Public Sector Tenders

Northumberland County Council are seeking to appoint a contractor to carry out the removal of existing boilers and replacement of Boiler Plant at Prudhoe Waterworld, Front St., Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5DQ. Refer to Section 1 item 3 of the Mechanical Services Specification 'Scope of Works' for more detail.

The purpose of this RFI is to gather information on market capabilities and solutions for a forthcoming procurement exercise, to supply Scottish Government with a new digital learning platform. This RFI is not a call for competition and does not form part of any evaluation or award process.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to procure Work Focused Activities for Jobcentre Plus Districts in England, Scotland and Wales via the previous DWP eProcurement Solution (ePS). DWP has now migrated to a new ePS, Atamis and DWP are therefore reissuing this notice via the Atamis portal. However, please note that 'online' applications to join the FSF DPS 2 via the Atamis Portal are currently suspended and a temporary 'offline' process is in place, further details are below. The DPS is for the procurement of social and other services referred to in Regulation 74 of the Public Contracts Regulations (2015) and as such, the intention is to use a light touch regime, rather than the full regime described in Regulation 34 (Dynamic Purchasing System). The DPS is for the sole use of DWP. The Flexible Support Fund Dynamic Purchasing System 2 - For the Provision of Work Focused Activities (FSF DPS 2) is the replacement for the DWP Dynamic Purchasing System for provision of work-focused activities known as the Flexible Support Fund DPS (FSF DPS). The FSF DPS expired on 31 October 2021 and was replaced by the FSF DPS 2 with effect from 1 November 2021. Currently the 'online' application process is suspended, and a temporary 'offline' process is in operation. Any new supplier wishing to apply to join the FSF DPS 2 should send an email to cdfsf.adhocprocurement@dwp.gov.uk requesting to apply to join the FSF DPS 2, and the relevant information will be sent to you via email. Although DWP are currently operating an 'offline' process to join the FSF DPS 2, suppliers will still be required to create an account on Atamis. Suppliers can do this via the link below, which will take you to the DWP Atamis landing page. To ensure that the page functions correctly, you must accept browser cookies https://dwp2.my.site.com/s/Welcome From this landing page, new suppliers will be able to create an Atamis account by selecting the "Supplier Registration Here" button and following the on screen instructions. The landing page also has a link to the Supplier Portal Help page, where you will find an article to help with registering for an account https://suppliersupport.atamis.co.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/4613254620319-Registering-with-a-Supplier-Portal Estimated overall value of this DPS will be £250,000,000.00 Additional Information As of 1 January 2021, the internationally comparable regional geography for the UK is the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) geography. This has replaced the Nomenclature of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) geographies for the UK that were operational when the UK was a member of the European Union. Please refer to the spreadsheet to see how the NUTS Code correspond to the ITL Codes at Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3.

The South West London Procurement Partnership on behalf of St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking to carry out a market engagement exercise in relation to the supply of lymphoedema garments and associated products to support patients with chronic oedema and lymphoedema. The contract start date for the proposed service is 1st April 2027. It is anticipated that the contract term will run for 3 years with an option to extend by an additional 2 years on a +1+1 basis. The purpose of the engagement is: •Provide an overview of the service, specification and requirements •Share proposed timelines and tender/ bidding process •Gain feedback from potential bidders around proposed plans •Test feasibility of the draft specification •Identify opportunities for improvement •Clarify any risks and/or barriers to participation •Answer any questions The market engagement will be held online as follows: • Tuesday 7th July 2026 09.30-10.30. If you are interested in attending the event please email Charlotte.Choules@stgeorges.nhs.uk to register interest and receive a meeting invite via Microsoft Teams.

SSC Partnership (the Agent) on behalf of St Edmunds College, University of Cambridge are currently out to tender for the provision of Fire Suppression System Services. This procurement is being run under the open procedure, which is a formal bidding procedure, under which the contract is advertised, and all interested organisation/consortium can bid. This ITT provides further details of the proposal and process for submitting bids. All Bidders are required to complete the ITT document in order to submit their completed Bid. Bids must comprise both the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and ITT response documents . All aspects of the ITT should be completed in full and submitted as part of a Bid. The ITT aims to: Provide information to Bidders on the Procurement and the opportunities available; Set out clearly the Authority’s requirements; Provide information on the Authority’s approach to the open procedure process; Set out the deliverables required from Bidders; and Set out the evaluation criteria and weightings that the Authority will use to assess Bids. Following the submission of Bids, the Authority expects to undertake an evaluation process to identify which Bid is the most advantageous tender (MAT) and will be put forward for consideration to be awarded the Contract. The Agent on behalf of the Authority is using the In-Tend portal for the Procurement Process. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sscpartnership (“the Procurement Portal”). Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which the will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through this e-tendering system. When the tender documents have been made available involved suppliers will receive notification via email and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website and selecting the "View Details" button of this project. The deadline for submissions of the tender will be 19th August at 12 noon. Arrangements will be made for Companies to visit St Edmund’s College, University of Cambridge, Mount Pleasant, Cambridge CB3 0BN and view the current facilities to obtain a better understanding of the layout and any other relevant information to help in putting together tender bids. The site visit is planned to take place on Monday 3rd August 2026 at 9:00am. Please note that the site visit is not mandatory to submit a bid. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

West Northamptonshire Council require support to remodel and strengthen the “front door” in an evidence informed way such that it provides an initial, primary point of contact - whether through the Contact Centre or web portal — where residents, families, or professionals first report concerns, ask for advice, or request assessments for care services in a way that focuses on enabling help, preventing or delaying the need for long-term services, and connecting people with community support and PCH is seeking a contractor to help shape this transformation work. This work will provide baseline information on • who is doing what and where at front door(s) now and how this is experienced; • data analysis – who is (and is not) reaching the council now – routes taken, significant cohorts based on volume and value. • opportunities to ensure an effective “front door” for West Northamptonshire residents, where prevention and strengths-based working is embedded The Contractor will be expected to bring this information together with an analysis to create a ‘baseline’ of the current situation in West Northamptonshire, and from this baseline using evidence of good practice elsewhere, identify opportunities including potential quick wins that could expand access to support/IAG and provide valuable insight and learning to inform the longer programme of change (examples may include technology solutions, staffing configurations, skills development, partnership working). As a minimum the contractor should provide a final report setting out the findings from the baseline analysis and clear recommendations. The format of reports and who they are presented to, will be decided by PCH/West Northamptonshire in discussion with the contractor as the project progresses. This may include different levels of detail/format for internal/external stakeholders Mandatory requirements; Proven experience, knowledge and skills in; • data analysis skills, • business process engineering skills and understanding, • understanding of co-production and user experience/user led design, • Experience of developing and running sessions with people who receive care and support • an understanding of councils’ responsibilities under The Care Act, • strong networks and sector experience to identify and share good practice in adult social care “front door” models and performance • ability to adapt communication (written and verbal) to a range of audiences (examples given) Incorporating examples and reference to the above requirements in your answer, please describe in no more than 900 words; • Your approach and project plan for this work. • What you see as the key risks and how you would mitigate them? • What you would view to be a good outcome of this work? CV’s may be included but will not be scored.

The council will procure a new supplier to operate and maintain the charging points which are owned by the council. The operator will charge customers for charging their vehicles and pay the council a share of revenue.

Newcastle City Council ("the Council") is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced manufacturer and supplier for the provision, delivery, installation and commissioning of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) and Joinery services for a new multi-use Leisure Centre, Swimming Pool and Library facility within Newcastle upon Tyne. The new facility will provide integrated leisure, health, wellbeing, learning and community services and is expected to attract a high volume of daily users across all age groups and accessibility needs. Once completed the new Leisure Centre will provide a 25m 8 lane pool, 17m training pool, sports hall, gym, café, children's play area, community meeting rooms and a library.

This procurement opportunity spans 3 lots and is designed to fulfil the requirements for Internet pipelines, software, hardware and other equipment as well as the associated support and maintenance.

Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF), Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and HouseMark. Collectively, our Members manage more than 90% of UK’ social housing stock, with PfH helping them to achieve efficiency savings using a wide range of services including framework agreements, dynamic purchasing systems, spend analyses, strategy reviews, consolidated billing and comprehensive reporting. PfH is a contracting authority under section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023 and a centralised procurement authority under section 1(4) of that Act. Please refer to www.pfh.co.uk for additional information. PfH is administered by Inprova Limited and is headquartered in the North West of England, with over 20 years of expertise and experience offering a complete procurement solutions package across outsourcing, technology and consultancy. By integrating procurement services and technology, Inprova operates as a delivery partner, supporting business performance improvement for the public sector PfH intends to establish a framework agreement for Technical Consultancy Services. The framework will operate nationally, for four years and will cover professional support services relating to areas such as Project Management, Cost management, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Architectural Services, CDM, General construction-related consultancy services and Net Zero and a range of other consultancy services. The framework will be divided into lots, which will be set out in the Tender Notice. This notice is an extension of the previous Premarket notice published to gain further information on the Lots that bidders will be willing to provide but also the geographical area they are able to service and feedback on the proposed pricing structure for the framework. Please email AssetWorks@pfh.co.uk to express interest and receive a copy of the premarket Questionnaire.

The Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner (the contracting authority) is procuring a service for the Provision of Custody Detention Officers (CDOs) based within the secure estate of police custody suites. As such it is ancillary to the role the police have of investigating crime. The contract will commence on 17th May 2027 for a period of 3 years until 16th May 2030 with an option to extend in 12 monthly increments for a maximum of 3 further years (up to 6 years in total, to a maximum end date of 16th May 2033). The overall management of the Contract to provide custody support is viewed as a partnership between Leicestershire Police and the successful Provider. The services provided will be effective, efficient and meet the needs of the stakeholders and users, with CDO cover in line with agreed staffing levels and the appropriate balance of male and female CDO's for each team. Management practices will be supportive, innovative and flexible and promote a 'can do' attitude with a strong focus on service delivery and performance improvement. The force custody suites undertake trauma informed practices and have developed a vulnerability suite at Keyham Lane custody. Colleagues, including CDO's based at this suite, are expected to be at the forefront of training regarding vulnerable people. Occasionally, detainees are held on behalf of other police forces, the Health & Safety Executive, the Prison Service and HO Immigration Enforcement; these detainees are classed as business as usual and should be cared for in accordance with current custody policy, legislation and guidance.

Kirklees College - External Window Cleaning for all 7 college sites. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18226. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18226 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Kirklees College - External Window Cleaning for all 7 college sites.

PfH Cymru (Procurement for Housing Wales) wishes to establish a Wales-specific Decarbonisation, Retrofit and Planned Works Framework Agreement. Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF), Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and HouseMark. Collectively our Members manage more than 90% of the UK's social housing stock, with PfH helping them to achieve efficiency savings using a wide range of services including framework agreements, dynamic purchasing systems, spend analyses, strategy reviews, consolidated billing and comprehensive reporting. PfH is a contracting authority under section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023 and a centralised procurement authority under section 1(4) of that Act. Please refer to www.pfh.co.uk for additional information. The Framework will be divided into eight lots: Lot 1 - Decarb and Retrofit - Solar Lot 2 - Decarb and Retrofit - Insulation Lot 3 - Decarb and Retrofit - Air Source Heat Pumps Lot 4 - Decarb and Retrofit - Full Retrofit Works - Value Band 1 Lot 5 - Decarb and Retrofit - Full Retrofit Works - Value Band 2 Lot 6 - Planned Works - Kitchens and Bathrooms - Value Band 1 Lot 7 - Planned Works - Kitchens and Bathrooms - Value Band 2 Lot 8 - Planned Works - Roofing - Value Band 1 Lot 9 - Planned Works - Roofing - Value Band 2 Lot 10 - Planned Works - Windows and Doors Lot 11 - Planned Works - Whole Property Planned Works - Value Band 1 Lot 12 - Planned Works - Whole Property Planned Works - Value Band 2 The framework will be split into two regions , the details of which are set out in the procurement documentation. Suppliers will be able to apply for both regions but for only one of the value bands per lot pair i.e. one of lot 4 and 5, one of lot 6 and 7, one of lot 8 and 9 and one of lot 11 and 12. The number of suppliers we anticipate allocating to each lot and region are set out in the procurement documentation (see Document 1). PfH reserves the right to award places on the framework to a greater or fewer number of suppliers, depending on the bids received.

Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF), Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and HouseMark. Collectively our Members manage more than 90% of UK’ social housing stock, with PfH helping them to achieve efficiency savings using a wide range of services including framework agreements, dynamic purchasing systems, spend analyses, strategy reviews, consolidated billing and comprehensive reporting. PfH is a contracting authority under section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023 and a centralised procurement authority under section 1(4) of that Act. Please refer to www.pfh.co.uk for additional information. PfH is administered by Inprova Limited and is headquartered in the North West of England with over 20 years of expertise and experience offering a complete procurement solutions package across outsourcing, technology and consultancy. By integrating procurement services and technology, Inprova operates as a delivery partner, supporting business performance improvement for the public sector. PfH intends to establish a framework for Heating Solutions which will cover the delivery of commercial and domestic heating solutions, which includes installations, repairs, maintenance and servicing. The framework will be divided into lots which will be set out in the Tender Notice.

Appointment of an Independent Expert Advisor - Fire (Authorising Engineer)

The Client is in the process of procuring a contractor for the replacement of the handrail to the replacement of swimming pool filter media and replacement of some corroded PVC pipework in the existing leisure pool chemical store at Woodford Leisure Centre, Holderness Road, Hull, HU8 8JU, in accordance with relevant standards and specifications.

The Contract will be procured competitively and in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 using the open procedure. it is anticipated the procurement process will include conditions of participation, Quality, Social Value and Price followed by a potential interview and Site Visit / IT assessment with those suppliers who meet YMCA's minimum criteria. YMCA are undertaking this pre-market engagement for the following Contract requirements: General Building Maintenance including emergency callouts in normal working hours, Out of Hours Emergency Callouts and Change of Occupier Works Electrical Maintenance including EICR's, emergency callouts in normal working hours, Out of Hours Emergency Callouts and Change of Occupier Works Heating Services including inspections, testing, servicing. LGSR certification, maintenance, emergency callouts in normal working hours, and Out of Hours Emergency Callouts Cyclical Redecoration and pre-decoration repairs Water Services including inspections, testing, risk assessments and remediation works Fire Safety Works including inspections, testing, servicing. certification, maintenance, emergency callouts in normal working hours, and Out of Hours Emergency Callouts to Fire Alarm/Detection systems, emergency lighting, fire fighting equipment Lift Maintenance including inspections, testing, servicing. LGSR certification, maintenance, emergency callouts in normal working hours, and Out of Hours Emergency Callouts Air Conditioning and Ventilation including inspections, testing, servicing. certification, maintenance, emergency callouts in normal working hours, and Out of Hours Emergency Callouts YMCA LCAN are still determining which workstreams will be tendered, commencement periods and durations

The Lewisham Unpaid Carers Support Service is a preventative, community-based service for unpaid adult carers (18+) living in Lewisham, which supports Lewisham Council in meeting its statutory responsibilities under the Care Act 2014. The service provides information, advice, emotional and practical support, peer support opportunities, group activities and wellbeing services, helping carers maintain their own health and wellbeing while continuing in their caring role. The service aims to ensure carers are recognised, valued and supported, and acts as a single point of contact for accessing support and onward referrals to other services. The contract will be between the successful Tenderer and the Council for the period of 2 years and a possible extension of up to 3 years at the Council's discretion. This contract will be procured through Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

Kings Hill School and Nursery first opened in March 1998. Graded as Outstanding by Ofsted, it is a very popular school in the heart of the Kings Hill community, just outside West Malling in Kent. We have 420 children in the main school and every year we enrol approximately 75 nursery children, aged 2 – 4 years. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 475 students on roll and 78 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements which will provide our children with nutritious and attractive menus on a weekly basis. The school has not tested the market for a number of years and would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from January 2027 to December 2030 and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the school a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with Kings Hill School and Nursery for the duration of this contract. The school year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that school will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the school, which currently includes morning breakfast club, lunch, after school club and free issue requirements. Free school meals will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The value of the current contract is: - 2024/ 20252025/2026 (Estimated) Cash sales£46,626.10£50,356.18 Free School Meals £77,238.40£77,570.28 Wrap Around Care £11,111.10£11,941.25 Total£134,975.60£139,867.71 Kings Hill School and Nursery expect the successful contractor to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients being prepared on-site. The school expects the successful tenderer to clearly demonstrate, through their bid, how they will support and embody our school values, delivering an inclusive and customer-focused service that prioritises safeguarding, promotes healthy lifestyles, and meets the diverse needs of all pupils, including those with SEND. These principles are central to the provision of high-quality services that enable children to thrive. Tenderers will be required to provide a transparent breakdown of their pricing model, including food costs, labour costs, management fees, overheads, and margin assumptions. The school reserves the right to seek clarification regarding any pricing assumptions to ensure that submissions represent a sustainable and deliverable service offering. The school places significant importance on the delivery of meaningful social value and expects tenderers to demonstrate how their proposed service will contribute positively to the school community, and the Kings Hill local economy. Tenderers should outline initiatives relating to employment and training opportunities, community engagement, sustainability, and activities that will enhance the experience and wellbeing of pupils, staff, and visitors. In addition, the school would welcome consideration of inward capital investment as part of the Contractor’s tender submission. Tenderers are encouraged to propose investments that enhance the catering environment, service offer, and customer experience, with particular emphasis on improvements within the existing dining area. Any proposed investment should clearly demonstrate the benefits to the school, the catering service, and the wider school community, together with details of the level of investment, timescales, and anticipated outcomes. Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 year basis. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-School-catering-services./9CJ35975GZ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/9CJ35975GZ

Support the project point of contact by coordinating the early-stage development activities required to assess project feasibility and viability. This includes facilitating a high-level feasibility study by engaging relevant specialists such as land and planning agents, as well as conducting initial utilities searches to identify any constraints or opportunities that may impact the project. Support in validating the overall viability of the project by working with a quantity surveyor (QS) to produce broad cost estimates. Assist in defining the project’s technical requirements and establishing clear scope boundaries. Support the development of a high-level project execution schedule, outlining the key phases and milestones across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning. This should be prepared in collaboration with a P6 Planner.

Trinity House is currently considering the future provision of a Vessel Management System (VMS) to support two new buoy tender vessels being introduced as part of the vessel replacement programme. Existing fleet management arrangements for the current vessel fleet will remain in place during this period, with Danaos continuing to support the legacy vessels. Any future procurement resulting from this market engagement is therefore anticipated to focus on the implementation of a vessel management solution for the two new vessels only. The purpose of this market engagement is to better understand the solutions available in the market, associated implementation approaches, commercial models, and innovation opportunities to inform future procurement and contract award decisions. To Respond to this Opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/V668NJN2KR

Competent consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a minority community support programme. This project will engage a skilled inclusive sports facilitator to support children with disabilities to participate in a diverse range of accessible sports and recreational activities. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18255. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18255 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Conwy County Borough Council (CCBC), in partnership with Public Health Wales, is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and innovative Provider to deliver a county-wide Social Prescribing Service for Conwy residents. The service will provide high-quality, person-centred support that helps people improve their health and wellbeing by connecting them with community-based activities, groups, services and opportunities. The service will play a key role in supporting prevention and early intervention, reducing social isolation and inequalities, strengthening community resilience, and helping people address the wider social determinants of health. The service will be delivered in line with the Welsh Government National Framework for Social Prescribing and the Core Standards and Values for Social Prescribing in Wales, with a strong emphasis on addressing inequalities, Welsh language provision, trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, and measurable wellbeing outcomes. Priority will be given to supporting older people, individuals experiencing loneliness or social isolation, people living with long-term conditions, unpaid carers, people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, and residents living in deprived and rural communities. The contract will commence in October 2026 for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for up to a further two years. This is an exciting new opportunity to expand and develop the existing social prescribing service in Conwy in line with the new Welsh Core standards.