UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Emergency Roof Repairs due to Flooding

Alterations and refurbishment of F100 space to enable location of CAP and International Office. This project is Phase 2 of a wider project triggered by SID relocation. This project critically includes work over Christmas holiday which needed to be completed before staff returned in January 2022 in advance of January intake

This programme forms part of the delivery of the University's strategic plan, particularly its Education and Student Experience strand. Its primary focus is re-investment in the University's student record system and the policies and processes it supports. As such, it will drive cultural and behavioural changes and ultimately, its success is measured by efficiency gains for academic and professional services staff, greater self-service functions and improved communications for and with students and, improved data quality. The culmination of all of this change will enable staff to refocus and deliver a high quality, enhanced service to all stakeholders. Especially our students. The Programme is underpinned by a set of principles and objectives that will ensure that outcomes remain focused and complement overall University planning and strategic needs. They will also establish the foundation for on-going and continuous improvement. These principles and objectives of the Programme are as follows: Principles • Student-focused • 'Problem-solving not predicament management' - solve the core problem & no short-term fixes. • Driven by business need, enabled by technology. • 'Re-use, before buy, before building' new software to maximise existing investment. • Develop future capacity and capability to develop staff and drive culture change. • Compliance, security and privacy through good data governance Key Objectives • To be digital by default • To deliver efficient and effective functions that are fit for purpose & support University strategic and operational plans. • To provide value for money • To provide sustainability for future planning

Emergency Roof Repairs due to flooding Luton A & G Blocks

This is for the regular (weekly) collection and disposal of bioscience laboratory waste comprising both general waste and biohazardous waste (group 1 and group 2 biological agents). The general waste is mainly composed of disposable plastics, gloves, tissues and sharps. The current waste collection is usually 1 eurobin per week, but can rise to 2 bins. Collections must be made before 9am. Suppliers must have all the necessary licences, to transport, store and dispose of this type of waste.

The University is looking for a supplier to install acoustic panelling in its dance studio. The University of Bedfordshire's Terms and Conditions will apply to all orders resulting from this tender.

To refurbish P Block Phase II Roof Polhill Campus

Database that includes full text case law and legislation to the UK, US, EU and other jurisdictions. Provides access to a large number of full text legal journals and local/national UK newspapers

Full Body Trainer Trauma Moulage Casualty Simulation Kit

The University is sourcing a central server/storage/backup solution based on NetApp Storage Arrays with Cisco UCS Compute and Cisco Nexus Fabric Additional information: This was issued against the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement Lot 4 (Reseller Led Solutions) Framework.

It is expected that this work will be scheduled within our Easter closure between 11th April and 25th April when site access will be at its least, however we will require that there is access for students living on campus to park and gain safe access to accommodation blocks at all times.

Repairs to Putteridge Bury Campus Clocktower and walls. This has been awarded against the NHS Construction Consultancy Services 2 Reference No SBS/17/NH/PZR/9256

This tender is for re-holstery service for the University furniture. This is for a one year contract with the option to extend for an additional year.

The University requires a call centre to act as an extension to our internal operation and to support marketing campaign activity. The requirements are split between three individual projects: • Business Continuity • Out of hours inbound call handling • Outbound Call Campaign Further information on each element of the project can be obtained through David Seaton, Assistant Director: Recruitment and Admissions. Suppliers must be based in the UK as there is a requirement to attend site urgently within a short timescale in some instances. This is a mandatory requirement.

To remove and replace 2 hot water Calorifiers in H/J lower plant room these units serve not only H and J but the Library building the internal glass lining has been compromised in both vessels this is causing bacterial contamination of the Hot water services in these three buildings, at the moment the situation has caused the loss of some wash rooms and this will only get worse. The units need replacement urgently on H & S grounds

Confidential Occuaptional Health service for staff within the Univesity of Bedfordshire including • Employment health screening/medicals • Pre-employment health assessment • In employment assessmetns (for example following sickness absence/fitness to work/health retirement) • Sickness absence advice • Referrals to medical physician Two year contract. The terms of the University of Bedfordshire will apply to any contracts resulting from this tender

The University is looking for a supplier to provide graduation services which includes (but not limited to) the following: - Supply, build, hire of marquees and associated walkway - Supply, hire, maintenance of generator, air-conditioning, chiller and air handling units - Supply of toilets - Management of the equipment set up and daily event delivery support The contract period will be for a maximum duration of one year plus an option to extend to an additional year with approval of both parties in writing. Additional information: Suppliers will need to register and express an interest in the tender on the University of Bedfordshire's Procurement Portal https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Home. All correspondence must be sent through the above portal.

A bespoke vehicle to engage all students in their career development journey upon entrance into Bedfordshire through to graduate support. Support for the Careers and Employability team to work with faculties to embed careers into the curriculum. Customised programmes/pathways would be developed to support all student needs and resources for specific groups can be identified such as international students, mature students, including wide ranging culture and diversity resources. This would provide custom-made award programmes. It would enable Careers and Employability to develop a template for curriculum input as a basic starter of provision that the Employability Advisers would adapt using relevant resources to meet the needs of each school. There is an extensive range of activities, tests, questionnaires, and resources, including extensive employer and sector knowledge that would be embedded into the curriculum. Additional information: Please contact Michelle Everitt <Michelle.Everitt@beds.ac.uk> for further information and the specification