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This notice is to advise bidders this opportunity is live on e-Tender Wales until 10:00 on 12/10/2026. The Senedd requires software solutions to support media monitoring, press office management, social media management and social media listening activities. These services play an important role in helping the Senedd understand the reach, impact and effectiveness of its communications activity, monitor public and media discussion, and support engagement with people across Wales. The procurement has been structured into four separate lots to enable suppliers to bid for individual, multiple, or all lots with one or multiple systems.

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 12th October 2026 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UK Shared Business Services (UKSBS), on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), wishes to establish an Open Framework to enable policymakers to identify and procure Futures-related services and capability development opportunities quickly and cost-effectively. The Futures Procurement Framework is a register of consultants and researchers that can be called upon by HM Government (HMG) Departments and Agencies and UK public bodies (those listed in Annex B) to support conducting work to think strategically about the long-term future (herein called Futures) and further developing these capabilities in government. The key areas of expertise needed are: • Services for describing and explaining the characteristics of a policy area (including trend and driver analysis, and systems analysis) or issue (including associated risks and opportunities) • Services for describing what the future might be like • Services for developing and testing policies and strategies, and related decisions, particularly for their robustness and resilience • Services for developing Futures capability within the Civil Service (including skills related to the above activities) • Services for convening or engaging a diverse range of stakeholders (citizen and expert voices) in futures work • Services, expertise and data gathering and visualisation related to specific fields (including, but not limited to, specific scientific and technological, social and economic fields) Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This Futures Procurement Framework will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number itt_2793

NHS England is seeking a supplier for the provision of: 1) An existing, configurable, externally hosted Job Evaluation Digital System (JE DS) that can be implemented as an off-the-shelf solution and configured to support the governance, assurance and oversight of the NHS job evaluation scheme (JES) processes for NHS organisations in England. 2) A national implementation delivery plan for the JE DS, including pilot, phased rollout and training arrangements for relevant NHS staff. 3) Ongoing JE DS maintenance, updates, user support and training updates throughout the contract term. Any contract awarded following this Procurement process is estimated to initially run for three years. There will be the option to extend the contract for two separate term terms of 12 months. Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT.

The supply, configuration, integration, testing, deployment and ongoing support of a digital wayfinding platform for the Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health. The platform will provide interactive digital building maps, destination search, multi-floor and step-free route generation, and accessible navigation for patients, visitors, staff and students.

Introduction and Summary of Requirements DESNZ is looking for experts in their field with a strong network of contacts across their industry to act as an Alternate Delegate for the following International Energy Agency (IEA) Technology Collaboration Programmes (TCPs): Lot 1 Energy Storage (ES) Lot 2 Heat Pumping Technologies (HPT) Lot 3 Photovoltaic Power Systems (PVPS) Lot 4 Industrial Energy-Related Technologies and Systems (IETS) Summary UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS), acting on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), invites proposals for the role of Alternate Delegate for provision of support to the International Energy Agency (IEA) Technology Collaboration Programme (TCP). UK SBS is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023) and the Procurement Regulations 2024 applicable to this procurement procedure (as may be amended from time to time) (the “Regulations”). This is a Services Contract being procured under the Open Procedure. This procurement shall be split into 4 Lots as follows and for each Lot one Contract shall be awarded to the successful supplier(s). LOT 1 - Energy Storage (ES) LOT 2 - Heat Pumping Technologies (HPT) LOT 3 - Photovoltaic Power Systems (PVPS) LOT 4 - Industrial Energy-Related Technologies and Systems (IETS) Please state clearly which lot you are applying for in your submission in the bid title. The application must be submitted by an organisation for a specific individual within the organisation. This can be a company, university, NGO or sole trader. An organisation may submit bids for several lots, no single individual may be proposed for more than one Lot. For example, a Supplier may bid for all four Lots; however, a different academic or employee must be nominated as the lead representative for each Lot. Each lot will be assessed individually so please provide a separate application for each lot applied for (including declarations). Each lot will only be awarded to one bidder. Background The IEA works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for its 32 member countries and beyond. Founded in 1974, the IEA was initially designed to help countries co-ordinate a collective response to major disruptions in the supply of oil, such as the crisis of 1973/4. While this remains a key aspect of its work, the IEA has evolved and expanded. It is at the heart of global dialogue on energy innovations. Technology Collaboration Programmes (TCPs) are independent, international groups of experts that enable governments and industries from around the world to lead programmes and projects on a wide range of energy technologies and related issues. TCPs currently cover topics related to: • Efficient end-use (buildings, electricity, industry, transport). • Cleaner fossil fuels (greenhouse-gas mitigation, extraction, supply, transformation). • Renewable energy and hydrogen (technologies and policies for deployment). • Cross-cutting issues (modelling, technology transfer, project financing). • Fusion power (safety, physics, materials, technologies). The 6,000 experts in the TCPs work to advance the research, development and commercialisation of energy technologies. The scope and strategy of each TCP is in keeping with the IEA Shared Goals of energy security, environmental protection and economic growth, as well as engagement worldwide. Depending on the TCP, activities may include: • Basic and applied research, technology development and pilot plants • Technology assessment, feasibility studies, environmental impact studies, market analysis, policy implications • Information exchange of research results and programmes • Scientist exchanges • Databases, modelling and systems analysis • Experts’ networks. More information on the IEA and the TCPs is available here: Technology collaboration - About - IEA. Each TCP typically has two Delegates who represent each country at the Executive Committee: a primary Delegate and an Alternate Delegate. Each TCP is its own entity and therefore have different methods for organising activities. The types of activities are, however, broadly consistent across the TCPs. The UK is currently participating in 28 TCPs. The Science and Innovation for Climate and Energy (SICE) directorate in DESNZ funds 12 of these. At this time, DESNZ is looking to appoint Alternate Delegates for 4 of these TCPs to represent the UK industry alongside the primary DESNZ Delegate: • Energy Storage - https://iea-es.org/ • Heat Pump Technologies (HPT) - http://www.heatpumpingtechnologies.org • Photovoltaic Power Systems (PVPS) - https://iea-pvps.org/ • Industrial Energy-Related Technologies and Systems (IETS) - https://iea-industry.org/ The UK also participates in Mission Innovation, which is the leading international collaboration platform on innovation hosted by the IEA. SICE currently coordinates input into the seven Missions of Mission Innovation. Where relevant to the programme of work of the IEA Technology Collaboration Programmes, alternate delegates should seek to join up activities and stakeholder engagement. Acronyms and terminology: IEA TCP International Energy Agency (IEA) Technology Collaboration Programmes (TCPs): multilateral working groups established by the IEA across 8 themes (Buildings, Electricity, Industry, Transport, Renewable Energy, Fossil Energy, Fusion Power, cross-cutting) IEA TCP Secretariat Organises the general TCP administration (requesting invoices, organising annual activities), liaises with the IEA and stakeholders DESNZ (Primary) Delegate Government representative in the IEA TCPs. Drawn from across technical and policy teams. Primarily responsible for administration and knowledge transfer within DESNZ, quality assessment of UK outputs to IEA, but can get more involved depending on expertise and resource. Alternate Delegate (AD) Experts in their field appointed through open competition. In charge of running the UK’s TCP activities and producing main outputs. DESNZ TCP Co-ordinator Oversees all the TCPs at a working level within DESNZ and is responsible for the procurement of DESNZ and Alternate Delegates, reporting of TCP activities for DESNZ governing procedures and any general admin tasks not specific to individual TCPs. National TCP Coordinator Oversees all UK TCP Activity across 28 TCP Programmes with UK representation. Facilitates engagement across TCP representatives and provides support on alignment between TCPs and policy. Tasks / Annexes Sub-tasks produced by TCPs, where members create working groups to produce reports, gather international data on technologies/policies/ business models, etc. Known variously as tasks, sub-tasks, working groups, and annexes in different TCPs, but referred to as ‘annexes’ for clarity in this specification. Operating agent Project manager or technical lead of an annex. In charge of defining the programme of work of the annexes, and ensuring delivery of outputs. Known under different terminology across TCPs, but used here for clarity. National Team A team of UK experts from industry, third sector and academia convened by the Alternate Delegate. ExCo Executive committee meeting which typically occurs twice a year (generally at least once in person). The role of Alternate Delegate has general tasks common to all TCPs. Additional opportunities such as active participation in annex work or chairing the TCP can vary and be shaped by the AD and DESNZ Delegate. All ADs are expected to be able to complete all tasks, and the general tasks below are considered a minimum requirement. The Programme of Work will vary by TCP and will be jointly agreed with the DESNZ Delegate. The minimum requirement is expected to correspond to 12 days per financial year, amounting to a total minimum time requirement over the maximum potential duration of the contract of 29 days.

The London Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is undertaking a virtual market engagement exercise Wednesday 5th August 2026 @ 10am , via MS Teams, to inform the commissioning of the Online Harms Digital Youth Work Pilot Programme. The London Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is committed to understanding the factors that place children and young people at risk of violence, exploitation and harm, and to working collaboratively with partners to deliver long-term, sustainable solutions. We work across communities and sectors, including youth services, local government, education, health, policing and the voluntary and community sector, championing a public health approach that combines prevention, early intervention and effective support for those experiencing the greatest levels of risk and vulnerability. At the heart of our approach is the belief that violence is preventable, not inevitable. We recognise, however, that many children and young people are already navigating the impacts of trauma, exploitation, abuse and complex community dynamics. As such, our work seeks not only to prevent harm before it occurs, but also to strengthen the systems, services and trusted adults responsible for safeguarding, supporting and intervening with those most affected. Central to this approach is a commitment to partnership working, evidence-informed practice and ensuring that the voices, experiences and expertise of young people and communities shape the solutions designed to support them. The Mayor's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is seeking to engage with the market in advance of a forthcoming procurement opportunity relating to the delivery of its flagship Digital Youth Work Pilot Programme. The programme forms part of the VRU's wider public health approach to violence reduction and sits within a London-wide model developed following extensive consultation with young people, practitioners, safeguarding professionals, academics and sector experts. Digital life brings clear benefits for many children. Ofcom found that 99% of 13–17-year-olds see at least one benefit to being online, including help with schoolwork, learning new skills and maintaining social connections. 93% of children in the UK play video games, and children report that gaming helps them socialise with friends, learn new skills and have fun, with most online interactions taking place with friends they already know offline. At the same time, the VRU is concerned that these same digital environments expose children and young people to a wide range of harms and risks. Digital safety is increasingly a public safety and public health concern. Children and young people are navigating identity, relationships, influence, exploitation and conflict across interconnected online and offline environments. However, systems, services and safeguarding responses have often struggled to keep pace with the rapidly evolving nature of digital spaces. This matters for the VRU because online harms do not sit separately from wider concerns about violence, vulnerability, exploitation and safeguarding. The VRU is seeking delivery partners to pilot innovative Digital Youth Work (DYW) approaches across London that drive new models of engagement with young people and promote safeguarding in digital spaces. The VRU is seeking approaches that: Design, deliver and test new or existing digital youth work models Extend trusted, relationship-based youth work into digital environments Strengthen early intervention, prevention and safeguarding online Generate learning, insight and practical outputs to strengthen future activity The programme aims not only to deliver effective pilot activity, but also to contribute to sector-wide innovation and the development of scalable models of digital youth work across London. Scope of delivery The programme will be structured into three complementary lots: Lot 1: Supporting High-Need and Digitally Dependent Young People Testing approaches that improve accessibility and engagement for young people who face barriers to traditional provision, including SEND. Lot 2: Early Intervention and Prevention of Online Harms Testing models that enable early identification, prevention and response to online risks, with a focus on safeguarding and preventative practice of deterring online to offline violence. Lot 3: Universal Digital Youth Work and Positive Opportunities Exploring how digital youth work can foster connection, creativity, play, participation and digital citizenship for all young people. Bidders may apply for one, two or all three lots. Applications may be submitted by individual organisations or as partnerships/consortia. Target Audience The programme will focus on delivering digital youth work to children and young people aged 11–25 across London, including but not limited to: Young people at higher risk of being impacted by online harms Those facing barriers to traditional youth provision, including SEND and young people who may be more digitally dependent and/or digitally excluded Young people experiencing vulnerability linked to violence, exploitation or disadvantage Young people with caring responsibilities Young people in the care system Young people affected by Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) The wider youth population through universal provision Potential delivery settings and workforces may include, but are not limited to: Community-based youth organisations and youth services Detached, outreach and neighbourhood-based provision Faith and community organisations SEND and disability-focused youth provision Organisations supporting young people experiencing vulnerability, exclusion or barriers to traditional youth provision Specialist services working with young people affected by violence, exploitation or online harms Informal education, mentoring and participation-based youth provision Indicative Outcomes The programme is expected to contribute to: Increased engagement of young people in safe, supportive digital environments Improved accessibility of youth work for young people who do not traditionally engage with youth work and are digitally dependent and/or digitally excluded) Strengthened early identification and prevention of online harms in the digital space Increased use of technology to foster positive opportunities Strengthen young people’s digital citizenship Increased workforce confidence and capability in incorporating digital youth work into traditional practice and safeguarding policy Development of scalable models, guidance and practical tools A stronger London-wide evidence base on digital youth work and online safety Timeframe and Budget The maximum estimated budget for this programme is up to £650,000 excl. VAT over a full contract period from November 2026 – March 2029, subject to confirmation of funding, internal governance and relevant approvals. This comprises: £390,000 core funding across the 2026/27 and 2027/28 financial years from November 2026 to March 2028 An extension option of up to £260,000 for a further 12 months from April 2028 The VRU welcomes bids from individual organisations as well as collaborative partnerships and consortia. We recognise that expertise may be distributed across different organisations, and we encourage applications that bring together complementary skills, knowledge and experience. Providers do not need to demonstrate strength across every area independently, provided that the partnership as a whole can evidence the required expertise and capacity to deliver the programme. This may include, for example, combining specialist knowledge in DYW, supporting SEND or neurodiverse children, digital safety, contextual safeguarding, fostering positive digital opportunities, and preventative violence reduction approaches. Market Engagement / Response The VRU welcomes engagement from organisations with expertise in: Youth work and youth engagement Digital youth work Gaming, AI, technology Safeguarding and contextual safeguarding Online harms, exploitation and violence prevention Working with vulnerable and hard-to-reach young people Youth participation and co-production Learning, evaluation and evidence generation If you are interested in the opportunity and meet the core capabilities as set out above, then please join us for our early market warming event on Wednesday 5th August 2026 at 10:00AM. Attending the early market warming session does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future procurement process. The Eventbrite link for market warming session can be found here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-vru-online-harms-digital-youth-work-pilot-market-warming-session-tickets-1994744836503?aff=oddtdtcreator Please note that this exercise is in no way a call for competition and will not result in the award of a contract to any respondents to this notice. If have any further questions about this opportunity, please contact: [email protected] For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Digital-mapping-services./5SJUMP2G3Z To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5SJUMP2G3Z

The University requires a flexible and scalable software and hardware solution to support the efficient operation of a complex, multi-site catering environment. This solution must seamlessly operate across the full catering estate, which spans a range of commercial operations including: retail, full-service restaurants, bars and hotels.

HTE is a field of chemistry that expanded exponentially in the past five years, and most pharmaceutical companies are currently using it in their workflows. This methodology allows multi-parameter optimisation of chemical reactions but also synthesis of multiple compounds (96 to 384) on a small-scale using plate chemistry. Combined with the implementation of Direct-to-Biology (D2B) approaches, which involves the direct testing of non-purified mixtures, biological data is obtained faster. The combination of these methods greatly improves the Design, Make, Test, and Analyse (DMTA) cycle.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 21 August 2026 for the following reason: The expression of interest date has been aligned with the tender submission date of 30th October 2026.(Energy & Utility Skills Group (EUSG) - as the sector's experts and leading voice on workforce development, training, competence, attraction and assurance - is seeking to appoint a strategic digital partner to design and deliver a new, sector-level digital platform. This platform will provide a unified, modern and data-rich entry point into the energy, water, and waste industries, enabling citizens, employers, training providers and partners to interact with the sector in a way that is intuitive, consistent, and fully aligned with future workforce needs. This platform will also provide unrivalled 'supply side' information to enable the EUSG, partners, and governments to strengthen national workforce planning.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

This procurement is for the provision of an Integrated Consultant Team. This includes the provision of professional services to manage the delivery for provision of 8 no. floodlights to the main pitch and 4 no. floodlights to the smaller pitch -under construction- at New-Bridge Integrated College, Loughbrickland, County Down, in partnership with Aghaderg GAC and Ballyvarley HC. Comprising excavation work around the perimeter of the pitches, installation of appropriate ducting back to electrical substation which could be an additional substation dependent on capacity of the existing substation and will be ascertained by electrical engineer. Installation of foundations for each of the floodlight columns. There will be 2 floodlights attached to each column, 8 columns to larger pitch – 4 each side, 4 columns to smaller pitch – 2 each side.

Norfolk County Council (NCC) is seeking to award a contract for Technology Enabled Care (TEC) and Virtual Care. NCC is integrating Technology Enabled Care (TEC) and Virtual Care into care planning, meeting the requirements of the Care Act 2014 to strengthen prevention, promote independence, and deliver person‑centred, strengths‑based support, shifting the focus from providing long-term care packages to providing solutions that improve outcomes for residents. The new service will support residents, through the use of technology, to stay independent in the place they call home. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Service Specification, which forms a Schedule to the Terms and Conditions.

The Council has recently opened its new multi-purpose community services hub called Y Storfa, developed at the former BHS unit on Oxford Street in Swansea City Centre. Y Storfa provides community cohesion, opportunities for self-development and growth, digital inclusion, wellbeing, unity and strength across Swansea's diverse communities. Y Storfa is accessible to all and provides a range of services in a welcoming environment where you can meet others and participate in social activities, learning and support groups. It provides agile accommodation for third sector organisations, public sector bodies and private sector companies that endorse the ethos of a community hub. The Council is now looking for a company to provide and install several digital screens in the new building and are looking for potential solutions to the items listed below. Given the nature of the building the products will need to be reasonably robust. All screens as part of this RFQ will utilise Fugo CMS. (https://www.fugo.ai/) This is the current CMS used by Swansea Council for digital assets across the city. All screens need to include the necessary hardware & associated connections to the cloud to be able to utilise Fugo CMS. (i.e not via a web browser, will require a specific media player or integrated screen operating system to install and run the Fugo Player app (https://www.fugo.ai/download/ ) The Council will provide access to its Fugo Player Licence.

Smart Applications Management Limited (SAM) is the trading name of South West Smart Applications Limited, a Membership based central purchasing body, which owns and runs the National Mobilities Procurement Hub for its Members. The Goods and Services will be supplied via Award Without Competition and by Competitive Selection Process. Lot 1 of this Framework is seeking the provision of On Vehicle Digital Technology (AVL, CCTV, APC, TLP, Comms, On Bus Destination, AVA, Bridge Strike Systems & Vehicle Compute Capability). Lot 1 - has 9 parts: Lot 1 - Part 1 - Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) Solution Provision of an integrated Automated Vehicle Location solution capable of accurately determining and communicating vehicle location in real time. The solution shall support route, journey and stop association, estimated arrival/departure information and integration with other onboard and back-office systems. Requirements include resilient positioning, industry-standard data interfaces, remote configuration, monitoring, diagnostics, reporting, security and ongoing support throughout the solution lifecycle. Lot 1 - Part 2 - Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Solution Provision of a comprehensive onboard CCTV solution providing appropriate internal and external vehicle coverage for passenger safety, operational management and incident investigation. The solution shall support continuous high-quality recording, secure storage and retrieval, authorised access and evidential integrity. Requirements include integration with other onboard systems, equipment health monitoring, remote diagnostics, secure communications, configurable camera arrangements and enhanced analytics where required. Lot 1 - Part 3 - Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) Solution Provision of an Automatic Passenger Counting solution capable of accurately recording passenger boarding and alighting and determining vehicle occupancy without driver intervention. The solution shall provide reliable passenger-count data for operational, planning and passenger-information purposes and integrate with onboard and central systems. Requirements include appropriate counting accuracy, standardised interfaces, secure data transfer, reporting, monitoring, diagnostics, remote management and resilient operation. Lot 1 - Part 4 - Traffic Light Priority (TLP) Solution Provision of a Traffic Light Priority solution enabling suitably equipped vehicles to request priority at traffic signals based on vehicle location, route and operational circumstances. The solution shall support configurable and conditional priority strategies and integration with vehicle, roadside and central systems. Requirements include secure, low-latency communications, monitoring and reporting, remote configuration, interoperability, performance analysis, testing, cybersecurity and ongoing technical support. Lot 1 - Part 5 - Comms Tool (Radio) Solution Provision of an onboard communications solution enabling reliable and secure voice and data communication between drivers, vehicles and operational control functions. The solution shall support operational messaging, service information, alerts and emergency communications through an appropriate driver interface. Requirements include integration with other onboard systems, secure communications, operational logging, remote configuration, equipment monitoring, diagnostics and resilient operation across the vehicle fleet. Lot 1 - Part 6 - On-Bus Destination Solution Provision of integrated on-bus destination equipment capable of clearly displaying route and destination information to passengers and intending passengers. Solutions shall support appropriate front, side and rear displays, accessibility and visibility requirements and integration with onboard systems to automate displayed information. Requirements include remote configuration, operational overrides, equipment monitoring, diagnostics, secure communications, robust vehicle-grade equipment and ongoing maintenance and support. Lot 1 - Part 7 - Audio Visual Passenger Information (AVA) Solution Provision of an accessible onboard Audio Visual Passenger Information solution delivering automated visual and audible information concerning routes, destinations, next stops, disruptions and other relevant passenger messages. The solution shall integrate with vehicle location and onboard systems to trigger information accurately. Requirements include accessible presentation, remote and priority messaging, configurable content, secure communications, monitoring, diagnostics, resilient operation and ongoing system support. Lot 1 - Part 8 - Bridge Strike Prevention Solution Provision of an onboard Bridge Strike Prevention solution designed to reduce the risk of vehicles approaching or striking structures with insufficient clearance. The solution shall use vehicle dimensions together with accurate location, mapping and detection information to provide timely audible and visual driver warnings. Requirements include reliable hazard identification, minimisation of false alerts, offline resilience, secure updates, event logging, diagnostics and onboard-system integration. Lot 1 - Part 9 - Vehicle Compute Capability (VCC) Solution Provision of a robust onboard Vehicle Compute Capability providing a shared computing platform for hosting, integrating and managing multiple vehicle applications and data services. The solution shall provide sufficient processing capacity, storage and future scalability while supporting secure application separation and interoperability. Requirements include edge processing, secure communications, remote software management, monitoring and diagnostics, onboard-system integration and future expansion throughout its operational lifecycle. Lot 2 is for Franchising and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Services. It has 6 Parts: Lot 2 - Part 1 - Franchised Bus Scheme Development and Implementation Support The provision of specialist consultancy services to support the development, assessment and implementation of bus franchising schemes. Services may include business cases, network and commercial design, financial modelling, consultation, procurement, mobilisation, integrated fares and ticketing, assets and technology, contract management, service permits, independent assurance and stakeholder engagement. Lot 2 - Part 2 - Transport Ticketing Management Policy Advice The provision of strategic, policy and management consultancy relating to transport ticketing and payment systems. Services may encompass ITSO, Stored Value, contactless EMV, barcode and QR ticketing, Account Based and Multi-Token Ticketing, Mobility as a Service, and wider ticketing initiatives across public-sector authorities, transport operators and national organisations. Lot 2 - Part 3 - Transport Ticketing Technical & Revenue Scheme Delivery The provision of technical consultancy and delivery support for transport ticketing schemes, including development of technical specifications, implementation and integration of ITSO and other ticketing technologies, Electronic Ticket Machines and ticketing readers. Services may also include management of multi-platform implementations and development of technical solutions through engagement with relevant stakeholders. Lot 2 - Part 4 - Transport Ticketing Governance, Research and Competitive Bidding Services The provision of specialist support relating to transport ticketing governance, research, procurement and competitive funding or bidding activities. Services may include governance advice for public and commercial organisations, preparation of grant, tender and franchise submissions, support for public procurement exercises, and research activities contributing to sustainable transport policy and delivery. Lot 2 - Part 5 - Entitlement (Concessionary) Travel Management Services The provision of management, policy and project support for entitlement and concessionary travel schemes, with particular emphasis on revenue reimbursement and apportionment. Services may include multi-operator and multimodal schemes, multiple ITSO HOPS and Customer Management Systems, and schemes operating across multiple ticketing channels, technologies and participating organisations. Lot 2 - Part 6 - Technical Entitlement (Concessionary) Support Services The provision of specialist technical support for entitlement and concessionary travel schemes, including reimbursement implementation, revenue modelling and apportionment, ETM data analysis, national reimbursement guidance and alternative allocation methodologies. Services may also encompass auditable datasets, payment reporting, stakeholder-led revenue solutions and expert technical evidence supporting appeals, tribunals or legal proceedings.

With over 273,000 people in Scotland living with Stage 3-5 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), including 2,000 receiving dialysis treatment, and demand expected to increase fivefold over the next decade, improvements to dialysis transport across NHS Scotland are urgently needed. Dialysis journeys account for more than 40% of all non-emergency patient transport activity, costing 9.1 million GBP annually. Yet current arrangements can be inconsistent, creating avoidable pressures for patients, providers and NHS services. NHS Scotland is seeking innovative, patient-centred and sustainable solutions that improve reliability, efficiency and patient outcomes, while reducing administrative burden and delivering better value for money.

The Scottish Government’s Directorate for Digital is seeking an innovative service management solution to support a growing portfolio of digital services, including ScotAccount, ScotPayments, mygov.scot, Cloud Platform Services, and more. As demand, complexity and user expectations increase, we require scalable, technology-enabled approaches that can grow as our services grow, while delivering value for money. A successful solution will help ensure resilient, secure and efficient service operations, reducing risks to service quality, productivity, revenue and public trust, while supporting the future development of Scotland’s digital public services.

Cold homes, damp, mould and fuel poverty are driving poor health outcomes, increasing pressure on healthcare services and deepening inequalities. While Registered Social Landlords are investing in warmer, more energy-efficient housing and responding to new regulatory requirements, fuel poverty means many vulnerable residents remain at risk, even in high-quality homes. Current approaches are often reactive and lack mechanisms to target support for those that might be the very most vulnerable, addressing issues only after harm has occurred. This Challenge seeks innovative solutions that can help registered social landlords identify where housing conditions, fuel poverty and individual vulnerability combine to create the greatest risk of harm, then translate that insight into practical, targeted action that combats these impacts, improves tenants’ health and wellbeing outcomes, protects homes and makes better use of limited housing and support resources. Solutions must be affordable at RSL scale, protect tenant privacy, and connect insight to action so that Cloch can complete investigation and repair work within statutory timescales.

Zero Waste Scotland is seeking an innovative technology solution that helps businesses demonstrate the commercial value of circular economy practices and attract investment. Existing assessment tools often overlook benefits including (but not limited to) supply chain resilience, resource security, customer retention and reduced exposure to market shocks. We are looking for an intuitive, evidence-based tool that integrates the wider benefits into business and investment decisions, while generating insights to inform future support and policy development. The solution should build business and investor confidence, help accelerate adoption of circular practices and support Scotland's transition to a sustainable, circular economy.

This Challenge presents an exciting opportunity to make a positive difference in protecting children in Scotland from harm, an area of the highest priority for the Scottish Cabinet and partners. Scotland’s child protection system relies on Inter-Agency Referral Discussions (IRDs) to make timely safeguarding decisions for children (over 17,000 IRDs took place during 2024-25). IRDs are effective and work well as a process, however they are currently supported by fragmented IT systems, manual processes and localised records. This results in duplication, delays, and barriers to information sharing across agencies and local authorities. These inefficiencies increase administrative burden, reducing time available for direct support to children and families. The Scottish Government, Police Scotland and the National Social Work Agency (TBC) are seeking innovative solutions that will enable secure streamlined multi-agency information sharing for the existing IRD process, as well as providing real-time local and national data to improve child protection outcomes across Scotland.

The Scottish Government’s Directorate for Digital is seeking an innovative service management solution to support a growing portfolio of digital services, including ScotAccount, ScotPayments, mygov.scot, Cloud Platform Services, and more. As demand, complexity and user expectations increase, we require scalable, technology-enabled approaches that can grow as our services grow, while delivering value for money. A successful solution will help ensure resilient, secure and efficient service operations, reducing risks to service quality, productivity, revenue and public trust, while supporting the future development of Scotland’s digital public services.

Scotland has the highest drug and alcohol related death rates in the UK and Europe. People with substance use issues (PWSUI) often need help outside normal 'office' hours or from a distance from offices, and support is not uniformly available throughout Scotland. The support landscape in Scotland is fragmented, hard to navigate, and varies by locality. When support isn’t readily available (or isn’t trusted), people and their families and friends often default to emergency services or remain unsupported. As a result, those who use substances often experience avoidable crisis escalation, or remain in extremely difficult situations, and support services miss opportunities for early, harm-reducing interventions. The Preventing Harm, Promoting Recovery: Scotland’s Alcohol & Drugs Strategic Plan 2026 – 2035 specifically addresses the crucial need to tackle early intervention and widen an individual’s ‘circle of support’. This ‘circle of support’ is at the heart of this Challenge, and a successful solution would enable people to access the right support sooner, regardless of locality. It should harness the power of existing trusted services, family and community to reduce avoidable demand on emergency and NHS services – and if possible, create a ‘feedback loop’ of learning, intelligence and insight so that the overall issue can be tackled in a continually improving manner.