppliers onto the Framework Agreement to maintain market access and continuity of service.
Dover District Council wishes to appoint a multidisciplinary Lead Consultant Team to support the progression of key regeneration projects within Dover Town Centre and invites Tenderers to submit a Tender to meet the Council’s requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence 11th January 2027 and end 31st March 2028 (unless terminated earlier by the Council). Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal. The completed ITT response is to be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 hours on 6th November 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Kent Business Portal portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-Dover:-Building-consultancy-services./5T722KD5QF To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/5T722KD5QF For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Dover:-Building-consultancy-services./5T722KD5QF To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/5T722KD5QF
The Neighbourhood Health Optimisation Service (NHOS) is proposed to test a standardised, at-scale primary care led approach to identifying and addressing reversible risk of unplanned admission to hospital, initially in patients aged 65 and over, while their risk is still modifiable. By using Population Health Management to identify people with medium/high rising and reversible risk, the NHOS can intervene before people deteriorate, become frail or deconditioned, present in crisis, or require avoidable acute, ambulance, primary care and social care input.
The Supplier shall provide a comprehensive cleaning service throughout the premises delivered in a safe and efficient manner. The Supplier shall take responsibility for maintaining all identified internal cleanable areas including fixtures, fittings, furniture and finishes, to minimise degradation, enhance asset life cycle and ensure high standards are maintained. The Supplier is required to provide a high quality service within the scope of the Specification to include, but not be limited to: - Routine Cleaning - Periodic Cleaning - Reactive Cleaning - Window Cleaning - Consumables - Facilities Support Services