Public contract notices

Provision of General Maintenance Services for The Sheffield College

A comprehensive general maintenance and repairs service across The Sheffield College estate.

The Sheffield College

United Kingdom

£250,000

13 Nov 2026(12d)

TD2340 - Framework for Highways Services

The Council is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Highways Framework Agreement to support the delivery of highway maintenance, improvement, construction, specialist services, materials supply, plant hire and associated activities across the highway network and related infrastructure. The Framework will provide a compliant and flexible route to market for planned and reactive works and services and will be divided into the following 11 lots: Lot 1 - Road Markings & High Friction Surfacing Lot 2 - Road Restraint Systems Lot 3 - Temporary Traffic Management Lot 4 - Traffic Signals Lot 5 - Multi-Disciplined Lot 6 - Carriageway Maintenance Lot 7 - Carriageway and Footway Surface Treatments Lot 8 - Hire of Equipment (with/without Operators) Lot 9 - Haulage with Driver Lot 10 - Supply of Asphalt Lot 11 - Highways Resource Support The Framework has an estimated core value of £71,550,000 million Ex VAT over its full term. In anticipation of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), the Council reserves the right to vary the scope, value and volume of services procured through the Framework. Should additional requirements arise as a result of LGR, the total estimated Framework value may increase to a maximum of £107,325,000 million EX VAT. Stage 1 - Invitation to Participate This will be the PSQ stage that suppliers complete such as their economic and financial standing and their technical/ professional ability. The Council will also ask scored and weighted questions to arrive at a shortlist of a maximum four highest scoring suppliers for each lot to take to Stage 2. Stage 2 - Invitation to Submit Final Tenders Suppliers successful from Stage 1 will be invited to submit their tenders which will consist of their pricing, quality and social value methodologies. The values attributed to individual lots are indicative only and do not represent any guarantee of expenditure. Actual spend may vary between lots depending on operational requirements, available funding and any changes arising from LGR. Call-off contracts may include highway maintenance works, specialist highway services, traffic management, supply of materials, plant and equipment hire, haulage services and resource support. Requirements may range from small-scale reactive works to larger planned maintenance and capital improvement schemes. Appointment to the Framework does not guarantee any minimum value or volume of work. Call-off contracts may be awarded by direct award and/or further competition in accordance with the Framework terms and procurement documents.

Derby City Council

United Kingdom

£107.3m

Independent Living Skills App for Young People

Background Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council's Commissioning Team is exploring the potential development of an Independent Living Skills App for young people living in supported accommodation and those preparing to move into independent living. The concept has evolved from previous work undertaken to develop an Independent Living Skills Workbook. Feedback gathered through engagement with stakeholders indicated a preference for a digital solution, with an app being viewed as a more engaging, accessible and interactive way of supporting young people to develop essential life skills. The proposed app could include content relating to daily living skills, health and wellbeing and tenancy rights and responsibilities and is intended to be a mixed model of engagement through guidance, learning and self-development. The Council is currently undertaking soft market testing to understand the opportunities, constraints and indicative costs associated with developing such a solution before determining any future procurement approach. Purpose of Market Engagement:- The Council wishes to engage with organisations that have experience in app design, development and implementation, particularly those with experience in: • Youth and children's services • Housing and supported accommodation services • Educational and skills development applications • Public sector and local authority projects • User-centred and co-produced digital solutions Feedback gathered through these engagement sessions will help inform future decision-making and procurement considerations. The Council has identified a potential funding opportunity to support this work and is undertaking market engagement activity to better understand the feasibility, costs, technical requirements and delivery timescales associated with developing such a solution. Supplier feedback will help inform the Council's assessment of what may be achievable within the funding and implementation timeframe available. Areas for Discussion:- A discussion paper containing further information and specific questions will be circulated to organisations in advance of the engagement sessions, however the Council is seeking feedback in the following areas: • Potential approaches to app development and delivery • User engagement and accessibility considerations • Data protection, cyber security and information governance considerations • Hosting and technical requirements • Ongoing maintenance and support arrangements • Indicative development and implementation timescales • Licensing options and commercial models • Indicative costs and budget considerations • Key risks, dependencies and lessons learned from similar projects Market Engagement Sessions:- Individual engagement sessions will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Sessions will last up to one hour and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Monday the 19th of October 2026: • 09:30 – 10:30 • 10:30 – 11:30 • 11:30 – 12:30 • 13:00 – 14:00 • 14:00 – 15:00 Tuesday the 20th of October 2026: • 09:30 – 10:30 • 10:30 – 11:30 • 11:30 – 12:30 • 13:00 – 14:00 Wednesday the 21st of October 2026 • 09:30 – 10:30 • 10:30 – 11:30 • 11:30 – 12:30 • 13:00 – 14:00 • 14:00 – 15:00 How to Register:- Organisations wishing to participate should email: [email protected] Please provide: • Organisation name • Contact name • Contact email address

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

United Kingdom

£1

Capital Playground Scheme - Herne Bay

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint 1 suitable supplier for the delivery of 3 Playground Refurbishment Schemes in 2027/28 and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council’s requirements. The Council will be evaluating the headline scheme and will award the contract on the outcome of this evaluation. The remaining schemes form part of the awarded contract and details regarding the design will be issued at a later point in 2026. The First Playground will be evaluated using the scoring evaluation matrix. The company achieving the highest score will be awarded the tender (a single company). All 3 schemes are required to be delivered and completed between March 2027 and end March 2028. Herne Bay Seafront play area scheme is to be delivered prior to June 2027. Collins Road and Honeysuckle Way play areas to be delivered between July 2027 and March 2028. Tendering companies must explain how they will manage delivery of the schemes in the set period. The total budget for the 3 schemes is £225,000. Herne Bay Seafront play area headline scheme is £120,000, Collins Road play area scheme is £60,000, Honeysuckle Way play area scheme is £45,000. Pre tender public consultation has been carried out for the 3 schemes. There will be no public consultation included as part of this procurement. The specific requirements for the above are detailed within the Invitation to Tender documents. It should be noted that by submitting a tender, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements. It is a condition of the Invitation to Tender that all Suppliers attend an accompanied site visit which is expected to take approx 2 hours. Any contractor who does not attend one of these site visits will be disqualified from the tender process. Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained. Attachments: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Friday 13 November 2026 Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Canterbury:-Playground-equipment./K8KW6GNGYU To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/K8KW6GNGYU

Canterbury City Council

United Kingdom

£225,000

13 Nov 2026(12d)

CBRN RET and BSCS ISS 2028 - UK1 - Pipeline Notice

The Authority has a requirement to provide In-Service Support (ISS) for its Counter-Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (C-CBRN) capability that provides Detection, Identification, Monitoring (DIM) of CBRN threats. The ISS requirements are to include the calibration, maintenance and repair of a wide range of CBRN equipment along with the procurement of C-CBRN capital equipment and consumables to support the C-CBRN Reconnaissance and Exploitation Team (RET) & Biological Surveillance & Collector System (BSCS).

Defence Equipment and Support

United Kingdom

£38.7m

UK4 - Care Leaver Covenant & Corporate Parenting Market Engagement Event Notice

The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking to appoint an experienced and expert external provider to support government departments and relevant public bodies with the implementation of new Corporate Parenting duties, in addition to the continuation, expansion and strategic development of the Care Leaver Covenant (CLC). At the heart of the Government’s reforms is improving outcomes and life chances for looked after children (children in care) and care leavers by removing barriers to opportunity. This includes strengthening enduring relationships, support and opportunities across government, public services, employers and wider society. This procurement presents an opportunity for a single organisation or consortium to support government departments and relevant public bodies in embedding corporate parenting responsibilities while simultaneously advancing the Care Leaver Covenant as a national platform for improving outcomes for care leavers. Together these strands of activity provide a coordinated approach for mobilising organisations across the public, private and voluntary sectors to strengthen policy, practice, services, delivery, support and opportunities for looked after children and care leavers. Corporate Parenting The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 extended corporate parenting responsibilities beyond local authorities to government departments and key public bodies. Corporate Parenting is a shared responsibility requiring government departments and relevant public bodies to promote, support and improve outcomes for children in care and care leavers. The new statutory duties require relevant bodies to consider the needs and experiences of children in care and care leavers when developing policies and delivering services. Corporate parenting is an important part of the government’s response to the recently published Care Leavers’ Deaths Review. DfE requires specialist external support to help relevant bodies understand and implement these duties effectively, build organisational capability and cultural awareness of children in care and care leavers and develop robust delivery plans. Care Leaver Covenant The Care Leaver Covenant is a national commitment by public, private and voluntary sector organisations to provide practical opportunities and support for care leavers aged 16 to 25. The Covenant provides employment opportunities, apprenticeships, mentoring, financial support, discounts and wider assistance that helps young people transition to independent adulthood. DfE requires a provider to continue to grow the Covenant's reach and impact while aligning its work with Government ambitions relating to education, employment and training (EET), relationships, housing and health. The provider will: • Support implementation of Corporate Parenting duties across government and public bodies. • Strengthen understanding of children’s social care and care experience across the public sector. • Ensure lived experience informs implementation approaches. • Secure a refresh of offers from existing signatories and recruit more signatories for the Covenant, particularly in relation to employment, education and training • Continue to build relationships with government departments and others to embed the impact of the Covenant. • Help local authorities to enhance their Local Offer through links with Covenant signatories. • Continue to raise the profile of the Covenant among care leavers so that more sign up to take advantage of offers. • Support delivery of Government priorities relating to children in care and care leavers. Contract Timescale It is anticipated that the contract will be for 2 financial years subject to business planning conformation for Year 2. • 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028 covering two work strands: the Care Leaver Covenant and Corporate Parenting. • 1 April 2028 to 31 March 2029 covering one work strand: the Care Leaver Covenant.

Department for Education

United Kingdom

£2.8m

Living with Cancer Employer Collaborative - Roundtable Events

DHSC will be hosting two virtual roundtable events on the “Living with Cancer” agenda to discuss how employers and other organisations can better support people to remain in or return to work following a cancer diagnosis and treatment, with a particular focus on the challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and spreading best practice across sectors of the economy. The roundtables will take place on: • Tuesday, 27th October 2026, 15:30-16:30 GMT (hosted by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health Innovation) • Tuesday, 3rd November 2026, 09:30-10:30 GMT (hosted by DHSC officials) To register your organisation’s interest in one of these events, please complete the following registration form by Tuesday, 20th October 2026 at 11:59 pm: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=MIwnYaiRMUyMH-9N6Jc6HHkA63U0d81Ht4WY0oa7NW1UNFZKVktHMU9ZWVhIT01GNDRKMU0zTE9aVS4u Attendance is restricted to one person per organisation. The National Cancer Plan for England recognises the impact that cancer can have on people’s working lives and sets out an ambition to work with employers and impact economy investors to raise awareness of effective interventions, scale good practice and make support more accessible. Too many people are forced to stop working due to cancer. Around 830,000 working age people are living with cancer in England. Cancer can have a significant impact on people’s finances and ability to remain in work: people hospitalised with cancer face nearly £5,000 in lost income, while patients lose an average of 75 days of work across their pathway. People living with cancer are not always able to access interventions that are known to be useful. Through engagement on the National Cancer Plan, we have heard charities, larger companies and practitioners already know which interventions can help people living with cancer to remain in and return to work. However, some sectors of the economy still find it difficult to proactively offer support due to a lack of awareness or easily accessible tools. These challenges are often faced by sectors of the economy which account for a large share of employment, including SMEs. DHSC is therefore seeking to work with purpose-driven businesses, charities and the impact economy to help raise awareness, scale effective interventions and make them more accessible. The Ministerial roundtables will provide an opportunity to hear from organisations about existing approaches, the challenges they face and where collaboration between different organisations could help scale effective support.

Department of Health & Social Care

United Kingdom

Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) for Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) for eligible patients of Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

United Kingdom

Pre Market Engagement for Provision of Soft Services for NIFRS

Provision of Soft Services for NIFRS (cleaning, catering and security)

Business Services Organisation Procurment and Logistics Service

United Kingdom

£6.5m

Cryogenics Partner for the STEP Programme

The proposed scope under consideration comprises three principal areas: Cryogenic Plant; Cryogenic Distribution System; and Cryogenic User Integration. The STEP cryogenic system is intended to provide the cryogenic cooling infrastructure required to support major plant systems throughout the STEP Prototype Powerplant. Current concepts indicate that the system will comprise a large-scale cryogenic plant, an extensive cryogenic distribution network and integration with multiple cryogenic users across the programme. The system is expected to provide refrigeration across a range of temperature levels, including approximately 80 K, 20 K and 4.5 K, using a combination of helium, hydrogen and nitrogen as cryogenic fluids. The cryogenic system is expected to deliver approximately 65 kWth of cooling at 4.5 K equivalent. The refrigeration load is comprised of approximately 520 kWth at 80 K, 170 kWth at 20 K, and 8 kWth at 4.5 K. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Heat-exchange-units-and-machinery-for-liquefying-air-or-other-gases./3DSBJT2RU2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3DSBJT2RU2

UK Fusion Energy Ltd

United Kingdom

Wildland PPE

Pre-market engagement to inform the development of a National Wildland PPE Framework for Fire and Rescue Services.

BlueLight Commercial Limited

United Kingdom

£3.2m

Q1461 - Provision of Crane Repairs at Porthcawl Harbour

United Kingdom

Inclusion Services Framework - 369-NYC-CY

North Yorkshire Council (the “Authority”) invites tenders for appointment to a multi provider Inclusion Services Open Framework. The open framework will support the delivery of high quality, needs led provision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those requiring Education Other Than at School (EOTAS) and post16 support. This open framework aims to establish an efficient and quality assured method of procuring provision aligned with statutory duties under: • The Children and Families Act 2014 • SEND Code of Practice: 0–25 years • Procurement Act 2023 / Public Contracts Regulations 2015 • Relevant safeguarding legislation This open framework supports the Authorities Local Area SEND Strategy and High Needs Block (HNB) Transformation Programme. The open framework is divided into seven lots, covering the diverse needs of children and young people across North Yorkshire. • Lot 1 – Primary In-person Education (KS1/KS2) • Lot 2 – Secondary In-person Education (KS3/KS4) • Lot 3 – Online Education • Lot 4 – Therapeutic Interventions • Lot 5 – Alternative and Enrichment Activities • Lot 6 – Post-16 Provision • Lot 7 – Targeted SEND Improvement and Workforce Development Services Preliminary market engagement has been carried out. Information is available at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041427-2025 Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-041427 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05626b The notice was unable to be linked due to the inclusion of Lots at tender stage following market engagement. Original Framework Tender Notice Identifier: 2026/S 000-032967 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-068056

The North Yorkshire Council

United Kingdom

£33.3m

2 Nov 2026(1d)

HH108-27-HB Adult Social Care Commissioning Flexible Framework

NHS Highland, acting as the Lead Agency for Integrated Health and Social Care for Adults on behalf of the Highland Health and Social Care Partnership (HHSCP), is reopening its established Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of Adult Social Care Services across the Highland Council area. This framework reopening will allow: existing framework providers to apply for admission to additional service lots; and potential new providers to apply for admission to the flexible framework. The services covered by the framework are: Lot 1: Care at Home Services Sub Lot 1A: Care at Home Sub Lot 1B: Enhanced Responder Service Sub Lot 1C: Specialist Overnight Service Lot 2: Residential and Nursing Care Home Placements Lot 3: Registered Day Care Services Lot 4: Supported Living Services Sub Lot 4A: Supported Living Sub Lot 4B: Housing Support Sub Lot 4C: Home-Based Respite Sub Lot 4D: Waking Night Responder Service New Contracts awarded under this existing flexible framework are expected to commence on 1 July 2027. Admission to the flexible framework does not guarantee the award of any contract, nor any minimum volume or value of business to providers.

NHS Highland

United Kingdom

£2.4bn

31 Dec 2026(60d)

Purchase of respiratory testing kits for 26-27

United Kingdom

UKRI-6032 Registered Building Inspector Services

UK Research and Innovation is seeking to appoint a provider of statutory building control inspection services to support a range of estate projects across UKRI and Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) sites in England. Projects may include new construction, refurbishment, alteration works and specialist facilities associated with research and laboratory environments. The services will support UKRI projects through statutory building control assessment, inspection and compliance verification in accordance with applicable legislation.

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

United Kingdom

£2.5m

27 Nov 2026(26d)

Exercise Books and Paper Products Partnership

YPO's objective is to establish a long term strategic partnership that initially focuses on exercise books but creates opportunities to jointly develop wider paper product categories throughout the public sector.

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation

United Kingdom

£144.0m

16 Nov 2026(15d)

Provision of Soft Services

DVLA intends to undertake a procurement for the Provision of Soft Facilities Management Services, which includes Cleaning, Catering, Waste and Pest Control, across the DVLA’s Swansea estate. The anticipated scope includes cleaning, catering, waste management and pest control services. DVLA is currently considering the most appropriate commercial and delivery model, including whether the services should be procured as a bundled requirement or divided into separate service areas or lots. This Pipeline Notice is published for information purposes only and does not commit DVLA to commence a procurement or award a contract.

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

United Kingdom

£8.0m

Molendinar Park HA Common Area Cleaning 2027

The successful Candidate will be responsible for the cleaning of external common areas in/ to the Employer’s approximately 87no. tenanted properties including: all stairs & landings (including annual deep clean option), close windows, bin stores, front and rear entrances, pathways and office/ common room windows. Provide all necessary cleaning supplies, safe temporary access and all resultant communication/ quality control including monitoring forms, to occupied properties at Various Addresses, Glasgow G31, G40 & G45. There are also rated items for pricing one off or ad-hoc services comprising: Power washing; Wheelie bin cleaning; Deck scrub; Urine or excrement clean up/ disposal Blood or body fluid clean up/ disposal; Cleaning Guano; Sealing cleaned close floors/ stairs; Graffiti removal; Sharps/ needle sweep & disposal; Voids clearance; Bulk uplift and Temporary access.

Molendinar Park Housing Association Limited

United Kingdom

2 Nov 2026(1d)

Provision of Industrial Freezers

Scottish Police Authority

United Kingdom

Four Year Framework Agreement for Main Building Contractors for New Build Housing with a possible one year extension

Link Group intends to enter into a Framework Agreement with a limited number of Building Contractors to provide construction services for a four year period with a possible one year extension. This may also include the provision of design and construction services. Link works in partnership with a number of subsidiary companies who will also be entitled to purchase works & services from the Framework Agreement. The subsidiaries of Link Group Ltd currently include, Link Living, C~urb 6 Ltd (C~urb), Horizon Housing Association Ltd, Larkfield Housing Association and West Highland Housing Association. Although it is possible that other organisations may join the Group, becoming subsidiary companies, during the term of the Framework Agreement, and may also wish to "call off" from the Framework. Link also works in partnership with several external organisations, refer to Section 1.1 of the Contract Notice for further detail, who will also be entitled to purchase services from the Framework Agreement. In addition, it is also intended that any Registered Social Landlord registered and operating in Scotland will be entitled to purchase works & services from the framework, subject to Link's prior agreement. There is no guarantee of any work. It is however, more than likely that individual commissions will be "called off" either by direct selection or by mini tendering, within the terms of the Framework Agreement, to identify the most economically advantageous tender. The Framework Agreement will mainly cover the provision of construction works & services for new build housing, however individual projects may also include rehabilitation of existing properties, office and commercial properties, extensions, community facilities and adaptations, and planned maintenance projects. The projects will range in size, tenure and type from mainstream housing to a variety of special needs projects. The tenure type will cover all affordable tenures, private rented and market sale. Applicants should have experience of projects within the social housing sector for projects between 5 and 500 units including flats, houses and retirement living projects with a mix of tenures. The location of projects will vary but in the main will be located in the Central Belt of Scotland, Argyll & Bute and Highland, however individual projects may be located in any part of Scotland. The total number of units in each of the geographical areas may vary and specific numbers cannot be guaranteed in any area or in total. Although individual projects cannot be guaranteed, Link will expect the successful contractors to deliver a high quality and value for money service.

Link Group

United Kingdom

£840.0m

2 Nov 2026(1d)

Corran Ferry New Electric Vessel (CFNEV)

The Highland Council is seeking to appoint a sole supplier in respect of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for the procurement of a small, electric roll-on/roll-off passenger and car (ro-pax) ferry for the Corran Ferry service.

The Highland Council

United Kingdom

10 Nov 2026(9d)

RFI - National Asset Survey Programme

Develop and deliver, the joint DHSC and NHSE, NHS Estates National Condition Survey programme.

NHS England

United Kingdom

£25.0m

Future Transport Modelling - Strategic Advice

Transport for Wales (TfW) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the development of a potential future procurement for the provision of strategic transport modelling advisory services. TfW currently maintains and operates a suite of multi-modal regional transport models covering South East Wales, South West and Mid Wales, and North Wales. These models are used to support the appraisal of transport interventions, investment decisions, policy development and future scenario testing across Wales. The proposed requirement, referred to as Future Transport Modelling – Strategic Advice, would provide independent expert advice to help shape the future direction of TfW's transport modelling capability. The successful supplier would be expected to assess the current modelling landscape, identify opportunities for innovation and improvement, advise on approaches to addressing future uncertainty, and develop a phased roadmap for the evolution of TfW's modelling capability. The scope is anticipated to include advice relating to: - The evolution of TfW's existing regional transport models; - Opportunities for innovation, including emerging modelling approaches, artificial intelligence, big-data analytics and open-source solutions; - Scenario planning and uncertainty analysis; and - The development of a future transport modelling roadmap. The requirement is intended to provide strategic advice only. TfW will retain responsibility for decision-making and implementation through its existing transport modelling arrangements.

Transport for Wales (TFW)

United Kingdom

£75,000

Provision of Assay Kits for SCID Evaluation

United Kingdom