CA17726 - Nova Education Trust Tender for Grounds Maintenance Services
To provide grounds maintenance services for the Nova Education Trust based in the East Midlands. The competition is to divided into 6 Lots.
Includes Lots:
Lot 1: Lot 1 - Nottingham
Lot 2: Lot 2 - Bingham
Lot 3: Lot 3 Leicester
Lot 4: Lot 4 Newark
Lot 5: Lot 5 North Nottinghamshire
Lot 6: Lot 6 - Derbyshire
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Brokerage Service to manage and oversee access to the Short Breaks Individual Payments service and participation into universal services
Overview
A single provider will be commissioned to deliver two complementary services to increase access, inclusion, choice, and flexibility for children and young people with SEND and their families to access activities in the community.
A) Practical Support and Inclusion: will provide time limited, targeted support to enable children and young people with SEND to access, participate in, and sustain involvement in universal and mainstream community activities. The service will reduce barriers to participation and build confidence, skills, and independence through practical, emotional, and social support before, during, and after activities. Providers will also work with universal services to support reasonable adjustments and promote inclusive practice, including embedding the Department for Education's Creating Inclusive Provision toolkit.
Target Group
• Children and young people with SEND aged 0-18
• Resident in Cheshire West and Chester
• Families requiring individualised support to access activities participation
Service delivery
Preparation and planning
• Meet with the family ahead of the activity to understand individual needs, interests, triggers, and preferred support strategies
• Liaise with activity providers to share relevant information and agree reasonable adjustments to support inclusion
• Support the child or young person to understand what to expect from the activity, including routines, environments, and social expectations
Activity delivery
• Deliver time limited, targeted practical support to enable children and young people with SEND to access, participate in, and sustain involvement in universal and mainstream community activities.
• Support children and young people before activities to prepare them for participation, including building understanding, confidence, and readiness.
• Provide in activity support to reduce barriers to participation, promote inclusion, and enable meaningful engagement in a safe and supportive way.
• Offer post activity support to reflect on experiences, reinforce learning, and build confidence for future participation.
• Use practical, emotional, and social support strategies tailored to individual needs, interests, and abilities.
• Promote the development of independence, confidence, and life skills, with support gradually reduced where appropriate.
• Ensure support is person centred and outcomes focused, enabling children and young people to build sustainable participation in community activities.
In-activity support
• Provide hands-on support during activities to help the child or young person settle, engage, and participate alongside peers
• Use strategies such as modelling, prompting, reassurance, and graded encouragement to support social interaction, communication, and emotional regulation
• Act as a bridge between the child or young person and the activity provider to support positive engagement and inclusion
• Liaise with activity providers to share relevant information and agree reasonable adjustments to support inclusion
Cheshire West and Chester CouncilNorth WestWAC-598112
This requirement for a Nutrition Analysis Software for the institute of School of Health and Wellbeing, to be used in the teaching of multiple courses, including ‘Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine’ and ‘Nutrition and Dietetics’.
RESIDENTIAL SHORT BREAKS FOR ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES AND/OR AUTISM CARLISLE
Cumberland Council is procuring a Residential Short Breaks For Adults With Learning Disabilities And/or Autism Carlisle service to commence on 01st September 2026.
Residential Short Breaks complement the range of services currently available to adults with a learning disability and / or who are autistic and forms part of the range of options available to meet people's assessed needs.
Short breaks can have a significant positive impact on someone's independence and choice by enabling them to continue living in their own home by providing support they can access when their regular care giver needs to take a break from their caring responsibilities.
For full details, refer to the Invitation to Tender and its appendices, including the Service Specification.
The council proposes to enter into the contract for a term of 12 months with the successful tenderer.
The contract will run for 12 months, and it will end on 31st August 2027. The maximum contract value for the term is £344,138.69 excluding VAT.
If the services to be provided are VAT exempt then VAT cannot be charged by the successful supplier.
For further details and to access the tender documents use the council's online procurement portal, The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk
You must be registered on The Chest to be able to view the opportunity and submit a tender. Registration is simple and free on the above link.
Ensure you read and understand the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and all of its appendices before completing the tender documents.
Any clarification questions must be sent to the council via messaging on The Chest by the deadline stated in the ITT.
All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the deadline stated in the ITT.
The Individual Placement Support (IPS) scheme aims to provide tailored employment support for individuals receiving structured community treatment for drug and alcohol dependence through the Suffolk Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service provider, Turning Point. The scheme is designed to support service users who are unemployed, as well as those currently employed but at risk of losing their employment, to obtain and sustain meaningful work.
The target group will be users who are in structured treatment in our commissioned Integrated Drug and Alcohol treatment Service provider within Suffolk (Turning Point) The provider will need to work closely with Turning Point to ensure that people receive person-centred support, and outcomes are met. This will include co location in the three hubs across Suffolk and potential to work from satellite locations in the Suffolk area. The services are currently provided under an existing contract due to expire in September 2026. TUPE may apply to existing staff transferring from the current provider.
The contract period is 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2029 (30 months) with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years (24 months). The maximum contract value is £1,073,498 exclusive of VAT for the duration of the contract including extension.
The submission deadline is 12th June 2026 at 11am. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted.
The deadline for clarification questions is 27th May 2026, which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.
NoWcard Concessionary Travel System (Managed Service)
NoWcard is a transport smart card pass, most commonly for the elderly or disabled, available for use in Cumberland, Westmorland & Furness, Lancashire County Council (LCC), Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool administrative areas. It is administered by
LCC on behalf of all NoWcard members with the smart card recording journey details and verifies eligibility for the concessionary travel.
LCC wish to engage a managed service provider to supply and maintain an ITSO (Integrated Transport Smartcard Organisation) compliant NoWcard system, which is composed of the following components;
1. Asset Management System - Host Operator Processing System (AMS - HOPS)
2. ITSO Secure Application Module (ISAM) management
3. Cardholder and Card Management System (CMS) - English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) and Commercial Schemes
4. On-line application (web portal) - integration of ENCTS and existing commercial CMS
5. Print and Dispatch
FMPG-2025-017 ERP System Implementation and Support
We have established an ERP transformation programme (Project Keelson) spanning Finance, Human Capital Management (HCM) and Operations. Following completion of discovery and requirements definition, this procurement exercise aims to replace or acquire net new systems across the following capability areas:
Engineer-to-order: end-to-end lifecycle covering estimating, design, engineering, planning, manufacturing, production, and as-built handover;
Core finance: record-to-report, project financial management, purchase-to-pay, order-to-cash, fixed assets, payments and banking, employee expenses, and FP&A;
Procurement and inventory: contract management, sourcing, stock control, supply chain, and warehouse management;
HCM: core HR, recruitment, learning and development, performance management, and workforce management (including time and attendance); and
Payroll: in-house payroll capability, integrated with finance systems, supporting employee self-service.
This programme is critical to reducing our reliance on manual and disconnected processes and establishing a modern, scalable digital foundation to support our future growth.
2425-0609 Integrated Community Drug and Alcohol Service
The council seeks to award a contract to deliver treatment and recovery support for adults aged 18 and over who live in Islington and have drug and/or alcohol related treatment and support needs. The council requires one provider to deliver this service.
The service must be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and will be subject to CQC regulation and inspection.
Service model
The service will deliver a comprehensive, integrated drug and alcohol treatment system, including:
• Evidence based treatment and recovery support
Delivery of safe, effective and evidence based interventions in line with national guidance, including the UK Clinical Guidelines on Drug Misuse and Dependence, National Alcohol Treatment guidance and NICE recommendations. This will include, as a non‑exhaustive list, psychosocial interventions, prescribing and pharmacological treatment, harm reduction, opioid substitution therapy, community‑based and inpatient detoxification, residential rehabilitation pathways, and support for people with harmful alcohol use, as set out in further detail in the Service Specification.
• Integrated and coordinated care
Coordination of care across partner services, including health, criminal justice, community safety, housing, social care and other relevant statutory and voluntary sector organisations, to ensure people receive timely, joined up support.
• Recovery, inclusion and peer support
Interventions that promote long term recovery, social inclusion and access to peer support, helping people achieve and sustain positive outcomes.
• Workforce development and system leadership
Provision of training, advice and specialist support to staff and volunteers across statutory and voluntary sector services, strengthening local capacity to respond effectively and safely to drug and alcohol related need.
ENQ1290 - Heritage Impact Assessment - Emerging Local Plan Allocations
Derby City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to undertake proportionate Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) of a selection of site allocations included in the emerging Local Plan.
The procurement process adopted by the Council is based on the Procurement Act 2023 (the "Act") and the Procurement Regulations 2024 (the "Regulations".)
The contract is estimated to commence on 17th June 2026 and expire on 26th August 2026.
Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11:00 on Friday 12th June 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid.
The deadline for returns is 12:00 on Friday 12th June 2026.
Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org
Please search for ENQ1290 or DN818282.
Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.
Additional information: Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11:00 on Friday 12th June 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid.
The deadline for returns is 12:00 on Friday 12th June 2026.
Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org
Please search for ENQ1290 or DN818282.
Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.
ENQ1290 - Heritage Impact Assessment - Emerging Local Plan Allocations
Derby City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to undertake proportionate Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) of a selection of site allocations included in the emerging Local Plan.
The procurement process adopted by the Council is based on the Procurement Act 2023 (the "Act") and the Procurement Regulations 2024 (the "Regulations".)
The contract is estimated to commence on 17th June 2026 and expire on 26th August 2026.
Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11:00 on Friday 12th June 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid.
The deadline for returns is 12:00 on Friday 12th June 2026.
Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org
Please search for ENQ1290 or DN818282.
Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.
City of Sunderland College T/A Education Partnership North East have a requirement for the Supply of Lanyards. The contract term is 36 months with the option to extend for a further 2x 12 months. (Extension options will be at the discretion of the College)
The works are situated at YGG Bryniago, James Street, Pontarddulais, Swansea, SA4 8JA.
The Contractor shall install a new fire alarm system in YGG Bryniago as detailed on the fire alarm
drawings and within this specification.
5508 - Heolddu Comprehensive School - Installation of Heating Valves
You are invited to submit a tender for the installation of heating valves at Heolddu high school. The scope of the project is fully described in Appendix 1 but in summary the scope is:
The work involved under this engineering main contract shall entail the following works:-
- Draining down the whole of the school heating system. Carry out survey of the whole heating system and produce installation drawings.
- Take down ceilings as necessary to allow access for the installation of new heating valves.
- Erect all necessary access equipment in accordance with your RAMS to allow the installation of the new valves in the positions generally shown on the tender drawing.
- All necessary draining filling and venting of the whole school system shall be carried out including the recommissioning of all circulatory heating system within the school.
- This work shall be carried out within the school’s summer vacation and the contractor shall supply adequate labour plant and equipment to ensure the work is fully completed by 31st August 2026.
5496 - St. Gwladys Primary School - Lintel Replacement & Associated Works
You are invited to submit a tender for the Replacement of defective lintels at St Gwladys Primary School. The scope of the project is fully described in the drawings and schedules of works but in summary the scope is:
• Replacement of defective lintels and associated works
• Provide internal scaffolding, remove existing suspended ceilings to rooms 078 and 063
• Provide temporary support and replace defective timber lintels with concrete lintels.
• Provide timber treatment to any remaining timber left insitu
• Hack off all defective plaster and replaster, redecorate to match existing
• Provide external scaffolding, remove all defective stonework above existing stone lintels, provide new cavity trays and reinstate existing stonework and make good on completion including repointing
• Take out defective windows and replace like for like with mechanical operators to open windows in room 078
Key Dates:
Construction Start:
13/07/2026
Duration:
4 weeks
5511 - Idris Davies High School - Replacement of Boilers & Controls
You are invited to submit a tender for the replacement of boilers, pumps and controls at Idris Davies School in Rhymney. The scope of the project is fully described in Appendix 1 but in summary the scope is:
The work involved under this engineering main contract shall entail the following works:-
- Removing and disposing of the existing boilers in the comprehensive school building and other redundant plant and equipment.
- Re-engineering the existing controls and control valves in the Primary School building.
- Drain down as necessary all areas and systems to allow the installation of new boilers pumps, controls and control equipment.
- All necessary draining filling and venting of the whole school system shall be carried out including the recommissioning of all circulatory heating system within the school.
- It is envisaged that this work shall be carried out within the school’s summer vacation and the contractor shall supply adequate labour plant and equipment to ensure the school is safe for the pupils to return on 31st August 2026.
You are invited to submit a tender for the renewal of flat roofing coverings, external cladding, decks and skylights at Cwmfelinfach Primary School and Heolddu Comprehensive School. The scope of the project is fully described in Appendix 1 but in summary the scope is:
• Replace four flat roof coverings, skylights (Cwmfelinfach) and roof deck (Heolddu) on roof areas as per attached Sika specifications, or equivalent approved, at Cwmfelinfach Primary & Heolddu Comprehensive Schools.
• Replace roof lights at Cwmfelinfach and structural deck at Heolddu Comp
• Allow for the removal and safe storage of all electrical services, CCTV, signage, aerials etc., and refit upon completion of the works.
• Allow for raising in height any upstands to accommodate the new roof coverings.
• Replace existing timber cladding to the tank housing building at Cwmfelinfach (including roof covering) with new Kestrel Rich Espresso 270mm Double Feather Edge PVC Cladding, complete with new timber grounds/battens and breathable membrane with all trims, plinths, cappings,
angles, flashings etc., installed as per manufacturer’s instructions.
• Allow for extending the felt roof covering over the top of the wall and down the face of the brick wall to the lower roof flashing on the toilet/corridor roof area.
• Provide all necessary fixed scaffolding with stair access. Do not block any entrance or emergency exits and make sure these areas are netted and fanned protected for safe egress/entering by the users of the building.
• Provide Heras fencing around bases of all fixed scaffolding to prevent un-authorised access
• All works must be carried out and be completed between 20th July and 28th August 2026