UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

The Jumpstart to Success project is a collaboration between the City of London Corporation’s Adult Skills and Education Service, a selection of London Local Authorities and up to 2 prospective additional partners. The project will mentor NEET young people aged between 16-24 years old. The project will focus on individually tailored support, building confidence, motivating and personal development, ultimately helping young Londoners into employment, education or training. The project aims to access YP through housing, social /youth offending services, children’s services, and central London Job Centres. This programme targets groups including those from ethnical backgrounds, NEET women and those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). YP will participate in activities which develop and strengthen their skills, such as coding sessions and hackathons to capitalise on the strengths of those with neurodiverse abilities. Mentors will guide YP on developing pre-employment, interpersonal and life skills and knowledge to move into employment via ‘good jobs’, self-employment and education or training.

Background information The current WAN solution is coming to the end of the contract and GMC are looking to move to a new provider and a new WAN Solution across all GMC sites. We have approx. 1,800 staff who work in a remote working hybrid model with only 20% of these are onsite at any one-time. Remote workers connect via VPN into the Manchester and London Datacentres. We are therefore inviting bids from suppliers who can meet the requirements outlined in the sections detailed in the required Lots below. The current GMC WAN adopts point to point ethernet technology and the strategic roadmap is to move to a more flexible Cloud based SD-WAN model. GMC locations: - London - Regent’s Place, 350 Euston Road, London, NW1 3JN - Manchester – 3 Hardman Street, Manchester, M3 3AW - Manchester – 3 Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3EB - Manchester – St James's Buildings, 79 Oxford Street Manchester, M1 6FQ - Edinburgh – The Tun, 4 Jackson's Entry, Edinburgh EH8 8PJ - Cardiff – Caspian Point 2, Caspian Way, Cardiff Bay, CF10 4DQ - Belfast - Bedford House, 16–22 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7FD. Current Wide Area & Internet Networks The GMC operates from 7 main site in the UK and N. Ireland, namely Manchester (x3), London, Belfast, Edinburgh and Cardiff. - All sites operate on structured cabling systems, the standard being Cat 6. - The current GMC WAN is comprised of 7 sites connected together using Ethernet point to point services. This is a manged WAN with service provider Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) at each site. - 4 of sites have secondary backup circuits (Manchester 3HS, Manchester 3HSQ, Manchester SJB and London) - 2 of the sites provide direct internet connectivity (Manchester 3HS and London). Deployment, support and management of the site LAN is not included within the scope. The GMC will perform this function, but the supplier(s) may be required to provide advice and guidance on end-to-end performance as needed. This may involve liaison activities, advice and guidance on network development e.g. traffic prioritisation and shaping, implementation of Quality of Service for the transport of Voice, Video and Unified Comms traffic across the LAN/WAN. For information, the components in the LAN are Cisco Catalyst 9600 and 9300 switches providing core, distribution, and access. We are looking to procure: - A customer managed SD-WAN/SSE solution with accompanying Professional Services. - The scope includes the licensing, supply, implementation and support of software, virtual appliances and physical edge appliances that enable the GMC to manage all WAN and security policies centrally via a single pane of glass. The Tenderers shall provide a phased professional services engagement designed to transform the current network architecture. The engagement is divided into two distinct milestones: - Phase 1 (SD-WAN Foundations). Implementation of an application aware network overlay to optimise connectivity and site reliability - Phase 2 (SSE integration): The subsequent overlay of cloud-delivered security services to achieve a complete SASE architecture.

Swansea Council is looking to purchase a Nine ( 9) Seater Minibus. Tenderers shall specify in Table 1 the Outright Purchase Price per Vehicle (excluding VAT). This price shall include all associated OTR costs (Road fund licence, 1st registration fee etc).

Mae’r comisiwn hwn yn cael ei roi mewn cyd-destun lle mae dadleuon hynod gynhennus a chamdybiaethau cyson yn peryglu dealltwriaeth y cyhoedd o hawliau dynol, gyda chyflymder a chyrhaeddiad y cyfryngau ar-lein a’r cyfryngau cymdeithasol yn gwaethygu’r sefyllfa honno. Yng Nghymru, mae tystiolaeth o arolygon mewnol yn awgrymu bod cyfran sylweddol o bobl yn credu bod hawliau dynol yn rhywbeth amodol sy’n gysylltiedig â haeddiant a dinasyddiaeth. Roedd yr adroddiad a gyhoeddwyd yn 2021, Cryfhau a hyrwyddo cydraddoldeb a hawliau dynol yng Nghymru, hefyd o’r farn bod angen cryfhau dealltwriaeth y cyhoedd yn hyn o beth. / This commission is being undertaken in a context where public understanding of human rights is challenged by highly polarised debate and persistent misconceptions, reinforced by the speed and reach of online and social media. In Wales, internal survey evidence suggests a sizeable proportion of people view human rights as conditional and linked to deservingness and citizenship. The 2021 Strengthening and Advancing Equality and Human Rights in Wales report also identified a need to strengthen public understanding. This commission is one practical delivery step within Welsh Government’s wider programme of work to respond to those findings and support a more accurate and informed public conversation about human rights, in a way that young people find credible.

To deliver a programme of specialist business support and advice for social enterprises in Sheffield as part of the LGF Social Enterprise project. The aim of the activity is to increase the startup, survival and impact of the sector, through a business focused, expert led, collaborative approach, aligning with the wider Sheffield/South Yorkshire business support infrastructure and ecosystem. Social enterprises receiving support will be helped to tackle barriers to start and grow through increased knowledge, support and effective collaborations. The LGF Social Enterprise project is being supported by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and is part-funded by the UK Government through the Local Growth Fund.

The force is looking to procure a new applicant tracking system (ATS) with a view to building upon our current recruitment processes using the latest developments in ATS to provide the best possible journey to our candidates.

Occupational Health Services (OHS), Health Surveillance and Vaccination and Immunisation Services (HS&VIS) for Salix Homes To Respond to this Opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8E4FX6963X

Lot 1 - Forestry Management, Woodland Creation, Biodiversity and Forest Management Services. Lot 2 - Ad-Hoc, Reactive and Small-Scale Forestry, Woodland and Biodiversity Works

The Council is in the process of producing a New Local Plan (NLP) and this will require an update to the existing evidence base. This will include the need for an Open Space Audit. This will assess all identified public open spaces in the Borough for their quality, quantity and accessibility. The data from the Audit will then enable to the Council to set new open space standards within the Local Plan. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-King%27s-Lynn:-Technical-planning-services./R9674R6NVT To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/R9674R6NVT

The work for HM10 - Highways and footway reactive maintenance will be at separate sites described in the Task Orders, located anywhere within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton. Anticipated works type to be undertaken under the proposed contract: • Footway maintenance activities, including isolated repairs. Footway materials may include bituminous, p.c. flags, Southport tiles, blockwork, p.c kerbs and edgings. Adjustment of utilities covers and other ironworks may also be included. • Carriageway maintenance activities, including isolated repairs, patching and reinstatement of road markings. • Maintenance of Road Restraint systems • Trial Pits within the highway boundary • Out of Hours Call Out: After 1600 hours (Monday to Friday) and for the full 24-hour period on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays the Authority operates a night security service. The Contactor shall provide out of hours call out during any Christmas Shutdown period. Any work required by the service, under this Contract, shall be issued verbally to the Contractors ‘call out team(s)’ who are required to attend site within 1 hour of the call being made. • Assistance with Winter Gritting/Snow Clearance Operations: During periods of extreme weather, the Contractor may be instructed to provide sufficient operatives, vehicles and plant (as appropriate) to assist with daytime winter gritting/snow clearance operations on the highway network across the Borough • Conduct regular, scheduled inspections and servicing of 3no pumps and associated systems, including confined space entry, ensuring all equipment is operating efficiently and in compliance with relevant regulations and standards • Utility searches as and when required. Utility searches are carried out on a call-off basis. The Service Manager may instruct utility searches for specific locations or Task Orders. The Contractor does not assume any minimum volume of utility searches and no standing charge applies. Payment is made only for utility searches instructed and completed, valued using the relevant Price List item(s) and supported by the search request, search results and location reference. The Service Manager may also instruct the Contractor to carry out the following additional activities: • The repair or renewal of the existing highway and land drainage systems as required, including culverts, ditches, pipework, manholes, chambers, catchpits, outfalls and gullies. • The construction of new highway and land drainage systems. The repair or renewal of the existing highway and land drainage systems as required, including culverts, ditches, pipework, manholes, chambers, catchpits, outfalls and gullies. The cleansing of the highway and land drainage system will be carried out by others but it may be necessary for the successful contractor/contractors to work with these others or provide their own equipment to support their operations. The work is generally for isolated repair/ replacement of highway drains and road gullies and/or for cleansing, bottoming and scything of lengths of selected ditches. • Footway Reconstruction Schemes. Footway materials may include bituminous, p.c. flags, Southport tiles, blockwork, p.c kerbs and edgings. Adjustment of utilities covers and other ironworks may also be included. • Carriageway Surfacing Schemes including full reconstruction, re-surfacing, planning and adjustment of ironworks and reinstatement of road markings. • CCTV surveys of drainage and sewers • Site testing, including but not limited to coring, skid resistance, surface texture, deflection/structural testing, density and compaction testing, drainage/permeability checks, retro reflectivity testing, adhesion (pull out testing) testing and other surface or material tests. The Council has not undertaken preliminary market engagement in accordance with Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023, having assessed that it was not required for the nature and scope of this procurement. The Contract will be tendered using the open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. It is proposed to procure a 8-year contract, consisting of an initial 5-year period followed by a maximum of 3 x 1-year extensions which will be offered following a satisfactory performance review (in line with agreed KPI’s), The Council is open to considering innovative methods of delivery including partnerships between suppliers. The Council will use Key Performance Indicators to monitor the successful bidder's performance throughout the duration of the contract. The performance of the contractor will be used to determine whether an extension is offered at the end of the initial 5-year period. Participation in this tendering process which seeks to result in securing one contractor to provide the necessary Highway and Footway Maintenance (HM10) - Highways and footway reactive maintenance services, in no way guarantees the successful tenderer any given volume of work over the duration of the contract period.

This invitation to tender is from the London Borough of Camden (‘the Authority’) who are seeking to award a contract for the provision of Drug and Alcohol Support for Rough Sleepers. Drug and Alcohol Support for Rough Sleepers Service delivers support specifically to rough sleepers, and those at risk of rough sleeping.

This invitation to tender is from the London Borough of Camden ('the Authority') who are seeking to award a contract for the provision of Drug and Alcohol Support for Rough Sleepers. Drug and Alcohol Support for Rough Sleepers Service delivers support specifically to rough sleepers, and those at risk of rough sleeping. The service comprises a number of dedicated roles including specialist drug and alcohol outreach workers, a nurse prescriber, complex needs worker, and specialist women's worker with staff receiving supervision sessions via a dedicated psychologist. The service works with people across a range of locations including sleep sites, emergency accommodation and the street outreach service hub. The service delivers structured drug and alcohol treatment, facilitate rapid access to in-patient detox and resident rehabilitation provision, and support rough sleepers to access other services including mental health and physical health. "The maximum budget for these services is £1,875,000. The Authority reserves the right to reject any Tender with a tender price in excess of this budget". The contract will be for an initial period of 30 months commencing on or around 5 October 2026 with the option further six (6) months extension. Full details of the requirements are set out in the Specification and other documents that for part of this tender pack.

Essex County Council ("the Council") is seeking to commission an external provider to prepare Education Healthcare Plans (EHCP) to enable the Council to fulfil its statutory duties under the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Code of Practice. Please be advised that whilst the Council is working towards a model where EHCPs are written internally, this procurement is also designed to facilitate the Council's ability to meet the demand for EHCPs during peak times in the academic year where the number of plans (new and amendments) exceed the internal capacity. Therefore, there is no guarantee of numbers under this contract and the resource needs to be flexible to meet demand. However, please note that further details regarding the current and projected demand for EHCPs is provided within the service specification which has been published as part of the tender documents. The successful bidder will be required to prepare EHCPs for children and young people (0-25) with significant special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The EHCPs will detail the young person's: • Needs across education, health, and care • The young person's support requirements and desired outcomes The EHCPs will ensure that eligible children and young people receive coordinated, tailored support and help to secure resources for specialist provision. Please be advised that as a minimum, the EHCPs must be prepared in line with the following principles: • Fully comply with the Essex process for initiating assessments, undertaking assessments and drafting EHCPs (see: http://www.essexlocaloffer.org.uk/) • Write EHCPs for individual children and young people using information contained in a variety of report formats • EHCPs must comply with the requirements within the SEN Code of Practice https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/398815/SEND_Code_of_Practice_January_2015.pdf • Account needs to be taken of any guidance provided by the Department for Education or Essex County Council • Appoint and manage appropriately experienced and qualified staff to write the EHCPs • Ensure that there is sufficiency of trained staff to meet and deliver to Local Authority requirements and that there will be a continuous service delivery. • Ensure strict compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and all updates. Please be advised that further details regarding the Council's requirements for this service will be accessible from the dedicated specification which will be published on the Council's e-tendering platform, ProContract which can be accessed via: https://procontract.due-north.com/ Please register for a user account to gain access to the tender documentation for this procurement opportunity, noting that the Council envisages that this opportunity will be published on Tuesday 28 April 2026. Explanatory notes: The contracting authority is Essex County Council and any Successor Body meaning one or more entities which assumes any of the Council's functions (as applicable) as a result of Local Government Reform (LGR). Such successor body or bodies may be, without limitation, a local authority, a combined authority, a combined county authority, a strategic authority or any other status determined pursuant to the Devolution and LGR Legislation. In addition, please note that the budgetary information within this notice is stated inclusive of VAT due to the requirements of the form and the total budget for this service is £900,000. Similarly, please be advised that the contract for this service includes annual break clauses and the requirements are being commissioned under a 1+1+1 year term. Due to the constraints of the fields within this notice, the stated three (3) year contract duration represents the maximum contract term for this service.

The proposed improvement works are expected to include: Renewal and alterations to building services (lighting, small power, PAVA, fire detection, comms, ventilation etc.). Removal of ceiling systems at upper concourse level. Required M&E works associated with ceiling system removal (concourse and platform levels). Renewal of floor and stair coverings throughout (concourse and platform). Improvement to wayfinding. Renewal of staff facilities (Toilet and Kitchen). Replacement of fixtures and fittings (handrails, balustrade capping, doorsets etc.).

The contracting authority (DRS) is seeking a competent and experienced supplier to provide removal and fitment services for windscreens on Class 68 and 88 Locomotives during a four (4) year contract term. Further details can be found in the specification saved within the tender documentation on Atamis, https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome, CC30946 DRS does not consider itself bound by the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and associated procurement legislation (together the “UK procurement legislation”) as they apply to a regulated below-threshold procurement, on the basis that, operating commercially, it is not a public authority, nor does it carry out any utility activities. Accordingly, this Procurement is not, and does not purport to be, subject to UK procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, Tenderers are put on notice that the publication of this document and any other document that relates to this Procurement (including the relevant tender notice) is published voluntarily and nothing in this document, or any other document that DRS publishes in relation to this Procurement, should be construed as purporting to give rise to rights or obligations under UK procurement legislation. That said, DRS intends to operate a fair and transparent process. The Buyer has voluntarily submitted a below threshold Tender Notice as published on the Central Digital Platform.

Provide a support services framework for Housing Operations, services such as: Glazing - General Building Works (& Maintenance) - Pitched and Flat Roofing - Electrical Maintenance and Installation - Gas Maintenance and Installation - Drainage Surveys, Clearance & Repairs - Locksmithing Services - Scaffolding - Carpentry - Damp-proofing, Timber Treatment & Associated Repairs - Asbestos Surveys, Monitoring, Removal and Analytics. etc.

Tarbert Heritage Scheme is an exciting project, which seeks to revitalise key buildings within Tarbert’s village core by offering grants to property owners to assist with the cost of making structural and external repairs to their historic buildings and shopfronts. A framework agreement developed by the Council should prove helpful to the Clients as they would have the option of using the Consultant on the framework, rather than having to source their own architect and go through their own quality screening process. The successful Consultant must be conservation accredited and have access to a full design service.

Invitation to Tender South Devon College ITT For Mass Communication Tool. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17660. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17660 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

PA Housing Limited are procuring their Roofing contract to deliver flat and pitched roof replacements to properties owned and managed by PA Housing Limited. The works required by the contract include, but are not restricted to the following; 1. Flat Roof Replacements 2. Pitched Roof Replacements 3. Associated roofline works including guttering and all rainwater goods 4. Associated insulation works 5. Porch roofs and canopies The maximum term of the Contract will be six years. There will be two regional lots located within London and the South East. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Walton-on-Thames:-Roof-works-and-other-special-trade-construction-works./H5B75VEHXD To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H5B75VEHXD