UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking to procure a Point of Care Testing (POCT) solution to support delivery of the NHS Health Checks programme from 1 April 2027. The requirement includes POCT analysers, consumables, maintenance, repair and replacement arrangements, quality assurance, training, technical support and account management. POCT enables trained NHS Health Checks providers to obtain cholesterol and HbA1c results during the health check appointment, supporting immediate risk assessment, patient discussion and appropriate follow-up. Further review has confirmed that the current screening-based POCT model remains clinically appropriate and proportionate for the NHS Health Checks pathway. The current contract expires on 31st March 2027. The Council's analyser estate is ageing, with a significant proportion of devices expected to require replacement during the new contract period. Contract management concerns have also been identified in relation to asset tracking and external quality control oversight. The proposed procurement will therefore secure a comprehensive and clearly managed POCT contract, reducing fragmentation and strengthening quality assurance, lifecycle management and Council oversight.

North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter known as "the Council") are looking to carry out Preliminary Market Engagement (hereafter referred to as "Pre-Market Engagement") in relation to the capability and capacity of a potential supplier providing the services detailed below. A Council owned former horse paddock on the outskirts of Kettering, Northamptonshire has been re-scheduled for woodland plantation. The 2.45ha site has secured a grant from the Forestry Commission to plant a new woodland of 3134 trees. The land is situated off Deeble Road, Kettering (Grid Reference: SP 883 709). The proposed net area of woodland creation is 1.96ha with 20% proposed integral open space incorporated into the design. Trees will be planted with 2.5m spacing, totalling 1600 stems per hectare. The new woodland has been designated a community woodland and will be planted by volunteers drawn from Kettering and the wider North Northamptonshire area. It is estimated that approximately 150 + volunteers will need to be recruited to undertake the two-year planting schedule. The Council is seeking a delivery partner to manage the physical planting, maintenance and aftercare of the new woodland. This will include: (i) the recruitment and training of volunteers drawn from the local area (ii) mapping out and planning tree planting locations, incorporating pathways as outlined in grant agreement map (iii) planting of trees at a rate close to 2000 whips per planting season and providing all necessary tools and equipment (iv) managing the mulching of the whips and delivering a spring/summer watering and maintenance cycle for two years. The purpose of this Pre-Market Engagement is to understand market appetite and to engage with appropriate contractors to support the development of this project.

North Northamptonshire Council (here after referred to as 'the Council') are looking to establish an Open framework for Construction Professional Services and Small/Medium Works. The Council's internal Capital Projects team are potentially looking to establish this framework the facilitate the delivery of small & medium size capital projects, as well as relevant professional multi-functional services to support day to day repairs and works to the Council's estate.

North Northampton Council are looking to support the redevelopment of 73-75 London Road, Kettering. The London Road premises will form a Care Leavers Hub and 4. No Staying Close apartments and will support Children's Services. The following works will be included: - First and Second Floor - Staying Close Accommodation Formation of 4. No Staying Close apartments with a double bedroom, shower room and combined kitchen/lounge space. Ground Floor - Care Leavers Hub Creation of communal lounge Creation of communal kitchen, dining and games area Creation of employee offices Refurbishment of toilets Creation of Disabled toilet and shower Creation of 1-2-1 and consultation spaces Creation of a sensory room External Works Creation of private garden spaces Refurbishment of car park Creation of secure cycle storage Improvements to access into the building including steps and ramps These works form part of North Northamptonshire Council's responsibility to provide appropriate accommodation for it's provision of children services and support the delivery of the obligations of Northamptonshire Children's Trust.

North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter referred to as the "Council") is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide Operation and Maintenance Services for landfill gas and leachate extraction systems and other provisions at Corby Closed Landfill Site. The Services will commence on 1st April 2027 for a duration of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. Corby Closed Landfill Site is located on the northern outskirts of the town of Corby, in North Northamptonshire, grid reference SP877 912. It covers approximately seventeen hectares of which thirteen hectares is landfill. A small part of the site is owned by the Council, but the remainder is leased under a long-term agreement with a local landowner. The Landfill is formed by three (3) cells and a leachate treatment plant. There is a mature tree plantation next to the landfill which also forms part of the site. The volume of wastes within the landfill is estimated to be in the region of 1.4 million cubic metres, with a maximum depth of approximately eighteen metres. The landfill was created in a void (the Gullet) left from the extensive opencast mining of ironstone. Waste was disposed at the site from the early 1970's until the early 1990's when the site was subsequently restored with clay and soil. The waste inputs were largely municipal solid wastes but with some industrial waste. The landfill has no form of impermeable containment and as such is defined as a 'dilute and disperse' site. The site has been capped, soiled, and seeded and there is infrastructure in place to extract and treat gas and leachate. The site has an inert Waste Management Licence (WML) with the Environment Agency (EA) for the importation of capping materials to the site. In 2000, the WML was modified to the Licence that is still in place today. There are several ambiguities to this Licence over which the Council has negotiated local agreements with the EA so that it more accurately reflects the site's characteristics. A Gas Management Plan and a Leachate Management Plan have been approved by the EA which provide the Council with a framework in which to operate the Site and ensures the Site remains in compliance with the Permit. A gas abstraction system and flare stack were installed in the 1990s, after the landfill was closed, and various upgrades have been made together with the installation of several additional combined landfill gas and leachate extraction wells since then. A leachate extraction system was also installed in the mid-1990s which includes a treatment plant, with three aerated treatment lagoons. The treated leachate is discharged to a nearby sewerage network under a Trade Effluent Consent with Anglian Water. The main requirement of this contract is to undertake operation and maintenance tasks to the extraction systems, plant and equipment via detailed schedules of work to ensure the Council complies with the Environmental Permit, Trade Effluent Consent and Lease agreement. The Provider would also be required to undertake routine environmental monitoring and produce performance reports on a regular basis. The Provider would also be required to work closely with the Council's technical support provider and grounds maintenance contractor. The Council plans to publish the tender documents in September this year. There will be an opportunity for bidders to visit the site and seek clarifications during the tender process.

North Northamptonshire Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement in advance of procuring Apprenticeship Training Services through the establishment of a bespoke internal framework agreement. The Council aims to deliver high-quality apprenticeship training to support workforce development and the delivery of its Corporate Plan priorities, including supporting communities, improving outcomes for residents, and enhancing service delivery. The proposed framework is expected to cover a broad range of apprenticeship standards across multiple service areas, including (but not limited to): • Agriculture and Environmental • Business Management • Catering and Hospitality • Construction • Digital and Marketing • Education and Early Years • Engineering and Manufacturing • Health and Care Services • Legal, Finance, Accounting and Procurement • Protective Services Sub-lotting may be applied to reflect areas of specialism. This framework will replace the current fragmented approach, where apprenticeship training is delivered through multiple contracts, enabling improved efficiency, governance, and strategic oversight. The procurement is currently anticipated to be published in Q3 2026.