UK Research and Innovation–Science and Technology Facilities Council (UKRI-STFC) manages a diverse scientific estate supported by an established in-house maintenance and design team. UKRI-STFC is undertaking pre-market engagement to inform a future procurement for a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to deliver civil engineering, groundworks and associated services. The services will be commissioned through individual call-off task orders and may include planned, reactive and project works, asset replacement, and works supporting future developments. The contract will principally cover the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire, Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire and The Cosener’s House in Abingdon, with provision to include other UKRI-managed sites. The successful supplier will be expected to work safely alongside UKRI-STFC’s in-house team within operational scientific environments, delivering high-quality services, asset reliability and value for money. The anticipated contract term is three years, with an option to extend for a further year (3+1 years).
Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced contractor led team to test, investigate, appraise and develop a range of deliverable options for the replacement of the Pulteney Radial Gate on the river Avon in the centre of Bath. A range of options are being considered, including 1) a Hydro-Station 2a) Extend the existing Horseshoe Weir 2b) Create a Stepped Weir within the existing channel 3) Infill the existing channel to create new public realm 4a) Own & Operate the Gate, 4b) Do Minimum to the Asset. Each option will need to be assessed against relevant access, logistics and construction constraints. The appointment will include the review and validation of existing project information; coordination and execution of intrusive and investigative survey workstreams; assessment of site access, interfaces, constraints and stakeholder considerations; and comparative appraisal of the options and associated logistics scenarios. The appointed contractor will be expected to provide advice on buildability, temporary works, programme, cost, risk, Principal Designer/CDM matters and whole-life implications. The commission is intended to establish a well evidenced technical, commercial and construction basis for the project, in order to support the Outline Business Case at P3M Stage 2. This commission is separate to any future decision to progress to detailed design, statutory approvals or main works procurement. The output will be a series of in-depth evidenced based appraisal reports with a final composite report and recommendation to support Outline Business Case decision-making and any future route-to-market strategy for the Main Works.
NHS England (East of England) intends to undertake a procurement for healthcare services across the following prisons: HMP Chelmsford HMP The Mount HMP Highpoint, HMP Hollesley Bay HMP Warren Hill HMP Norwich HMP Wayland HMP Bure
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust intends to award a contract for the provision and operation of an on-site mobile or relocatable private MRI service at Homerton University Hospital. The service will be exclusively for private patient activity. The Trust intends to award the contract using the Most Suitable Provider process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
SPS is in the discovery phase ahead of expected procurement to appoint a contractor to provide a full turnkey solution including all services required to deliver modular (prison cell) accommodation at HMP Castle Huntly. SPS has opted to utilise the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) (formally known as Crown Commercial Services CCS) Offsite Construction Solutions (RM6184) Framework Agreement Lot 4.1: Justice (3D Turnkey Solutions) as the preferred route to market.
This tender is for the provision of Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service (IHCAS). The IHCAS empowers and supports clients, their family, carer or representative to go through the complaints procedures for complaint or grievance related to any aspect of care or treatment they received from NHS funded services and to assist them in finding a resolution. The service will also support clients’ complaints concerning health and social care services. The service will support the client through the appropriate complaints processes of the service they accessed. The key aspect of the role of the service is the focus on empowering and supporting clients, their family, carer or representative. Contract Start Date: 1 April 2027 Contract End Date: 31 March 2030 Possible Extension up to 2 years
UKAEA wishes to engage with contractors, Small to Medium Enterprises (SME), designers, and manufacturers for the supply of an activation foil retrieval system for the LIBRTI Facility
This tender is for the provision of Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service (IHCAS). The IHCAS empowers and supports clients, their family, carer or representative to go through the complaints procedures for complaint or grievance related to any aspect of care or treatment they received from NHS funded services and to assist them in finding a resolution. Contract Start Date: 1 April 2027 Contract End Date: 31 March 2030 Possible Extension up to 2 years Estimated Contract Value: £360,000
The Authority requires Material Re-Processing Services for Dry Recycling and engaged the market earlier this year to receive feedback on various aspects of this opportunity under UK2 notice 2026/S 000-067223 (ocds-h6vhtk-05d5be). The authority now requires additional information to gain further understanding of the current market and review their contract options. The Authority has its own Waste Transfer Station, located at Warley Depot, Brentwood, CM13 3BH. Kerbside collected recyclables from households are delivered to this depot and are currently transferred to individual re-processors in their separate material streams.: - PAPER AND CARDBOARD (currently collected loose from reusable sacks) - 2307 tonnes collected in 2025/2026 - CANS AND PLASTICS (currently collected loose from reusable sacks) - 808 tonnes collected in 2025/2026 - MIXED GLASS (currently collected separately from boxes) - 1592 tonnes collected in 2025/2026 (Collections take place on alternate weeks)
Broad Horizons Education Trust is currently exploring options for the future provision of its payroll services commencing in September 2027. The Trust currently has an estimated headcount of 1408 employees across 18 sites/academies, processed on a monthly pay cycle. The purpose of this Request for Information is to engage with potential suppliers prior to any formal procurement to: Inform our procurement strategy, scope, and specification. Gauge market interest, capacity, and capabilities. Understand standard market pricing models, implementation timelines, and risk mitigation strategies. The primary objectives of this engagement are to: Gauge current market interest, capacity, and capabilities across service delivery models Seek supplier feedback to refine and finalize the procurement strategy, technical specification, and performance KPIs. Understand commercial and pricing models. Inform system integration requirements to ensure a successful go-live for September 2027. Key operational requirements include: Full and seamless transition Full management processing of monthly payrolls. Comprehensive public sector pension scheme administration, returns, and compliance-specifically Teachers' Pensions Scheme (TPS) and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Pay scales - To be able to cope with Teaching pay scales, support staff pay scale, apprenticeships plus off-scale pay grades where needed Pay awards and increments To be able to apply pay awards to current staff automatically For back pay to be automatically calculated To be able to chose to backdated pay awards to some leavers To be able to apply increments at different dates for some staff To be able to apply 'No Increment' for specific contracts Integration capability with existing HR and Finance systems and simple data input Integration with MIS - currently Arbor - to provide a 'single source of truth' from which reports and data flows Access for Employees - To efficiently be able to download payslips, P60s etc. To efficiently be able to update personal details, including bank account details Knowledge and experience working with MATs in the education sector. Please email [email protected] for further details and a questionnaire.
Bromford Flagship LiveWest are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the servicing, maintenance and remedial repair of play area equipment and associated assets across its housing portfolio. The successful contractors will provide a comprehensive service to ensure that play areas remain safe, compliant, operational and fit for use in accordance with relevant legislation, British Standards and industry best practice. The contract may include, but is not limited to: Routine servicing and maintenance of play equipment Emergency make-safe works Reactive and planned remedial repairs Replacement of equipment components Safety surfacing repairs and maintenance Fencing and gate repairs Signage replacement Asset condition reporting Compliance reporting and recommendations Play equipment may include: Swings Slides Multi-play units Climbing frames Springers Roundabouts Seesaws Inclusive play equipment Outdoor fitness equipment Associated assets may include: Wet-pour surfaces Rubber mulch Grass matting Loose-fill surfacing Fencing and gates Seating Bollards Play area signage
Community Housing Group are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks. The programme will require Insurance and related services for risks that may include but not be limited to: property damage and business interruption, employers, public, products and property owners liability, business combined/office, money, all risks, computer, contract works, group personal accident and employment practices liability. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of Community Housing Group. Suppliers will be required to have the financial ability to deliver the programme, including Insurers with a minimum rating of ‘A-’ from standard and poor, 'A-' from AM Best, or an equivalent rating by an independent and reputable credit rating agency and approved by the bidder’s market security committee. In the case of any rating less than A-, the contracting authority will evaluate and accept the nominated insurer(s) at its sole discretion, subject to disclosure and acceptance prior to the ITT bid deadline of the bidder’s market security committee’s latest report, including written recommendation from the bidder’s market security committee. Suppliers will be assessed but not limited to the following high level criterion: - The ability to provide the Contracting Authority with a choice of suitable insurers and/or suitable cover options - A skilled and competent service team, being Client Relationship Management, Insurance Claims management, Insurance Broking / underwriting and insurable risk managers - The delivery of quality service to the Contracting Authority and our clients, including that provided to us by any third-party contractor employed by you or by the Insurer(s) you propose For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Kidderminster:-Legal-insurance-and-all-risk-insurance-services./FX4V33U77J To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FX4V33U77J
The school is seeking to appoint a single supplier to provide school uniform to the school families and school community of both branded and non branded school uniform. In keeping with the new legislation the school are specifying a limited number of items to be branded - School Blazer, School Jumper, School Tie and a white sports polo shirt. The school encourages the suppliers to offer a full range of other generic school uniform items at competitive prices available to the families and school community
The Home Office (HO) is the government department responsible for safeguarding the nation through border control, immigration, passport issuance, policing, fire services, counter-terrorism and drugs policies. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) plays an integral role in delivering this vision, managing millions of applications annually, enabling foreign nationals to visit, study, work or settle in the UK. As part of the evolution of existing services, UKVI pursues the transformation and modernisation of services in a manner that enhances customer experience and ensures accurate and efficient outcomes. One of the core services delivered by UKVI is the Life in the UK test, an essential component of the route to settlement in the UK and to UK citizenship. The Life in the UK Secure Digital Test and Digital Online Learning Materials Service (LITUK) Project is procuring a new service; enabling the continued delivery of front-end services, balancing continuity with improvements and transformation. LITUK aims to move to a 'Digital-by-Default' approach, while upholding the rigorous standards necessary to support UKVI immigration decisions. The successful provider will deliver a service that combines technological innovation with security assurance, enabling customers to demonstrate their knowledge of life in the UK with confidence and convenience throughout their UK immigration journey. The purpose of this third round of Preliminary Market Engagement is to share information relating to the Authority's vision for the LitUK service and the procurement approach. At this stage, no final decisions have been made regarding the preferred solution. Please Note: the content of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice may be subject to change.
East London NHS Foundation Trust is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the development of a potential Autism Crisis Accommodation Service. The engagement seeks feedback from providers regarding service models, workforce requirements, operating approaches, indicative costs, commercial structures, market capacity and regulatory considerations. This exercise does not constitute a procurement process and no contract will be awarded as a result of this engagement.
Carmarthenshire County Council wishes to establish a new framework for the provision of grounds maintenance, specialist countryside and arboricultural works across the county. These might include, but are not limited to: • Specialist Countryside Works • Grounds & Landscaping Services • Arboricultural Works • Ecological Consultancy Please note that at this stage the framework's lotting structure and the works/services required have not yet been confirmed. Carmarthenshire County Council reserves the right to amend the framework and its requirements up until the tender is published.
The contracting authority intends to establish a framework agreement for Technology Enabled Community Care, aimed at facilitating the provision of products and services that enhance independence, safety, accessibility, and communication for individuals with diverse needs. The framework will encompass the following areas: • Communication Aids, Interface Devices, Environmental Controls and Maintenance: Including Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) products, environmental control systems, access devices, accessories, environmental controllers, and associated maintenance and support services. • Mounting Devices: Equipment and solutions designed to securely mount assistive technology and communication devices to wheelchairs, furniture, beds, and other fixtures. • Patient Alarms and Sensors: Products and systems that support monitoring, alerting, and safety, including patient alarms, sensors, and related assistive technologies. • Lone Worker Devices: Devices and systems designed to monitor, support, and enhance the safety of individuals working alone. Note: For future tenders the following requirements will apply: • ISO Certification: Tenderers must have ISO 9001: 2015 or BS EN ISO 13485:2016 or Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDAP) accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or international equivalent) to cover all segments of the Tenderer's and the product's supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, sales, manufacturing, storage and distribution ('ISO Certification'). Link for acceptable alternatives https://iaf.nu/en/accreditation-bodies/ ('Notified Bodies') • CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity certificates are required where applicable to be presented at submission stage of the tender. • Modern Slavery for Tenderers that have an annual turnover of at least £36 million must have a link to their modern slavery statement on their website • Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT) Tenderers must have a score of 41% or above within 12months of the Tender Publication Date via https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ • Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment - Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment and achieved Level 1 within 12months of the Tender Publication Date. Link for instructions and access for this assessment: https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/ • Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP): Tenders must have a valid CRP link on their website that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR Where Supplier has no website, the CRP is provided in PDF format that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR Excused in exceptional circumstances • Cyber Security: If you handle patient or personal data, or provide any IT systems, services, or devices you will need to have a Cyber Security Essentials Plus Certificate
The contracting authority intends to establish a framework agreement for Technology Enabled Community Care, aimed at facilitating the provision of products and services that enhance independence, safety, accessibility, and communication for individuals with diverse needs. The framework will encompass the following areas: _ Communication Aids, Interface Devices, Environmental Controls and Maintenance: Including Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) products, environmental control systems, access devices, accessories, environmental controllers, and associated maintenance and support services. _ Mounting Devices: Equipment and solutions designed to securely mount assistive technology and communication devices to wheelchairs, furniture, beds, and other fixtures. _ Patient Alarms and Sensors: Products and systems that support monitoring, alerting, and safety, including patient alarms, sensors, and related assistive technologies. _ Lone Worker Devices: Devices and systems designed to monitor, support, and enhance the safety of individuals working alone.
MAG is seeking to award a contract for the provision of Plant and Tool Hire services across its UK airports through a Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The successful supplier will be required to provide access to a comprehensive range of plant, powered access equipment, lifting equipment, accommodation units, generators, pumps, survey equipment, temporary site equipment, tools and associated accessories to support operational, maintenance and construction activities across Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands Airport. The contract will also support the requirements of approved third-party contractors operating on MAG sites. The appointed supplier will be responsible for the supply, delivery, collection and ongoing support of hire assets, together with management information and spend reporting to support effective contract management and continuous improvement throughout the contract term. The procurement seeks to establish a single contractual arrangement with a supplier capable of delivering a responsive, compliant and commercially competitive service across all MAG locations. Bidders will be evaluated against the following criteria: Technical Commercial ESG Legal and Contractual Compliance
In September 2027, we will open a new, permanent gallery at South Kensington dedicated to building a positive connection to nature in our very youngest audiences - aged 4-7 years old - and their adults. This brand-new gallery will be a place where visitors delight in the dazzling variety of life on Earth, from the very small to the very tall, and discover that all life – including us! – share the same needs. We all need to breathe, eat, move, communicate and grow to survive and often depend on each other to do this. Together, we are all part of this great, big, weird and wonderful natural world. It will deliver inspiring stories that celebrate diversity and welcome in the widest possible audience of children and their adults. It will combine our world-leading collections, with hands-on and multi-sensory interactives that evoke joy, empathy and care. This project supports our Strategy and Mission to 2031 and our vision of a future where both people and the planet thrive, with a mission to create advocates for the planet. By appealing to visitors’ sense of kindness, their curiosity, and their imagination, this gallery will lay the foundations of advocacy for nature at a young age, foster a lifelong appreciation of the natural world and build a positive connection to nature in early childhood. Gallery 33 (working title) will replace the current Creepy Crawlies gallery on the ground floor the Grade 1 listed Waterhouse East Building and refurbishing the space for the new exhibition. It will open in September 2027 as a free, permanent gallery, and is expected to welcome millions of visitors over a 25-year lifespan. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a new gallery which positions children at the heart of our Museum and inspire the next generation of children to start their lifelong journey of advocacy for the planet. The Natural History Museum wishes to secure the services of a Principal Contractor to undertake the exhibition fit-out, including sub-contracting the services of an AV Integrator and specialist showcase manufacturer. Mandatory site visits are being held w/c 9th November. In order to secure a timeslot bidders must sign and return the NDA contained within the Tenderbox Document Library, and confirm attendance by 10am, Wednesday 4 November.
The proposed Community Life Choices (CLC) Framework is intended to support adults aged 18 and over who are eligible for social care support following assessment under the Care Act 2014. The framework is expected to provide services that promote independence, wellbeing, community engagement and positive personal outcomes, enabling people to live as independently as possible within their local communities.