UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

The Council are looking to secure a supplier(s) who will be responsible for the supply of all RMBC with Janitorial supplies. The supplier should be able to offer a delivery service to Rotherham Schools, Central Stores (Hellaby Depot) and a variety of locations throughout the Borough. The provider should be able to respond to purchase orders sent via email, from our purchasing system and process these in a timely manner. The Council have a consistent and substantial requirement for all types of janitorial and cleaning supplies. There is a higher demand on cleaning than prior to COVID 19. COVID 19 has highlighted the need for rigorous processes, and demand is higher than previous. It has also fundamentally changed the cleaning industry, re-shaping expectations and shifting requirements. Since the pandemic ended it has become apparent that the change in demand on cleaning services is here to stay. The Council have a duty of care to protect staff, clients, and customers. Cleaning is an essential part of this. It is apparent that 'deep cleaning' and 'disinfection' are no longer specialist activities, they are now standard across the industry. Our customers want information and assurance that cleaning standards are maintained and we are evolving in line with best practice and current trends. The Council must ensure that it is operating to current regulations and contract cleaning standards. These include: • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations • Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) • Waste Management and Environmental Regulations • British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) Standards • Any new products must undergo rigorous testing to ensure the service we deliver continue to excel. Current spend is in the region of £328,000 per annum.

The Furnished Scheme supports new Council tenants who are unable to furnish their homes due to personal or financial circumstances. The scheme provides essential furniture and appliances to eligible and low-income new tenants. The scheme helps to promote sustainable tenancies, contributes towards preventing homelessness and supports a smooth transition for tenants moving into their new home. The aim of the scheme is to help new council tenants on low incomes 'make a house a home' by giving customers the opportunity to lease essential items. The scheme provides customers with a choice of essential furniture, appliances and white goods options, with customer orders ranging from one to fourteen items. A "one-stop" furniture and appliances provision service is required with all items ordered by Furnished Homes being delivered to the Furnished Homes warehouse on a specified delivery date - orders are sent weekly due to demand. There are currently approximately 5900 customers on the Furnished Scheme - expanding from 4500 within the last 2 years.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council ("the Council") is seeking to engage with solution providers who can support their strategic vision of delivering a customer experience that is engaging, accessible, and efficient for all residents. This notice forms part of a market research exercise aimed at assessing current market capabilities and understanding whether potential suppliers are able to meet the Council's requirements as outlined in a Request for Information (RFI) document. Organisations that believe they can meet these requirements and are willing to share relevant insights or information that may assist the Council in shaping its approach are invited to complete the RFI via the YORtender portal at www.yortender.co.uk.

The aim of this procurement is to procure quality and sustainable Home Care and Support Services. - The Home Care and Support Service will be accessed by: Rotherham residents over 18 who have been assessed as eligible to receive Home Care and Support, and who receive care commissioned by the Council or the ICB. - Home Care and Support recipients who have transitioned from Children and Young People Services (CYPS) to adulthood aged 18-25 years. - Unpaid Carers People accessing the home and support service may experience dementia, learning disability, sensory impairment, autistic spectrum disorders, mental and emotional distress, severe physical impairment and/or acquired brain injury. The Home Care and Support Service will meet the needs identified in a Support Plan.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC) are keen to understand the market options and availability for an upcoming parts procurement for the RMBC workshop. This market engagement therefore seeks to gather any knowledge and data that potential suppliers can provide to RMBC to improve the procurement and industry updates. All costs associated with providing a response must be borne by the Supplier. RMBC will not contribute in any way to meeting the production costs of any response. No down-selection of Potential Providers will take place as a consequence of any responses to this market engagement. The current RMBC fleet is diverse, totalling almost 400 assets, comprising of vehicles and plant equipment, ranging from cars, vans and minibuses, through to large goods vehicles and specialist municipal types, such as RCV's, Road Sweepers, Gully / Jet Vac Tankers. There is also a large inventory of grounds maintenance equipment, which includes Agricultural Tractors, Trailers, Quad Bikes, Ride on Mowers, Fine Turf Equipment and hand tools such as Strimmer's, Hedge Cutters, Chainsaws and Blowers. Parts supply is integral to the workshop operation that works to achieve minimum vehicle downtime, ensuring frontline services remain effective and without disruption. The current arrangement includes an imprest stock store and next day delivery for all requirements, including consumables. Due to the wide variety of parts required, across many different vehicle makes and models, it would not be possible for the workshop to procure the parts directly with multiple suppliers. It is therefore necessary to engage with a single third-party supplier to ensure the required parts can be provided both quickly and at the best possible price, taking advantage of the supplier's specialist knowledge, buying power and supply chain logistics. The market engagement will allow us to understand the market further and the functionality of the procurement.

Crowden Outdoor Education Centre offers high quality residential stays for groups of children, young people and families who may be part of an organised group such as schools, youth groups, uniformed group or targeted provision delivered by RMBC. On occasions private individuals may also stay at the centre. Residential group sizes may be up to 40 people but will not be less than 10 people per visit. Day visitors who may require a lunch service can be up to 70 participants. The Service Provider will when booked provide meals from the first evening until lunch on the last day. These will include: • Breakfast (e.g. egg, bacon, sausage with vegetarian option, beans, hash browns, toast with various spreads, selection of cereals) • A packed lunch (e.g. filled sandwich/roll, homemade cake. fruit, snack, yoghurt, drink carton for off -site groups) • Evening meal - Two courses (main and dessert). No processed ready meals, fresh foods to be used where available unless cost prohibitive. Portion sizes must be adequate to sustain the average person taking part in high levels of practical activity. Meals must be planned to meet the national nutritional guidelines for the population demographic predominantly but not exclusively children aged 8 - 16 and Adult supervisors. The supplier will be responsible for providing menu plans as a minimum once an academic year to be approved by the Authority. All menu plans should provide a balanced diet as indicated in Public Health England's "The Eat well Guide" See https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-eatwell-guide and respond to specific dietary requirements.

Crowden Outdoor Education Centre offers high quality residential stays for groups of children, young people and families who may be part of an organised group such as schools, youth groups, uniformed group or targeted provision delivered by RMBC. On occasions private individuals may also stay at the centre. Residential group sizes may be up to 40 people but will not be less than 10 people per visit. Day visitors who may require a lunch service can be up to 70 participants. The Service Provider will when booked provide meals from the first evening until lunch on the last day. These will include: • Breakfast (e.g. egg, bacon, sausage with vegetarian option, beans, hash browns, toast with various spreads, selection of cereals) • A packed lunch (e.g. filled sandwich/roll, homemade cake. fruit, snack, yoghurt, drink carton for off -site groups) • Evening meal - Two courses (main and dessert). No processed ready meals, fresh foods to be used where available unless cost prohibitive. Portion sizes must be adequate to sustain the average person taking part in high levels of practical activity. Meals must be planned to meet the national nutritional guidelines for the population demographic predominantly but not exclusively children aged 8 - 16 and Adult supervisors. The supplier will be responsible for providing menu plans as a minimum once an academic year to be approved by the Authority. All menu plans should provide a balanced diet as indicated in Public Health England's "The Eat well Guide" See https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-eatwell-guide and respond to specific dietary requirements.

The purpose of this market engagement exercise is to gain information about the current market as a whole, the position of relevant suppliers within it and also any potential barriers that may prevent participation. We will use this information to inform the writing of the tender in such a way to ensure maximum competition and ultimately a robust, best value contract. The Authority has a requirement to carry out repairs and maintenance to highways throughout the borough. This procurement shall cover the supply and delivery of the Asphalt products required to carry out these repairs and maintenance works. Lot 2 of the contract will include the recycling of waste products arising from the highways improvement schemes (planings). The material will be transported to a named site for testing and recycling. The tonnage of this product is expected to be in the region of 8000 per annum. It is unclear at this time if Lot 2 will be awarded to one or multiple suppliers and this decision will be made upon receipt of the information gathered via this market engagement exercise. Please note, this is a market engagement notice only, to gather information to inform the upcoming tender. A tender notice (UK4) will be issued when the procurement is live, it is at this point that you will be able to register your interest and access the documents

The development of an internal business case for a local area energy plan covering the geographic area of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough. A Rotherham LAEP will be expected to deliver the following outputs: • A pathway to 'Net Zero by 2040' in line with local and regional decarbonisation goals, accounting for committed government policy and spending as appropriate. • A high-level summary for policy makers which conveys the scale and range of activity needed to achieve local decarbonisation goals, as well as key differences between areas within Rotherham Metropolitan Borough. • Evaluation and prioritisation of projects, policies and partnership actions needed to deliver local decarbonisation goals. • Identification of opportunities for commercial or community-owned renewable energy generation in Rotherham Metropolitan Borough, to include assessment of opportunities to attract external funding and investment. • Estimation of the investment required to deliver local decarbonisation goals, in total and in each year up to 2040, segmented by sector and geographic area. • Estimation of additional economic, social and environmental value to be realised by delivery of the LAEP, compared with a reasonable baseline. • Setting out next steps required of the Council and other key actors to mobilise the LAEP, with clearly identified milestones and lead roles. • A data model or platform such as a 'digital twin', which allows the LAEP to be continuously updated

Rotherham MBC is looking to create a framework of prequalified contractors, to act as Principal Contractors, for a range of minor construction works. The framework will have 11 multi-supplier lots for up to 8 years and an overall value in excess of £200million; individual contracts are likely to range from £50,000 to £4,000,000. The framework will be open for use by other public sector organisations in the Yorkshire and Humber region. The framework will include but not be limited to, the following types of works: Roofing (repair & replacement) Demolition works New build social housing Building works up to the works threshold of £4.447,448 (Refurbishments, extensions and new builds of classrooms, flats and commercial buildings) Structural repairs Mechanical installation and repairs Electrical installation and repairs Housing refurbishment and adaptations/disabled facilities extensions A market engagement event is being held at Rotherham Town Hall on Monday 15th September 2025 commencing at 1pm - booking essential. The event agenda will cover the background to RCP, the structure and lots, how you can bid and what will be assessed, how the framework will operate, ethical and social value considerations and available tendering support for SME's. To book a place at this event please email procurement.capworks@rotherham.gov.uk, or call 01709 822475.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC) are keen to further understand where the market stands in terms of an upcoming opportunity for Solar PV and building/site decarbonisation at Waleswood Caravan Park, Delves Ln, Sheffield S26 5RN. This Request for Information (RFI) therefore seeks to gather any knowledge and data that potential suppliers can provide in terms of options, structure and project viability.

The purpose of the Mobile Cycle Hub Van, also known as the Journey Matters Project, is to promote sustainable travel, improve access to cycling, and enhance health and wellbeing across Rotherham. By offering free cycle maintenance, adult training, and a flexible cycle loan scheme, the project aims to remove barriers to cycling and encourage more residents and workers to adopt active travel. This initiative, owned and operated by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC), has been successfully running for nearly a decade and continues to deliver high-impact services through a mobile, community-focused approach. The scope of the project includes: • Asset Management: Operation of a fully branded mobile hub van and a fleet of approximately 180 bikes (including electric bikes), all owned by RMBC. Service Delivery: • Dr Bike Sessions: On-site cycle maintenance and repairs. • Adult Cycle Training: Delivered in compliance with Bikeability standards. • Cycle Loan Scheme: Free short-term bike hire (up to one month), including delivery and collection from residents' homes. Operational Staffing: • Provision of 3 skilled staff members, including qualified cycle mechanics and trainers. • Additional hourly-paid support for high-demand Dr Bike sessions (up to 200 hours/year). • A Bikeability qualified trainer available for up to 250 hours/year. Logistics & Equipment: • Use of a large, long wheelbase van with appropriate branding. • IT and communications equipment to manage bookings, logistics, and reporting. • Delivery and collection of bikes and accessories from a central store at Riverside House. Innovation & Efficiency: • Exploration of cost-saving and efficiency improvements, particularly around home delivery logistics.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council wishes to understand the capacity of the market to undertake surface transport decarbonisation pathways research covering the geographic area of Rotherham Borough; the full range of innovation which the market can provide, in respect of decarbonisation pathways and research outputs; and the likely costs and timescales associated with such a commission.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC) are keen to further understand where the market stands in terms of an upcoming opportunity for the decarbonisation of 15 commercial buildings, to be delivered in the 2026/27 financial year. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is progressing a multi-year commercial building decarbonisation programme aligned with its commitment to achieve net-zero operational emissions by 2030. The Council has already initiated upgrades at several smaller sites, measures such as ASHP, LED lighting, solar PV, BEMS and insulation works. In the 2026/27 financial year, we intend to progress the decarbonisation of a further 15 buildings within our commercial estate. Each site has already undergone a detailed decarbonisation survey, providing tailored recommendations for the most effective route to reducing emissions.

Crowden Outdoor Education Centre offers high quality residential stays for groups of children, young people and families who may be part of an organised group such as schools, youth groups, uniformed group or targeted provision delivered by RMBC. On occasions private individuals may also stay at the centre. Residential group sizes may be up to 40 people but will not be less than 10 people per visit. Day visitors who may require a lunch service can be up to 70 participants. The Service Provider will when booked provide meals from the first evening until lunch on the last day. These will include: • Breakfast (e.g. egg, bacon, sausage with vegetarian option, beans, hash browns, toast with various spreads, selection of cereals) • A packed lunch (e.g. filled sandwich/roll, homemade cake. fruit, snack, yoghurt, drink carton for off -site groups) • Evening meal - Two courses (main and dessert). No processed ready meals, fresh foods to be used where available unless cost prohibitive. Portion sizes must be adequate to sustain the average person taking part in high levels of practical activity. Meals must be planned to meet the national nutritional guidelines for the population demographic predominantly but not exclusively children aged 8 - 16 and Adult supervisors. The supplier will be responsible for providing menu plans as a minimum once an academic year to be approved by the Authority. All menu plans should provide a balanced diet as indicated in Public Health England's "The Eat well Guide" See https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-eatwell-guide and respond to specific dietary requirements. The location of Crowden Outdoor Adventure Centre can be found at SK13 1HZ.

Rotherham Borough Council is seeking to procure an all- age drug and alcohol advice, treatment and recovery service.

The Authority has a requirement to carry out repairs and maintenance to highways throughout the borough. This procurement shall cover the supply and delivery of the Asphalt products required to carry out these repairs and maintenance works.

The Authority has a requirement to carry out day to day responsive repairs and maintenance to Council buildings. The services shall include, but is not limited to: • General plumbing repairs • Joinery work • Electrical works • Glazing repairs • Roofing repairs • Painting and decorating • Plastering and wet trades • General building maintenance and repairs • Other associated and similar general repair and maintenance activities including the provision of support and advice if required.

The aim of this procurement is to procure quality and sustainable Home Care and Support Services. - The Home Care and Support Service will be accessed by: Rotherham residents over 18 who have been assessed as eligible to receive Home Care and Support, and who receive care commissioned by the Council or the ICB. - Home Care and Support recipients who have transitioned from Children and Young People Services (CYPS) to adulthood aged 18-25 years. - Unpaid Carers People accessing the home and support service may experience dementia, learning disability, sensory impairment, autistic spectrum disorders, mental and emotional distress, severe physical impairment and/or acquired brain injury. The Home Care and Support Service will meet the needs identified in a Support Plan.