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To support the renewal of England’s women’s health strategy in the coming months, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is exploring collaboration opportunities with stakeholders from the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) and private sectors interested in supporting the improvement of women’s health outcomes. The renewed women's health strategy will set out the government’s ambitions for women’s health in the context of the 10 Year Health Plan and focus on the key themes of women being listened to and getting the care they need, women being supported to make reproductive choices, and women being empowered and supported to prevent future ill health. The forthcoming renewed women's health strategy will build on the core objectives of the existing Women's health strategy https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/womens-health-strategy-for-england/womens-health-strategy-for-england and the 10 Year Health Plan for England https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/10-year-health-plan-for-england-fit-for-the-future and both should be used as a framework for this exercise. We are asking interested parties to complete a questionnaire detailing their proposal at this link: https://forms.office.com/e/Rxbv8jvT1t The questionnaire will close for responses at 12:0pm on 22nd of April 2026. Further guidance on how to complete the questionnaire can be found at the following link: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/Pz00000IaOZK/G0YmgVuobfYOa6XQ9fi1Az3mJA_kfBnqq7DoCPxAWL4 DHSC is specifically looking at collaborating on a “value in kind” basis and we are especially interested in hearing about planned or ongoing initiatives focusing on addressing health inequalities for women which could include: • Health literacy, • Prevention and barriers to women’s access to appropriate health provision, • Engagement and/or positive experience with the health system, and • Securing funding for these.

The London Borough of Newham is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced suppliers to deliver a programme of unannounced occupancy checks and case reviews for approximately 7,900 households in temporary accommodation, located across 49 local authority areas. The Council requires an external supplier to visit households, verify occupancy, assess property conditions, review housing options and support needs, and complete a standardised Case Review Form for each visit. Scope of Work •Unannounced occupancy checks: in-person visits to verify household composition against Council records, with full photographic and documentary evidence of every visit. •Case review form completion: completing the Council’s standardised form covering household verification, property condition, financial circumstances, housing options, support needs, and required actions. •Three-attempt protocol: minimum three visit attempts at varied times before classifying a case as unable to contact; Council notified with full evidence of all attempts. •Weekly progress reports covering visits attempted and completed, unsuccessful cases, safeguarding escalations, and property issues. •Same-day safeguarding escalation for all concerns identified during visits. Geographical Coverage: Newham Households: 4,568 Adjacent East London (Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets, Hackney) Households: 2,668 Other London boroughs Households: 220 Outside London (Essex, Kent, Surrey, Herts, Hants, Beds) Households: 436 Supplier Requirements: Interested suppliers must be able to demonstrate: •Enhanced DBS checks for all personnel carrying out visits. •Relevant experience of occupancy verification, tenancy audits, housing visits, or comparable fieldwork at scale (minimum two references from the last three years). •Robust safeguarding policies, data protection arrangements (UK GDPR compliant), and information security measures. •Operational capacity to deliver occupancy checks and case reviews across the geographical spread listed above. •Insurance cover: Public Liability (£2m), Employer’s Liability (£2m), Professional Indemnity (£1m). •Access to interpretation services for a diverse borough population.

***This is not a tender exercise*** The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) would like to invite participation in a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to seek the views of the market for the provision of Occupational Health Services. The purpose of this PME exercise is for EANI to gain an understanding of the current market and will be used to assist EANI in gaining a better understanding of the feasibility of the requirements, the most appropriate procurement and operational approach, the capacity of the market to deliver the requirements and an opportunity for the market to highlight any possible risks or issues. This PME exercise also seeks to identify indicative costs to help inform the business case on the commercial aspects for the delivery and implementation of solution(s). For the avoidance of doubt, this is the scoping phase of the project and is not part of any formal procurement process and there is no commitment at this stage to carry out such a process. Any information gathered will not be considered in any future tender exercise. Please note that participation or non-participation in this PME exercise shall not prevent any supplier from participating in any future procurement process, nor is it intended that any information provided shall place any supplier at an advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement exercise. Further information including the questionnaire can be downloaded from the documents section of the CfT on eTendersNI.

Durham County Council (DCC) are looking to explore the market options for a cloud based Welfare Rights Case Management System. System go live is expected to commence 1st April 2027. Durham County Council deliver an in-house Welfare Rights service, providing benefit advice and support to the residents of County Durham. The service is accessed via professional in-house referrals for adults and children, carers, support to reduce homelessness, sensory support, supported housing, kinship carers, leaving care, transitions and suicide prevention. The service receives circa 3500 referrals per annum of which, crica 2000 are for those with a cancer diagnosis through our dedicated Macmillan service. The service offers, welfare benefits advice, support to apply for benefits, completion of mandatory reconsideration, submission of appeals, appeals to the Upper Tribunal and signposting to additional support services if appropriate. Welfare Rights require an end to end system for the management of individuals' cases with multiple referrals per client over a period over years eg. a client is re-referred or self refers following an initial piece of completed work.

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process regarding a new project aimed at providing taster sessions and support that helps residents access training and opportunities in specific sectors. At this stage the Council is undecided about how best to deliver this contract and is engaging with the market to explore options and gauge the current market interest.

Further to the market engagement undertaken earlier this year, and subsequent work to consider information sharing and associated risks, the Police and Crime Commissioner on behalf of a multisector funding partnership, is exploring the commissioning of a pilot approach. This approach would combine the sourcing of private sector tenancies for high risk offenders with separate engagement, support, and oversight of those offenders. This relates specifically to tenancies that are not classified as supported exempt accommodation. The proposed pilot would require a number of specific supplier capabilities which we understand may be unusual, particularly within the timeframes involved. We are therefore seeking to verify our understanding by issuing this Request for Information, the responses to which will help inform our next steps. We would be very grateful if you could take the time to respond using the text boxes and dropdown options provided. Your input will play an important role in shaping the development of the plan going forward, including the appropriate route to market. The Pre-Liminary Market Engagement (PME) will support DC with the development of a Business Case (BC). To formally engage with the market, this PME Questionnaire has been designed to allow Derbyshire Constabulary to conduct a comprehensive review of existing providers of High-Risk Offender Private Rented Sector Accommodation.

FCDO Services is looking to award a contract for Canvas mail & Cargo Bags and Wraps for four (4) years with the no options for extension.

E-Learning suite and learning management system (LMS) to encompass all aspects of mandatory induction training and ongoing annual statutory training

Pre Engagement Marketing for SEND Passenger Transport Minibus Contract St Giles & Rutherfords Croydon Council is looking for a supplier for the SEND Passenger Transport Minibus Contract St Giles & Rutherfords schools. The service is for the provision of passenger transport services for vulnerable children, young people and adults for the London Borough of Croydon to St Giles and Rutherfords Schools for a 7-year contract period. . To apply for this contract, you must have first registered on the council’s e-procurement portal -https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/ .

Walking Aids pre-market engagement notice.

The Climate Ambition Support Alliance (CASA) programme will work through secondary providers to provide training, in addition to technical, legal and logistical support for developing country negotiators, in order to build the capacity of the least developed and most climate vulnerable states to participate in the international negotiations process and be more effective in influencing its outcomes, whilst at the same time facilitating the UK's core negotiations objectives. CASA builds on the work done to date by the Negotiations Support Programme (and before that CDKN), but represents a new programme intended to provide an enhanced capacity building offer, with the ability to be more responsive to technical assistance requirements within the international climate change negotiations and related fora as they emerge. Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Online Market Engagement Event Registration Thursday 23rd April January 2025 11:30-12:30. https://forms.office.com/e/Y5YG7xNLuC

Following the successful delivery of the Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) regulatory sandbox, the Government intends to invest up to £7 million in further regulatory sandboxes and innovative regulatory tools, focusing on high-growth areas and complex mission types. As part of this programme, we are intending to develop a regulatory sandbox focused on re-entry activities in financial year 2026/27.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is seeking a supplier to gather, analyse, verify, and report annual UK non‑nuclear radioactive discharge data, as required under the OSPAR Convention. This work supports the UK’s international obligations by producing high‑quality, validated datasets and formal reporting templates that contribute to monitoring progress against the OSPAR Radioactive Substances Strategy and the North‑East Atlantic Environment Strategy 2030. Proposed Contract The contract, estimated to cost £34,000 over four years, will provide DESNZ with robust data management, quality assurance, and expert analysis to ensure accurate, timely submissions to OSPAR. Market engagement The market engagement seeks supplier feedback to inform the programme structure and delivery model. We welcome input regarding effective methods for delivering the work streams within this programme.

The Natural History Museum has launched NHM150, an ambitious transformation programme leading up to its 150th anniversary in 2031. The programme will significantly enhance the Museum’s public offer, increasing access, reach and impact through a major renewal of galleries and visitor experiences. Through NHM150, the Museum will: •Breathe new life into four existing galleries. •Open three magnificent new galleries. •Showcase the natural world’s treasures to one million more visitors a year. •Engage 10 million school children, families and changemakers through local national and global programmes. •Create over 100 million advocates for the planet. The first phase is already underway, and the second phase will focus on the west wing of the Waterhouse building, combining base-build refurbishment, including improved circulation and facilities, with the design and installation of new exhibitions and displays. This second phase will form part of a funding application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF). As part of Phase 2 the Museum is tendering for the exhibition design for the following 4 galleries: •the Old General Herbarium, •Origins Gallery, •Dinosaur Gallery 1 •Dinosaur Gallery 2

The Framework will provide a comprehensive range of HR, Payroll and Employee Screening Services. It is being established to meet the needs of the Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust with the potential to include other Trusts within the North East London Integrated Care Board (NEL ICB). . It is also open for use by all contracting authorities across the UK public sector (and any future successors). Full details of the classification of eligible end user organisations and geographical areas is available at: http://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users The Trust would like to invite suppliers to engage, through its procurement partners Dukefield Procurement Limited, to discuss the nature of the forthcoming framework, its' design, specification and constructs. This notice is seeking suppliers who my wish to engage with us in this regard. Includes Lots: Lot 1: Human Resource Services Lot 2: Human Resource Software Lot 3: Payroll Services Lot 4: Payroll Software Lot 5: Employee Screening Solutions Lot 6: DBS and Criminal Record Checks To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16976. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16976 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

We are currently developing a new Community Living Ethical Framework which is intended to establish a strong partnership of the very best providers, all of whom share our values, attitudes and behaviours and an absolute commitment to helping people to live happy and fulfilled lives. This framework will be the key mechanism for commissioning with confidence, the best ethical providers who provide asset-based support to their customers, whilst rewarding and recognising the important role of their caring and compassionate workforce. We believe everyone should be able to live happy, healthy, and fulfilled lives in their local communities. Our approach moves beyond traditional service delivery to one that is person-centred, community-connected, and strengths-based, empowering individuals, families and neighbourhoods to thrive. What will we be looking for? The framework covers a broad range of care, support, housing, and community services for adults, children, and families, for example: 1. Home-Based Care and Support • General homecare for adults and children • End-of-life care at home • Non personal care such as cleaning and home support • Support at night 2. Housing-Related Support • Extra care housing • Supported living for learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injury, physical disabilities, and mental health needs • Temporary and supported accommodation • Homelessness services • Leaving Care support 3. Specialist and Complex Support • Complex care including step down from long stay hospitals • Complex health and nursing-at-home services • Community rehabilitation and specialist services for drugs and alcohol • Counselling 4. Opportunities and Support in the Community • Respite, timeout, short breaks • Direct payments & personal budgets • Peer support • Wellbeing support • Education & Training • Employability & Skills

The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) intends to procure mulitple external legal services to support the investigation, preparation and presentation of teacher misconduct cases, building on the model used under current Presenting Officer (PO) contracts. These services include undertaking proportionate investigations, preparing case documentation for Case to Answer decisions and Professional Conduct Panel (PCP) hearings, and presenting cases at hearings on behalf of the TRA. The TRA will conduct early market engagement to present our high level approach to the future service model and ensure suppliers have clarity ahead of formal procurement. These sessions will allow us to explore practical considerations, understand market capacity and incorporate sector insight into refining the delivery model. After the event, suppliers will be invited to complete a questionnaire to provide feedback that will support the TRA’s development of its service model. This procurement will therefore establish a resilient, flexible legal services arrangement capable of meeting both current statutory obligations and the wider future scope of the Teacher Misconduct regime. *Please be aware that registration is for the Market Engagement Event only. This event does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by the Department for Education. This is NOT an invitation to tender for a contract opportunity and any suppliers invited to the event will not have a privileged position in relation to any future contract opportunity. Any subsequent procurement(s) that DfE conducts will be based on the fair and objective outcome of a procurement process.* The DfE is keen to maximise opportunities to participate in procurement for Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Consideration will also be given to consortia and collaborative bids from all forms of organisations.

The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) intends to procure external legal adviser services to support the lawful, fair and efficient operation of Professional Conduct Panel (PCP) hearings. These services will build on the model used under the current Legal Adviser (LA) contracts and will ensure panels receive independent, high quality legal advice throughout the misconduct hearing process. Legal advisers provide essential and impartial advice to PCPs on matters of law, mixed questions of law and fact, procedure, precedent, and any other issues relevant to the case before the panel. They also draft the panel’s written findings of fact, announced decision, and final decision document, ensuring these are clear, legally sound and fully compliant with the Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012 and TRA’s published guidance. The TRA will conduct early market engagement to present our high level approach to the future service model and ensure suppliers have clarity ahead of the formal procurement. These sessions will provide an opportunity to explore practical aspects of delivering legally compliant hearings, understand market capacity and discuss how suppliers can support resilience and consistency across panels. After the event, suppliers will be invited to complete a questionnaire to provide feedback that will support the TRA’s development of its service model. The resulting procurement will therefore establish a resilient, high quality legal adviser service capable of supporting the current statutory framework and the future expansion of the Teacher Misconduct regime. The TRA will work closely with contracted suppliers to maintain high standards of legal accuracy, consistency in decision making and operational stability across all panel hearings. *Please be aware that registration is for the Market Engagement Event only. This event does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by the Department for Education. This is NOT an invitation to tender for a contract opportunity and any suppliers invited to the event will not have a privileged position in relation to any future contract opportunity. Any subsequent procurement(s) that DfE conducts will be based on the fair and objective outcome of a procurement process.* The DfE is keen to maximise opportunities to participate in procurement for Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Consideration will also be given to consortia and collaborative bids from all forms of organisations.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) wishes to invite suppliers to obtain information regarding your company and the services you provide. This information is requested as part of a market engagement exercise in order to seek the market’s views on the supply and delivery of proposed new solutions to manage our services’ pooled PPE. We would like to also use this exercise to gauge the level of interest in any eventual procurement activity. Currently the Authority manages c18,000 garments at over 40 stations within the Lancashire and South Cumbria area. To do this the Authority utilises low frequency tags that are stitched into each garment (such as a tunic), scanners are then used to scan the tags within the garments to update their status and location. The information from the scanners then feeds into a database and that database is then used to facilitate the management of the services pooled PPE