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UK tender pipeline and market engagement

Pipeline, preliminary market engagement and planned procurement notices: buyers telling the market what they intend to buy before the tender opens. You can't bid on these yet, but you can often join market engagement, register interest or get ready. From Find a Tender and Contracts Finder only.
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  1. Planned procurement notice (UK3) · not open for bids yet

    Provision of Adult Sexual Violence Hub and Therapy Support Service in Nottinghamshire

    The Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire · Tender expected 8 Oct 2026 (in 2 days) · Value not stated · Social work and related services · Published 16 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  2. Planned procurement notice (UK3) · not open for bids yet

    SE1286 Transgender Inclusion in Domestic Sports Guidance Review

    Sport England · Tender expected 8 Oct 2026 (in 3 days) · Value not stated · Research services · Published 30 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  3. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    AP26089 - Security Systems RSM Contract

    Arc Property Services Partnership Limited · Tender expected 18 Oct 2026 (in 13 days) · Engagement closes 11 Oct 2026 · Est. £1m · Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment · Published 24 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  4. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    AP26163 - Mechanical RSM Contract

    Arc Property Services Partnership Limited · Tender expected 19 Oct 2026 (in 14 days) · Engagement closes 16 Oct 2026 · Est. £4.2m · Drainage works · Published 5 Oct 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  5. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    Preliminary Market Engagement for Bolsover Shopfront Improvements in Bolsover Town Centre

    Bolsover District Council · Tender expected 19 Oct 2026 (in 14 days) · Engagement closes 7 Oct 2026 · Est. £900k · Construction work · Published 10 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  6. Pipeline notice (UK1) · not open for bids yet

    CCS112 Supporting Stability and Sufficiency of children in care placements

    Derbyshire County Council · Tender expected 26 Oct 2026 (in 21 days) · Est. £111m · Welfare services for children and young people · Published 1 Oct 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  7. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    Construction of 33 New Council Homes

    Leicester City Council · Tender expected 26 Oct 2026 (in 21 days) · Engagement closes 15 Oct 2026 · Est. £9.5m · Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses · Published 1 Oct 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  8. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    Digital Radios PME

    Leicester City Council · Tender expected 30 Oct 2026 (in 25 days) · Engagement closes 24 Sept 2026 · Est. £250k · Software package and information systems · Published 9 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  9. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    Planned Maintenance Framework - NI

    NHMF (NPC) LIMITED · Tender expected 31 Oct 2026 (in 26 days) · Engagement closes 31 Oct 2026 · Est. £1.5bn · Building completion work · Published 24 Aug 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  10. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    client management Database to assist in managing the financials of appointeeships and Deputyships

    West Northamptonshire Council · Tender expected 1 Nov 2026 (in 27 days) · Engagement closes 21 Sept 2026 · Value not stated · Software supply services · Published 8 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  11. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    Millenium Lodge - Environmental Sensing System

    Lincolnshire County Council · Tender expected 1 Nov 2026 (in 27 days) · Engagement closes 21 Sept 2026 · Value not stated · Information systems · Published 3 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  12. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    Short Breaks

    Leicester City Council · Tender expected 1 Nov 2026 (in 27 days) · Engagement closes 25 Aug 2026 · Est. £2.5m · Daycare services · Published 28 Jul 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  13. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    PAN3422 - Void Property Repair, Refurbishment & Associated Works

    Leicester City Council · Tender expected 2 Nov 2026 (in 28 days) · Engagement closes 28 Sept 2026 · Est. £17.3m · Refurbishment work · Published 3 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  14. Pipeline notice (UK1) · not open for bids yet

    CPU 7370 Housing Electrical Installation Condition Reports for Domestic and Rented Properties.

    Nottingham City Council · Tender expected 2 Nov 2026 (in 28 days) · Est. £5.4m · Electrical installation work · Published 17 Aug 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  15. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    PAN3479 - Regent Road Development

    Leicester City Council · Tender expected 2 Nov 2026 (in 28 days) · Engagement closes 17 Jul 2026 · Est. £14.2m · Building construction work · Published 9 Jul 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  16. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    PAN3663 - Single Homeless Support Services & Supported Accommodation

    Leicester City Council · Tender expected 3 Nov 2026 (in 29 days) · Engagement closes 16 Oct 2026 · Est. £5.3m · Health and social work services · Published 5 Oct 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  17. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    Insourced Services for Urgent Treatment Centre

    University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust · Tender expected 4 Nov 2026 (in 30 days) · Engagement closes 2 Oct 2026 · Value not stated · Hospital services · Published 11 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  18. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) Reactive and Maintenance Works

    Derbyshire County Council · Tender expected 9 Nov 2026 (in 35 days) · Engagement closes 2 Oct 2026 · Est. £20m · Erection of road-barriers · Published 8 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  19. Pipeline notice (UK1) · not open for bids yet

    North Northamptonshire Council Professional Services & Contractor Framework

    North Northamptonshire Council · Tender expected 23 Nov 2026 (in 49 days) · Value not stated · Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services · Published 4 Aug 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  20. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    Fleet Claims Management Service

    The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire · Tender expected 30 Nov 2026 (in 56 days) · Engagement closes 30 Oct 2026 · Value not stated · Motor vehicle insurance services · Published 29 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  21. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    1140EVNES - Facilities Management Solution (PME)

    Leicester City Council · Tender expected 30 Nov 2026 (in 56 days) · Engagement closes 14 Sept 2026 · Est. £120k · Software package and information systems · Published 1 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  22. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    Contract for the provision of flooring and associated services

    RYKNELD HOMES LIMITED · Tender expected 1 Dec 2026 (in 57 days) · Engagement closes 30 Oct 2026 · Est. £1m · Floor coverings · Published 23 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  23. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    Fleet Electrification Discovery

    The Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire · Tender expected 1 Dec 2026 (in 57 days) · Engagement closes 10 Oct 2026 · Value not stated · Chargers · Published 16 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  24. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    PRN004664 Underwater Drones

    Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority · Tender expected 31 Dec 2026 (in 87 days) · Engagement closes 16 Oct 2026 · Est. £100k · Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment · Published 5 Oct 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  25. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Children's Community Nursing in Education Settings (CNIES)

    NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD · Tender expected 1 Jan 2027 (in 87 days) · Value not stated · Health services · Published 16 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  26. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    In-Cab Technology for WLDC Refuse Collection Fleet

    West Lindsey District Council · Tender expected 1 Jan 2027 (in 88 days) · Engagement closes 30 Sept 2026 · Est. £1 · Software package and information systems · Published 19 Aug 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  27. Pipeline notice (UK1) · not open for bids yet

    Treatment of Bulky Waste

    Leicestershire County Council · Tender expected 1 Jan 2027 (in 88 days) · Value not stated · Refuse and waste related services · Published 13 Aug 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  28. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    NCHA202557- People System Soft Market Testing

    Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited · Tender expected 1 Jan 2027 (in 88 days) · Engagement closes 17 Aug 2026 · Est. £100 · IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support · Published 29 Jul 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  29. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    SCE0085 - Inpatient detoxification for people who use drugs and alcohol

    Leicester City Council · Tender expected 4 Jan 2027 (in 91 days) · Engagement closes 4 Oct 2026 · Est. £1 · Health services · Published 4 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  30. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    Wireline Geologging & Topographical surveys

    Mining Remediation Authority · Tender expected 7 Jan 2027 (in 94 days) · Engagement closes 31 Aug 2026 · Est. £1.5m · Topographical services · Published 15 Jul 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  31. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    PAN3539 - Debt Resolution Services

    Leicester City Council · Tender expected 8 Jan 2027 (in 95 days) · Engagement closes 2 Sept 2026 · Est. £1m · Collection agency services · Published 4 Aug 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  32. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    SCE0077- Children’s Commissioning Arrangement

    Leicester City Council · Tender expected 11 Jan 2027 (in 98 days) · Engagement closes 24 Sept 2026 · Est. £1 · Health and social work services · Published 10 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  33. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    628_27 Security and Surveillance Equipment and Services

    Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO · Tender expected 22 Jan 2027 (in 109 days) · Engagement closes 30 Sept 2026 · Est. £185m · Surveillance and security systems and devices · Published 15 Jul 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  34. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    Ground Investigation Framework Renewal

    Mining Remediation Authority · Tender expected 25 Jan 2027 (in 112 days) · Engagement closes 21 Aug 2026 · Value not stated · Ground investigation work · Published 18 Aug 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  35. Pipeline notice (UK1) · not open for bids yet

    North Northamptonshire Council Transport to School and Social Care Transport Framework

    North Northamptonshire Council · Tender expected 1 Feb 2027 (in 119 days) · Value not stated · Road transport services · Published 5 Oct 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  36. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    Reactive and planned maintenance services

    East Midlands Housing Group · Tender expected 1 Feb 2027 (in 119 days) · Engagement closes 25 Sept 2026 · Value not stated · Repair and maintenance services · Published 21 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  37. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    Ground Stabilisation Works by Drilling and Grouting Framework Renewal

    Mining Remediation Authority · Tender expected 1 Feb 2027 (in 119 days) · Engagement closes 21 Aug 2026 · Value not stated · Ground investigation work · Published 19 Aug 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  38. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    SCE0050 - Fostering Medical Assessments (AH1/AH2) and Medical Advisor Services

    Leicester City Council · Tender expected 1 Feb 2027 (in 119 days) · Engagement closes 4 Sept 2026 · Est. £1 · Health and social work services · Published 7 Aug 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  39. Pipeline notice (UK1) · not open for bids yet

    COMMUNITY SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES

    Nottingham City Council · Tender expected 2 Jun 2027 (in 239 days) · Est. £51.8m · Social work and related services · Published 21 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  40. Pipeline notice (UK1) · not open for bids yet

    Independent Specialist Education and Inclusion Framework

    Leicester City Council · Tender expected 1 Jun 2027 (in 239 days) · Est. £1m · Special education services · Published 28 Jul 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

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.

Early notices are releases tagged as planning on Find a Tender (UK1 pipeline, UK2 preliminary market engagement, UK3 planned procurement) and Contracts Finder (early engagement, future opportunity) whose tender has not opened yet. “Tender expected” is the future notice date the buyer gave; notices without one are shown for 60 days after publication. Buyers can change or drop plans, so dates are indicative. See also open tenders and contracts ending soon.