Public contract notices

Outsourced Ophthalmology Services 26-27

Outsourced Ophthalmology Services 26-27

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

United Kingdom

Civils Delivery Partnership.

Via East Midlands Ltd (VIA) is undertaking preliminary market engagement in advance of a proposed Highways Maintenance and Civil Engineering Framework, which is anticipated to be advertised in November 2026. The purpose of this engagement is to inform the development of the procurement strategy, scope of services, lot structure, contract requirements, and delivery model, while providing suppliers with early visibility of the Authority's future requirements. The proposed framework is anticipated to be divided into two lots, with VIA intending to appoint up to three contractors to each lot. The current proposed lot structure is: • Lot 1: Projects valued between £0 and £250,000 • Lot 2: Projects valued between £250,000 and £5,000,000 The framework is expected to have an initial term of three years, with the option to extend for up to two further periods of 12 months, subject to ongoing requirements and satisfactory performance. The framework is anticipated to cover a broad range of highways maintenance and civil engineering activities. These may include: • Early contractor involvement • Attendance at progress, programme and financial review meetings • Stakeholder engagement and liaison activities • Excavation and earthworks • Ground stabilisation • Drainage installation and maintenance • Kerbing and edging works • Footway and carriageway resurfacing • Temporary works • Construction, maintenance and repair of structures, including bridges and retaining walls • Traffic management services, or working alongside traffic management arrangements provided by VIA Contractors may also be expected to propose innovative construction methods, materials and plant, and fulfil the role of Principal Contractor in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Examples of works that may be commissioned under the framework include: • Highway Improvements: Section 278 works, junction improvements, kerbing and edging works • Drainage and Flood Alleviation: Surface water drainage installation, occasional foul drainage works, ditch clearance, local land drainage improvements and drainage relining • Footways and Cycleways: Footway improvement schemes, construction of dedicated active travel routes and dropped kerb installations • Signals and Street Lighting: Installation of ducting, NAL sockets and associated civil engineering works • Ground Stabilisation Works • New Infrastructure: Car parks, carriageways and footways • Bridge Works: New bridge construction, refurbishment and repair works • Retaining Walls: Construction, maintenance and repair works

VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

United Kingdom

26085 - PSR Influenza Vaccinations

Cambridgeshire County Council

United Kingdom

Holiday Short Breaks For Children and Young People

The Council is seeking providers of Group Based School Holiday Short Breaks Services for children and young people with disabilities. Informal expressions of interest in the provision of these services are sought at this stage in order to establish the level of market interest. Short breaks are intended to have positive benefits for both disabled children and young people (0-25 years) and their parents and carers. The main aims of short break services are to provide disabled children and young people the opportunity to: • Spend time away from their parents and carers • Relax and have fun to develop friendships • Develop their independence. They also give families an opportunity to have a break from their caring responsibilities; and spend time with other members of their family. Short break provision can range from a few hours per week to an allocated number of activity days/breaks per year. Short breaks can include day, evening, weekend activities, school holidays and after school. It can also include befriending and enabling young people to access leisure-based activities, transition support and independence skills. The services may take place in the child or young person’s own home, or an activity centre or community setting. The provision of short breaks is considered an important part of the support provided to families of disabled children and young people. The service is for children and young people with disabilities aged 5 – 18 with a wide range of needs including complex behavioural and medical conditions. The new contract is scheduled to commence on 24th July 2027. It is anticipated that the contract will be for a period of three years with two possible extensions of up to two years each, dependent on performance. The council is intending to issue one tender separated into three Lots. This will be one Tender Notice made up of three Lots, one for each contract, leading to three separate evaluations, contract awards and contracts. One service is to be provided for each contract as follows: Service 1: Specification: Short Breaks during school holidays for Low to Medium Level Needs. These will be focused on Physical Activity with other types of activities also available. Provider to deliver a minimum of 5 hours per day for a minimum of 23 days per annum. Service 2: Specification: Short Breaks during school holidays for High Medical Need and Mobility Needs. These will be mainly arts, crafts and other creative activities. Provider to deliver a minimum of 6 hours per day for a minimum of 29 days per annum. Service 3: Specification: Short Breaks Hub arrangements during school holidays for Low to High Level Needs. Lead provider to identify and coordinate community resources i.e. a range of providers delivering a minimum of 5 hours per day for a minimum of 24 days per annum.

London Borough of Bromley

United Kingdom

£905,000

Chelmsford College Website tender

The College is looking for a company to build a new website in ASP.net to replace our current website. It should appeal to all of our user groups: students, parents, local businesses, etc. We are looking for a mobile first design that will capture the interest of prospective students. We would also ask that all designs are able to meet the accessibility standards set out by the WCAG

Chelmsford College

United Kingdom

£50,000

6 Nov 2026(17d)

Semi-Independent Care & Support Service for Care Leavers and Adults with LDA/MH

Havering is seeking a provider to deliver an outcome-focused accommodation and support service to support each young person and adult, is provided with the necessary support and opportunity to be ready for independent living within the community.

London Borough of Havering

United Kingdom

£3.3m

LPFT Website

Leeds & York Partnership NHSFT and Leeds Community NHST are merging into a new organisation and need a new website to be the digital front door of this organisation.

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

United Kingdom

£120,000

7 Dec 2026(47d)

Information Management Solution

CCHA is seeking external specialist support and/or technology to help create a clear and sustainable approach to Information Architecture and Information Governance. This will include both digital information and physical records.

Castles and Coasts Housing Association

United Kingdom

£150,000

Learning Disability Residential Care Market Engagement

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) currently commissions two Learning Disability Residential Care Services for Adults at Barlby Road (4 units) and St Quintin's Avenue (6 units), supporting 10 residents with complex learning disabilities and high support needs. A procurement exercise is required to secure the continued provision of high-quality residential care and support services that meet the Council's statutory duties under the Care Act 2014. The services support predominantly older adults with learning disabilities, including individuals with significant care needs, complex behaviours and communication needs. Their purpose is to provide safe, person-centred care and support that promotes wellbeing, independence, choice, control and quality of life, enabling residents to achieve the best possible outcomes. Funding arrangements are to be finalised, but the indicative annual value of the contracts will be around £574k for Barlby Road and £639k for St Quintin Avenue. This Market Engagement Questionnaire is issued on behalf of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), to obtain market feedback in relation to the future procurement of Learning Disability Residential Care in the borough. The Market Engagement Questionnaire is not a call for tenders or a pre-qualification exercise. The purpose of the questionnaire is to gain insight and to gauge the level of interest and capacity of the market with feedback used to inform the procurement strategy and service specification. The Council is currently considering re-tendering under an open procedure in early 2027 for service commencement in late 2027. The procurement will fall within, and comply, with the Procurement Act 2023. It is likely the contract(s) will be for an initial duration of five years, with options to extend for three years and an additional option to extend for two years. This questionnaire will not form part of the formal procurement process. All responses are to be submitted by 9 October 2026. The link to the questionnaire can be found here - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=FcHYUH-3lUOjujtAfK8NiHnwIss--i9JnfXcyoUzNVlURE05MjI2REI0WllSSU5IOFowRkFJUTIwUi4u&route=shorturl

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea

United Kingdom

£12.1m

Independent Evaluation of the FIND Programme

Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking market views ahead of a planned procurement for an independent evaluation of the FIND Programme, a digital case finding tool supporting patients with chronic kidney disease and other long term conditions across North East London. The supplier will deliver three annual evaluations between 2026/27 and 2028/29. This is not a call for competition. Please complete the attached questionnaire and return it by Friday 25 September 2026 at 17:00.

Barts Health NHS Trust

United Kingdom

£49,000

Crisis Resilience Fund Eligibility & Resilience Services

United Kingdom

Bedfont Primary School Catering Tender

Bedfont Primary School is located in Bedfont close to Heathrow Airport, and has a roll of 507 pupils. They are putting their catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st May 2027.

Bedfont Primary School (RM&C)

United Kingdom

£1

Framework Agreement for the provision of Child & Family Agency Staff (Social Care)

Swansea Council is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of an Agency Staff Framework for Child & Family Services (Social Care). The Council is currently developing their Services Specification, contracting process and commercial model for the provision of a Framework Agreement and this notice contains information about a Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) which seeks the views and opinions of those organisations that may be interested in delivering the services. Access to the MEQ can be requested and returned via email. Please send requests to [email protected], and responses to the same address quoting MEQ -Child & Family Agency Staff Framework Agreement by no later than 12:00 noon on Monday 5th October. Participation in the engagement exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement; however, responses received will assist to inform Swansea Council as to the level of interest from the market and will be used to evidence a decision as to how to undertake a competitive procurement. CONFIRMATION OF YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT.

City & County of Swansea

United Kingdom

£6.0m

NEX26/29- Metro Go Technical Services Contract

The scope of the Metro Go Technical Services Contract is to assist Nexus with the development of the specification for the new Digital Command and Control system, Control Room and all associated peripheral systems; providing Safety Governance in line with CSM, ensuring its integration into the existing system, process and procedures. The aim of this element of Metro Go is for NEXUS to successfully procure and deliver a digital replacement for the existing system, including its installation, commissioning, and optimisation. The scope will be instructed through a series of Task Orders, there will be two Task Orders awarded with the contract. The Scope of the Technical Services Contract will include: • Correlation and Condition Survey of the existing system • Production of the Concept of Operations • Production of a Functional Specification and Technical Tender Documentation for a new Digital Command and Control System • Verifying and Validating the existing Nexus Signalling system, • Identify all interfacing systems • Creating of a digital twin for the existing system • Guidance, Navigation and Process development of organisational change • The design of a new Integrated Transport Control Centre • The design of a new Disaster Recovery Suite and associated building modifications. • Ergonomic and Human Factors Assessments for all interactions with the Proposed System and the migration to it. • Specification and Requirements for the Train Fleet • Specification and Requirement for Radio systems and infrastructure • Provision of a Regulatory Body and Legislator interface • Requirements and options for Data Storage and Security. • Any associated Environmental, Ecological mitigation or management, such as Biodiversity Nett Gain and Carbon offset. • Provision of Specialist input during the tender process. • Provision of Specialist support during the supply contract. • Optimisation advice following entry into service. • Any design related works associated with planning applications or similar. • All stakeholder work involved with the project. • Implementation and Construction Estimates. • Outline design development and construct programmes. • The first two Task Orders will be awarded with the Technical Services Contract Nexus will shortlist the Tenderers following the conditions of participation stage in November 2026. Shortlisted Tenderers will then be invited to ITT stage in accordance with the following anticipated procurement timeline: Conditions of Participation/PSQ stage: September - November 2026 Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage: November 2026 - January 2027 Anticipated Contract Award: March 2027 Anticipated Contract Start Date: April 2027 Nexus utilises the North East Procurement Organisation OPEN eProcurement portal for all tender opportunities. Suppliers will need to register to gain free access to procurement documents and, to submit tender responses. If you are not registered, you can do so here: https://www.open-uk.org/ (the "Portal"). Project # OPEN20262012

Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus

United Kingdom

£8.0m

29 Jan 2027(100d)

CRM partner agency tender

SWR seeks to appoint a specialist CRM partner agency to operate as an extended team to support us in our customer marketing and leveraging the value of that in multi-channel and media activation. The focus will be on adding strategic input, journey mapping & improvement, analysis and as necessary, activation to turbo-charge our customer marketing efforts for CRM and utilisation of relevant audiences in paid media.

SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED

United Kingdom

£1.4m

15 Dec 2026(56d)

GMCA 874.3 School Eco Refill Programme (Wave 4)

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking suppliers capable of delivering a school-based refill and reuse programme that helps reduce single-use plastic waste by enabling pupils, staff and the wider community to refill products rather than purchasing single-use plastic packaging. The programme should support Greater Manchester schools to establish and operate a refill offer, helping pupils develop enterprise, leadership and practical workplace skills whilst encouraging more sustainable habits and behaviours. Suppliers should provide training, resources, ongoing support, monitoring and evaluation throughout the programme. Through this market engagement exercise, GMCA is seeking to understand the level of market interest, existing delivery experience and the capacity of suppliers to deliver a programme of this nature.

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

United Kingdom

£150,000

UK2 Notice: Preliminary Market Engagement - Asylum Seeker Travel Services

The Home Office (the Authority) has a statutory duty under Section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 to discharge its immigration and asylum functions having regard to the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in the UK. In addition to this, under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, the Home Office has a statutory obligation to provide temporary support for Asylum Seekers who appear to be destitute or are likely to become destitute within a prescribed period. These obligations include Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) who arrive in the UK and enter the immigration system without a parent or guardian as well as an adult Asylum Seeker Cohort. The service includes the arrangement of transport on behalf of local authorities, as well as the Home Office, for the movement of UASC when these movements are required. A number of core business units will utilise this contract. Further details will be provided through additional materials that will be made available to parties, upon completion and receipt of a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (more information for which is set out in this document). This service will not be used for Home Office staff transport and is intended as a civilian travel programme only. The Home Office is still considering all of its options with regards to aggregation and disaggregation and therefore encourages suppliers who may not be able to deliver the full scope of services to still participate in any subsequent market engagement activity. The purpose of this engagement is to better understand market capability, capacity, delivery models, and commercial approaches available to support the future service. Information regarding service requirements, volumes and operational arrangement will be shared with interested organisations as part of this engagement activity. Please refer to “Engagement process description” below. The content of this Notice, including the estimated contract value and indicative contract timelines, is subject to change and does not commit the Authority to commence any procurement process.

Home Office

United Kingdom

Term Contract for the Supply of Affinity Resins to MRC-PPU

Supply of Affinity Resins to MRC-PPU, University of Dundee

University of Dundee

United Kingdom

£250,000

26 Oct 2026(5d)

Global Travel, Accommodation and Venue Management Services

A framework providing comprehensive booking solutions for all UK Public Sector Travel needs, including air, rail, taxis, coaches, car hire, accommodation and venues for meetings, conferences and events, as well as emergency travel and accommodation solutions, including for civilian cohorts under the care of a UK Public Sector organisation. Customers using the framework for civilian accommodation solutions can also access supporting services such as welfare and security provision.

Government Commercial Agency

United Kingdom

£36.3bn

8 Dec 2026(48d)

Adult Advocacy Service

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".

Swindon Borough Council

United Kingdom

£2.3m

Provision of Dynamic Systems

United Kingdom

University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio - Single Supplier Framework

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

United Kingdom

ECCH - Adult Community and Specialist Palliative Care

NHS NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

United Kingdom

Stop Smoking and Falls Prevention Strength & Balance 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.

Lincolnshire County Council

United Kingdom

£17.8m

2 Nov 2026(12d)

Proactive Care (Berkshire West) - Frailty

Proactive care relating to frailty in West Berkshire commencing Autumn 2026 to deliver improved outcomes from Winter 2026.

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

United Kingdom