UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

The Council is seeking to procure a specialist partner to: 1. Diagnose strengths, weaknesses and risks across all layers of our service charge system and delivery model, using risk-based sampling to identify areas of concern such as high spend, high complaints or complex leases. An evidence led approach should test both billing accuracy and the actual performance of services funded by service charges. 2. Provide a prioritised, costed improvement roadmap which addresses all relevant areas including policy/process, systems/data, procurement, contract management and resident engagement. This should be categorised as quick wins and medium to long-term changes. 3. Produce clear, tribunal ready evidence trails for costs, apportionment and compliance; and clear resident facing materials to improve transparency. 4. Deliver a final Phase 3 whole population review so that every service charge scheme/block is reviewed, reconciled and assured, with corrections implemented or scheduled with a timebound plan, and with resident communications prepared. 5. Support Member and resident confidence by aligning our service charges policy and approach with all relevant statute and good practice.

The Authority’s requirement under this Contract is for the provision of Various Testing Services to support the border checks on consumer products that the Thurrock Council Trading Standards Ports Team undertake. The team has a statutory duty to provide interventions at the UK Border and in the UK marketplace to ensure only safe and compliant consumer goods are imported and placed on the market in the UK.

Thurrock Council (TC) is seeking an experienced production company to join us in bringing the 2026 Pantomime season to life at Thameside Theatre, Grays. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with a vibrant community theatre and contribute to one of the borough’s most celebrated annual events.

Services – Professional Architectural and multi disciplinary design consultancy. Thurrock Council has a statutory duty, under the Education Act 2006, to ensure that suitable and sufficient school places are available in Thurrock for every child of school age whose parents wish them to have one. Following critical analysis of the detailed pupil place planning study that has been undertaken over the last six months, the local authority has had the opportunity to consider the projected accomodation pressures within the SEN sector, and evaluate the possible solutions to the dearth of available school places. The improvement in the educational facilities in Thurrock Schools is part of the Council's delivery of its Education Capital Strategy and supports the Council's priorities on educational standards and pupil progress within the borough. The architect led multi discipline design team will comprise of architectural, health & safety, environmental, mechanical & electrical engineering, landscape, structural engineering, interior design, and quantity surveying specialists. This team will be responsible for providing designs and technical specifications associated with the proposed works. The team will also provide input during the selection of a Principal Contractor and continue to provide support & through the post contract construction phase.

The proposed contract will deliver the refurbishment and reconfiguration of the Tilbury Hub, comprising Tilbury Library and the adjoining unit at 15A Civic Square.

The Council is looking to appoint a single contractor to provide the following electrical services for its housing stock of over 10,000 properties and for other council-owned assets, in accordance with legislative requirements: electrical service testing within individual properties and communal blocks; portable appliance testing of assets owned/provided by the Council; servicing of heat recovery ventilation systems; inspection and testing of market stall power supplies; installation of power points in housing properties for Telecare/Lifeline units; remedial works identified during testing and/or servicing of equipment; portable appliance testing, lighting protection and associated remedial works at the Council’s Civic Offices and Thameside Complex; testing of frost protection devices for the car park ramp at the Civic Offices; replacement of heat recovery ventilation systems and/or a substitute technology, subject to need and available funding.

The Council’s requirement under this Contract is for the provision of:Highway maintenance services/works together with new build Minor highway projects throughout the Borough to meet its duties as Highway Authority, comprising :- Highway surface maintenance and construction repairs to roads, footways and cycleway ranging from small patching repairs to machine surfacing and reconstruction of carriageways and footways. Surface dressing and specialist road surface treatments.  Minor bridge repair works, parapets/barriers, bearing replacements and expansion joints New build Minor Highway projects varying in type from junction improvements, civil works for traffic signal installations, mini/small roundabouts, traffic calming measures including islands, bus stop facilities, footway construction, dropped crossings to footway etc  Street furniture, lining and signing renewals and maintenance of PROW Network.Further information is detailed in the Specification document. Further

The Council's requirement under this Contract is for the provision of: Highway maintenance services/works together with new build Minor highway projects throughout the Borough to meet its duties as Highway Authority, comprising :- ? Highway surface maintenance and construction repairs to roads, footways and cycleway ranging from small patching repairs to machine surfacing and reconstruction of carriageways and footways. Surface dressing and specialist road surface treatments. ? Minor bridge repair works, parapets/barriers, bearing replacements and expansion joints ? New build Minor Highway projects varying in type from junction improvements, civil works for traffic signal installations, mini/small roundabouts, traffic calming measures including islands, bus stop facilities, footway construction, dropped crossings to footway etc ? Street furniture, lining and signing renewals and maintenance of PROW Network. Further information is detailed in the Specification document. Further information is detailed in the Specification Vol 1.2.1. The scope of works cannot be pre-determined and no undertaking is given regarding continuity or overall value of work. The scope of work will comprise of both regular reactive maintenance (Revenue funds) together with planned maintenance and new build projects (Capital funds). This is a restricted procedure therefore bidders are only required to submit a completed SQ - Selection Questionnaire at this stage with any requested attachments. The top 5 ranked bidders that have passed the SQ Stage will progress onto the ITT Stage Additional information: https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/our-contract-opportunities/new-contract-opportunities Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The Council's requirement under this contract is for Street lighting repairs, electrical cable installations/repairs, fault finding, highway traffic signs, and street furniture repairs.Further information is detailed in the Specification Vol 1.2.1.

The Council requires a Contractor to provide a winter gritting Service to Thurrock. The Contractor will be required to supply sufficient gritting lorries and drivers for all routes within the timescales given. The Winter Gritting Service is provided for a minimum of 24 weeks per year between the 1st October and the end of the 1st week of April of each year. Further details can be found in the Tender documents. This service is currently delivered inhouse. There are NO TUPE requirements Additional information: https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/our-contract-opportunities/new-contract-opportunities Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The Council requires a Contractor to provide a winter gritting Service to Thurrock. The Contractor will be required to supply sufficient gritting lorries and drivers for all routes within the timescales given. The Winter Gritting Service is provided for a minimum of 24 weeks per year between the 1st October and the end of the 1st week of April of each year.Further details can be found in the Tender documents.This service is currently delivered inhouse. There are NO TUPE requirements

The Council's requirement under this contract is for Street lighting repairs, electrical cable installations/repairs, fault finding, highway traffic signs, and street furniture repairs. Further information is detailed in the Specification Vol 1.2.1. Additional information: https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/our-contract-opportunities/new-contract-opportunities Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Thurrock Council is seeking a Provider to deliver an advocacy service that will offer a single gateway and coherent service pathway, which will meet all relevant statutory advocacy obligations alongside a range of non-statutory interventions, information and resources to support and empower individuals. The services to be provided are:• Care Act Advocacy (CAA)• Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA). • Independent Complaints Advocacy Services (ICAS)• Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) – (including Paid Relevant Person Representative)• Non-Statutory Advocacy (NSA)

Thurrock Council is seeking a Provider to deliver an advocacy service that will offer a single gateway and coherent service pathway, which will meet all relevant statutory advocacy obligations alongside a range of non-statutory interventions, information and resources to support and empower individuals. The services to be provided are: o Care Act Advocacy (CAA) o Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA). o Independent Complaints Advocacy Services (ICAS) o Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) - (including Paid Relevant Person Representative) o Non-Statutory Advocacy (NSA) Additional information: Tenders must be submitted through the In-Tend portal. Please note the estimated project value includes a two years extension (the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The Authority operates a Civic Amenity Site for the disposal of waste from members of the public – Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC). This site requires continuous supply of diesel for the operation of heavy plan and the generator for electric in the site hut and the Authority requires a Supplier to supply and deliver fuel every 2 weeks to Buckingham Hill road Household Waste and Recycling Centre to Linford HWRC to ensure continuous supply.

The Authority operates a Civic Amenity Site for the disposal of waste from members of the public - Household Waste & Recycling Centre (HWRC). This site requires continuous supply of diesel for the operation of heavy plan and the generator for electric in the site hut and the Authority requires a Supplier to supply and deliver fuel every 2 weeks to Buckingham Hill road Household Waste & Recycling Centre to Linford HWRC to ensure continuous supply. Additional information: https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/our-contract-opportunities/new-contract-opportunities Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The Authority has a statutory duty to collect and recycle materials from the waste stream collected from the kerbside. The collected recyclable waste will be tipped and bulked at the Authority's nominated waste transfer station and then transported to the Contractors facility via the Authority's contracted Haulier. The Authority is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to receive the mixed dry recycling waste at their facility for processing. Additional information: https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/our-contract-opportunities/new-contract-opportunities Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The Authority has a statutory duty to collect and recycle materials from the waste stream collected from the kerbside. The collected recyclable waste will be tipped and bulked at the Authority’s nominated waste transfer station and then transported to the Contractors facility via the Authority’s contracted Haulier.The Authority is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to receive the mixed dry recycling waste at their facility for processing.

This contract is for the provision of highway condition surveys in accordance with the United Kingdom Pavement Management System (UKPMS) guidance to establish a prioritised condition rating for all footways and carriageways in accordance with the directions issued by the Authority. Additional information: https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/our-contract-opportunities/new-contract-opportunities Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

This Contract is for the supply of trees for the purposes of planting in the Council's municipal areas. The Council will place orders of approximately 100 - 300 trees per year depending on grants/funding for a wide range of national and internal species dependant upon site and requirements. Additional information: https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/our-contract-opportunities/new-contract-opportunities Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No