Public Sector Tenders

Dumfries and Galloway Council are seeking service providers to deliver high quality outreach housing support service to homeless households and individuals threatened with homelessness as prescribed within Section 32B of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 as included by the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 and the Housing Support Services (Homelessness) (Scotland) Regulations 2012.

Velindre University NHS Trust, in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee, acting on behalf of the NHS Local Health Boards are seeking to establish an all-Wales framework consisting of six (6) Lots for the provision of services to Adults (18+) in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care Home / Care Homes with Nursing. The tender is split into the following lots: CMH - Care Home Mental Health CLD - Care Home Learning Disabilities CMHLD - Care Home Mental Health/Learning Disabilities CMH-N - Care Home Mental Health with Nursing CLD-N - Care Home Learning Disabilities with Nursing CMHLD-N - Care Home Mental Health/Learning Disabilities with Nursing No volume or value of the required services is guaranteed. The estimated annual value for the Framework Agreement is circa 50m GBP. The framework will remain open to allow new applicants to apply to join on an annual basis. The framework will commence on the 1st April 2027 and be in place for a period of eight (8) years until the 31st March 2035.

Short Description:Kent County Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement on Tuesday 25 August 10:00-11.30 and Friday 4 September 10:00-11.30, to inform the future development of its Home Safety and Security Installation Service. We are inviting organisations to attend an online market engagement event to help inform the future design and commissioning of the service. The online sessions will be facilitated by Kent County Council and will include a presentation on the proposed service requirements, opportunities for discussion through facilitated group conversations, and interactive feedback activities to gather provider views and market intelligence. This exercise is being conducted to: •understand current market delivery models for domestic abuse sanctuary-style provision, •gather insight on service design, delivery approaches, and capacity, and •help shape potential future commissioning arrangements. The Council is keen to engage with organisations that have experience of delivering property security and target hardening interventions within domestic settings. This includes providers with expertise in assessing, supplying, and installing security measures that help individuals remain safely in their own homes. We are particularly interested in organisations that can deliver services in a professional, discreet, and trauma-informed manner. Experience of working with victim-survivors, vulnerable residents, or households experiencing safeguarding concerns will be beneficial. Organisations from the domestic abuse, housing, community safety, safeguarding, and property security sectors are encouraged to participate. Providers with experience of partnership working across statutory and voluntary sector services, including housing, community safety, safeguarding, and domestic abuse agencies, will be well placed to contribute to discussions on future service delivery. The Council is inviting organisations to contribute to this engagement to help: •inform the development of the service model, •understand different approaches to delivering sanctuary-style services, •explore delivery options, including partnership models, •review eligibility criteria and referral pathways, and •assess market capacity and interest in delivering such a service. This engagement will support the Council in developing an appropriate procurement approach and ensuring a fair and competitive process. To express your interest in attending, or ask any questions about the online event, please email domesticabusecommissioning@kent.gov.uk by Friday 21 August. Kent County Council intend to procure Home Safety and Security Installation Service through a tender process. This procurement will be conducted in accordance with the new Procurement Act 2023. Please note this notice is not a call for competition; therefore, attendees are not expected to submit any documents at this stage. Further information relating to this procurement will be published on Central Digital Platform and the Kent Business Portal at a future date. Interested providers are advised to create a supplier profile on the Kent Business Portal to receive notifications about the future procurement opportunity, once the formal tender is launched The estimated contract value is up to £500,000 per annum. Any financial information provided at this stage is indicative only and subject to change following completion of market engagement and internal approvals. Estimated contract length is 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years, at this stage this is indicative only and subject to change following completion of market engagement and internal approvals. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Surveillance-and-security-systems-and-devices./UK56ZKPW92 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/UK56ZKPW92

ITAM (Information Technology Asset Management) tool to support effective management of software assets across the organisation

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise with suppliers who can provide mould identification surveys, diagnostic investigations, reporting, and associated remedial works across its residential housing portfolio. The purpose of this engagement is to understand current market capabilities, solutions, service delivery models, and innovations that can support the effective identification, treatment, and prevention of damp and mould in both tenanted and void properties. Feedback received will help inform the scope and procurement strategy for a future contract opportunity.

CWPT is seeking to engage with the market to understand what EPMA systems and supporting solutions are available, and how these solutions work in their nature. We intend to conduct pre-market engagement via a variety of surveys, assessments, specification, knowledge sessions etc over the coming three to six months ahead of formal procurement tender notices being published. The market engagement phase is a non-scored element of the process, and it is solely for the purpose of developing understanding of the market prior to commencing the procurement.

NENC ICB (the Relevant Authority) are undertaking a competition to commission an Integrated Podiatry Service in South Tyneside and Sunderland. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The contract term is for an initial period of 5 years commencing on 01 April 2027, with an option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12 Noon on Monday 17 August 2026. Additional information Firstly, the "Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006" as amended by the "Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulation 2014" (TUPE) may apply to this contract. However, Providers are advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. Secondly, previous publication concerning this procedure publication reference 2021/S 000-025981. NENC ICB is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NENC ICB, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm Competition documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 16 July 2026.

Removal and replacement of the existing building door access control system. Replacement of existing CCTV system with new cloud-based system to Bron Afon properties within the borough of Torfaen. Contract duration is maximum of 8 weeks.

Provision of Insourced Clinical Services

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform its procurement and commercial strategy for a future Total Facilities Management (TFM) contract. NHSBT currently operates a multi-supplier facilities management model, with separate contracts for services including cleaning, planned and reactive maintenance, security, grounds maintenance and waste management. NHSBT is considering a transition to an integrated TFM model in order to support: • consistent service standards across approximately 85 sites; • improved operational efficiency and resilience; • simplified governance and accountability; and • enhanced value for money through integrated service delivery. NHSBT is also seeking insight into a Facilities Management (FM) platform to support service delivery under an NEC4-based contractual framework. This includes support contract administration, performance management, asset data integration, workflow automation, and collaborative working in alignment with NEC4 principles. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to: - Gauge market interest and capacity - Understand supplier experience and capability - Explore innovative delivery models and best practice - Inform the development of the procurement and contract approach - Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, value for money, social value, and sustainability outcomes - Understand lessons learned from comparable contracts and projects Pre-market engagement may take a variety of forms, including but not limited to: -Supplier questionnaires or Requests for Information (RFIs) -One-to-one supplier meetings -Supplier engagement days or market briefing events -Site visits and estate tours -Workshops and presentations -Discussions regarding supplier experience of delivering NEC4 Facilities Management Contracts -Demonstrations of systems, technology, or innovation solutions -Written feedback on proposed service models, specifications, KPIs, or commercial arrangements -Any other forms of engagement considered appropriate to support the development of the procurement strategy and requirements This engagement is intended to help inform the shape of the opportunity and should not be taken to indicate that NHSBT has selected any particular solution, structure or supplier approach.

YPO is seeking to appoint an agency for an initial 12-month contract, with the option to extend for up to 2 years (1+1+1), to help more customers find YPO organically through search engines and AI search tools.

Home Group is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified contractor to deliver planned maintenance programme within the Yorkshire region via an interfaced solution. It is envisaged that TUPE will apply to this contract. Commencement date 1st April 2027. Contract duration 2+2+1

Data Cabling and Extra Low Voltage Control Cabling supply and fit

Kier Infrastructure are looking to engage experienced and qualified contractors to carry out Central Reservation Hardening - Phase 2 works for the main works on the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine scheme. The A66 upgrade will see single-lane sections of the 80km stretch between the M6 and the A1 made into dual carriageway, while key junctions will be improved. The A66 project is to be delivered in collaboration by three Tier 1 contractors, Balfour Beatty, Kier and Keltbray. We will use the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria (CAS) to ensure a consistent minimum business competence. If your company possesses necessary qualifications and is interested in bidding for this project, please email infrastructure.procurement@kier.co.uk with your company's portfolio, relevant experience, and references for further evaluation.

The provision of Military Flight Planning, Global Airfield Data & Aircraft Performance Tool (GADAPT) and Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Software. The proposed Contract would be for a 3 year contract from 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2030. This is a request for information (RFI) and further information can be found in the RFI questionnaire and the draft Statement of Requirement (SoR) linked to this notice. This notice is not a guarantee that a contract will be awarded nor is it a guarantee of any work they may be placed as a result.

The Authority is seeking to appoint an Architect-led multidisciplinary design team to undertake feasibility, option appraisal and concept design services up to and including RIBA 2+. The commission will be used to develop and test design solutions that address the identified building deficiencies, support operational requirements and inform potential future investment decisions. The appointed consultant team shall consider the full project brief and provide recommendations, supported by appropriate surveys, assessments and costed design proposals in accordance with the Professional Services Scope of Service included in the tender documents.

This Contract is for statutory Insurance inspections under the Pressure Equipment Regulations 1999 (PER), the Pressure Safety Systems Regulations 2000 (PSSR), pressure equipment (safety) regulations 2016, simple pressure (safety) regulations 2016, the Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) as well as any requirements under the control of substances hazardous to health 2002 (COSH 2002) as required under any current legislation.

The objective of this Market Research is to search for suppliers capable of delivering a continuous feed of representative embedded PV generation data that meets the following outcomes: 1. Improve system visibility: Provide near real time insight into embedded PV output across Ireland and Northern Ireland. 2. Support operational forecasting: Enable EirGrid and SONI to better predict short term solar output changes by creating proxy forecasts for the locations of the data supplied by the tender winner(s) and then use the actual generation of the proxy sites to fine tune the actual forecast. 3. Provide a geographically representative dataset: Ensure broad dispersion and diversity of PV sites to reflect system-wide behaviour. 4. Deliver high data quality and reliability: Ensure data is accurate, validated, and free from distortions such as behind the meter battery interactions.

The Council is following the Most Suitable Provider process as detailed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (the Provider Selection Regime) Regulation 6(6) and 10, to award a contract to the most suitable provider for the delivery of the Oral Health Programme. The service is to work with the local authority and key stakeholders (which will include community group representatives) to identify and address oral health gaps and opportunities. The provider will ensure they meet the needs of the community and further refine and shape the service, embedding a range of oral health promotion programmes that align with national and local strategic priorities. This programme will work alongside and complement the oral health provision under the existing Community Dental Service (CDS). The chosen provider will be responsible for: * Oral Health Promotion including both training and workshops: * Supervised Toothbrushing Programme: * School Fluoride Varnish Programme: * Oral Health Education, Outreach and Engagement Events * Outreach Work Showcase events: Community Oral Health Advocate / Leads Network: * Communication and Promotion materials and * Oral health Resources and packs.

The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking to commission an external provider to deliver research, analytical, implementation and programme roll out support services for the Design for Life National Reduce and Reuse Campaign Programme. The programme will support the adoption of specified circular MedTech products and associated interventions as they progress through investigation, piloting and, where appropriate, national roll-out. This initiative supports the Government’s ambition to transition away from avoidable single-use MedTech products by 2045 through the Design for Life programme. The work is expected to include support for the soft launch pilots that will commence alongside the launch of the campaign itself. These pilots will validate the central guidance materials that will form the basis of the eventual, potential national rollout for this year’s priority reusable products, currently anticipated to include tourniquets, blood pressure cuffs, theatre caps and sharps bins. Alongside this, the work will include investigation and evidence development for future priority product areas such as scissors, medical textiles, and A&E suture kits. Key Deliverables 1. Recruit, mobilise and support approximately 15–20 NHS Trusts or other relevant implementation partners to participate in soft launch pilots for priority circular MedTech products. 2. Provide participating organisations with support on sustainability and circular economy fundamentals, quality improvement metrics, data capture and operational skills for sustainable transformation programmes. 3. Undertake quality, equality, patient impact, benefits, sustainability, social value and health economic assessments using appropriate recognised methodologies. 4. Conduct behavioural insight and adoption assessment work, including barriers and enablers to adoption across clinical, estates, commercial, infection prevention and control, and leadership teams. 5. Develop adoption metrics, evidence reports, lessons learned, implementation guidance, toolkits, options appraisals and recommendations to inform future campaigns and potential national roll-out. The initial work is expected to comprise two initial projects: project 1 - soft launch pilot support for selected reusable priority products, and project 2 investigation/evidence development for future priority product areas. Additional in-scope activity may be commissioned during the contract term where it remains aligned to the programme lifecycle, contract scope, duration and value. DHSC is particularly interested in suppliers who have access to multidisciplinary expertise and capability across: • NHS stakeholder engagement and pilot support; • sustainability and circular economy; • MedTech / innovative practice adoption; • quality improvement and benefits assessment; • behavioural insight and implementation barriers; • health economics; • data collection, evidence analysis and reporting; • IPC and patient safety input; • development of guidance, toolkits and recommendations. The overall contract value of the contract is £463,520 excluding VAT; £556,224 including VAT. This is broken down on: £213,520 excl. VAT for initial project 1 and 2 and additional scope value of maximum £250,000 excl. VAT.

Warwickshire County Council's Legal and Governance Service is undertaking some market testing in preparation to procure a new case management system that will be used by and support primarily its Legal team, and their case management and time recording needs, along with the Information Governance team and their management of statutory duties including handling FOI's and Subject Access Requests (SAR)'s. Interested parties are invited to complete the MARKET TESTING questionnaire that is available via our e-procurement portal.

South Staffordshire District Council (SSDC) requires a suitably experienced and qualified consultant to undertake reviews of Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal (LVIA) that are submitted with planning applications, in accordance with national policy and guidance, as part of a new Framework Agreement.

Melton Borough Council (the Council) wishes to conduct market consultation with relevant service providers in relation to creation, management, and transfer of the Stockyard Project deliverables back into house provision over the next 12-18 months. (see anticipated needs section below) The engagement will support the development of future service delivery specification and provide an opportunity for service providers to contribute to the service and procurement design process. Please note that this notice does not commit the Council to any future competition or award.

Traffic management services for Hafren Dyfrdwy and Chester(Severn Trent Water).