Tenders

Town Hall Furniture

Watford Borough Council

Watford Borough Council is seeking quotations for the supply, delivery, assembly and installation of furniture for the refurbished Watford Town Hall. The furniture will be required across a range of areas, including the Customer Service Centre, meeting and interview rooms, waiting areas, self-service facilities and staff offices. The Council is seeking high-quality, durable and accessible furniture that meets the operational requirements of each space while complementing the character of the Grade II listed building. Suppliers are encouraged to recommend alternative products, dimensions or configurations where these would provide a more suitable or cost-effective solution. The successful supplier will be responsible for the delivery and installation of all agreed furniture, ensuring that the building and newly refurbished areas are protected throughout the process. All furniture must be fully installed and ready for use by 15 February 2027, in accordance with the specification.

CTCRM Laundry Rental procurement

Ministry of Defence

CTCRM requires to hire 30 Commercial Washing Machines and 30 Commercial Tumble Dryers for an initial one year period, with the option to extend for a total of three years.

Samlesbury Enterprise Zone - Foul Water Drainage

Lancashire County Council

The provision of Foul Water Drainage at Samlesbury Enterprise Zone.

Humanitarian Emergency Response Operations and Stabilisation 2.0 (HEROS 2.0)

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) intends to run a competitive procurement for the Humanitarian Emergency Response Operations and Stabilisation (HEROS) successor programme (HEROS 2.0). HEROS 2 will be procured as two Lots: • Lot 1: Early Warning, Risk Analysis and Humanitarian Response • Lot 2: Conflict Expert Advisory Service Implemented since November 2017, the Humanitarian Emergency Response Operations and Stabilisation programme (HEROS 1.0) (Development Tracker link: https://bit.ly/4176TTi) has enabled FCDO to respond rapidly and at scale to global humanitarian crises, while also supporting work on protracted crises, chronic emergencies and humanitarian reform. HEROS 1.0 provides a flexible delivery model to support the UK Government’s conflict, stabilisation and security objectives in fragile and conflict-affected contexts, both during steady-state periods and in response to emerging crises.

Community HIV Service in Somerset

Somerset Council

This procurement is for a specialist service providing community based targeted interventions with the primary aim to reduce HIV transmission in Somerset. The service provides an essential HIV prevention service as part of prescribed Public Health sexual health services for the population of Somerset. Typically community HIV services are provided by third sector specialist services who are able to reach target populations, particularly those who face specific barriers to accessing mainstream sexual health services, and other health and social care services.

Minerals and Waste Consultancy

Somerset Council

Support in the drafting of the new Minerals and Waste Plan. The Minerals and Waste Plan will set out how Somerset will provide for the supply of minerals and management of waste while protecting communities and the environment over the next 15 years, covering the period 2029-2044.

Workforce Solution 2

Government Commercial Agency

The Workforce Solutions 2 Framework will provide a central route for the public sector to procure the extended workforce and acquire talent. This spans: Contingent Labour and associated services, Recruitment Permanent Outsourcing (RPO) and associated services, Vendor Neutral routes for Recruit Train Deploy, Statements of Work & Resource Augmentation & Consultancy, Overseas Workers, And any other recruitment model or total talent acquisition that gains arises over the term of the contract.

Flea Market Music Events

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Cheshire West and Chester Council (CW&C) is seeking a suitably experienced organisation to plan, programme and deliver a series of three live music events in the Flea Market in Ellesmere Port during 2027.

Short Breaks Services Framework

West Berkshire Council

West Berkshire Council is seeking to engage with providers ahead of a future procurement for a Short Breaks Services Framework for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The Council is currently reviewing its Short Breaks offer for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The Council wishes to engage with providers to discuss the developing service specification and its vision for how Short Breaks Services should be delivered in the future. Feedback received through this market engagement activity will help inform the final specification and procurement approach

Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault - CPA/SPU/2961P

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire

UK1 Pipeline Notice in respect of new arrangements for Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault to commence 1st April 2027. UK 1 Pipeline Notice ref 2025/S 000-021969 and UK7 Contract Details Notice ref 2025/S 000-073402 refer. Funding matters have impacted on the original timetable. The intention is to replace contract CPA/SPU/2624P which was awarded on a one-year period under the Light Touch Regime. The service description based on the current requirements is: On behalf of the Local Authorities, NHS England, the Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) and the Chief Constable (CC); the PCC is looking to put in place an aftercare service for victims of rape or sexual assault in the Cheshire Constabulary policing area. The minimum requirements of the PCC, NHS England and Local Authorities are for a supplier to provide a solution for all ages incorporating a full time independent sexual violence advisor and initial counselling service within a multi-agency setting for those in the Cheshire constabulary policing area who have suffered sexual violence both within and outside of the criminal justice system, including non-recent cases. The service will need to incorporate: • An ageless community counselling and therapeutic service for those suffering rape and sexual abuse. • Specialist provision to meet the needs of children. • Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service (conventional and specialist) • Delivery of training and awareness raising The requirements include but are not restricted to the following: • Safeguard individuals in Cheshire from sexual violence through minimising risks. • Enable service users to address the effects of sexual assault/rape and reduce repeat incidents/victimisation. • Provide a support service for anyone who has issues surrounding sexual assault or rape; to offer advice, counselling, family mediation and sign posting to other specific support services. • Support the service user though the criminal justice

Bedford Borough Council Residential and Nursing Care Homes Framework Agreement

Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Borough Council is looking to set up an Open Framework Agreement for Residential and nursing care homes services under the Light Touch Regime.

Project Integrator Services Framework

HS1 Ltd (t/a London St. Pancras Highspeed)

HS1 Ltd trading as London St. Pancras Highspeed (LSPH) is looking to procure a portfolio wide Project Integrator Framework to support across all business departments. The Project Integrator operate in a strategic arrangement with LSPH being the asset owner and will be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of LSPH’s project requirements, providing a wide range of skills, experience and capabilities aligned to project-specific objectives and defined value outcomes. The Project Integrator consultants will also be working closely with the Route/Station operators, and maintainers, to manage the successful development and delivery of the Control Period outputs, promises and Concession Agreement obligations. This will be achieved through assisting LSPH in achieving its Mission & Values, by proposing and providing experienced and capable staff resources as defined for each project. Each call-off from the Framework will be scalable to the project’s individual needs. This may include all services for; all stages of the project from Bluesky to Project Closure; all services for a specific Gate; specific services spanning across several Gates; or only one service for a specific Gate where specialist resource is required. Based on each call off scope the Project Integrator may be requested to manage and facilitate all associated roles, services, sub-consultant appointments and surveys teams to fully deliver the required scope and outcome. The Project Integrator will not undertake the role of Principal Contractor. LSPH will award and sign all Principal Contractor contracts directly.

Scaffolding Hire and Inspections

Falkirk Council

Falkirk Council invites tenders to participate in a Framework Agreement for the provision, erecting, handover, maintaining and dismantling of on-hire scaffolding, to Falkirk Council housing properties, in addition to separately undertaking tests and inspections of this scaffolding. The Framework Agreement will be awarded on a Lot by Lot basis. The Authority at all times reserves the right to award all, some, part or none of the Lots. The framework consists of 2 Lots; it is intended that up to 5 Contractors per Lot are to be appointed. Lots - Lot 1 Scaffold Hire Approximate 4 year framework term Lot Value GBP 4 040 000 (95%) Lot 2 Scaffold Inspection and Tie Testing Approximate 4 year framework term Lot Value GBP 180 000 (5%) The approximate 4 year full framework value GBP 4 220 000

Tender for Installation of Electric Charging Pedestals

Broads Authority

The Broads Authority is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to carry out the replacement and installation of electric charging pedestals at 21 locations across the Broads. The works will involve replacing 52 existing Rolec electric charging pedestals with new Meter MACS pedestals, including the removal of existing equipment, installation of concrete plinths and mounting brackets, electrical testing, commissioning and associated ground reinstatement works. It is expected that works should commence on 4 December 2026 and be completed by 26 February 2027.

SWAST-5153-E Exeter Main Operating Enabling Works

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Exeter Main Operating Enabling Works including SWALE, Car Park and Landscaping

Employee Relocations Services

Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has contracted specialists in relocation services to support MoD civilian employees eligible for transfer allowances since 1992. The MoD hereby notifies the market of a potential upcoming procurement for employee relocation services. MoD civilian employee relocation provision is the supporting services offered through a specialised relocation company contract. The current requirements encompass two schemes; - a Relocation Introductory Scheme (RIS) - a Relocation Company Scheme (RCS) These provide services to the MoD and to staff authorised by the MoD to participate in such Schemes. The requirements cover services for moves of home (e.g. Home Sale, legal services, removals, estate agents, marketing of properties, partner career support etc.) and temporary transfers (provision of introductory rental services). The existing contract includes features such as a Guaranteed Sale Price (GSP) for the old home, protection against market losses, and assistance with purchasing new homes, expires on 30 November 2027. Ancillary services under the contract include valuers, solicitors, removals, estate agents, surveyors, and partner career assistance. Contract Access: The existing contract is accessible to Other Government Departments (OGDs) and Agencies (over 40 currently have access). Bespoke contract annexes provide for any specific variances in requirements and pricing for these organisations. Contracting Authority: The MoD is the principal user and contracting authority for these services. Future contracts will be awarded by MoD Commercial in accordance with MoD relocation policy. ** PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROCUREMENT WILL BE RUN THROUGH THE DEFENCE SOURCING PORTAL (DSP) ** Please follow the attached link for guidance on onboarding: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/public/mod/web/user-guide.html

Provision of Catering Services/PME/PRO/2026

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

The OU will soon be embarking on a tendering exercise for its catering services, during the early part of 2027. The OU is the largest on-line university in the UK teaching up to 200,000 students per year, it is not a typical university as most student’s study part time in their own homes or in their place of work supported by locally based tutors. Walton Hall, is the headquarters of the OU, catering services provide café, restaurant and meeting / hospitality services to the academics, 200 post graduate students, support staff and tenant teams based at the Milton Keynes campus. Over the past 5 years the campus has undergone considerable changes in work patterns, from an original site population of over 3,500 to now operating peak days Tuesday to Thursday at 1,100, and Mondays and Fridays significantly lower. This may increase in the future years as the OU continues with its strategy to lease its buildings to external organisations. Aims and Objectives of catering services • Create a financially sustainable service to the OU, its employees and visitors. • Create a service that incorporates the latest and future trends in food service. • Create a service that maintains a high level of creativity, quality and variety (this may require some remodelling of staffing and service area) • Availability 8.00am – 4.00pm 5 days per week excluding public holidays & Christmas closure. • Offer a consistent perception of value for money to users. • Be flexible and agile in its ability to respond to changing site population in the coming years. Overview of Requirement The OU would like to hear from catering suppliers willing to participate in an Early Market Engagement exercise in the field of Catering Services. The purpose of this request is to: • Understand industry developments • Assist the OU in drafting requirements for the future procurement opportunity • Gauge the level of interest in the project from the market

Provision of Penetration Testing Services for the Department for Transport

Department for Transport

Department for Transport (DfT) requires a Contract for the provision of Penetration Testing Services for DfT's Digital Systems and hardware to provide security assurance and remediation advice to address any security vulnerabilities found. DfT is particularly keen on the inclusion of an automated testing solution to supplement manual testing and is keen to understand the market capability in regard to this.

Microsoft Licenses and Associated Services

BELIEVE HOUSING LIMITED

Extra Care Housing Development - Edinburgh House

Portsmouth City Council

NB: The Councils' high level requirements are summarised below with further important details included within the Procurement Documents accessible via https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/portsmouthcc/home. INTRODUCTION Portsmouth City Council - the 'Council' - will require the appointed provider to develop approx. 60 new extra care housing units on a design, build, finance and operate (DBFO) basis at the site of the now demolished Edinburgh House Care Home. The site is located in located within Sundridge Close, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3JL and is wholly owned by the Council. The intention is for the Council to retain the freehold (disposal not precluded at this point) and offer a long lease arrangement, which will include 100% nomination rights to the Council on a 100% affordable rent basis. Rent and service charge will be eligible for housing benefit should residents be eligible. Residents will only be eligible if they are being supported by the Council. KEY OBJECTIVES The aim of the project is to deliver affordable high-quality, sustainable accommodation that meets the needs of older people and vulnerable adults, promoting independence while ensuring access to care and support services as required. In undertaking this project, the Council is targeting achievement of the following key objectives: • To provide affordable, purpose-built extra care housing units that enable residents to live independently for as long as possible. • To ensure the design and operation of the scheme adhere to best practice, regulatory standards, and local planning requirements. • To deliver a financially sustainable model for both the provider and the local authority. • To offer a supportive environment with access to care services, communal spaces, and facilities that enhance quality of life. • To deliver a development that is as sustainable and efficient for both residents and the environment as possible. CONTRACT TERM, KEY DATES & MILESTONES The Council is targeting to have compl

Framework agreement for the provision of Dental Lab Services

University College London Hospitals NHS FT

A lot-based competitive flexible procedure approach to creating an open framework under PA23 with an initial duration of 3 years. The framework will cover the following lots: Lot 1 - Fixed Prosthodontics Lot 2 - Removable Prosthodontics Lot 3 - Orthodontics Lot 4 - Restorative Dentistry