UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

To complete a evaluation of the support package that has been provided to the creative and cultural sectors in South Yorkshire through the Government's Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG). And to evaluate the effects of COVID-19 and the pandemic has had on these sector(s).\r \r https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3111e85-50df-44ad-911c-1934720432da

South Yorkshire has benefitted from significant European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) from the 2014-20 Programme and this has supported a number of projects including a range of Business Support programmes and projects. As the region moves from access to ERDF to the new UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) an independent review of current [Local Authority]-managed and partner-managed Business Support activity is considered appropriate to determine future needs. https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/641d56be-c276-40c2-83c6-956e23b57166

The SYMCA is look to have research carried out to track satisfaction and travel behaviours primarily on bus, tram, and train in South Yorkshire. This survey is a long-standing annual piece of research which has been carried out since 2005. Due to Covid-19 this research has not been carried out since 2019. This year's research will also explore the impact of Covid-19 on travel patterns. https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/193539e1-5f85-4f6d-9d7e-ef47e89473a6

Solar Panel Mapping

Free Courses for Jobs Level 3 Provision \r We are seeking multiple Providers and bids must be put forward for a minimum contract value of 200,000 per annum and must not exceed 500,000 per annum. \r The qualifications must be in the following areas and detailed as such in find a learning aim:\r Accounting and Finance\r Agriculture\r Building and Construction\r Business Management\r Child Development and Well-being\r Engineering\r Environmental Conservation\r Health and Social Care\r Horticulture and Forestry\r Hospitality and Catering\r ICT for users\r ICT practitioners\r Manufacturing Technologies\r Mathematics and Statistics\r Medicine and Dentistry\r Nursing and subjects and vocations allied to medicine\r Public Services\r Science\r Teaching and Lecturing\r Transportation operations and maintenance\r Warehousing and Distribution\r

The Authority is looking to procure a fully managed apprenticeship levy transfer platform and service provided via an online website which will include project management and coordination support.\r The term of contract will be 2 years with a possible 1 year extension. Additional information: All details regarding this tender are available on https://procontract.due-north.com

The Authority is seeking a single supplier to conduct research services for customer transport interchange information.\r Further tender details and instruction on applying are detailed on https://procontract.due-north.com/.\r

SYMCA is looking to procure the services of a partner to help provide strategic advice and progress the development of the Fourth Local Transport Plan.\r Further details and how to apply can be found at www.ProContract.co.uk\r

Local Nature Recovery Strategy Evidence Building (Lot 1)\r The supplier is needed to support SYMCA and the LNRS Evidence Working Group with ecological expertise, with both general advice as well as some specific outputs. This will require a wide range of subject matter expertise, from excellent knowledge of nature recovery as a policy domain to capability working with GIS mapped ecological datasets.\r \r Local Nature Recovery Stakeholder Engagement Programme (Lot 2)\r The supplier will be required to design and execute a stakeholder engagement programme for the South Yorkshire LNRS in accordance with DEFRA's guidance. This is anticipated to involve a suite of engagement activities tailored to engaging with different stakeholder types, across different places, over a circa 4-month period in early 2024. \r \r Bidders may bid for one or all Lots.

The opportunity is to refurbish the main ground floor public toilets (ladies and gents) in Sheffield Interchange as defined on the plans provided.

The services comprise the monitoring and maintenance of all water services in line with Acop L8 and the current Legionella Risk Assessments at all of SYMCA's sites located throughout the South Yorkshire area, where water services are present.

Research is required to gain an understanding of the end-to-end travel patterns of those using the tram park and rides and also to gauge satisfaction with the facilities on offer. Additional information: Please apply via ProContract - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/

The opportunity is to run and organise the MCA's Youth Combined Authority (YCA). The YCA has been running since 2018 and is currently made up for members from the four Local Authority Youth Councils as well as representatives from other youth groups in the community. \\r\r \\r\r The role of the YCA is to act as a 'Youth Advisory Board' for the MCA, to consider policy and programmes, and enable the youth voice to influence our activity.\\r\r \\r\r The expectation of the contractor is to run a recruitment campaign to relaunch the YCA this year, organise and facilitate YCA meetings, some of which will be with SYMCA, and to support the personal development of YCA members. \\r\r

The opportunity is for an evaluation of the Hospital Navigators Service at Northern General Hospital. The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) are seeking to appoint an experienced research company to evaluate the processes and impact of the Hospital Navigator service at Northern General.

The Authority wishes to procure a consultant to carry out the following services in respect of a three-part commission:\r \r Part 1: Production of the Walking, Wheeling, and Cycling Investment Plan Evidence Base for Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC) and Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (BMBC) \r \r Part 2: Production of the Walking, Wheeling, and Cycling Investment Plan for Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC)\r \r Part 3: Collation and support of Walking, Wheeling, and Cycling Strategy, including mapping for South Yorkshire Combined Authority (SYMCA).

This tender sets out the Authority's requirements in respect of how walking, wheeling and cycling works for you and your neighbourhood. There are two distinct requirements for this work which will be undertaken simultaneously.\r \r - The first is to develop Rotherham community evidence and insight for Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC)\r \r - The second is regional engagement\r Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/

The opportunity is for Technical advice and support to the development of SYMCA's Bus Reform Programme.\r \r The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) are seeking to appoint technical advisors to support the development of a comprehensive delivery programme for bus reform in South Yorkshire, including development of the commercial aspects of potential bus franchising.

The opportunity is for the collection and inputting of Tram Fares Strategy Research. Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) are seeking to appoint a consultant to analyse and understand the impact of various fare strategies on patronage, revenue, and accessibility.

Contract award for South Yorkshire Strategic Transport Model 2 (SYSTM2)