UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to quote for Employment of Security Services at Swale House The contract will involve the employment of a Security Officer to provide security services at Swale House. The role mainly covers the reception area, supporting staff with customers and interacting with customers when the need arises. The contract shall commence on 6 January 2023 and terminate on 5 January 2026. The bidder(s) who submit(s) the Most Economically Advantageous Quotation will be awarded the contract. Expressions of Interest and the Request for Quotation (RFQ) document must be uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the RFQ is 7 November 2022 at 09:00hrs.

Faversham Conservation Area Appraisals additional work 4 additional days agreed; Engagement with the Faversham Society Expansion of actions Further changes to the document Additional illustrated materials. Direct award via Consultancy+

Note Reserved Contract Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to quote for minor bodywork repairs to company vehicles as and when required. The contract will involve repairing small dents, scuffs and scratches. This contract is reserved for suppliers based in Kent. The contract shall commence on 1 February 2023 and terminate on 31 January 2025. The council may extend the opportunity for a further two years. The bidder/s who submit/s the Most Economically Advantageous Quotation will be awarded the contract. Expressions of Interest and the Request for Quotation (RFQ) document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the RFQ is 9 January 2023 at 12:00 noon.

Car Club provision of two hybrid vehicles and one electric vehicle in Sittingbourne. Environmentally friendly fleet - low emissions, to improve air quality and reduce Co2 emissions. Procured through The Procurement Partnership CSKL framework agreement.

Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to quote for Hygiene services The contract will involve the supply and maintenance of baby changing units, hand dryers and sanitation bins in Swale Borough Council buildings and Public conveniences. The contract shall commence on 01 April 2023 and terminate on 31 March 2026. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 2 years. The bidder who submits the Most Economically Advantageous quotation will be awarded the contract. Expressions of Interest and the Request for Quotation (RFQ) document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the RFQ is 08 February 2023 at 12:00hrs.

Appointment of initial design team to RIBA 4 for the remodelling of Sheppey Leisure Centre. UK Leisure Framework - direct award

Note: Reserved Contract\r \r Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to tender for provision of Stray Dog Kennels.\r \r The contract will involve the provision of 4 kennels for stray dogs found within the borough. The contractor will care for the dogs whilst they are at the kennels and ensure compliance with relevant animal welfare requirements. \r \r This contract is reserved for suppliers based in Kent.\r \r It is estimated the contract will commence on 31 July 2023 for an initial period of three years. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 1 year. The bidder/s who submit/s the Most Economically Advantageous Tender will be awarded the contract. \r \r Expressions of Interest and the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the ITT is 15 May at 12:00 noon.\r

Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to tender for the Reactive and Planned Property Maintenance Term Contract\\r\r \\r\r The contract will involve the provision of responsive maintenance to the Council's managed corporate and community buildings. The work will include all building maintenance trades.\\r\r \\r\r The contract shall commence on 1st October 2023 and terminate on 30th September 2026. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 2 years. The bidder/s who submit/s the Most Economically Advantageous Tender will be awarded the contract. \\r\r \\r\r Expressions of Interest and the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the ITT is 2 May 2023 at 10:00hrs.\\r\r

Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to quote for Swale House Floor Coverings Replacement\r \r The contract will involve construction work in the form of floor coverings replacement (carpet and vinyl) in parts of the Second and Third floors of Swale House\r \r The contract shall commence in July/August 2023, date to be agreed and terminate in August 2023, date to be agreed. The bidder/s who submit/s the Most Economically Advantageous Quotation will be awarded the contract. \r \r Expressions of Interest and the Request For Quotation (RFQ) document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the RFQ is 5 May 2023 at 11:00hrs.\r

Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to quote for Swale House Second Floor Alterations.\r \r The contract will involve construction work in the form of office alterations and minor refurbishment.\r \r The contract shall commence in June 2023, date to be agreed and terminate in August 2023, date to be agreed. The bidder/s who submit/s the Most Economically Advantageous Quotation will be awarded the contract. \r \r Expressions of Interest and the Request For Quote (RFQ) document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the RFQ is 5 May 2023 at 11:00hrs.\r

Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to tender for Insurance coverage and associated service (excluding Broker Services).\r \r The contract shall commence on 31st July 2023 and terminate on 30th July 2026. The council may extend the opportunity for two further periods of 12 months. The bidder/s who submit/s the Most Economically Advantageous Tender will be awarded the contract. \r \r Expressions of Interest and the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the ITT is 24th May 2023 at 09:30.

Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to quote for Low carbon advice for Community Infrastructure and Small Business Grants\r \r The contract is associated with using its funding allocations from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), Swale Borough Council is establishing two new grant schemes for Community Infrastructure Grant scheme and small rural businesses.\r \r Grants will be available for capital investment only and whilst not exclusively for the implementation of carbon reduction measures, both schemes identify such investments as a priority. The grants will be for a maximum of 7,000 pounds and up to 75 percent of the costs of an eligible community project and 50 percent for a business project. \r \r The Council is particularly keen to encourage applications which support investment that improves the environmental and financial sustainability of community facilities/amenities and small businesses, through carbon reduction measures. Therefore to support this, we would like to be able to provide an advisory service that sits alongside the grant, to help those eligible and considering such projects to navigate towards deliverable solutions and help achieve their goals. \r \r The contract shall commence on 22nd June and terminate on 31st March 2024. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 1 year. The bidder/s who submit/s the Most Economically Advantageous Quotation will be awarded the contract. \r \r Expressions of Interest and the Request for Quotation document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the RFQ is 5 June 2023 at 09:00hrs.\r

Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to quote for Swale Borough Council Tree condition survey.\r \r The contract will involve tree condition survey of the trees within its Parks, Open Spaces, Country Parks, Community Woodlands and Closed Churchyards. The survey will identify key features, defects, CAVAT value, remedial works and work schedule. We have 5214 stand alone trees across Swale split across the three major towns Sheerness 1553, Sittingbourne 2286, Faversham 1375, we have 5 core woodlands which amass approximately 166554 grouped trees. All recording should be accessible on a tree management software that includes council access and licences over a five year period. The council currently uses My Trees supplied by Tim Moya associates, continued use of this software would need to be procured externally and included within costs however the use of new software is also welcomed.\r \r The contract shall commence on 4 September 2023 and terminate on 3 Sepember 2028. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 12 Months. The bidder who submits the Most Economically Advantageous quotation will be awarded the contract. \r \r Expressions of Interest and the Invitation to Request for Quotation RFQ document must be submitted on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the RFQ is 03 July 2023 at 16:00Hrs.

See additional details below. Additional information: The council uses an economic impact assessment of volume and value to measure performance in the visitor economy. In 2019, it was used to provide a clear direction on visitor economy priorities and there were 5.4m visitors to Swale with the sector generating £232m to the economy of Swale, supporting 5,307 jobs. The pandemic in 2020 caused disruption to the visitor economy with 3.3m visitors to Swale with the sector generating £102m to the economy of Swale, supporting 3.264 jobs. Swale saw the smallest decline in total visits of any district across the county (39.4%). In 2021, the assessment showed an encouraging picture of recovery as domestic tourism returned, albeit not to the pre-pandemic levels of 2019. There were 4.6.m visitors with the sector generating £173m to the economy of Swale, supporting 3,884 jobs. Further assessment will demonstrate the resilience of the visitor economy sector in Swale, and it is envisaged that the economy will return to pre-pandemic levels of performance. Investment made in tourism product through the Welcome Back Fund has added value through extensive marketing and promotion initiatives in particular. The return of the larger events and increased confidence amongst visitors, linked to the desire for short breaks and longer holidays including the exponential rise in Airbnb properties, will continue to support improved economic performance. Building on the sector's recovery journey and in support of the extensive tourism, leisure and hospitality sectors in Faversham, Sittingbourne and the Isle of Sheppey, Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to quote for the creation of a photo and videography library and a suite of downloadable marketing materials (in PDF format format) for promotion via the web portal Visit Swale. A link will be provided to allow business use of materials. This contract will respond to the findings shared within the 'Shared Story Toolkit' and address the shortcomings identified by partners - the range of quality and quantity of images and other marketing resources available. The successful bid - individual or a consortium approach - will assess and identify key areas of focus recognising the core strengths of Swale's multi-faceted tourism products through its diverse destinations - Faversham, Sittingbourne and the Isle of Sheppey including the surrounding areas. Photography and videography need to reflect the unique character and distinctive geographic destinations within the area and support the promotion of Swale's destinations year-round visitor offer and reflect those key target markets (age, gender etc) contained with the 'Shared Story Toolkit' using models and destinations which reflect the brand, Visit Swale. Building on the area's core 'strengths' - rural, marshland and coast, heritage, festivals and events, food and drink and arts - you will identify key locations obtaining any necessary permissions where necessary, work with our local businesses to schedule photo shoots, engage models ahead of creating a comprehensive digital library primarily for use on the Visit Swale web portal, its social media channels (Instagram, Facebook and Twitter) as well as cataloguing for other promotional marketing materials. Local businesses will be encouraged to support the project by offering their venues, activities and staff as appropriate to showcase all that Swale has to offer to residents and visitors The digital library, comprising outstanding quality images will also be made available to key partner organisations working alongside Visit Swale such as, Visit Faversham and Visit Sheppey to support and enhance the brand development. The image library will be made available to all businesses within sector through the Visit Swale B2B site and Swale Means Business web site to add-value to their own marketing materials; it will also be made available to other strategic partners, upon request, in developing area-based projects profiling and promoting destinations, attractions and events throughout Swale. Examples of key locations and types of businesses to be included. Key areas that the image library should illustrate are as follows: • Accommodation - Hotels, B&B's, self-catering (including exclusive glamping destinations), camping and park resorts etc • What's On - scheduled events throughout the year reflecting 'place' and heritage • Food & Drink - restaurants, cafes, pubs, street food (street markets), delis, fish & chips, locally sourced produce and other local delicacies • Explore - landscapes & seascapes, activities (walks - newly created England Coastal path, cycling, horse riding, sport etc), marshes, AONB, nature reserves, beautiful locations, villages & towns, historical sites, etc • Discovering Swale - guided tours, experiences, free days out, itineraries such as 48 hours in..... • Connectivity with other towns and proximity to London also Southend by the ferry route from Queenborough. In addition images need to cover the changing of the seasons and all that the borough has to offer, for example this could include bluebells, blossom, fruit season, open gardens, annual key events. Images need to have longevity, enabling them to be repurposed, for inclusion in a wide range of different marketing materials and for a range of campaigns both seasonal and specific. In addition, you are invited to set out costed proposals for a range of new marketing resources - using photography to support the hugely popular 'Discover Swale' photographic guide, within the identified budget resource and during the contract period set out below. These materials will build on the initial popular photographic guide. This work will be supported by a series of short videos appealing to a wide range of residents and visitors keen to visit, explore, experience and enjoy all that Swale has to offer. Videos (YouTube versions) will be uploaded to the Visit Swale web portal and integrated into social media posts. The contract shall commence on 1st August 2023 and terminate on 28th February 2024. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 1 year. The bidder/s who submit/s the most economically advantageous quotation will be awarded the contract. Funding is provided as part of the Governments UK Shared Prosperity programme administered by Swale Borough Council, the third year of which is still to be confirmed. The contract will therefore initially only cover the periods during year two. Marketing materials will be expected to reflect the support of the sponsoring partners as set out above. Swale Borough Council will be required to submit regular monitoring returns, which demonstrate positive economic performance within sector. When asked, the contract holder will be required to provide regular (monthly) reports of progress to support wider monitoring and evidence of the final tangible output - the photo and video library and suite of marketing materials. Individuals or organisations quoting for this opportunity must be able to clearly demonstrate a track record of operating and delivering work both within this sector, as well as working to standards set out by the relevant strategic bodies such as Visit England/Visit Britain. Expressions of Interest and the Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents must be submitted/uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the RFQ is 12:00 noon on 21/07/2023. The maximum value of this contract is £45,000.

Agency supplying Property Lawyer

See below. Additional information: Note reserved contract. Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to tender for Community Development - building a sustainable community and voluntary sector The contract will involve Delivery of a program that will enable the existing voluntary and community sector in Swale to develop, strengthen, grow, and improve sustainability for the future. This contract is reserved for suppliers based in Kent. The contract shall commence on 1 October 2023 and terminate on 31 March 2024. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 1 years. The bidder/s who submit/s the Most Economically Advantageous Tender will be awarded the contract. Expressions of Interest and the Invitation to Tender document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the ITT is 31 July 2023 at 09:30hrs. The maximum value of this contract is £120,000.

Supply of energy for Swale Borough Council 2024-28 Procured through the Laser framework agreement

See below. Additional information: Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to quote for PM/EA/QS Services for the design, pre-construction, procurement, construction, commissioning, handover and close out of Masters House Sheerness - Low Carbon Refurbishment of Garages/Outbuildings including the installation of Solar PV's on the main building roof and boundary fence replacement. The contract will involve Project Management pre-contract and post-contract services, Employers Agent services and Quantity Surveying pre-contract and post-contract services in accordance with the RICS standards together with such additional services as the Client may from time to time reasonably require from initial appointment until the later of final certification of the Contractor's account, or the expiry of the defects liability period in relation to the Project. The contract shall commence on 11th September 2023 and terminate on 10th September 2024. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 3 months. The bidder/s who submit/s the Most Economically Advantageous Quotation will be awarded the contract. Expressions of Interest and the Request for Quotation (RFQ) document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the RFQ is 4th August 2023 at 12:30hrs.

An evidence-based approach to develop a place based work programme designed to deliver long-term strategic partnership projects to implement actionable projects with strong linkage to health and wellbeing, social inclusion, system transformation and community engagement.

Audio Visual Equipment for Council Chamber Direct award - EPH Framework Agreement for Webcasting Services REF EPHF001_Webcasting