Etc. are looking for a supplier to help develop and mobilise CETEC's marketing and communications activity, creating a strong outward-facing presence that raises awareness, engages key stakeholders, supports recruitment ambitions, and establishes CETEC as a leading provider of clean energy education and training.
The Clean Energy Training and Education Centre (CETEC) is a strategic initiative designed to position the organisation at the forefront of clean energy skills development, supporting regional economic growth and workforce development priorities. As CETEC moves from development into delivery, there is a requirement to establish a strong and credible external presence, build stakeholder awareness, and support learner and employer engagement.
To accelerate mobilisation, the organisation seeks to appoint a marketing consultant to provide specialist support between November and March, ensuring CETEC launches with a clear and compelling market profile and communications strategy.
Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council and Middlesbrough Council are commissioning an All Age Carers Support Service to support unpaid carers across the South Tees area. The service will be designed to meet the needs of adult carers, young carers and carers supporting people living with dementia.
The overarching aim of the service is to ensure carers can access timely, appropriate and preventative support that promotes their health, wellbeing and resilience, enabling them to sustain their caring role where appropriate.
The future service is expected to contribute to delivery of the Councils' statutory duties under the Care Act 2014 and the Children and Families Act 2014, ensuring carers have access to high-quality information, advice, and support that is accessible and proportionate to their needs.
The contract will comprise three lots as follows:
Lot 1: Adult Carers Core Service
A single-provider service delivering information and advice, outreach within primary and secondary healthcare settings, mental health support for carers, and opportunities for peer support.
Lot 2: Young Carers Core Service
A single-provider service focused on the identification of young carers, provision of tailored support, delivery of whole-family approaches, and assistance with educational achievement and personal development.
Lot 3: Dementia Carers Support and Advisory Service
A single-provider specialist service offering advice, guidance, training, and targeted support for carers of individuals living with dementia.
Together, these services will provide a comprehensive support offer for unpaid carers across South Tees, helping to improve outcomes for carers while enabling them to maintain their caring responsibilities safely and effectively.
The contract period is for an initial duration of 4 years, plus an optional 1 x 48 month optional extension period.
Redcar and Cleveland Borough CouncilNorth EastWAC-652585
This procurement exercise relates to the re-opening of the Framework Agreement established by North Tyneside Council on behalf of Adopt North East (ANE). The original procurement was undertaken in 2023 through the NEPO Portal under reference DN623105. Should all extension options be exercised, the Framework Agreement will remain in place until 2029.
This framework is to establish a list of suppliers to provide medium and high level therapeutic services and specialist assessments.
• Medium level - Therapeutic Parenting courses
• High level - Social Work Assessment of Adoption Support Needs
TVCA-PROC-0881 - Business Tees Valley Support Spine Framework
Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)] (the 'Contracting Authority') is looking to procure a framework comprising 7 single suppliers lots for the provision business support services via competitive flexible procedure. The detail on the stages can be found in the Part 1 ITT Document. The various lots will be: Lot 1 – Foundational Economy Lot 2 – Advanced Manufacturing and Modern Industrial Technologies Lot 3 – Digital and Tech Lot 4 – Creative and Cultural Industries Lot 5 – Games Lot 6 – Female Founders Lot 7 – Experts and Mentors. The expected contract term will be 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years. Pre-Tender Market Engagement has been conducted and further detail relating to this can be found within the tender pack. The contracting authority reserves the right to modify the contract in reliance on Schedule 8 paragraph 1 of the Procurement Act 2023 where the contracting authority clearly states the circumstance in which a modification may be required. These circumstances are set out in the Part 3 Contract Document.
To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3QY6K2U3W6
If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email [email protected].
View 2-notice timelineLatest notice released 30 Oct 2026
Private SectorTender
Background support, Orchid House Thirsk 2027-2032
Thirteen Housing Group Ltd are currently out to tender for the provision of background support services at Orchid House, Thirsk. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to Express an Interest upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. When the tender documents have been made available involved suppliers will receive notification via email and the tender documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of this website and selecting the View Details button of this project. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.
Clinical Support Information and Pathway Implementation for the North Area Integrated Care Partnership
NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) will be running a tender for management/maintenance of an existing Agilio TeamNet clinical portal, specifically, a service for the clinical support information and pathway implementation for the North Area Integrated Care Partnership.
The Integrated Care Systems (ICS) clinical conditions strategy requires networks and workstreams to support the delivery of high-quality care. Their work will include use of nationally recognised best practice guidance and the tools to enable all parts of the NENC ICB to provide high quality care.
Guidance and pathways need to be collated, reviewed and adopted across the region, with access enabled across the system for all clinicians to enable the right care to be given at the right time in the right place.
The required services will need to be supplied in accordance with the NENC ICB service specification which will be shared at tender stage (a UK4 Notice will be published).
Estimated UK4 Notice/Tender Opportunity Date: 13 November 2026.
Estimated Contract Term: 01/04/2027 - 31/03/2029
Estimated Annual Maxium Contract Value: £500,000
Once the UK4 Notice is published, the tender opportunity will be published on the Atamis e-tendering portal. Tender documentation, including the service specification, will be available on the Atamis e-tendering portal.
Please note that all tender communications will be conducted via the Atamis e-tender portal.
It is free to register on the portal, and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection.
Should bidders have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via Phone number +448000988201 and by email at
[email protected]
The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9:00am - 6.00pm
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARDWAC-648982
View 2-notice timelineLatest notice released 8 Dec 2026
Local GovernmentPlanning 2 notices
Direct Payment Support Service
Newcastle City Council is seeking to appoint an organisation to provide a Direct Payment Support Service to adults, children and carers who use, or are considering using, direct payments to purchase or arrange services.
Direct payments can be used to purchase care and support service to meet the care and support needs of the person and carer.
Direct payments do involve additional complexity and responsibility for the service user and therefore many need some support and/or advice.
The Direct Payment Support Service Newcastle City Council are procuring will:
-Information and Advice
Explain the benefits and responsibilities of direct payments to Service Users
Assist with budgeting and expenditure decisions
Provide information about the range of services that provide payroll, insurance and pensions and signpost direct payment users.
-Employment Support
Provide advice on becoming an employer
Support payroll, tax, insurance and pensions
Supply employment templates
Assist recruitment and selection of Personal Assistants
Operate a matching service where appropriate
Assist with all aspects of pension auto-enrolment
Promote safer employment by encouraging and facilitating the completion of enhanced DBS
-Safeguarding and Compliance
Promote safe recruitment
Support DBS applications
Attend safeguarding meetings when required
Report and escalate risks to vulnerable adults, children and public funds.
-Workforce Development
Advise on training for Direct Payment users and Personal Assistants
Promote professional development and competency frameworks
-Other requirements
Provide advice and practical assistance on request to social care professionals when needed
Have a permanent base within Newcastle
Expected usage:
487 adults are currently receiving a direct payment in Newcastle
In the financial year 25/26 there were 315 people who used the service
This notice is for information only. At this stage, no further details are available beyond what is published here.
When this opportunity progresses, a Tender Notice will be published on the Central Digital Platform along with any relevant notices such as engagement.
View 2-notice timelineLatest notice released 15 Dec 2026
Local GovernmentTender
Ofsted Registered Supported Accommodation for 16-17 year olds - Re-opening of Lot 3 Pseudo-Framework of Supported Accommodation Providers
The Ofsted Registered Supported Accommodation for 16-17 year olds contract commenced 1 July 2026. Under this contract, Lot 3 - Pseudo-Framework of Supported Accommodation Providers, will remain open for new submissions throughout the contract period. This Tender Notice is to notify the market of the re-opening of Lot 3. An indicative schedule of evaluation of submissions during the contract period is included in the tender pack.
Lot 3 Re-opening: Pseudo-Framework of Supported Accommodation Providers:
Ofsted Registered Supported Accommodation Providers to provide accommodation to children in our care. Service provision as and when required, no guaranteed level of services to be delivered under this Lot. Accommodation is to be located in the Tees Valley area.
Access to Lot 3 has been extended to Middlesbrough Council. The requirements under this Lot will vary from organisation to organisation. Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council will only be responsible for their list of contract requirements. If they choose to use the Contract, Middlesbrough Council will be responsible for their individual requirements and contract arrangements.
For the purpose of the notice, estimated maximum contract value for Lot 3 for each LA over the total contract period including optional extensions, based on current service delivery is:
Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council: £10,320,000
Middlesbrough Council: £26,670,000
Ofsted Registered Supported Accommodation for 16/17 year olds contract commenced 01 July 2026 to end 30 June 2031 with a further 2x12 month optional extension periods available.
UK4 Tender notice for initial tender - 2025/S 000-075301
UK6 UK6: Contract award notice for initial tender - 2026/S 000-038625
The contract start date stated within this notice is the estimated contract start date for successful tenderers under this re-opening of Lot 3.
Framework for the Supply and Installation of Accessibility Equipment and Independent Living Adaptations
The requirements are structured as follows.
• Lot 1 Straight Track Stairlifts.
• Lot 2 Curved Track Stairlifts.
• Lot 3 Through Floor Lifts.
• Lot 4 Ceiling Tracking Hoists.
• Lot 5 Automatic WCs.
• Lot 6 Prefabricated Ramps.
Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council is seeking to establish a Supported Living Services Framework for adults with assessed care and support needs across Redcar and Cleveland.
The Framework will cover supported living schemes, care delivered in dispersed accommodation, and outreach support. It will enable the Council to secure appropriate provision for adults with a range of assessed needs, including learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and physical disabilities. The service will be designed to promote independence while ensuring that each person’s assessed care and support needs are met.
Nexus is seeking market feedback regarding a potential requirement for consultancy support to complete a review of existing data governance arrangements, establish a set of data management/governance processes and develop a structure proposal.
The purpose of this engagement is to obtain supplier feedback on scope, delivery approaches, timescales and indicative costs.
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A NexusWAC-660877
Business North East is a new region-wide approach to business support developed by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (North East MSA) in partnership with the seven constituent local authorities. It will provide a simplified, coordinated and accessible business support system for entrepreneurs and businesses across the North East, supporting business
The model will include a regional hub, use local authority network to maintaining strong relationships with businesses.
The wider Business North East programme is expected to operate through five integrated areas of activity across the business lifecycle:
Inspire - increase entrepreneurial awareness and aspiration, particularly amongst younger people and underrepresented groups.
Explore - improve enterprise readiness and strengthen the quality of business propositions entering the support system.
Start - increase business creation and improve business survival prospects through tailored support and business development assistance.
Succeed - improve productivity, innovation, technology adoption and business resilience amongst established businesses.
Grow - support ambitious businesses to scale, create jobs, access finance and enter new markets.
The North East MSA intends to establish a framework to provide a flexible route through which a range of specialist business support, enterprise and related services may be commissioned in support of Business North East and wider regional economic priorities.
It is anticipated that the framework will encompass a broad range of services, across five separate Lots:
1. Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and Business Start-up
2. Business Growth, Productivity and Specialist Support
3. High Growth, Scale-up and Investment
4. Sector, Cluster and Supply Chain Development
5. Business Engagement, Training and Programme Support
These areas reflect the anticipated breadth of Business North East, which is intended to respond to business needs including access to finance, productivity, workforce development, innovation, digital adoption, mentoring and growth support.
The Framework is intended to enable the North East MSA and constituent local authorities to identify suitably qualified suppliers with the capability and experience to deliver services within one or more of these areas.
The approach is intended to accommodate a diverse supplier market, including organisations capable of delivering broad business support programmes alongside specialist providers with expertise in particular sectors, business needs or forms of intervention. It will also support the development of new and emerging provision as business needs, economic conditions and regional priorities evolve.
Supplier Engagement Event for Short Breaks and Day Opportunities for South Tyneside residents aged 18+ who have eligible care and support needs under the Care Act 2014.
Supplier Engagement Event for Short Breaks and Day Opportunities for South Tyneside residents aged 18+ who have eligible care and support needs under the Care Act 2014.
South Tyneside Council is reviewing its commissioned short break and day services offer to ensure future provision meets the needs of people with Care Act eligible needs, unpaid carers, and young people preparing for adulthood.
Supplier Engagement Event for Temporary Supported Housing for Adults 18+ experiencing multiple disadvantage
Date: Friday 16th October 2026, 10:00-12:00 - 9:45 for Registration
Venue: Conference Room, One Trinity Green, Eldon St, South Shields NE33 1SA
South Tyneside Council would like to invite you to attend a Supplier Engagement Event regarding the future provision of Temporary Supported Housing for adults aged 18 and over who may experience multiple disadvantage, including homelessness, mental ill health, and drug or alcohol dependency.
The event will be held on Friday 16th October 2026 at One Trinity Green, Havelock Street, South Shields, NE33 5RW. Registration and networking from 9:45am, with a 10am start.
SLC current Vmware ELA subscription expires on 18 April 2027, and requires renewal. SLC will approach the market to renew this subscription to ensure continuity of service for SLC's Vmware estate.
003918 - Contract for AI Enabled Reaction Software to support the effective delivery of Subject Access Requests (SARs)
Procurement of an AI-enabled redaction solution to support Subject Access Request (SAR) handling. The solution is intended to improve the efficiency, consistency, auditability and resilience of the redaction process, reducing manual effort and supporting the management of complex file types. Any implementation would operate alongside appropriate human oversight, quality assurance and governance controls. Market research indicates that a developing supplier market exists, providing the opportunity for a range of viable solutions. The next stage will involve market engagement to refine requirements, assess supplier capability, develop a detailed specification, and confirm costs, governance arrangements and implementation considerations.
Specialist Supported Housing for People with Complex Needs (Adults and or Young People with Learning Disability / Autism)
Durham County Council (DCC) are looking to explore the market options for Specialist Supported Housing for People with Complex Needs (Adults and or Young People with Learning Disability / Autism)
Durham County Council is seeking to engage with Registered Housing Providers, developers and other market partners, in County Durham, to inform future specialist supported housing/property requirements for people (Adults and or Young People) with complex needs, including:
• Autism
• Learning Disabilities
• Mental Health needs
• Behaviours of distress that may result in harm to themselves, others, staff teams or their living environment
The Council would welcome views on the opportunities, challenges and practical considerations associated with delivering sustainable, high-quality accommodation that promotes independence, wellbeing and long-term value for money.
The accommodation needs required have been informed and influenced by regional and national reports from statutory agencies including Building the Right Support (2015) and Supported housing for people with learning disabilities and autistic people in England (Housing LIN 2023). They have also been shaped by CQC guidance on accommodation scale and local learning from previous specialist developments for complex accommodation provisions.
Flexible Framework for Adoption Support - Therapeutic and Specialist Assessment Services
A service required to provide adoption support through therapeutic and specialist assessment on behalf of Adopt North East to cover:
• Children with plans of adoption
• Children in Care who are placed for adoption
• Prospective and Approved Adopters without children in their care
• Children who have been adopted
• Adoptive Parents
• Wider members of an adoptive family
• Members of an adoptive families support network
• Birth family members
• Adopted Adults
Value of Framework £950,000 per annum
This is the re-opening of a framework procured under PCR2015 regulations
Supported Accommodation for Young Parents aged 16-21 Years
Together for Children (TfC) are undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement for the following:
TfC Sunderland have a requirement to procure a support provider for the provision of Supported Accommodation and related services to Young Parents 16 - 21 years of age who are:
-Cared for
-Care experienced
- open to TFC with either a Child Protection Plan or Child in Need Plan.
The Supported Accommodation provision will be located in Sunderland and will provide eight 2-bedroom flats. Each flat has a lounge and kitchen area and has its own front door.
The provider will guarantee all units on the identified site for use solely by TfC as part of this contract.
The service will be registered with Ofsted as a Supported Accommodation registered provider and fully comply with the Supported Accommodation regulations and quality standards.
Please refer to the attached Market Engagement questionnaire advertised on OPEN for further details.
TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN SUNDERLAND LIMITEDWAC-639060