Direct awards and no-competition notices

Recent notices

1. Below threshold - without competition
   Installation to Emergency Call Systems to Sheltered Housing

   Great Yarmouth Borough Council · 29 Sept 2026 · APPELLO CARELINE LIMITED · Official notice

2. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
   Lewis and Harris School and Public Bus Service 2026-31

   Comhairle nan Eilean Siar · 29 Sept 2026 · LOCHS MOTOR TRANSPORT LTD · Official notice

   Rationale: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has awarded this contract for the provision of Lewis and Harris School and Public Bus Services using the negotiated procedure without prior publication under the conditions of regulation 33(1)(a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (the “Regulations”). The Comhairle previously conducted a procurement under the open procedure for the provision of services to which this contract relates, which was advertised in terms of contract notice AUG561826 dated 6 August 2026 (the “Procurement”). The Comhairle decided to abandon the Procurement on the basis that none of the tenders received was capable of meeting the Comhairle’s needs and requirements as specified in the procurement documents relative to the Procurement. The Comhairle subsequently published a voluntary ex ante transparency notice in respect of its intention to award this contract to Lochs Motor Transport Limited pursuant to regulation 33(1)(a) of the Regulations and allowed a period of at least 10 days to elapse between the date of publication of that notice and the date on which it entered into the contract. The Comhairle has now awarded and entered into the contract

3. Below threshold - without competition
   Twerton CBG, Bellots Road - Boundary Wall Repairs

   Bath & North East Somerset Council · 29 Sept 2026 · N K S CONTRACTS LIMITED · Official notice

4. Below threshold - without competition
   CEFAS26-117 provision of an Avigilon Network Video Recorder

   Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science · 29 Sept 2026 · ASTRON FIRE AND SECURITY LIMITED · Official notice

5. Below threshold - without competition
   Garage Door & Gates Remedials

   Cumbria Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority · 29 Sept 2026 · CELSIUS ENGINEERING SERVICES LIMITED · Official notice

6. Below threshold - without competition
   Lower Aire SSSI project

   ENVIRONMENT AGENCY · 29 Sept 2026 · The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds · Official notice

7. Direct award
   Oxford Law Trove

   University of Keele · 28 Sept 2026 · Oxford University Press · Official notice

   Rationale: Following the publication of a Transparency Notice on 13 August 2026, and a Contract Award Notice on 14 August 2026, University of Keele is publishing this Contract Details Notice to announce, in accordance with its statutory obligations under Section 53 of the Procurement Act 2023, that it has awarded a contract to Oxford University Press for Oxford Law Trove. 1. Direct Award Justification This contract has been awarded by direct award in accordance with Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 (Direct Award in Special Cases). The justification for direct award is set out under Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 (Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights) of the Act. 2. Justification Narrative Oxford Law Trove provides access to specific legal textbooks, journals and digital content essential for teaching, learning and research within the University's Law School. The publisher, Oxford University Press, owns or exclusively controls the copyright, intellectual property rights, publishing rights and licence rights to the specific works contained within this database. No competitor can legally supply that exact content without permission from the Publisher. Competition is therefore absent by law, not by market preference. Failure to renew this subscription would: Disrupt access to materials needed for teaching and curriculum design Impact student learning outcomes Create significant reputational risk for the University's Law School. 3. Reasons for Direct Award The University has determined that: Oxford University Press holds exclusive rights to the content within Oxford Law Trove. No reasonable alternative supplier can lawfully provide equivalent access to the same content. Continuity of access is critical for teaching delivery.

8. Direct award
   CLA - Copyright Licensing Agency

   University of Keele · 28 Sept 2026 · COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY LIMITED(THE) · Official notice

   Rationale: Following the publication of a Transparency Notice on 13 August 2026, and a Contract Award Notice on 14 August 2026, University of Keele is publishing this Contract Details Notice to announce, in accordance with its statutory obligations under Section 53 of the Procurement Act 2023, that it has awarded a contract to the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) for a CLA Higher Education Licence. 1. Direct Award Justification This contract has been awarded by direct award in accordance with Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 (Direct Award in Special Cases). The justification for direct award is set out under Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 (Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights) of the Act. 2. Justification Narrative The University requires a Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) Higher Education Licence to lawfully support the copying, digitisation, storage and distribution of copyrighted extracts from books, journals, magazines and certain digital publications for teaching, learning, administration and research purposes. The CLA Licence is not a discretionary subscription but the legal mechanism enabling the University to comply with copyright law. CLA is the sole collective licensing organisation in the UK authorised by participating publishers and authors to grant these permissions in the higher education sector. No alternative supplier can provide an equivalent licence covering the same copyright repertoire and permissions. The procurement therefore falls within the direct award provisions relating to exclusive copyright and intellectual property rights under Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 of the Act. 3. Reasons for Direct Award The University has determined that: CLA holds exclusive rights to grant the copyright permissions required. No reasonable alternative supplier exists for this requirement. Failure to secure the licence would place the University in breach of copyright law.

9. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
   SaaS Project Management Office (PMO) Solution

   Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board · 28 Sept 2026 · TMI Systems Limited · Official notice

   Rationale: The contract was awarded following a further competition conducted under the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2 Cloud Software. The framework was established and advertised in accordance with the relevant procurement regulations and permits the award of call-off contracts without the publication of a separate contract notice. AHDB conducted a further competition in accordance with the framework call-off procedure and awarded the contract to the supplier that submitted the most economically advantageous tender.

10. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    Rolling Stock and Infrastructure Strategy Financial Advisory

    DFT OPERATOR LIMITED · 28 Sept 2026 · Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP · Official notice

    Rationale: Compliant direct award via Government Commercial Agency framework, Management Consultancy Framework MCF4 (RM6309)

11. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    VEAT Notice - Class 397 Train Services Agreement

    Transpennine Trains Limited · 28 Sept 2026 · Alstom Transport UK Limited · Official notice

    Rationale: The proposed supplier is the existing maintenance partner of the Class 397 units and therefore uniquely placed from a technical engineering advisory perspective (Technical Grounds). TPE ran a competitive procurement for these services, which resulted in abandonment due to affordability. Re-running this procurement would add unnecessary cost and risk availability of the fleet for public use (Public Good). TransPennine Express is awarding this contract to coincide with the end of our existing lease for these units, whilst simultaneously working on a future strategy for the maintenance of this fleet, reviewing competing this services in the future (post 2031).

12. Below threshold - without competitionUK5
    LiDAR Survey - Pleasley Vale Business Park

    Bolsover District Council · 28 Sept 2026 · DIVECO MARINE LTD · Official notice

13. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    Leisure Management Software

    University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation · 28 Sept 2026 · Gladstone MRM Ltd · Official notice

    Rationale: This procurement was carried under Crown Commercial Services CCS GCloud 14 framework. This supplier was selected as the most appropriate supplier in accordance with the Crown Commercial Services - CCS GCloud buying process/searches.

14. Below threshold - without competition
    Infection control of dental autoclaves and washer disinfectors

    SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · 28 Sept 2026 · ESCHMANN TECHNOLOGIES LTD · Official notice

15. Below threshold - without competitionUK5
    CLD&B Lisnaskea

    North Belfast Housing Association · 28 Sept 2026 · Newpark Developments (NI) Ltd · Official notice

16. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    Audiology Services - North Staffordshire

    NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board · 28 Sept 2026 · Scrivens Limited · Official notice

    Rationale: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 09/10/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

17. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    Audiology Services - South Staffordshire

    NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board · 28 Sept 2026 · Scrivens Limited · Official notice

    Rationale: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 09/10/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

18. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    Breast Screening Service

    NORTH CHESHIRE & MERSEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · 28 Sept 2026 · Mersey West Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust · Official notice

    Rationale: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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. This notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 8 October 2026 This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR to the incumbent provider.

19. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    Audiology Adult Hearing Service (Non-Complex) - NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board

    NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board · 28 Sept 2026 · Latus Group (IDC) Ltd · Official notice

    Rationale: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 09/10/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

20. Direct award
    Homes England - Property, Financial and Development Services Framework - Lot 2 - Project Skylark Financial Advisor

    Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency) · 28 Sept 2026 · £104k · Savills (UK) Ltd · Official notice

21. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    Northern Medical Centre

    NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board · 28 Sept 2026 · The Islington GP Group Limited · Official notice

    Rationale: This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The award was made by NHS WNL ICB Primary Care Commissioning and Contracting Group under Regulation 14 (Urgent Award) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The existing APMS contract was due to expire and there was no contractual provision available to further extend or modify the contract. An urgent award was therefore required to ensure continuity of primary medical services and to avoid any disruption to patient care while longer-term procurement arrangements are completed. The decision was made on 29 June 2026 by the Primary Care Commissioning and Contracting Group acting on behalf of WNL ICB. The decision-makers considered the contractual position, the imminent expiry of the existing APMS contract, and the need to maintain uninterrupted primary care services for registered patients. Following this assessment, it was determined that Regulation 14 applied because immediate contractual arrangements were necessary to secure service continuity pending completion of a longer-term procurement process. The contract was awarded for an initial period of three months from 1 July 2026 to 30 September 2026, with the option to extend for two further periods of three months if required. The maximum potential contract term is therefore nine months. As the total contract length does not exceed 12 months, no further justification regarding contract duration is required. There were no conflicts of interest identified among the decision-making group. All members present were asked to declare any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest in accordance with NCL ICB governance arrangements, and no conflicts of interest were declared. Consequently, no specific mitigating actions were required, and all members were able to participate fully in the discussions and decision-making process.

22. Below threshold - without competition
    Eating Disorder Service

    Cardiff & Vale University Health Board · 28 Sept 2026 · Northstar Healthcare Consultancy Ltd · Official notice

23. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    Insourced MRI Medical Imaging Services - NLAG

    Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust · 28 Sept 2026 · Diagnostic Healthcare Limited · Official notice

    Rationale: PSR Direct Award C<br/>This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - PSR Direct Award C. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority (neil.dodds1@nhs.net) by midnight on 09/10/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

24. Direct award
    PLACE1085H CCTV Drainage Surveys and Repairs

    Derbyshire County Council · 28 Sept 2026 · £5m · Amelio Group · Official notice

25. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    Women's Health Hub for Berkshire West (Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire)

    NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board · 28 Sept 2026 · The Primary Care Alliance Community Interest Company · Official notice

    Rationale: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight 09 October 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

26. Below threshold - without competition
    Apprenticeship with Myerscough College

    National Highways Limited · 28 Sept 2026 · Myerscough College · Official notice

27. Direct awardUK5
    Safe to Stay Hub- Lot 1 of Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Services

    East Suffolk Council · 28 Sept 2026 · Anglia Care Trust · Official notice

    Rationale: East Suffolk Council intends to award a contract to Anglia Care Trust for the provision of the Safe to Stay Hub Service (Lot 1) under Section 43(1) of the Procurement Act 2023 (Switching to Direct Award). Linking the UK Notice 4 - tender notice has been unsuccessful but it can be found using:ocds-h6vhtk-0614c9 Notice Reference:2026/S 000-009207 The service comprises the provision of a minimum of 12 bed spaces within a single accommodation setting in Lowestoft, together with all staffing required to deliver a homelessness prevention and rough sleeping support service. The contract is funded through the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Grant and has an estimated value of £582,662 (including VAT) over the period 2026 to 2029. The Council previously conducted a compliant Open Procedure for homelessness and rough sleeping support services, divided into two lots. While a compliant tender was received and awarded for Lot 2 (Rough Sleeping Initiative Beds), no tenders were received for Lot 1. Consequently, the Council was unable to award the contract through the competitive procedure, and an award under Section 19 of the Procurement Act 2023 is not possible. The Council continues to require the Safe to Stay Hub service to support its statutory homelessness prevention responsibilities and delivery of grant-funded services. Following the unsuccessful competition, the Council intends to directly award the contract to Anglia Care Trust, which is not an excluded supplier and has demonstrated its capability to deliver the requirement through its existing homelessness accommodation services and the availability of suitable accommodation meeting the original specification. The direct award will ensure the timely continuation of a critical homelessness prevention service and supports the procurement objectives set out in Section 12 of the Procurement Act 2023, including the delivery of public benefit and value for money.

28. Below threshold - without competition
    Docusign

    Sheffield City Council · 28 Sept 2026 · Docusign · Official notice

29. Direct award
    Supply of Lid Welder Spares

    Sellafield Limited · 28 Sept 2026 · PWP Industrial Ltd · Official notice

30. Below threshold - without competitionUK5
    Elite Coach Programme

    THE UNITED KINGDOM SPORTS COUNCIL · 28 Sept 2026 · Leeds Beckett University · Official notice

31. Direct award
    Wolters Kluwer -UTD (Up to Date) Software

    Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust · 28 Sept 2026 · WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH (MEDICAL RESEARCH) LIMITED · Official notice

    Rationale: Renewal of Software licences, There is only one supplier who can provide this software

32. Direct award
    Paid Parking system and Services

    Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames · 28 Sept 2026 · NATIONAL PARKING PLATFORM LIMITED · Official notice

    Rationale: This direct award is made pursuant to Section 41 and Schedule 5, Paragraph 6 of the Procurement Act 2023. The contracting authority has determined that competition is absent for technical reasons (Schedule 5, Paragraph 6(a)) and that no reasonable alternative or substitute exists (Schedule 5, Paragraph 6(b)) These conditions are satisfied because: (a) The National Parking Platform Ltd is the only supplier of a unique multivendor cashless parking solution, which is currently able to supply the critical service of aggregating service providers so as to enable users of a parking operator's facilities to pay for parking with a wide range of parking apps. (b) National Parking Platform Ltd holds exclusive rights to operate and develop the Platform, which was originally commissioned by the Department for Transport. No other supplier has access to this public asset grant. (c) The National Parking Platform as supplied by National Parking Platform Ltd is the only multivendor cashless parking solution available to authorities at this time, capable of delivering the required technical interoperability.

33. Below threshold - without competition
    CSP26867 - Temporary Staff

    UK Research and Innovation · 28 Sept 2026 · THE OPEN GROUP LIMITED · Official notice

34. Below threshold - without competition
    CSP26866 - Temporary Support Staff

    UK Research and Innovation · 28 Sept 2026 · THE ONE GROUP LTD · Official notice

35. Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
    Rehabilitation Services

    NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · 28 Sept 2026 · Cygnet (D/H) Limited · Official notice

    Rationale: Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are awarding the contract named within this notice under the Direct Award C process which is outlined within the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The provider named in this notice is an existing provider and has been reviewed through a Key Criteria assessment to ensure the awarding body is satisfied with current performance and reasonably expects the provider to be able to satisfy the contract which is the subject of this notice. The contract which is the subject of this notice has not changed considerably when compared with the existing/previous contract delivered by the named provider

36. Below threshold - without competition
    Surveys- Customer Satisfaction

    VICO HOMES LIMITED · 28 Sept 2026 · ACUITY RESEARCH & PRACTICE LTD. · Official notice

37. Below threshold - without competition
    MiRANDA Modelling

    West Midlands Combined Authority · 28 Sept 2026 · MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED · Official notice

38. Below threshold - without competition
    LTC-Acumen Fuse Support & Maintenance

    National Highways Limited · 28 Sept 2026 · DELTEK GB LTD · Official notice

39. Below threshold - without competition
    Partnership for the Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS)

    NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board · 28 Sept 2026 · Kernow Health CIC · Official notice

40. Direct awardUK5
    Crisis and Resilience Fund – Crisis Loans

    Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · 28 Sept 2026 · Community First Community Bank Limited · Official notice

    Rationale: Credit unions are legally bound by the Credit Unions Act 1979 to only serve a specific geographic area or specific demographic. Only one credit union has the legal mandate to serve Barnsley’s local authority residents, no other credit union can legally provide this localised service.