This procurement exercise is to secure a Wayfinding Signage Contractor to produce wayfinding signage across the Royal Observatory Greenwich site, as part of the ROG First Light Project. The Wayfinding Signage Contractor will be responsible for delivering and installing the wayfinding signage, as well as the development and installation of the Contractor's Design Portion, across the ROG site, internally and externally. Their responsibilities will include: - the production, supply and installation of wayfinding signage across the ROG site. This will include signage inside buildings as well as external signage. - coordinating with the OPOE and OPITU Setworks Principal Contractors at all times, during both offsite and onsite periods - coordinating with a number of other client-direct works packages The Wayfinding Signage Contractor will also be responsible for certain Contractor Design Portions. This will be a two-stage procurement process including a PSQ process from which contractors will be shortlisted. Shortlisted contractors will be invited to Tender. Contractors will be invited to visit site. Full details of the procurement procedure can be found in the procurement documentation. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Museum-exhibition-services./5687NJP98K To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5687NJP98K
Oxford Brookes University (OBU) is seeking to reach a wider and more diverse student population, increase international brand awareness, diversify its income streams, and mitigate the risk of potential future restrictions on international students studying in the UK. In parallel, the University aims to accelerate its capability and expertise in delivering high-quality online learning. As a result, the OPM project has been strategically prioritised to introduce a portfolio of online programmes for international students, working with a specialist OPM provider. Services may include (but not limited to): Student Marketing and Recruitment, Course Development and Delivery and Student Support.
General Information & Purpose of Engagement WM Trains Ltd is undertaking this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 to engage the market regarding the supply and deployment of Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) Remote Condition Monitoring (RCM) systems across its Class 730/0 fleet. WM Trains currently operates eight OLE monitoring systems fitted to its Class 350 fleet, delivered via Transmission Dynamics and funded through an asset owner initiative with Angel. This legacy deployment relies on an established, proprietary front-end user interface and database accessed collaboratively by WM Trains, Network Rail, and fleet maintainers to safeguard infrastructure and maintain operational continuity. To enhance the coverage of its electrified routes, WM Trains requires an additional six monitoring systems for the Class 730/0 fleet. WM Trains considers that procuring an alternative, non-integrated solution would create fragmented operational dashboards, split data streams, and cause disproportionate technical difficulties in maintenance and real-time operations. Consequently, the core purpose of this PME is to directly test the market to establish whether any economic operator can realistically deliver the required functionality and integrate seamlessly with the existing proprietary setup without introducing disproportionate technical and operational difficulties. If the market engagement confirms that no compatible alternative can achieve this integration, WM Trains intends to formalise a direct award pursuant to Schedule 5, Paragraph 7 of the Procurement Act 2023 (Section 41 - Direct award in special cases: Additional or repeat goods, services or works). Key Scope Overview & Technical Constraints The planned requirement is strictly for the supply of OLE remote camera monitoring (RCM) and wireless accelerometer hardware, alongside the ongoing SaaS analytics subscription and the necessary engineering/design documentation. The physical installation and fitment to the Class 730/0 fleet will be undertaken separately by the fleet maintainer/OEM acting as the asset design authority. To satisfy operational, safety, and regulatory requirements, any proposed system must meet the following mandatory criteria: 1. Database & System Integration: All data generated by the Class 730 OLE systems must integrate fully and directly into the existing Class 350 OLE monitoring database. 2. Unified Front-End User Interface: The solution must provide a single, common front-end interface that aligns RCM imagery and sensor analytics to deliver real-time combined analytics throughout train operation, avoiding fragmented software suites. 3. Autonomous Defect Detection: The RCM system must autonomously identify and report dynamic OLE conditions, degradation, and infrastructure defects to designated stakeholders, with specific capability to identify and report on faulty dropper wires. 4. 5G Data Transmission: The solution must enable remote collection, processing, high-speed transfer, and review of dynamic OLE monitoring data utilising 5G capability. 5. Camera & Environmental Resilience: The camera system must be self-cleaning to prevent data and evidence loss, include a proven method for low-light conditions, and require no regular roof access for maintenance. 6. Physical & Systems Vehicle Integration: Roof-mounted equipment must be designed specifically for the Class 730 profile while strictly minimising physical and electrical integration into the host train network. 7. Rolling Stock Safety & Standards: The installation must fully comply with all relevant rolling stock standards and legislation, and must not adversely affect vehicle safety, reliability, maintainability, gauging, fire performance, EMC compatibility, or passenger service operations. 8. Engineering Deliverables & Approvals: The supplier must deliver all design, installation, commissioning, acceptance, and handover documentation required by the Infrastructure …
Bracknell Forest Council is seeking to establish a Contract for the delivery of Environmental Services; waste collection, street cleansing and grounds maintenance, including tree management and Bracknell town centre cleansing. The Contract will be for an initial term of 8 years (2028 – 2036) with an option for the Council to extend for up to a further period of 8 years (2036– 2044). The new contract(s) are anticipated to commence on 1st October 2028. The Council is keen to promote a partnership approach with all of our suppliers, given the changing nature of the market, needs and broader financial/operational challenges.
Provision of medical physics advisory and quality assurance services to The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in relation to the use of all types of radiation throughout the Trust.
To appoint a supplier or suppliers to provide flow regulators in agreed specifications, sizes and flow rates to Affinity Water. The procurement will support AMP8 objectives relating to demand reduction, PCC reduction, water resource management, leakage reduction, sustainable network operation, and improved asset efficiency.
North Yorkshire Council is requesting information from suppliers to help determine the scope and feasibility of its requirement, to understand the range of potential solutions available in the market, and to assist with drafting a potential future tender specification for a Kitchen Management Solution and associated hardware for use in schools and corporate sites across North Yorkshire. The system will also be used centrally for recipe maintenance, nutritional analysis and allergen control.
GTR is looking to introduce a new RCM system to its Class 171 fleet, replacing the current system from the original build. The intention of the new system is to replicate the current system with additional monitoring requirements based on fleet operation and component obsolescence. The system will monitor the performance of systems while away from the primary depot and review the history to target maintenance activities in advance of a unit being stopped for exam. Further information can be found in Schedule 1 Specification For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://gtr.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Railway-and-tramway-locomotives-and-rolling-stock-and-associated-parts./6K68E77346 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://gtr.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6K68E77346
Babcock Land Defence Limited - acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") - has under consideration a 3-year Framework Agreement for The Supply of HVAC Spares. CPV codes applicable to this contract are: 42512500 - Parts of air-conditioning machines This Framework Agreement includes 68 items identified as being in scope. The contract value : £700,000.00 All items within the scope of requirement are codified to NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs). Tenderers shall be provided with NATO Stock Numbers and shall be informed of any required applicable compliance standards. All items must be supplied compliant to the MPN on CSIS where drawings do not exist. Babcock Land Defence Limited reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award. The resulting Framework Agreement shall contain a set of Key Performance Indicators to measure performance in areas such as delivery and quality and shall include remedies for poor performance. The Authority shall award the Framework Agreement in accordance with the evaluation criteria which will be detailed in the Invitation to Tender. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting Framework Agreement indeed there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. Expressions of interest to participate in this requirement are to be submitted on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) by completing the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). The PSQ shall be assessed on DSP using the selection criteria given within the PSQ and within each question. It is the intention of the Authority to down select, economic operators who will be invited to tender, only those suppliers who provide all mandatory information and are not subject to a mandatory exclusion. Contract name: IRM26/7740 Risk Assessment Ref: RAR-59WPZVM Cyber Risk: Level 1 – Foundational
The London Borough of Hackney is inviting tenders for property insurance quotations covering approximately 8,500 leasehold, right-to-buy, shared ownership, and mortgaged residential properties, representing a projected total building sum insured of c. £2.36bn at inception. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2027 as a Long Term Agreement of two years, with options to extend for an additional one year plus one year (2 + 1 + 1). This procurement is being conducted via the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. All submissions and clarifications must be handled electronically via the London Tenders Portal (ProContract), and suppliers must ensure their core information is up to date on the government's Central Digital Platform.
The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), an executive agency of the Department for Education (DfE), is responsible for the delivery of statutory National Curriculum Assessments (NCAs), including Key Stage 1 assessments (optional), Phonics screening check (statutory) and Key Stage 2 assessments (statutory). The current arrangements for the delivery of assessment operations for these assessments are due to expire following the delivery of assessments in 2029. To inform future decisions, STA has established the Future Service Management Programme to consider our delivery options. The programme is considering a range of potential options for the future delivery of assessment services. These services include, but are not limited to, print production, collation and logistics, scanning, marking, customer support services, systems provision, data processing and integration. The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is to advise the market of STA's intention to undertake early market engagement activities to inform the assessment of our options. This engagement is intended to improve STA's understanding of current market capability, emerging technologies, innovative delivery approaches, commercial models and potential opportunities and constraints associated with the future provision of assessment services. STA is seeking input from organisations with relevant expertise and experience in one or more aspects of the service. Details of the market engagement activity can be found in the engagement section of this notice. Following the engagement activities, STA may invite interested organisations to participate in further market engagement through questionnaires, workshops, requests for information or additional discussions. Feedback gathered through these activities will help shape STA's understanding of the market and support the development of future recommendations. Participation in this market engagement process will not form part of any future procurement evaluation and will not provide any supplier with an advantage in any subsequent procurement process. The publication of this notice does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by STA to undertake any procurement exercise. Any future procurement strategy will be determined following completion of the Delivery Model Assessment, approval of recommendations through the appropriate governance channels and consideration of government priorities. STA wishes to ensure that potential providers have early visibility of the programme and future opportunities to engage. This supports STA's objective of promoting open, transparent and inclusive engagement with the market, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). STA reserves the right to amend, suspend or discontinue any aspect of the programme or market engagement activities at any time without liability. Participation in this engagement process is entirely voluntary and participants will bear their own costs associated with involvement in any engagement activity. Any information provided by STA during market engagement activities is indicative only and should not be relied upon as a commitment regarding future service requirements, procurement arrangements or delivery model decisions. The Authority administers its procurement activity electronically through Jaggaer https://education.app.jaggaer.com , the Department for Education's e-sourcing system, and further details of any future opportunities will be published at the appropriate time through the relevant procurement channels.
NHS Thames Valley ICB ("the Commissioner") is commissioning Autism and ADHD advice and support services. Autism and ADHD advice, support and support/workshops for parents, carers, families, children, young people and adults with autism and or ADHD (includes support without a diagnosis) Thames Valley ICB has followed PSR Direct Award C for the contract to which this notice relates.
Fabrication of a total of seven lock gates for the Stroudwater Canal. Each lock will require a pair of lock gates supplied in component form for site assembly and installation. The Contract is split into Phase One being the fabrication and supply of gates in component form for Pike Lock and Phase Two being the supply of gates in component form for the remaining six locks. Please see tender documents for full details.
L&Q are undertaking this preliminary market engagement (PME) to inform the design of a future procurement exercise for an Architect for our Trafford Water site. About L&Q L&Q is one of the UK's largest charitable housing associations, owning and managing over 105,000 homes across Greater London and Greater Manchester. Alongside its core role as a housing provider, L&Q is an active developer and regeneration partner, delivering new homes across a range of tenures, including affordable housing and market. L&Q's development programme focuses on creating high-quality, sustainable places that support thriving communities and respond to local housing needs. London and Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) is seeking to procure an architect for RIBA stages 2 and 3 in relation to plots 3.4 and 5.3 at Trafford Waters, Manchester, M41 7JE. L&Q may seek to expand the remit of this appointment to cover other stages, and sites in the Trafford Waters Development. The Project Trafford Waters is a 53-acre regeneration site being master developed by Peel Group, with outline consent for up to 3,000 homes alongside significant public open space, commercial uses, and a new school. L&Q have already delivered an initial phase of the site, the Pearson Place scheme, comprising 83 apartments, and are now progressing the acquisition of further plots 3.4 and 5.3 within the masterplan. Initial feasibility studies highlight the requirement for a high quality, high density family housing scheme that aligns with the requirements of the Trafford Design Code reflects the high density aspirations of the Outline Planning Consent (Reference: 85282/OUT/15). An initial high level programme is as follows, please note all dates are indicative and subject to change. Pre Market Engagement: October 2026 Tender / Framework call off: October 2026 – January 2026 (subject to decision on route to market) Start of Services: January 2027 Planning Submission: May 2027 Start on Site: January 2028 L&Q wish to understand the capacity and capability of potential suppliers in the market to deliver our aims for high quality high density family housing schemes to inform our route to market. L&Q are eager to explore services beyond traditional architectural services – including how you can help us: 1. Ensure viability of the site 2. Assist with sales development / promotion of the dwellings 3. Manage risks of the development
Description This opportunity (“Contract”) is for a single supplier to provide: 1. Design, Build, Installation and Operational Qualification of a new Fumigation Lobby and dedicated AHU for the ISO11 SAPO 4 Animal Facility. 2. Detailed Design including attendance to HAZOP study and allowance for updating Detailed Design in line with HAZOP Recommendations. 3. Build of the new Fumigation Lobby and Dedicated AHU at the supplier’s factory which includes Factory Acceptance Test (FAT). 4. Delivery of new Fumigation Lobby and Dedicated AHU to The Pirbright Institute. 5. Installation of new Fumigation Lobby and Dedicated AHU into refurbish area of ISO11. (Please note that the area where the new equipment will be installed will be externalised from ISO11 and refurbished by others, who will also provide a CDM Construction Site for all works to take place. They will act as Principal Designer and Principal Contractor). 6. SAT of installed Fumigation Lobby and Dedicated AHU whilst in the externalised area. 7. SAT of installed Fumigation Lobby and Dedicated AHU once it has been internalised back into ISO11 SAPO 4 Animal Facility. This will be the Operational Qualification. 8. Management of all subcontractors employed by the supplier to complete these works. 9. On completion, an O&M is to be submitted which provides details of works from design to completion.
In April 2015, the MOD signed a thirteen year contract with Leidos Europe Ltd to provide the procurement and inventory management of commodity items (as well as the storage and distribution services), that were historically provided in-house by the Logistic Commodities and Services Operating Centre. Leidos, working with the MOD, will transform the way these services are delivered to ensure requirements continue to be met whilst providing best value for money for the department. The organisation delivering these services is known as Team Leidos. Team Leidos would like to make markets aware that we are intending to consider approaches that could fulfill our requirement to develop and supply Extreme Cold Weather (ECW) Gloves for the MOD. The intention is to find a suitable development partner to enter into an agreement covering the full development process and a susbsequent period of supply. Team Leidos would be particulalry interested in hearing from manufacturers with previous experience of similar development projects. The value of this framework is estimated to be between £8,400,000 - £21,000,000 It is the aim of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) to encourage companies, suppliers, or manufacturers to make us aware and provide as much information as they are comfortable with, to help decide the future strategy for the range. Team Leidos wishes to generate interest, information and views with other companies to understand the current market innovation and gain useful intelligence that can help our requirement. To request the PMEN documents please contact: Emmanuel Paul [email protected] In the email request the documents related the Development and Supply of ECW Gloves. The documents will then be sent for completion and should be returned to the same email addresses before the deadline. Responses are required as soon as possible to inform next steps, but the PMEN will remain open until 01/12/2026
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.
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
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
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).
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.
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.