UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Historic England is looking to support research which will inform guidance on the suitability of retrospectively fitting modern technologies into English buildings of traditional construction. Following the publication of an earlier literature review, this project aims to help fill the gaps in current knowledge by offering insight into traditionally constructed buildings which have been retrofitted with AVCLs (Air and Vapour Control Layers). The project will review a selection of case studies and report on the findings, including any positive or negative consequences, of the installations. Full details can be found in the invitation to tender.

UKRI is seeking to appoint a supplier for the supply of a scientific mooring hoist for the RRS Sir David Attenborough vessel at the British Antarctic Survey. The SDA supports scientific moorings, thus NERC/BAS need the ability to deploy and recover scientific mooring from on board the RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA). To do so, a special purpose build scientific mooring winch is needed.

Preparation of a Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment for North Devon and Torridge.

Forestry England is looking for a research partner to design, deliver and report on three core research programmes: A. Seasonal visitor experience surveys – carried out at least three times a year through face-to-face interviews at 27 forest centres across England B. Marketing trail evaluation survey – carried out at least once a year through face-to-face fieldwork at 16 forest centres C. Online member survey – sent to current members and recently lapsed members (national and local) annually

This requirement is to undertake work relating to the historic environment and in support of operational activity and other functions of Forestry England within SFD and in line with the relevant sections of the UK Forestry Standard and the National Planning Policy Framework.

Gloucestershire ICB and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) ICB are merging to form a single integrated body in April 2027. Both organisations currently rely on external providers for the delivery of their IT services. A new, unified service model is required; one that supports the merged organisation from day one, is commercially sustainable, and is capable of evolving as the ICS matures. Six principles shape the design of the future service: 1. Cloud-first and 'secure by design'. All new and renewed services will be cloud-based wherever possible. On-premises infrastructure will be exited as part of transition. This is both a strategic choice and a compliance requirement under the Government Cloud First Policy and Technology Code of Practice. 2. Outcome-focused. The service is defined by what it must deliver, not how it must be delivered. The supplier is expected to bring expertise, innovation and accountability for outcomes, not simply execute a prescriptive technical specification. 3. Single point of accountability. The preferred model is a single managed service provider with end-to-end accountability for operational delivery. This avoids the fragmentation and unclear ownership that characterises the current multi-supplier landscape and reduces the management overhead on the ICB digital team. 4. Lean governance. The ICB digital team will provide strategic oversight, roadmap ownership and supplier governance. It will not carry operational delivery responsibilities. This reflects the lean, strategically focused character of the merged organisation and the direction set by the Model ICB Blueprint. 5. Interoperable by design. The service must integrate cleanly with nationally contracted NHS platforms, in particular NHS.net Connect, the Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) and NHS Secure Boundary Service, as well as local platforms, such as the Gloucestershire ICS WAN and into UHBW and Crown Datacentres in Corsham. Service interfaces with these platforms should be clearly defined before the procurement specification is finalised. 6. Sustainable. The ICB's carbon neutral commitments should be reflected in technology choices, including energy-efficient end-user devices, PoE-powered monitors and cloud-based infrastructure in preference to on-premises data centre equipment. The following service stacks are in scope for the new managed service, reflecting services currently provided across both incumbents, consolidated and extended to support the merged organisation: - Service desk. The primary user-facing support channel, available 08:00-18:00 Monday to Friday. - Desktop support. Onsite presence at both sites as and when required, including end-user support, moves, adds and changes to desktop arrangements, MFD, Audio Visual equipment, and Teams Room management. The onsite support model must include provision for routine physical tasks including WFH equipment management, peripheral replacement, cable and hardware swap-outs, and stock management. - End-user compute. Device lifecycle management including provisioning, refresh (five-year target cycle), configuration, and secure disposal. - Telephony and unified communications. Microsoft Teams Phone as the unified platform for the merged ICB. - Print. Cloud-managed secure print at both sites. - Meeting rooms. Physical teams Room management and audio-visual support at 2 locations with 15 meeting rooms at one and at Shire Hall, Gloucester and 9 at the second location. - Asset management. Asset tagging, recording, and lifecycle tracking for all ICB-owned IT equipment. - Supplier and procurement management. The supplier will assume management of all ongoing third-party technology relationships and will procure all IT equipment and recurring support contracts on behalf of the ICB. Licence management across the estate is required. - DSPT support. The supplier is expected to provide the ICB with the technical evidence and assurance data required to support annual DSPT submission, including patch management records, asset inventory, access control logs and incident reports. - Project, change and architecture. The supplier will own project and change management, problem management, and architecture design. - Digital signatures. Digital signature capability is required as part of the new service. Full details are provided in the service specification. The total maximum contract value for the initial 3-year Contract is £1,920,000 inclusive of VAT (where applicable). At the end of the initial contract term the Commissioner will have two, separate, consecutive one-year extension option periods that can be exercised at the discretion of the Commissioner, giving a maximum possible contract value of £2,700,000 inclusive of VAT (where applicable) over 5 years if the full contract term is fulfilled. The Commissioner is of the view that TUPE does not apply to this service. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to use the Direct Award procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 for any subsequent extensions or new contracts for similar requirements. The new contract will commence on 1st April 2027, although implementation of the services will start during January 2027.

Tender to undertake building works to remodel existing estate to provide a new Mental Health ED department.

Moorfield Road Open Space is a large open space that currently contains some bench seating, picnic benches and a set of goal posts with a tree lined perimeter that has a small nature path. The Council wishes to enhance this space to improve recreation opportunities, accessibility, biodiversity and promote community use. The tender has been split into 2 distinct phases: (Drawing No: M2535_MLOC_DR_L_0001 and 0003 / M2535_MLOC_DR_L_0002) Phase 1 is for the installation of an asphalt path, new entrances, associated groundwork preparation for a new play park area and the installation of a temporary car park. Phase 2 is for the broader landscaping and planting within the open space and the provision and installation of play equipment and furniture. The Council intend to deliver both phases of the project however ask that each phase of the project be priced separately as the delivery of phase 2 is subject to successful grant funding. The successful tenderer will be expected to undertake the following activities over 2 phases: i. The supply and installation with associated groundworks of an asphalt path ii. The supply and installation of multiple entrance fencing and gates iii. Soft landscaping and hard landscaping iv. The supply and installation of new play equipment v. The supply and installation of new furniture vi. Alterations and the installation of a temporary car park

St Ives Town Council is seeking project support from suitably qualified and experienced individual(s) to assist in the delivery of an innovative housing enabling project - the Pioneering Parish project. The vision for the project is to develop a range of tools and interventions to support and accelerate the delivery of affordable and local needs housing and associated community infrastructure for the St Ives Parish. The project aims to apply innovation and flexibility to find local solutions which best meet community aspiration and the homes which St Ives' needs. The project will utilise planning contributions collected for the St Ives Parish, by Cornwall Council, specifically to enable the delivery of affordable housing. The project is a partnership between the Town Council and Cornwall Council to identify, de-risk and assist in the progress and / or delivery of 250 affordable housing plots within the parish of St Ives. It is expected to run for up to 3 years and will include the following key outputs and outcomes: • A deliverable supply of sites and opportunities for a minimum of 250 affordable homes • A RAG assessment of the most deliverable sites with timescales and agreed action plans for each • A schedule of sites and for each, a suitable set of delivery tools with the aim of accelerating delivery. Tools will vary from site to site but, in general could comprise of • A completed development brief capable of being adopted/ recognised by the planning authority • Completed supporting studies or documents with the aim of re-risking a planning application or delivery • Planning permission (planning in principle, outline or detailed) • Site purchase / Land owner / affordable housing provider heads of terms for agreement • Land owner collaboration agreements • Cornwall Council approval for land transfer • Completed economic viability assessments with agreed affordable housing outputs aligned to housing need and adopted policy • A proactive delivery board with a key objective of accelerating delivery of affordable and local needs homes • The completion of a neigbhourhood priorities statement subject to community consultation. Required Resources Dedicated people resources are identified as the key success factor. Expressions of interest are, therefore, sought from suitably experienced and qualified individuals, freelancers or consultancies. The Council is adopting an open approach to resourcing solutions and welcomes proposals which could see the project scope delivered in the following ways: • An individual seeking a short term contract of employment • A fixed term contract with a freelance consultant • An award to an established consultancy with the relevant skills and a commitment to fund the necessary hours. Project Duration In order to progress and de-risk sites and opportunities, the project is proposed to extend over three years. However, these timescales are flexible and can be reduced, should the project outputs and outcomes be achieved over a shorter period, by being resourced differently. It is anticipated that the likely pace of the project will require a part time project lead, equivalent to 2.5 days a week, to be reviewed annually. However, depending upon how the people resources are procured, this may be on an annualised-hours basis of approximately 975 per year. Funding The business plan sets out an indicative allocation of funding for the project resource's hours of up to £100,000, plus a separate budget of up to £150,000 in order to commission / procure necessary advice, technical reports and support planning applications and community engagement. These estimates are indicative and may be varied by negotiation. Should a member of staff be recruited to the Council establishment, the role will be aligned with the Town Council's adopted pay structure.

This project aims to procure a HTP DNA extraction solution, ensuring continuity and scalability of DNA-based diagnostic services

Re-design, supply and install play equipment and safety surfacing as required to fully redevelop the existing play facility at Blenheim Drive Play Area, Blenheim Drive, Filton, BS34 7AX. Filton Town Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to undertake the full redevelopment of the Blenheim Drive Play Area in Filton. Blenheim Drive takes its name from the Bristol Blenheim aircraft, which was designed and manufactured in Filton. Reflecting this strong connection to the town's aerospace heritage, the Council is seeking to transform the existing play area into a modern, inclusive and engaging aviation-themed play space that celebrates Filton's unique identity. The play area has recently transferred to Filton Town Council from the district authority, providing an opportunity to deliver a high-quality facility for the local community. The redevelopment will be undertaken within the existing footprint of the site. Blenheim Drive Play Area is the only children's play area within the Conygre Ward, which has approximately 5,000 residents. The site is located on Blenheim Drive and is adjacent to Filton Hill Primary School, which serves the local Conygre area and has 196 pupils. Across Filton, there are approximately 1,649 children aged 15 and under, while the Blenheim Drive facility is one of only two play areas serving the wider Filton community. The Council anticipates that the contract will commence on 1st December 2026 (subject to successful PWLB application), with construction works expected to begin in January 2027. The successful supplier will be required to develop a programme that achieves practical completion by 31st March 2027, with any necessary snagging works, no later than 31st June 2027. The estimated value of the contract is up to £300,000 excluding VAT. Filton Town Council will be applying for a loan from the public works loan board to fund this project.

THIS RELATES TO NOTICE - 2026/S 000-072388 - EXTENDED SUBMISSION END DATE - NOT A DUPLICATE. Framework Agreement for the Procurement of Occupational Health Counselling services- A Below Threshold Contract regulated of the Procurement Act 2023 within the light touch category. Gloucestershire County Council 'GCC' are looking to procure Occupational Health Counselors who will work with us to ensure the delivery of occupational health services and supporting the health and wellbeing of our workforces.

To supply and install a Flexipave or approved similar footpath and dropped kerbs as per the provided specifications.

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for admission to the existing Over 65 Years of Age Residential Care Home Framework for Swindon. Project Description Swindon Borough Council is undertaking the first annual re-opening of its existing Residential Care Home Framework for adults aged 65 years and over within the Swindon locality. This Framework was originally commissioned under public contract regulations and will continue to use this until the end of the total term. This framework commenced on 1st January 2026 and is currently operating within the initial contract period. Existing Framework providers are not required to reapply as part of this process. Successful applicants will join the existing Framework from 1st January 2027. This procurement exercise does not constitute a new procurement or re-tender of the Framework. It provides an opportunity for providers that are not currently admitted to the Framework, or that were unsuccessful in previous application rounds, to apply for admission to the Framework. The Framework has an initial term ending on 31st December 2027, with the option for the Council to extend by up to two further periods of two years each, resulting in a maximum potential Framework duration of six years from the original commencement date. Providers admitted through this re-opening exercise may remain on the Framework for the remainder of the Framework term, subject to extension options being exercised and continued compliance with contractual requirements. The estimated value of placements commissioned through the Framework during the period 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2027 is approximately £12 million, with a potential maximum Framework value of approximately £60 million should all extension periods be exercised. The Framework will continue to be re-opened annually via the Supplying the South West Portal to allow additional providers to apply for admission. The Framework will be advertised and all applicants must meet the minimum selection and award criteria to be admitted to the Framework. This Framework is for in-borough residential care homes only. For all over-65 residential care needs (standard, enhanced and complex), providers will be required to operate within the Council's published fee structure. Acceptance of the Council's fee structure will form part of the Framework requirements. To participate, suppliers must register as a supplier with ProContract at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and register an interest in the opportunity before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please contact the Proactis Support Team at [email protected] Tender clarification deadline: 7th October 2026, 12:00 noon (UK Local Time). Clarification questions must be submitted via the Messaging facility within the ProContract portal. Responses will be issued periodically through the portal. Tender submission deadline: 14th October 2026, 12:00 noon (UK Local Time), via the ProContract portal: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please note that this opportunity may be advertised on Find a Tender Service, Contracts Finder and other procurement websites; however, Supplying the South West Portal is the only portal containing all documentation required to submit a response. The procurement reference is DN831353 No tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full, including all required attachments, and submitting them in accordance with the instructions contained within the tender documentation

HAF aims to tackle the triple inequalities of holiday hunger, physical inactivity, and social isolation. It provides free of charge activities and food for children and young people who are entitled to benefits- related Free School Meals and school age up to the end of Year 11. The programme is funded by the Department for Education. It is intended that participants in the HAF programme will: ? Eat more healthily over the school holidays. ? Be more active during the school holidays. ? Be safe and less socially isolated. ? Engage in enriching activities which support personal development and wellbeing. ? Have greater understanding of health and nutrition. ? Be more engaged with school and other local services. There are around11,000 children in Wiltshire who are eligible for benefit related Free School Meals. Wiltshire Council are seeking a range of large and small organisations to support the delivery of the programme across Wiltshire.

We know that the structure of taxes shapes decisions about how and what to invest in. To better understand the incentives around the reuse of historic buildings, this study will look at how tax impacts on the finances of reuse projects, how the tax impacts differ depending on the type of project or developer, what the implications are for cash flow vs total financial impacts, and where the incidence of tax may be different to where the liability falls. The outputs of the research will include a set of project finance / tax numbers for a range of representative projects covering a range of different types of development / developer; an assessment of how the impacts of tax – and different approaches to subsidy, impact on different types of developer and project and the relative impacts of changes to tax / subsidy.

The University requires a professional traffic management and parking stewarding service to support a programme of events across its campuses throughout the year, to include graduation ceremonies, undergraduate and postgraduate Open Days, applicant visit days and student recruitment events, Welcome Weekend/student arrivals activities, and other ad hoc University events as required. The successful supplier shall provide suitably trained, customer-focussed personnel to manage vehicle movements, parking operations, visitor arrivals, accessibility requirements and pedestrian safety, ensuring a safe and positive visitor experience.

Historic England is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced organisation to design and deliver a teacher professional development programme in the South East of England. The programme will focus on building teachers’ confidence, capacity and capability to use local heritage and the historic environment within curriculum-based teaching and learning. It is not intended to provide one-off workshops for pupils, but to support teachers and schools to embed local heritage learning in a meaningful and sustainable way, supported by appropriate local heritage partnerships and Historic England resources.

Historic England is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced organisation to design and deliver a teacher professional development programme in the South West of England. The programme will focus on building teachers’ confidence, capacity and capability to use local heritage and the historic environment within curriculum-based teaching and learning. It is not intended to provide one-off workshops for pupils, but to support teachers and schools to embed local heritage learning in a meaningful and sustainable way, supported by appropriate local heritage partnerships and Historic England resources.

Trowbridge Town Council ("the Council") invites tenders from competent and qualified contractors for the provision of testing, inspection, planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and monitoring of the following systems: Fire alarm systems Intruder alarm systems Monitoring of fire and intruder alarms Controlled access (fob/code entry) systems Emergency lighting systems Portable fire extinguishers Annual fire risk assessments This service is required across seven Council sites ("the Sites") for an initial period of 3 years, with the option for the Council to extend for a further period of up to 2 years. The Council is committed to safeguarding the health, safety and welfare of residents, staff and visitors, and to maintaining full compliance with: BS 9999 - Fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings Approved Document B - Fire safety (Building Regulations) The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 BS 5266-1 - Emergency lighting