UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Wakefield Council is seeking to appoint suitable tenderers to sell ice cream and / or refreshments at designated Park sites for the period 18th May 2022 to 17th May 2023, with the option to extend for a further three 12-month periods. The maximum length of the Licence to Occupy could therefore be four years up to and including 17th May 2026.  Tenderers will provide an annual cost for the Licence to Occupy a site and the contract will be awarded for each site to the tenderer whose proposal represents the highest bid.

Wakefield Council are seeking tenders for the planning, production and delivery of two free to access, low sound firework displays in Thornes Park, Wakefield on Saturday 5th November 2022 Thornes Park is Wakefield's main open space, less than a mile from the city center. The park is situated in a heavily residential area, with very limited parking. Thornes Park offers 60 hectares of open space and is bordered by a large number of businesses and residential dwellings. This event will have an advertised start time of 16:30 and an end time of 20:30. Both displays must consist of a strong combination of both visual and musical elements and appeal to a wide audience whilst being suitable for family audiences.

Wakefield Council are looking to appoint a number of providers to a framework arrangement to provide Transport Services for Wakefield council and Mid Yorks Hospital. The term of the contract will be for an initial period of two years with the option to extend for a further two twelve month periods.

Wakefield Council are looking to appoint a number of providers to a framework arrangement to provide Transport Services for Wakefield council and Mid Yorks Hospital. The term of the contract will be for an initial period of two years with the option to extend for a further two twelve month periods.

Wakefield Council is seeking to procure a provider to deliver an adult population health and wellbeing survey. Wakefield District is the 54th most deprived district in England (out of 317), with an adult population of around 280,000. It is an increasingly diverse district with many different communities and neighbourhoods within it. To serve the population effectively, commission services appropriately and ultimately achieve improved outcomes for residents, it is important for all partners of the Wakefield Health and Wellbeing Board to engage with the resident population so that we can understand their needs, perceptions, attitudes and behaviours.

Wakefield Council is seeking a suitably experienced company/individual to develop a Heritage framework for the city and wider district.

Surface Dressing of Footways and Carriageways -Yorkshire Highway Alliance Joint Contract 2022-26

Surface Dressing of Footways and Carriageways –Yorkshire Highway Alliance Joint Contract 2022-26

Wakefield Council are looking to appoint a number of providers to a framework arrangement to provide Transport Services for Wakefield council and Mid Yorks Hospital. The term of the contract will be for an initial period of two years with the option to extend for a further two twelve month periods.

Wakefield Council, in collaboration with The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to establish an Agreement for the provision of Transport Services. The Contract for Wakefield Council is for the provision of transportation for older people, adults with physical and learning difficulties, children with special educational needs and children in care of the Council, in order that they can access day care, social care or education and any other requests deemed necessary by the Council. The contract may also be used to transport light goods. The Contract for The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust is for the provision to provide a car hire service for the conveyance of staff, patients and light goods for both routine and ad hoc requirements. Full details of the Services for both Contracting Authorities are available in the specifications contained within the Tender Documents

The Council is looking to develop a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for the provision of a Generic Domiciliary Care and Emergency Support to Carers Service. It is expected that the PDPS will operate until 31st March 2024, with an option to extend for a further 12 months, making the possible final end date of the PDPS 31st March 2025. Appointment to the PDPS offers no guarantee of any level of business (volume or value) to any Service Provider approved for inclusion onto the PDPS. Support is payable to Service Providers on the Council's fixed rates which are currently: For Generic Domiciliary Care Service: Hourly rate of £18.50 per hour (pro rata) Travel Payment of £1.50 per address visited For Emergency Support to Carers Service: Hourly rate of £24.98 per hour Emergency Support Mileage rate £0.45 per mile The rates will be reviewed for 2023/24 taking into consideration relevant factors such as the National Minimum Wage, the National Living Wage and any annual local government finance settlement made to the Council. Thereafter the rates will be reviewed on an annual basis at the Council's discretion in accordance with Clause 55 Charges (Price and Payment) of the Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of a Generic Domiciliary Care and Emergency Support to Carers Service. The services required under this procurement fall within schedule 3 of the Public contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) and are therefore not bound by all of its requirements. The Council will follow its own modified version of the Dynamic Purchasing System process prescribed under regulation 34 for setting up and running this Care and Support Services Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System. The initials set-up stage will allow providers to submit their completed questionnaires within the first 30 days of the publication of the PDSP notice for assessment. Further applications will be accepted/assessed from 24th October 2022 and throughout the lifetime of the PDPS. For support with registration on the YORtender website or if you are having difficulties accessing the documents through YORtender, please contact the YORtender helpdesk via email to uksupport@eu-supply.com

The Council is looking to develop a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for the deliver of a Generic Domiciliary Care and Emergency Support to Carers Service. The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced organisations / companies evidencing that they meet the requirements outlined in the service specification and contract agreement for appointment onto the PDPS to deliver the service.

Wakefield District is the 54th most deprived district in England (out of 317), with an adult population of around 280,000. It is an increasingly diverse district with many different communities and neighbourhoods within it. To serve the population effectively, commission services appropriately and ultimately achieve improved outcomes for residents, it is important for all partners of the Wakefield Health and Wellbeing Board to engage with the resident population so that we can understand their needs, perceptions, attitudes and behaviours. Wakefield Council is seeking to procure a provider to deliver an adult population health and wellbeing survey. The Service Specification provides a framework which will contribute to the outcomes and objectives the Council wishes to achieve through the commissioning of the Service rather than a detailed service description. The commissioning of this Service is being undertaken by the Public Health Intelligence Team. The Provider is responsible for all costs associated with the provision of the service as set out in the Specification and the Contract.

Market engagement for the provision of the Occupational Therapy Service

Wakefield Council is seeking professional services for the development and delivery of a communication strategy for the former market hall site and buildings in Wakefield city centre. The strategy will comprise of sector specific communication (inclusive of tenant recruitment strategy and toolkit) and general public relations and communication. The branding strategy for the building has already been produced and approved by the Council. However, it will be necessary to change the name of the building from WX to Wakefield Exchange. The successful consultancy will deliver the re-naming within the boundaries of the existing WX branding. The branding concept design requires implementation and inclusion into interior design of the buildings and outdoor areas. This will be delivered by the successful tenderer. It is anticipated the contract will commence 1st November and the project completed November 2023. Please refer to the specification contained within the ITT document for more information.

The Council is seeking to appoint contractors to carry out the crushing and screening of highways arisings. The contract will operate as a framework agreement with 4 Lots and a maximum of 2 contractors will be appointed to each Lot. The contract will be for a minimum of 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years.

Framework Arrangement for the Hire of Vehicles, Plant, Tools and Equipment supplied With and Without Operator

Framework Arrangement for the Hire of Vehicles, Plant, Tools and Equipment supplied With and Without Operator

Wakefield Council are the relevant authority for the West Yorkshire Eastern Area Coroner's Service which covers the local authority areas of Leeds and Wakefield City Councils. The Coroner's Service are relocating into new purpose-built premises within Wakefield City Centre. The new facility will house the Coroner's Services Team and 2 new Courts, one of which will hear Jury Inquests. Wakefield Council are seeking to instal within both Courts an I.T solution to digitally record the Inquest proceedings and allow for Virtual Attendance of witnesses via Teams, Video Link and Skype. It is essential that the system is compatible with the Justice Video Network and the Civica Legal Case Management System. Evidence presentation is essential with the requirement for Large Display screens and monitors for the Coroner, Court Usher and Jury members.