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Direct awards & no-competition notices (365d) | CouncilIQ

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Direct awards and no-competition notices

Notices published in the last 365 days that are Direct award, award without prior publication, below threshold without competition, or UK5 transparency notices. Sourced from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder only.

Notices (365d): 6,888
UK5 transparency: 494
With rationale text: 2,462
Top method: Below threshold - without competition (3800)

Last 30 days Last 90 days Last 365 days

Recent notices

Below threshold - without competition
NOM6692 Easy Reporting System
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust · 1 Oct 2026 · Giltbyte Limited · Official notice
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Data Analytics Tool
The Insolvency Service · 1 Oct 2026 · Quantexa Limited · Official notice
Rationale: A compliant Direct Award under the Government Commercial Agency G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) in accordance with the Framework Agreement Direct Award protocol.
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Castlecombe Youth Centre: Enabling Works (Operational Property Review)
London Borough of Bromley · 1 Oct 2026 · Ensigna Construction Ltd · Official notice
Rationale: Competitive Selection Process through the London Construction Portal framework (LCP) Dynamic Purchasing System was used to run this tender, which does not require any publication in the OJEU or Find A Tender service.
Below threshold - without competition
Learning for Infrastructure Engineering Profession (con_31780)
Department for Education · 30 Sept 2026 · Fast Lane Consulting & Education Services Ltd · Official notice
Below threshold - without competition
GMCA Webcasting Services
Greater Manchester Combined Authority · 30 Sept 2026 · CIVCO LTD · Official notice
Below threshold - without competition
Mechanical Works at Wotton Lawn Hospital
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust · 30 Sept 2026 · Neptune Building Services Ltd · Official notice
Below threshold - without competition
Neighbourhoods technical advisor role
Ashfield District Council · 30 Sept 2026 · APSE SYNERGY LIMITED · Official notice
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Elective Care Services - Humber and North Yorkshire
NHS HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD · 30 Sept 2026 · Clifton Park Hospital Limited · Official notice
Rationale: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. The contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Acute Hospital and Community Health Services - Humber & North Yorkshire
NHS HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD · 30 Sept 2026 · York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Official notice
Rationale: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. The contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
Below threshold - without competition
EOTAS CONTRACT GCP Strategies - 40771 - 26-27
The North Yorkshire Council · 30 Sept 2026 · GCP Strategies · Official notice
Below threshold - without competition
EOTAS CONTRACT GCP Strategies - 105899 26-27
The North Yorkshire Council · 30 Sept 2026 · GCP Strategies · Official notice
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Microsoft O365 Licences and Storage
Education Scotland · 30 Sept 2026 · Phoenix Software Ltd · Official notice
Rationale: Mini competition under the 'Technology Products and Associated Services 2' GCA framework.
Direct award
Gassiott House Student Hub - Architect
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust · 30 Sept 2026 · Loates-Taylor Shannon (LTS) Architects · Official notice
Rationale: Continuity of supplier is required against previous work carried out
Direct award
Jubilee line Door Engine Kits
London Underground Limited · 30 Sept 2026 · FAIVELEY TRANSPORT TAMWORTH LTD · Official notice
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Record Management System
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner · 30 Sept 2026 · NEC Software Solutions UK Limited · Official notice
Rationale: Direct award through Crown Commercial Framework / GCA RM6259.
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
All-Wales Continence Products
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) · 30 Sept 2026 · ONTEX HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED · Official notice
Rationale: To maintain compliance and ensure continuity of supply, a short-term direct award has been implemented with the incumbent supplier for an initial period of six months, with an option to extend for a further six months if required. This arrangement has been put in place as the deadline for extending the existing contract was missed while a full competitive tender process is currently underway. The direct award provides a compliant interim solution, ensuring there is no disruption to service provision whilst allowing sufficient time for the ongoing procurement exercise to be completed and a longer-term contract to be awarded.
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
OUTSOURCING OF HISTOLOGY SAMPLES FOR PROCESSING AND OR REPORTING
Swansea Bay University Health Board · 30 Sept 2026 · Cyted UK Ltd · Official notice
Rationale: The existing provider has satisfied similar contracts providing outsourcing of histology samples processing and or reporting for Swansea Bay University Health Board.(according to the detail outlined in those contracts, and when taken into account the key
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Key Worker Service for Children & Young People
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust · 30 Sept 2026 · Barnardos · Official notice
Rationale: Provider Selection Regime - Most Suitable Provider Process.
Below threshold - without competition
VM2305 - Ditch Witch
Wiltshire Council · 30 Sept 2026 · EURO EQUIPMENT LIMITED · Official notice
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Mental Health and Community Health Services
NHS HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD · 30 Sept 2026 · Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust · Official notice
Rationale: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. The contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
Direct awardUK5
Taxi and Private Hire Testing Service
Trafford Council · 30 Sept 2026 · KAR AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES LTD · Official notice
Rationale: Following an unsuccessful Invitation to Tender, where the two bids received were non compliant, the outcome was non award of the competitive procedure and switching to a direct award. A UK12 Notice was published in error to advise termination of the tender process. There is no income or expenditure to to Council as a result of awarding this contract.
Below threshold - without competition
EY Support Contract 2026/27
London and South East University Group · 30 Sept 2026 · EY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIMITED · Official notice
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Notice of Intention to award under the Public Health Framework - Live Well Preventative Health Services
Royal Borough of Greenwich · 30 Sept 2026 · Everyone Health Limited 3 Watling Drive Hinckley LE10 3EY · Official notice
Rationale: This competitive process (mini competition) involved inviting pre-appointed framework providers from the established RBG Public Health Framework - Lot 2 Live Well preventative services.
Below threshold - without competitionUK5
W5020 Kinship Support Services
Walsall Council · 30 Sept 2026 · GRANDPARENTS PLUS · Official notice
Below threshold - without competition
Fleet Data Outcomes 2026
National Highways Limited · 30 Sept 2026 · Sales Reset Limited · Official notice
Direct awardUK5
UK5 Transparency Notice - Online Interventions Partnership Pilot
Home Office · 30 Sept 2026 · Official notice
Rationale: A review found that the alternative organisations offer expertise relevant to individual elements of the requirement but cannot deliver the specific integrated model proposed for this pilot.
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Client Side Support Provider (CSSP)
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government · 30 Sept 2026 · MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED · Official notice
Rationale: DPS Call-Off under RM6242
Below threshold - without competition
UKRI-6417 NERC BAS Achive Chiller Plant Upgrade
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · 30 Sept 2026 · 4 Way Refrigeration Services Ltd · Official notice
Direct awardUK5
Customer Contact Centre
Thameslink Southern Great Northern Limited (TSGN) · 30 Sept 2026 · Concentrix TSC UK LTD · Official notice
Rationale: GTR has considered whether a competitive procurement exercise should be undertaken. However, due to ongoing uncertainty regarding the future regionalisation of contact centres, wider rail reform, and the transition of Train Operating Companies into public ownership, there is insufficient clarity regarding future customer service operating models. Conducting a procurement at this stage could result in a solution that does not align with future industry requirements and may not provide value for money. The proposed extension will provide continuity of service, negate a mobilisation period and transition costs, minimise operational disruption, and allow time for the future direction of industry arrangements to become clearer.
Direct award
Highways asset management s/w
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames · 30 Sept 2026 · £123k · Causeway Technologies Ltd · Official notice
Direct award
Paypoint and Post Office Transactions system - Ashfield District Council
Nottinghamshire County Council · 30 Sept 2026 · £270k · Access Paysuite Ltd · Official notice
Below threshold - without competition
Audio Visual Supplies & Services
Pool Re Services Limited · 30 Sept 2026 · IUF Workplaces Limited · Official notice
Below threshold - without competition
CDEL/SW/GUY 10479 - SHOWER EXTRACTION WORKS ITT
Gov Facility Services Ltd · 30 Sept 2026 · ITD CONSULTANTS LIMITED · Official notice
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Green Lane Campus Roofing Works
Southampton City Council · 30 Sept 2026 · CWG Group Ltd. · Official notice
Rationale: Direct award to the highest ranked provider under the LHC RS5 Framework - Lot 4 (Pitched Roofing), in compliance with framework rules and applicable procurement regulations.
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
FC - TPPLHCCOP03 - Purchase of a Jetter Panel Van
Stockton on Tees Borough Council · 30 Sept 2026 · Thompson Commercials Limited · Official notice
Rationale: Mini competition from TPPL Framework
Direct award
HR & Payroll Cloud Solution
Corporate Officer of the House of Lords · 30 Sept 2026 · MHR INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED · Official notice
Below threshold - without competition
Supply of High Purity Germanium (HPGe) Gamma-Ray Detector and Cryogenic Cooling System for Gamma Spectroscopy Applications
NPL Management Limited · 30 Sept 2026 · AMETEK (GB) LIMITED · Official notice
Below threshold - without competition
Off Framework Residential Care for Adults and Older People and Older People with Mental Health Needs for ID5021849
Darlington Borough Council · 30 Sept 2026 · PRESTIGE CARE LIMITED · Official notice
Below threshold - without competition
Rapid Response Clinic - Psychological Support
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · 30 Sept 2026 · DURHAM CITY THERAPY LTD · Official notice
Below threshold - without competition
Services to Support Self-Neglect and Hoarding
Hartlepool Borough Council · 30 Sept 2026 · LET'S CONNECT (ENG) LTD · Official notice

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By method

Below threshold - without competition3,800
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition1,665
Direct award1,423

Top buyers

NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (124)
UK Research and Innovation (121)
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) (92)
National Highways Limited (85)
University of the West of England (80)
NHS England (77)
University of Exeter (58)
Ministry of Defence (57)
Department for Business & Trade (48)
Defence Equipment and Support

(48)

Bristol City Council (47)

Sellafield Limited (46)

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust (46)

Somerset Council (46)

Coventry University (41)

About this data

Tenders come from the UK government's Find a Tender and Contracts Finder services (OCDS feeds), refreshed twice a day. A tender counts as open until its stated deadline. Values are as stated by the buyer and are often estimates. Always check the official notice before bidding.

Internal report: jobs/direct-awards.js. These are transparency and procedure labels from the notice — not a judgment that a award was improper.