Adult Advocacy Service Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of adult advocacy service. Project Description The Council is seeking to award a single supplier contract for the provision of an integrated Adult Advocacy Service. This requirement will not be divided into Lots. TUPE does apply. The contract will be for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for up to a further two years. Swindon Borough Council is seeking to commission an independent, person-centred and out-come-focused Adult Advocacy Service that enables people to have their voices heard, under-stand and exercise their rights, and participate fully in decisions that affect their lives. The ser-vice will support adults to access appropriate care, support and services and ensure that they are able to influence decisions affecting their health, wellbeing and independence. Advocacy plays a vital role in promoting independence, protecting individual rights and ensuring that people can express their views, wishes and feelings. The service will support individuals who may experience barriers to participation, including people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, dementia, physical or sensory impairments, older people, and those experiencing disadvantage or vulnerability. The successful provider will be required to deliver a range of statutory advocacy functions through an integrated service model, including: • Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA) • Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) • Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) • Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCA) • Independent Social Care Complaints Advocacy • Court of Protection Representation and Advocacy • Relevant Person's Representative (RPR) type role • Support to the Learning Disability Partnership Board (LDPB) and associated engagement activities. The Council is seeking a provider that can deliver a high-quality, accessible and responsive advocacy service that promotes voice, choice and control, reduces inequalities, safeguards rights and improves outcomes for people who may otherwise struggle to engage with complex health and social care systems. The successful provider will work collaboratively with Swindon Borough Council, health partners, care providers, the voluntary and community sector and other stakeholders to ensure advocacy is embedded within wider care and support pathways. The provider will adopt a rights-based approach, actively tackle barriers to inclusion and ensure equitable access to advocacy services across the Borough. The Council's vision is to commission a sustainable and high-quality advocacy service that supports people to live independent and fulfilling lives whilst contributing to the wider ambitions of the Swindon Plan and Adult Services Strategy, including promoting independence, reducing inequalities and ensuring people have "Lives, Not Services".
Lincolnshire County Council is initiating a tender opportunity for a new Stop Smoking Service and a Falls Prevention Strength and Balance Service. These two services will be procured as part of a single lotted tender process, which will result in the award of two separate contracts. Lot 1 – Stop Smoking Service: Delivery of a countywide Stop Smoking Service across Lincolnshire, providing evidence-based smoking cessation support that aligns with national policy objectives, Department of Health and Social Care funding requirements and local public health priorities. Funded through the consolidated and ringfenced smoking cessation grant, the service will offer behavioural support, access to cessation aids, digital interventions and targeted initiatives to help residents successfully quit smoking tobacco. The service will place a strong emphasis on reducing smoking-related health inequalities, increasing access for priority and underserved populations, and working collaboratively with health and community partners to maximise referrals and engagement. The service will include the delivery of a 'Swap to Stop' programme, using designated funding as part of the overall contract value to supporting smokers to move away from tobacco use through alternative nicotine products where appropriate. Lot 2 - Falls Prevention Strength and Balance Service: Delivery of a countywide Falls Prevention Strength and Balance Service across Lincolnshire, providing evidence-based interventions to help reduce falls risk, maintain independence and improve the health and wellbeing of older residents. The service will primarily support people aged 65 and over who have been identified as being at risk of falls, helping them to remain active, confident and independent for longer. It will deliver structured Falls Management Exercise (FaME) programmes led by appropriately qualified instructors, alongside home-based exercise support, referral management, pathway coordination and signposting to wider health, wellbeing and community services. A key focus of the service will be to improve physical strength, balance and mobility, reducing the likelihood and impact of falls and supporting individuals to maintain their quality of life. The procurement will be undertaken using the Competitive Process pursuant to Regulation 11 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The tender opportunity will be published on 2 October 2026, with a tender submission deadline of 2 November 2026 at 12:00 noon. The commencement date for the new contracts will be 1st April 2027 and an initial contract period of 3 years, with options to extend the contracts by a further period or periods of up to a maximum of 36 months.
The Council is establishing a framework for the provision of Residential Rehabilitation services for drug and alcohol treatment and recovery, in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The framework is limited to a maximum of 20 Providers. Appointment to the framework will be awarded to the 20 highest-scoring providers that meet the requirements set out in the procurement documentation. The Council will commission individual residential rehabilitation placements through call-off arrangements from Providers appointed to the framework. Appointment to the framework does not guarantee any minimum volume or value of placements, and placements will be awarded in accordance with the call-off arrangements set out in this Service Specification. Should the number of Providers appointed to the framework fall below 20 during its term, the Council reserves the right, in accordance with Regulation 17 of the Provider Selection Regime, to undertake further Competitive Processes to appoint additional Providers to the framework. Vacant places will be filled by the highest-scoring Providers who meet the requirements of that Competitive Procurement process, restoring the framework to its maximum capacity of 20 Providers. Existing appointed Providers shall remain on the framework and shall not be required to reapply as part of that process. The Council reserves the right to repeat the process as detailed above.
Direct Rail Services (DRS) has requirements for domestic courier services. Domestic means the transportation between DRS depots and between DRS depots and 3rd party locations within the UK. We look for a logistic service supplier who can provide cost effective and efficient logistic solutions for our transport requirement, including potential shuttle service between DRS depots, and ad hoc service for any urgent delivery and the delivery to / from our suppliers, where required. The required ad hoc services are as follows: • Parcels • Pallets • Oversized cargo • Dangerous good service (Non-nuclear materials) DRS is currently seeking to understand the capabilities of the market for this requirement.
Strategic Objective As part of the Surface Intelligent Transport Systems (SITS) programme, the SITS Video Analytics project seeks to provide an enhanced understanding of transport demand, road-user movements and network performance through the deployment of advanced video analytics technology. The capability will support TfL’s operational, strategic and policy objectives by delivering high-quality data and insights to improve network management, transport planning, road safety analysis and performance monitoring. High-Level Scope & Open Market Exploration TfL is currently technology- and model-agnostic. We are approaching the market to explore the full spectrum of available solutions. Areas we wish to investigate with suppliers include: Deployment Architecture: Assessing the feasibility and benefits of edge-based analytics, cloud-processing, or hybrid environments using existing TfL infrastructure. Delivery Models: Exploring various commercial structures, including fully managed Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), bespoke software deployment, or combined hardware/software solutions. Data & Analytics Maturity: Understanding current market capabilities regarding multi-modal classification (e.g., separating cargo bikes, e-scooters, pedestrians, and heavy freight) and trajectory tracking. How to Participate Interested suppliers are invited to review the Market Brochure and complete the Market Supplier Questionnaire (MSQ). To request copies of both the Market Brochure and the MSQ, please email [email protected].
Computer-Aided Facilities Management System and full migration of facilities management data to support and bring the Facilities Management service back in-house
Four storey terraced Georgian styled residential property located within Bristol City Centre providing 12no apartments together with communal central stairwell and rear communal enclosed gardens. Proposed works include recovering of the flat and pitched roof coverings together with associated detailing.
This opportunity relates to the A46 Newark Bypass road scheme which is a critical part of National Highways’ investment to make all our major roads more dependable, durable and most importantly, safe. Our improvements to the route that connects the M1 and Leicester to the A1 and central Lincolnshire will help reduce congestion in the area. We propose to improve the A46 Newark bypass by widening 6.5km of the existing single carriageway to a dual carriageway, to provide two lanes in each direction between Farndon and Winthorpe roundabouts near Newark-on-Trent. National Highways are looking to procure a design and build partner to deliver the A46 Newark Bypass road scheme. National Highways are aware the Government are consulting on proposed changes to RIS3 and that includes this project. No decisions have been made at this time.
The Wendling Estate is a council estate located in the Gospel Oak ward, with St Stephen’s Close immediately adjacent. Together they are known as the Wendling and St Stephen’s Close Estate, covering approximately 2.6 hectares and comprising 240 existing homes, including at the time of writing 191 Council-tenanted homes and 49 leasehold properties. The regeneration of the Wendling Estate and St Stephen’s Close is an important part of the Council’s Community Investment Programme. Residents voted in favour of full redevelopment of the Estate in July 2021 because they wanted new homes, better outdoor spaces, and a safer, more welcoming neighbourhood. The redevelopment proposals aim to deliver high-quality, energy efficient, genuinely affordable and private homes that meet residents’ needs and address long standing issues facing the existing Estate, such as overcrowding and antisocial behaviour. The Council intends, subject to Cabinet approval, to procure a joint venture development partner to deliver a redevelopment of the estate comprising circa 650-750 high-quality, sustainable new homes; replace the existing hostel and health centre; and improve the existing neighbourhood for current and future residents. The redevelopment will be delivered in accordance with the Landlord Offer that formed the basis of the resident ballot. The contract estimated value is £500m GDV (Gross Development Value). Please refer to the instructions set out in the ‘Engagement Process Description’ section below for details on how to participate in this process.
The requirement is for a white-labelled feasibility and population analytics platform, deployed within CPRD-managed Microsoft Azure infrastructure and operating exclusively against CPRD datasets formatted in the OMOP Common Data Model. The proposed solution must natively support the OMOP Common Data Model and should not require material restructuring, remodelling or transformation of CPRD OMOP datasets to operate. The platform must enable CPRD staff and CPRD-approved external client to conduct self-service feasibility studies and descriptive epidemiological analyses without requiring supplier intervention.
The Supplier shall provide to the University routine servicing on each piece of High Voltage (HV) equipment in accordance with the latest version of the British Standards BS6626:2010, IEE Electrical Maintenance document and the Manufacturer’s Maintenance Schedule. The Supplier shall provide the following services: • Carry out inspection, testing and remedial repairs necessary as a result of both the planned maintenance servicing and break downs. • Call outs of all equipment forming part of the HV equipment to maintain a fully functional system at all times on an all-inclusive basis on all campuses (i.e. at no extra cost to the University), except for vandalism, accidental damage or misuse. • Emergency call-out facility and training to University appointed personnel to assist with diagnosis of power failures prior to the emergency call-out procedure being instigated. • Training for University appointed personnel. • SAP (Senior Authorised Person) attendances to cover instances where the University intends to renovate or expand its existing Estates and this would have an impact in the existing HV Infrastructure.
Grounds Maintenance Contractor based within 10 mile radius of Basingstoke required by Old Basing & Lychpit Parish Council to manage the upkeep of the Parish Council's land consisting of two children's play areas and adult exercise equipment, sports and general recreation fields, Cemetery & Garden of Remembrance, Allotments, car parks and National Heritage site in addition to sports pitches including Archery, Bowls, Cricket and Football. The contractor must provide evidence of having prior experience and specialist knowledge of maintenance of a heritage site, bowling greens and cricket pitches and have a proven track record of a high level of customer satisfaction. The contractor must also demonstrate the ability to be responsive and flexible in its approach to tasks and particularly in dealing with those clubs that use the facilities. Works as set out in the Maintenance Schedule to be provided on application will include grass and hedge cutting, maintenance of grass borders, upkeep of the Cemetery, Garden of Remembrance and Allotments and seasonal maintenance and treatment of the sports pitches. Attendance on site for certain sports and other events, which will include weekends, is also required. The contract will be for an initial 5 year period and, subject to satisfactory results, will include an option to extend for a further 2 years. Suitable interested parties will be provided with an Invitation to Tender and Grounds Maintenance Schedule and site maps on application.
Network Rail currently delivers an end-to-end commercial filming service across a diverse portfolio of railway assets, acting as the primary interface between the rail industry and the screen sector. With the transition to Great British Railways (GBR), Network Rail is exploring future options for delivering these services across a larger estate that will encompass both Network Rail and Train Operating Company assets. Through this market engagement exercise, Network Rail seeks to understand market capability, supplier interest, potential delivery models, opportunities for innovation, and the extent to which external providers could deliver some or all of the service currently carried out in-house. The exercise will help inform future strategy development by assessing market maturity, operational considerations, resource requirements, and the risks and benefits associated with different delivery approaches. Network Rail will be holding supplier engagement sessions in London on 13 and 14 October 2026, providing an opportunity for suppliers to learn more about this forthcoming requirement. Details of how to register can be found in the RFI document, 'Pre-Market Engagement – Commercial Filming Services', which is available under "View Current Opportunities" on the Network Rail eSourcing Portal (Bravo): https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html The engagement sessions will be conducted on a one-to-one basis, with each supplier offered a one-hour time slot. Please note that, should it become necessary to reschedule the market engagement sessions, Network Rail will notify all interested suppliers using the email address provided within their RFI response.
The Authority requires the provision of a comprehensive Firefighters' Pension Administration and Pensioner Payroll Service for all active, deferred, pensioner and dependant members of the Firefighters' Pension Schemes ("FPS Schemes"). The Provider shall deliver a fully integrated, end-to-end service encompassing pension administration, pensioner payroll, member record management and employer support. The service must be underpinned by a secure and robust pension administration platform, incorporating workflow and document management capabilities, alongside comprehensive member, pensioner and employer support services. The Provider will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation throughout the contract term, proactively identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance service quality, efficiency, accessibility and member experience, while ensuring compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
Hertfordshire County Council acting on behalf of the Participating Authorities is leading on the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply and purchase of Branded & Generic Washroom Paper Disposables and Dispensers (herein after referred to as “Good(s)”), and is seeking suitably qualified Contractor(s) to supply the Good(s) and any related Services under any Agreement resulting from this tendering exercise. The participating Authorities both produce annual paper catalogues which are printed and distributed to customers each year, the publication generally runs from 1st April – 31st March each year. Customers may choose and select products listed in the catalogue at their discretion. Customers include schools and local authority establishments who are geographically spread across the UK. Details of the Good(s) required under this Agreement are given in Section 7 of this Specification (Good(s) Requirement). The requirement is for delivery of the Good(s) in bulk drops to their central stores. The method of delivery and palletisation will be as stated in Section 11 and 14 of this Specification (Delivery and Pallets). However, there may be a requirement for direct orders placed by and delivered directly to the End User. 1.1 The requirement is divided into Two Lots: Lot 1: Branded paper consumables - (must be exact brand to match product specified in pricing schedule, otherwise tenderers bid will not be accepted) Lot 2: Generic/ HFS own brand paper consumables - (any brand will be accepted as long as it meets the dimensions detailed in pricing schedule, otherwise bid will not be accepted) The authorities that are currently participating in this Agreement are listed below: Hampshire County Council Hertfordshire County Council (Contracting Authority) (including Herts Full Stop, Any and all unitary authorities that arise out local government reorganisation, Herts Full Stop Limited , Hertfordshire Catering Limited, , Herts at Home, , and any other future trading arm, wholly owned company, mutual, joint venture, trust and shared service of the Council. and any other future trading arm, wholly owned company, mutual, joint venture, trust and shared service of the Council.) Correspondence addresses for the above authorities are given in Schedule 8 of the Agreement. The pattern and volume of demand for Good(s) may be subject to change and it is stressed that there are no undertakings concerning likely volume of demand. For guidance only, an estimated overall annual spend across all Lots for each Participating Authority is given below. The Participating Authorities do not undertake to purchase that quantity and equally the Contractor should be prepared to supply quantities in excess of the figures shown. The anticipated total annual joint expenditure across the Participating Authorities on these Good(s) across all Lots is presently circa £2.475 million per annum, however the estimated annual range for all Customers and all Lots is between £2 million and £5.2 million. The estimated annual spend by each Participating Authority can be broken down as follows: Hampshire County Council £975,000 Hertfordshire County Council £1,500,000 Total value range (incl all extensions): £8m - £20.8m Full details of the requirement and context of the procurement can be found in the Specification of the Tender Document. This procurement is an open process. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express an interest' and also 'opt in' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Tenderer you must complete and submit a Tender by the deadline of 12 noon on the Thursday 22nd October 2026. Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Please ensure that where possible documents are uploaded as a PDF and that file names are succinct. Any questions relating to this procu…