UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

The TechFirst Women’s Programme is a UK Government workforce‑development intervention designed to increase the participation, retention and progression of women in high‑growth digital and frontier‑technology sectors. Evidence shows that women remain structurally under‑represented across the UK tech workforce, facing systemic barriers including biased recruitment practices, limited access routes, inflexible working patterns, and poor workplace cultures. At the same time, employers—particularly SMEs—are experiencing severe digital skills shortages across key frontier‑technology roles, including AI, cyber security, advanced connectivity, semiconductors, quantum technologies and engineering biology. These labour‑market failures are constraining innovation, productivity and regional growth, and disproportionately impact businesses unable to access or train technical talent. The programme will procure a women‑focused training and deployment model delivering employer‑aligned technical instruction, workplace‑readiness training, wraparound pastoral support, and structured mentoring. This will enable a target of 300 women to progress into meaningful entry and mid‑level roles in frontier‑tech sectors. Training will be co‑designed with employers to ensure alignment with real occupational needs in areas such as software engineering, cyber security, data engineering, cloud/DevOps, AI/ML operations and telecoms/network engineering. The programme should reduce the cost burden on SMEs, helping them to participate in the digital economy and adopt emerging technologies that would otherwise be inaccessible due to recruitment and training costs. The programme sets a target of 80% demployment into mid-career roles, and 20% deployment into early-career roles. The deployment phase will match participants to paid, high‑quality technical roles, with pathway support throughout onboarding and early retention. Delivery partners may deploy a contingent‑workforce approach, ensuring employment decisions into permanent roles remain open, merit‑based and compliant with the Equality Act 2010. The programme sets a target for 80% of deployments to SMEs, with flexibility where regional or sector‑specific SME demand is insufficient. This SME‑first approach strengthens regional innovation ecosystems and ensures benefits flow to the parts of the economy facing the most acute hiring barriers. The expected benefits of the programme include increased representation of women in frontier‑tech roles; improved retention through structured mentoring and culture‑focused employer support; expanded domestic early‑career pipelines; enhanced SME digital adoption; and reduced reliance on international recruitment for mid‑career tech roles. By addressing systemic inequality and market failure, the TechFirst Women’s Programme delivers a targeted, evidence‑based intervention that strengthens the UK’s technology workforce, boosts regional economic resilience, and supports long‑term productivity growth.

Asset Management are a directorate within Places for London whose primary goal is to generate increased non-fare revenue for Places for London, and TfL, through the leasing of property. This request seeks the appointment of a Contractor to undertake the construction works for the Canning Town retail project to create one new commercial unit in the Canning Town LU station ticket hall. The Contractor would also be the Principal Contractor under CDM Regulations 2015 from supply through to testing and commissioning. The scope of contract includes the build, testing and handover of the retail unit. The principal contractor will transform several operational rooms into a single retail space with a glazed shopfront opening onto the public area within the main ticket hall of Canning Town station. This transformation will not only upgrade the existing services but also create a vibrant retail space.

WMCA, as owner of the West Midlands Metro, intends to explore the potential of undertaking a future procurement process for the long-term maintenance of the Birmingham–Wolverhampton tram fleet, comprising 42 CAF Urbos light rail vehicles currently in passenger operation. The proposed Rolling Stock Maintenance Services Agreement is expected to include full fleet maintenance responsibilities, which may encompass: • Routine servicing and inspections • Preventative and corrective maintenance • Heavy maintenance and overhaul activities • Cleaning services • Technical support and engineering services • Spares supply and materials management • Lifecycle, asset management and obsolescence planning Final scope and contractual structure will be informed by market engagement. Strategic Objectives: Any future contract will seek to deliver high standards of safety, reliability, availability, cost efficiency and long-term asset sustainability in support of ongoing network expansion.

The Carlton Academy Trust has decided to tender their cleaning services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process. The schools involved are: - Oulton Academy, LS26 8EX High Park School, BD9 6RY Beechcliffe Thackley School, BD10 0TD Carlton Mills Primary School, BD9 5AT Marshfield Primary School, BD5 9DS Thorpe Primary School, BD10 9PY Carlton Bolling Academy, BD3 0DU This tender will establish a Framework Agreement which will allow the Trust to add additional schools to the contract throughout the tenure. Any joining schools will align with the same contract end date. Start date 1st September 2026- with Oulton joining on 1st October 2026 The Contract Duration and Structure Initial Term: 3 years (with 2 optional one-year extensions). Financial Model:Guaranteed fixed cost model: Defined annual labour costs, operation overheads and management fees. It is the intention of the Trust to appoint a single contractor in order to maximise the benefits for all parties. The quality of the service and the proposed budget for the second year will be reviewed three months before the expiry of the first twelve months. The Trust at this time reserves the right to terminate the contract should either the quality or future costs be unacceptable. Some TUPE Data outstanding- will issue as clarification asap. Note Pay increases will be agreed 10th March 2026 for April 2026 and a clarification will be issued to agree how bidders should apply this and April 2027 awards, as soon as possible.

The council are inviting suppliers to participate in preliminary engagement to gain insight from the market with the purpose of making any potential future exercise, well framed, feasible, focused and of likely interest to the market. Durham County Council are seeking a Power Purchase Agreement which allows the Council to have renewable energy generation technology, such as solar PV, installed on their council buildings and land. The successful contractor would be expected to fully fund the supply, install and maintenance of the technology, and the Council would purchase the electricity from the contractor.

A website development and Content Management System provider to deliver, design and develop secure hosting maintenance and ongoing technical support for Sanctuary websites.

Kirklees Council is conducting a Preliminary market engagement exercise to seek feedback from highly experienced contractors regarding planned land remediation and decontamination works at the former gasworks site. These works form part of the wider Investment Zone and contribute to the strategic objectives of the Station to Stadium Corridor Masterplan. The purpose of this market engagement exercise is to: • Understand current market capacity, capability, and interest • Inform the procurement strategy (including design maturity, risk allocation, and form of contract) • Identify barriers, risks, and opportunities • Shape future tender documentation so that it aligns with market norms and delivers best value This exercise is not a call for competition. The Council is particularly interested in contractor feedback on the following: • Preferred level of design development / performance specification required to achieve pricing certainty (e.g., RIBA Stage 3 - Concept Design, or RIBA Stage 4 - Technical Design) • Commentary on risk appetite • Views on the preferred form of contract (e.g., NEC ECC Option A or Option C, JCT, Design & Build approach) • Whether early contractor involvement (ECI) would be desirable • Clarity on any information gaps that could lead to risk premiums

This pre‑market engagement is being undertaken to understand current market capability in delivering specialist physiotherapy services for student sport, to explore potential delivery models, and to refine the scope prior to issuing any formal Invitation to Tender (ITT). Participation in this engagement will not provide any supplier with an advantage in any future procurement process. Through this engagement the University aims to: • Understand supplier capacity and capability to provide physiotherapy services, including injury prevention, rehabilitation, performance support, and pitch‑side first aid throughout the competitive season. • Explore different delivery approaches, staffing models, clinical frameworks, and digital systems that suppliers would recommend for a university sports environment. • Identify any risks, constraints, operational considerations, or interdependencies that the University should address early in the process. • Use supplier insight to refine the service model, draft scope, and the final ITT specification and evaluation approach.

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice/Expression of Interest. The Department for Transport ('Department') is looking to develop an, in-house, Freight Analysis and Modelling Environment (FAME), centred on a new national freight transport model. We expect FAME will have the following capability/characteristics: • the ability to simulate the movement of freight flows, by both (aggregated) commodity and vehicles. • be multimodal and include competition between road, rail and domestic shipping services. • include both the domestic movement of goods, and also international maritime and rail services to the UK, including route choice for short-sea shipping and the channel tunnel services. • the ability to forecast freight demand and flows into the future, based on factors including population and economic projections • the ability to test different scenarios, based on a range of assumptions, to understand the impact on the national freight system. • built in the Python programming language. The Department is expecting to procure external support for the development of FAME this summer (2026) following an open procurement process. Ahead of this, we are looking to host a workshop where potential suppliers, or interested parties, are given an opportunity to share their thoughts on the Department's proposals for FAME. We hope this will ensure a realistic and feasible specification, timelines and contract terms, and also allow experts across industry to provide suggestions to help shape the specification. BUDGET - TBC. Likely above threshold for services. We have provisionally selected 6th May, 12:30 - 14:30 for the workshop to take place, and expect it to be an online event via MS Teams. Please note, if you cannot attend the workshop but still want to provide written feedback, please still confirm your expression of interest to receive the draft schedule of requirements. NEXT STEPS: Interested suppliers will need to register to DfTs e-sourcing platform using the following link: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Once registered, you can formally access the PQQ and submit an interest by using the following PQQ link: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/16288810019D490830DF

This Procurement is for the following Scope of Works; - A flexible electricity supply contract based on the specification as outlined in the Consultus tender pack. - A flexible gas supply contract based on the specification as outlined in the Consultus tender pack. - The provision of MOP (Meter Operator) and DC/DA (Data Collection / Data Aggregation) services alongside full meter management for electricity. - The provision of a MAM (Meter Asset Manager) and DC/DA (Data Collection / Data Aggregation) services alongside full meter management for gas. We acknowledge that the vast majority of the identified potential contract value is for the cost per kWH/mWh of energy.

The University of Plymouth is inviting expressions of interest from potential suppliers to provide occupational health (OH) services for our employees. The service should be capable of supporting up to 200 employee OH referrals per year and approximately eight health surveillance day clinics annually, with the understanding that these numbers may fluctuate in line with staffing levels. The provider will also be required to offer a vaccination service for employees, including immunisations necessary for work-related requirements such as Research Passports, where University staff undertake research with the NHS and must provide proof of immunisation. A key requirement is the provision of clear and unambiguous reports, including recommendations regarding the suitability of employees for work and any limitations or adjustments necessary to ensure their safety. Key responsibilities of the provider will include: • Scheduling appointments and follow-up appointments as required • Notifying the University of any missed appointments • Producing comprehensive reports on employee fitness for work, including any recommended adjustments • Providing health surveillance services • Delivering vaccination services The University of Plymouth intends to award a single-supplier a 3 year contract for the provision of occupational health services with the option to extend. Ideally providers would be based in the South West region to ensure cost‑efficient mileage and minimise travel-related expenses. There are no documents to download on Mercell.

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice/Expression of Interest. The Department for Transport ('Department') is looking to develop an, in-house, Freight Analysis and Modelling Environment (FAME), centred on a new national freight transport model. We expect FAME will have the following capability/characteristics: • the ability to simulate the movement of freight flows, by both (aggregated) commodity and vehicles. • be multimodal and include competition between road, rail and domestic shipping services. • include both the domestic movement of goods, and also international maritime and rail services to the UK, including route choice for short-sea shipping and the channel tunnel services. • the ability to forecast freight demand and flows into the future, based on factors including population and economic projections • the ability to test different scenarios, based on a range of assumptions, to understand the impact on the national freight system. • built in the Python programming language. The Department is expecting to procure external support for the development of FAME this summer (2026) following an open procurement process. Ahead of this, we are looking to host a workshop where potential suppliers, or interested parties, are given an opportunity to share their thoughts on the Department's proposals for FAME. We hope this will ensure a realistic and feasible specification, timelines and contract terms, and also allow experts across industry to provide suggestions to help shape the specification. BUDGET - TBC. Likely above threshold for services. We have provisionally selected 6th May, 12:30 - 14:30 for the workshop to take place, and expect it to be an online event via MS Teams. Please note, if you cannot attend the workshop but still want to provide written feedback, please still confirm your expression of interest to receive the draft schedule of requirements. NEXT STEPS: Interested suppliers will need to register to DfTs e-sourcing platform using the following link: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Once registered, you can formally access the PQQ and submit an interest by using the following PQQ link: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/16288810019D490830DF

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for property, legal liabilities and other general insurances as required by Hastoe Group for a period of three years commencing 01.01.2027, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Hastoe Group’s sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre qualifying PSQ. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. PSQs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Kingston-upon-Thames:-Financial-and-insurance-services./787C99ZMC6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/787C99ZMC6

COMPUTER SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE services

ABC is looking to procure a contractor to carry out ground works to construct footpaths, concrete bases, and to provide and fit preformed 1100 litre bin housings to 10 number blocks of flats located in Bybrook Road, Ashford. Associated works to include laying kerbs and installing solar lighted bollards. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Ashford:-Construction-work./W9WYZKJURS To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W9WYZKJURS

The purpose of this project is to procure a comprehensive solution to support the operation and management of Durham Key Options, the Choice-Based Lettings (CBL) scheme used to advertise and allocate social rented homes across the county. The scheme enables properties from the local authority housing register and a range of partner landlords to be let transparently and efficiently. Collectively, partners within the scheme manage approximately 40,000 homes. The Contract period is for an initial 3-year period, with the option to extend for a further 3 years, subject to satisfactory performance, service continuity, and the Council's future requirements. The anticipated go-live date for the new system is 1st December 2026, following a period of mobilisation and implementation. Tender documents can be accessed free of charge by registering on the Open Portal at www.open-uk.org

This tender is for the partial demolition of a Service Wing at Hinchingbrooke Hospital that includes Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) panels. The winning bidder will take ownership from RIBA stage 4 through to completion of work. Initial works will include the validation of the RIBA3 designs to an agreed RIBA4 design. The works include the refurbishment of existing facilities to accommodate staff movement. Following the refurbishment the building will require demolition in accordance with the Trust phasing plan provided in the tender pack. A final element of the works will involve the construction of a new road to connect current roads. All of the above works will take place in a live hospital environment. This work sits within the enabling works for the Hinchingbrooke Hospital new build so it is vital that the programme dates are achieved as planned to avoid any delays to construction of the main build. The approximate cost of the work is £10.6m inclusive of Fee's, equipment, trust direct costs, contingency, inflation + VAT. This is part of the NHS England New Hospitals Programme (NHP) so there will be a delay of 5 weeks between notification of outcome to bidders and commencement of contract due to sign off of the business case by NHP. In accordance with PPN 03/24 the Trust is using the Common Assessment Standard as the supplier questionnaire.

Norse Group are seeking bids from suitably qualified supplier to receive and treat contract Waste from Amber Valley Norse on behalf of Amber Valley Borough Council. Waste is collected via kerbside collections in RCV’s from 7.5 – 26 tonne. The RCV’s collecting the material will deliver the waste directly to the transfer station. Approximate annual tonnage is •DMR is 9,000 tonnes of domestic waste with approximately 10-15 loads per day. •Additionally, there is commercial/trade DMR waste of approximately 400 tonnes. •Glass is 2,500 tonnes with approximately 10-15 loads per day. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Norwich:-Non-hazardous-refuse-and-waste-treatment-and-disposal-services./D82EJD6XM2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/D82EJD6XM2

Swindon Borough Council is seeking to commissioning an Outcome Based All-Age Direct Payment Support Service to commence on the 1st September 2026. This tender opportunity will be in the form of a 2 Stage Competitive Flexible Procedure, meaning bidders will submit Part 1 first and will then be invited to submit part 2 should they pass the Conditions of Participation set out in Stage 1. Please refer to the timeline in the section below. Swindon Borough Council is seeking to commission an Outcome Based All-Age Direct Payment Support Service supporting adults and children with their self-directed support offer through the delivery of direct payments. The aim is to develop a self-directed support community, one that is developed, led and managed by local people for local people. This document will outline the key deliverables and service specification outline for the Outcome Based All-Age Direct Payment Support Service for Swindon.