UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Tenders are invited for a land maintenance services contract, together with cleaning of bus shelters, for a 3 year contract, commencing 1st April 2027, with the possible extension of the contract for a further 2 years at the end of the 3 years following a review. Please apply to the Clerk, via email: [email protected] or telephone: 01473 612632, by noon on Tuesday 20th October 2026 for a full application pack. Tenders are to be received by noon on Tuesday 3rd November 2026, The prices are to be based on 1 year's work from April 2027 to March 2028 for a 3 year contract which will increase or decrease according to the retail price index (excluding house prices). All forms should be returned to the Clerk either electronically or by post.

Servicing contract for 14 warden call systems and 517 speech modules installed in sheltered & homeless housing units.

The College is looking for a company to build a new website in ASP.net to replace our current website. It should appeal to all of our user groups: students, parents, local businesses, etc. We are looking for a mobile first design that will capture the interest of prospective students. We would also ask that all designs are able to meet the accessibility standards set out by the WCAG

Peterborough City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced consultant to undertake a cemetery site feasibility assessment and strategic search for alternative cemetery sites within the Peterborough area. The commission comprises two mandatory workstreams: A detailed geo-environmental, geological, hydrogeological, planning and deliverability assessment of a nominated site; and a comprehensive search, screening and comparative appraisal of alternative sites capable of meeting the Council's future burial needs. The appointed consultant will assess the suitability of the nominated site for cemetery development, identify any significant constraints, determine the likely extent of usable burial land, and recommend any further investigations required. In parallel, the consultant will undertake an auditable search for alternative sites, applying agreed screening criteria to produce a longlist, shortlist and comparative options appraisal. The commission is intended to provide the Council with a robust evidence base to inform future decisions regarding cemetery provision, including the identification and prioritisation of suitable sites for further investigation, acquisition and development.

Bishop's Stortford Town Council is seeking a contractor to fully manage the supply/installation of one large inclusive Play Unit to include a half pipe slide with pull ropes, low climbing ropes, slide, sensory boards and a small wheelchair ramp. The surface area is approximately 10 metres by 10 metres). Location Sworders Field Bishop's Stortford (Grid Reference 51.87065497072775, 0.16394403221897852). Further information can be found in the tender documents.

The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC) is carrying out a procurement exercise on the behalf of Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy to procure the chimney removal and associated electrical works.

Norwich City Council, on behalf of Broadland District Council, Great Yarmouth Borough Council, North Norfolk District Council, Norwich City Council, South Norfolk Council and the Broads Authority, invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced consultants to prepare a new Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA). The purpose of which is to inform strategic planning decisions, the preparation of new Local Plans and inform development management decisions. The study should also identify where detailed Level 2 assessment works may be required across the study areas.

The Grade II listed Town Hall, originally designed in 1935 by Charles Cowles-Voysey, is being refurbished to create a modern community and civic hub while retaining and celebrating the heritage of the existing building. Watford Borough Council seeks service providers to source, supply and install wayfinding and functional signage for the multi-functional areas, corridors, lifts/stairs, doors, windows, customer booths, meeting rooms and toilet facilities for installation during February 2027. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Signage./56GBA89W9V To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/56GBA89W9V

SCDC is looking for a suitable contractor to procure and deliver an initial 180 'baby boxes' to SCDC for young families in South Cambridgeshire during the first six months of the infant's life.

Watford Borough Council is seeking quotations for the supply, delivery, assembly and installation of furniture for the refurbished Watford Town Hall. The furniture will be required across a range of areas, including the Customer Service Centre, meeting and interview rooms, waiting areas, self-service facilities and staff offices. The Council is seeking high-quality, durable and accessible furniture that meets the operational requirements of each space while complementing the character of the Grade II listed building. Suppliers are encouraged to recommend alternative products, dimensions or configurations where these would provide a more suitable or cost-effective solution. The successful supplier will be responsible for the delivery and installation of all agreed furniture, ensuring that the building and newly refurbished areas are protected throughout the process. All furniture must be fully installed and ready for use by 15 February 2027, in accordance with the specification. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Furniture-%28incl.-office-furniture%29%2C-furnishings%2C-domestic-appliances-%28excl.-lighting%29-and-cleaning-products./9HQ58HB639 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9HQ58HB639

The Broads Authority is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to carry out the replacement and installation of electric charging pedestals at 21 locations across the Broads. The works will involve replacing 52 existing Rolec electric charging pedestals with new Meter MACS pedestals, including the removal of existing equipment, installation of concrete plinths and mounting brackets, electrical testing, commissioning and associated ground reinstatement works. It is expected that works should commence on 4 December 2026 and be completed by 26 February 2027.

Invitation to Tender for Supply & Delivery of various City & Guilds Training Courses & Certification. Apply via the in-tend procurement portal: https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/bedford/home

Suffolk County Council is seeking to procure an AI-powered interactive avatar to act as a “digital ambassador” for the area. The core functions of the avatar will be to: - Engage potential investors & stakeholders in a unique and memorable way. - Make it easy for people to access key information about the area. - Help generate leads for new business opportunities - The avatar will be used by the Suffolk Economy team at flagship events and exhibitions and will draw on approved content from Suffolk Economy and partner websites.

Support and licensing agreement for Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) Post-Processing Software system to be used in Radiology for calculation of stroke volume, ejection fraction, and end-diastolic and end-systolic volumes and masses of cardiac ventricles. • Measure of flow patterns, pulmonary vein and artery flow, Aortic size, and quantification of shunt sizes. • Display of cardiac perfusion with quantification • 2 and 4D flow • 3 D recons of vascular and cardiac structures The clinical specifics are that the system benefits workstreams with post processing in-depth calculations and diagnostics that ultimately benefit the patient healthcare. It also holds data that can be used for research purposes.

HEART Academies Trust (HEART) are seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of commonly used goods and services from a wide range of suppliers to drive social impact and improvement. HEART is a non-profit making charitable company based in Bedford, made up of 4 schools. The Trust was established to support local schools build upon existing strengths to improve and maintain high educational standards and encourage continuity of education within the local community. The Department for Education annual funding is £57.3bn with £7,460 per pupil and an estimated £10bn is non-staffing costs. HEART Academies Trust's are focused on driving Sustainable practices and making them available to likeminded Customers. HEART believes sustainable procurement takes a wider view and incorporates the net benefits for both the Trust and the wider world. It considers the impact of environmental, economic and social factors along with price and quality for all activity that can be procured through the DPS When applying to the DPS, Suppliers are required to indicate which categories they are applying for, in order to be invited to the relevant competitions. Customers will use the categories to shortlist appointed Suppliers and invite them to further competition The Service Category will be selected from a list of categories of common goods and services against the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes. Geographical location will be selected from NUTS codes, these include a list of UK regions where the service is required. The additional capabilities are a list of filters that will be specific to the further competition and comprise of Security Clearance, Value Threshold, and data security.

Bedford Borough Council is inviting providers to attend our upcoming Market Engagement Event for the recommissioning of Community Short Break Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities. Date: 23 October 2026 Time: 10am -12pm Venue: on-line via Teams (link to the event will be provided day prior to the event to all providers who expressed interest) Bedford Borough Council is inviting providers to attend our upcoming Market Engagement Event for the recommissioning of Community Short Break Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities. This event provides an opportunity to: • Learn about the Council's future vision for Short Break Services • Understand the proposed service model and procurement approach • Discuss the proposed lot structure and framework arrangements • Share feedback on service requirements and outcomes • Explore opportunities for partnership working and innovation • Help shape the future provision available to children, young people and their families Who Should Attend? We welcome organisations that currently deliver or are interested in delivering: • Community-based short breaks • SEND activities and support • Holiday and leisure provision • Weekend and after-school activities • Specialist support services for children and young people with disabilities • Family support and respite activities Future Procurement The Council is preparing to recommission Community Short Break Services to ensure continued high-quality support for children, young people and families across Bedford Borough. Provider feedback gathered during market engagement will help inform the final service specification and procurement documentation To attend the event and receive further information, please register via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bedford-borough-short-breaks-market-engagement-tickets-2003193097479?aff=oddtdtcreator

District Heating Network Performance, Operational Monitoring and Planned Maintenance Services Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is undertaking pre-market engagement in advance of a planned procurement for the provision of Performance, Operational Monitoring and Planned Preventative Maintenance Services for the Trust's District Heating Networks and LTHW dual fuel boilers for the Basildon and Broomfield Hospital sites; with the potential for additional services at the Southend site. The Trust has recently invested in significant decarbonisation infrastructure across its hospital estate, including district heating networks, energy centres, plate heat exchanger installations, thermal stores, pumps, boilers and specialist control systems. The Trust is seeking to engage with suitably qualified maintenance providers to better understand market capability, innovation opportunities and contract delivery models prior to commencing a formal procurement process. Indicative Scope The successful contractor may be responsible for: • Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) • Operational monitoring and performance management • Remote monitoring and alarm management • 24/7 reactive maintenance and emergency call-outs • BMS and controls maintenance • Water treatment monitoring and management • Boiler and heating plant maintenance • Pressurisation systems • Pumps and distribution networks • Plate heat exchangers • Thermal stores • Heat metering systems • Fuel oil infrastructure • Lifecycle planning and asset management • Energy performance optimisation and reporting • Coordination with specialist subcontractors and CHP maintenance providers where required. Estate The contract is expected to cover: Basildon Hospital • District Heating Energy Centre • Multiple remote plantrooms • CHP-supported district heating system • Multiple heating and domestic hot water PHE installations. Broomfield Hospital • District Heating Energy Centre • Multiple remote plantrooms • CHP-supported district heating system • Contingency remote boilers • Heating and hot water PHE installations. Southend Hospital • District Heating Energy Centre • Multiple remote plantrooms • CHP-supported district heating system • Integrated and remote network boilers • Heating and hot water PHE installations. Objectives of Engagement The Trust wishes to understand: • Market appetite for the opportunity. • Appropriate contract duration. • Options for performance-based maintenance arrangements. • Best practice approaches to remote monitoring and asset management. • Appropriate KPIs and performance measures. • Digital maintenance management solutions. • Innovations that could improve system efficiency and operational resilience. • Approaches to lifecycle planning and asset replacement forecasting. • Mobilisation requirements and anticipated timescales. Supplier Requirements Interested suppliers should ideally demonstrate experience in: • Large district heating networks. • Acute healthcare environments. • CHP and energy centre infrastructure. • Building management systems. • Water treatment and closed heating systems. • PPM and reactive maintenance services. • Energy performance optimisation. Next Steps Suppliers interested in participating in the engagement exercise are invited to register their interest. Further details regarding engagement sessions, site visits and questionnaires will be circulated in due course. Please note this engagement exercise is for information gathering purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition.

Bedford College is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise to explore apprenticeship enrolment, delivery and quality management platform solutions. The engagement seeks to gather market insight, understand supplier capability, identify emerging innovation, and help inform the College's future procurement strategy and requirements. The exercise consists of: Request for Engagement (RFE) Soft Market Testing Questionnaire Innovation Discovery Form Supplier Capability Survey Optional supplier demonstrations and concept presentations This is a pre-market engagement exercise only and is not a tender, invitation to tender, request for quotation, or call for competition. Participation is voluntary and will not confer any advantage in any future procurement process. The College may subsequently undertake a formal procurement process following completion of this engagement.

As part of CITB’s ongoing programme of development, the organisation is seeking to explore AI-enabled capability to improve the efficiency, quality, consistency and scalability of product and assessment development within Training & Assessment. We are running a pre market engagement process to understand what the market for AI enabled capability has available and to help us to hone our requirements ready to run a tender later in the year. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Peterborough:-Software-programming-and-consultancy-services./72X24EPT58 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/72X24EPT58

Bedford Borough Council has a statutory duty to provide free home to school travel for compulsory school-aged children who meet nationally prescribed eligibility criteria and for post-16 students who meet locally determined criteria. To fulfil this duty, the Council commissions transport services from external providers using a range of vehicle types to meet the diverse needs of routes and individual passengers. In addition, the School and Specialist Transport Team arranges transport for a range of Adult and Children's Social Care requirements, including contact sessions, day services, and respite provision. To support the efficient and compliant procurement of these services, the Council is establishing a new Open Framework to replace the existing Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Bedford Borough Council is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement in relation to the establishment of this new Open Framework for the provision of Home to School, Specialist Transport, and related passenger transport services. The Framework will replace the Council's existing Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System and will be used to procure transport services for eligible children, young people, adults and other service users as required. The Council is publishing this notice to inform the market of the proposed procurement, provide an overview of the service requirements, and invite interested providers to engage with the opportunity. The procurement process is expected to be conducted electronically through the ADAM eProcurement System, with approved providers being eligible to participate in future call-off opportunities under the Open Framework. Indicative timescales are: Publication of procurement documents: Early September 2026 Evaluation of applications: October 2026 Notification of framework admission outcomes: November 2026 Framework award and commencement: November/ December 2026 These dates are indicative only and may be subject to change. This notice does not commence the procurement process and is intended solely to support market awareness and engagement ahead of the formal tender opportunity. Interested providers are encouraged to register their interest and participate in the forthcoming procurement opportunity when advertised.