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This procurement is being conducted as an Open Procedure in accordance with Section 20 of the Procurement Act 2023. Hertfordshire County Council ("the Authority") and The Procurement Partnership Ltd ("TPPL"), acting as the Agent, invite tenders for participation in a 48‑month Closed Framework Agreement (pursuant to Section 45 of the Act) for the supply of Fleet Management Services and Supplies ("Fleet Goods and Services"). The Framework is structured into five Lots, each containing a defined set of packages that specify the core and optional service elements available to Contracting Authorities. The package system provides a consistent, modular structure for Call‑Off Contracts, while still allowing Contracting Authorities to run Competitive Selection Processes where appropriate. Hertfordshire County Council is a Centralised Procurement Authority for the purposes of the Act. The Framework is available for use by Contracting Authorities throughout the United Kingdom, including but not limited to: Local Authorities and Combined Authorities Registered Providers of Social Housing NHS Bodies and Health Trusts Educational Institutions (Schools, Colleges, Universities, Academies) Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance, Coastguard) Registered Charities Non‑Departmental Public Bodies Central Government Departments and Executive Agencies Other public sector bodies as defined in Section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023 The Framework may also be accessed by other Centralised Procurement Authorities acting on behalf of the above entities. TPPL is acting as the Agent for the purposes of this procurement and the ongoing management of the Framework. This includes, but is not limited to: administration of the tender process, evaluation of submissions, Framework management, delivery of Competitive Selection Processes, support with awards without reopening competition (where permitted), and collection of Framework Fees. The Framework comprises the following Lots: 1. Fleet Management Services 2. Tyres and Ancillary Services 3. Fuel Cards 4. Vehicle and Equipment Disposal 5. Fleet Management Software Suppliers appointed to the Framework will be required to deliver the relevant goods and services in accordance with the specifications set out in the procurement documents. Delivery may be national or regional depending on the Lot and the requirements of individual Contracting Authorities. Call‑Off Contracts may be awarded without reopening competition (typically using the package system) or through Competitive Selection Processes, ensuring flexibility while maintaining consistency of service standards and statutory compliance.

Thames Freeport is procuring training providers to deliver the Thames Freeport Skills Programme, which funds the design and delivery of vocational, technical, and skills training aligned to local economic priorities in the Thames Freeport region (Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and Thurrock). The programme aims to: •Improve the supply of skilled labour in priority sectors •Create employment and skills pathways for local people, including those facing barriers to work •Support transitions into sustained employment and in work progression •Develop new curriculum and pilot innovative skills interventions •Strengthen coordination across the local skills system Types of provision include, but are not limited to: •Pre-apprenticeship training and short courses supporting entry into skilled employment •Qualification-based vocational training in construction, manufacturing, and technical trades •Upskilling and reskilling for adults already in work or seeking to progress •Specialist provision for underrepresented groups, including people with physical disabilities or SEND •Employer-linked training designed to lead to genuine job or apprenticeship outcomes •Training in emerging technologies including AI, digital manufacturing, and advanced welding All delivery must take place within the Thames Freeport region. Providers must have, or commit to establishing, physical delivery locations within the three boroughs before commencement. Blended learning with some online elements is permitted where it supports value for money. Avencera Ltd is acting as Procurement Agent and will be managing delivery on behalf of Thames Freeport Limited, supporting the administration, management, and delivery of the procurement process.

Building Works & Associated Services Framework for 5 Police Forces in the counties of Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk & Suffolk.

Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for the Provision of a Framework for Structural Maintenance and Resurfacing Treatments The Structural Maintenance and Resurfacing Treatment (SMART) Framework is due to expire on 30 September 2026. The Framework covers the following scope and objectives for the Client: • Maximise the outcomes for its customers, from the funds available to the Client, whilst holding the Client and its Highways Service providers accountable for effectiveness and efficiency. • Develop and implement transport strategies in support of the Local Transport Plan and other Client policy objectives. • Support Elected Members to take decisions, within the overall policy framework, which affect their local area, and to implement them. • Ensure that the customer journey is simple, efficient and effective. • Ensure that everyone within the Highways Service understands and adheres to the Client's policies, strategies, standards and protocols. • Carry out works that are related to either safety or asset protection, and to plan work in technically derived programmes for maximum effectiveness and efficiency. • Carry out work using the most efficient methods available to implement local member decisions. • Arrange for Highway Services to be delivered by lean and effective methods. • Have straightforward relationships with local Members/Divisions and with stakeholders such as District Councils across all strategic transport areas. This is a Framework, within which, call offs will be issued based on the NEC4 ECC form of Contract. The Client wishes to undertake a core programme of structural maintenance surfacing works over a four year period at various locations throughout the County of Hertfordshire. The Framework is split into the following 5 Lots: Lot 1 Carriageway Resurfacing - A Roads and Local Roads Lot 2 Surface Dressing Lot 3 Carriageway Microsurfacing and Preparation Lot 4 Footway Microsurfacing Lot 5 Footway Reconstruction (including Drainage and General Civils) Please refer to the tender documents for full details. This procurement is an open process. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express an interest’ and also ‘opt in’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Tenderer you must complete and submit a Tender by the deadline of 12 noon on the 3rd June 2026 Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Please ensure that where possible documents are uploaded as a PDF and that file names are succinct. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents, and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home

The Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Homecare Services ("Agreement"). The agreement will include the dispensing and delivery of Low, Mid and High Tech Homecare Services and Remote Patient Monitoring and Virtual Wards. The agreement will be split into four (4) lots: - Lot 1: Low Tech Homecare Services - Lot 2: Mid Tech Homecare Services - Lot 3: High Tech Homecare Services - Lot 4: Remote Patient Monitoring and Virtual Wards. The duration of the Agreement will be 4 years with no option to extend.

Thurrock Council delivers domiciliary care and wellbeing services through a locality-based model. As part of this approach, the Council is seeking a provider to deliver Domiciliary Care and Wellbeing Services in Locality 2, covering Aveley, South Ockendon and Purfleet (ASOP). The successful provider will support adults eligible under the Care Act 2014 to live independently at home through flexible, high-quality services. Further information can be found in the tender documentation.

ProContract Project Reference No.: DN803893 Essex Procurement Partnership is procuring, on behalf of Tendring District Council, with the resulting contract between the Council and the successful Bidder, to deliver a redevelopment project in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. The project comprises of demolishing the existing steel-framed car park structure, preparing the site for the development, and construction of: 1. 28nr new residential apartments 2. replacement multi storey public car park 3. community spaces 4. new publicly accessible urban realm, featuring range of hard and soft landscaping features. The construction period is anticipated to take 18 months. The defects period is an additional term; further details are provided in the tender pack. The project already has planning permission and is at RIBA stage 3. The tender is being run as a two stage procurement, with pricing for both the PCSA and indicative Contract Sum Analysis required at this stage. Opportunities for site visits will be made available to prospective bidders. Please refer to the tender pack, which contains the employers requirements and all other associated documents, for further information. Programme: The Employer seeks overall completion of the Carnarvon Terrace redevelopment scheme by March 2028 in order to satisfy project funding requirements and the bidding contractor is to present his proposed programme within the bid submission. The March 2028 completion deadline is a critical milestone, and the bidding contractor is to be mindful of this but present his realistic and achievable programme proposals. Baily Garner LLP are the Council's nominated Employer's Agent. They will contract manage the project with Tendring District Council and administer the project and JCT Design and Build Works Contract. The EA role will include checking progress and quality of works on site, certifying Practical Completion as appropriate, validating and certifying payments, and monitoring compliance with employer requirements, etc. The successful bidder will be expected to work alongside Tendring District Council and Baily Garner, in the successful delivery of this project.

This framework proposal encompasses three distinct lots, each addressing a key area of the employee lifecycle. Lot 1a focuses on Applicant Tracking Systems, providing tools to streamline recruitment processes, manage candidate pipelines, and improve hiring efficiency. Lot 1b covers Onboarding solutions, aiming to facilitate seamless integration for new hires through automated workflows and compliance management. Lot 1c addresses Employee Screening, offering services and technologies to ensure thorough background checks and verification, supporting organisational risk mitigation and regulatory adherence. Collectively, these lots are designed to enhance HR operations and ensure a robust workforce management strategy.

Lot 2a covers programmes that enable employees to sacrifice a portion of their salary in exchange for a range of benefits. These schemes are designed to provide tax and National Insurance savings for both employees and employers. Typical benefits may include pension contributions, childcare vouchers, cycle-to-work schemes, and other perks that enhance overall employee wellbeing and retention. Lot 2b focuses on car leasing services, with an emphasis on electric vehicles (EVs) and related infrastructure such as car charging solutions. The lot aims to facilitate environmentally friendly commuting options for employees by offering flexible leasing arrangements, access to EVs, and support for installation and management of charging points. This supports sustainability goals and promotes the adoption of greener transport alternatives.

The procurement encompasses five distinct lots within the Learning and Development framework: Lot 3a provides mandatory clinical training for healthcare professionals, such as infection prevention, safeguarding, and basic life support; Lot 3b delivers professional development opportunities for all staff, including leadership, management, and specialist skills; Lot 3c ensures mandatory non-clinical training, covering health and safety, GDPR, equality and diversity, and fire safety; Lot 3d offers a managed service with a Learning Management System (LMS) to facilitate booking, tracking, and management of training records; and Lot 3e focuses on training assessment, conducting needs analysis, evaluating effectiveness, and providing feedback to optimise future programmes and align learning with organisational goals.

The organisation seeks to procure comprehensive Occupational Health Services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support the physical and mental wellbeing of its workforce. The Occupational Health Services should include pre-employment health assessments, periodic health surveillance, absence management, and advice on workplace health risks. The EAP must provide confidential counselling, support for personal and work-related issues, and access to resources such as financial and legal advice. Both services should be delivered by qualified professionals, adhere to relevant legislation and best practice, and ensure timely, accessible support for all employees. The provider will be expected to demonstrate a clear understanding of the organisation’s needs, offer flexible solutions, and report regularly on service usage and outcomes.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust intends to establish a framework agreement for the supply for Acute Inpatient Services whereby Independent Sector Providers (ISP) provide “appropriate” adult acute mental health beds, enabling care to be delivered as close to home for males and females The intention is to enter into a Framework for an initial period of 36 months with an options to extend for 1 x 12 month periods. The Services have been divided into the following packages (Lots): Lot 1 – Block of 10 Beds for Patients 50+ years Lot 2 – Block of 8 Beds for Patients 50+ years Lot 3 – Block of 10 Beds for Patients 18+ years Lot 4 – Block of 10 Beds for Patients 18+ years Lot 5 – Spot Purchase of Beds for Ad Hoc requirements HTE intends to a single provider to Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4. Whereas Lot 5 will be unrestricted in the number of providers appointed. HTE intends to appoint a minimum of two (2) suppliers across Lots 1 to 4 collectively. Award decisions will therefore apply award rules that may result in a supplier not being awarded a lot for which they are otherwise the highest‑scoring bidder, where this is necessary to meet the minimum supplier requirement

Concertus Suffolk is seeking to create an Energy Framework for the supply of electricity and gas and associated supplementary services under individual Lots. The Framework shall be available for all public authorities and public undertakings in the United Kingdom where they wish to utilise for their energy energy supply requirements and where requested the provision of energy related consultancy services.

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA), alongside Cambridgeshire County Council (CCC) and Peterborough City Council (PCC) have been allocated £5,437,000 of public sector money from the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund. The aim is to secure additional private sector funding to enable the delivery of a high number of additional electric vehicle infrastructure (EVI) across the area, above and beyond what could be delivered with just LEVI funding alone. It is anticipated that the contract will focus on providing EVI in residential areas that have limited access to off-street parking. This may be a combination of delivery of infrastructure within communal residential car parks as well as on-street charging spaces. It is anticipated that most of the charging infrastructure will be standard (-7-22kW). Rapid charging and public car parks operated by the local authorities will not be included within the specification, however, there may be separate opportunities with each council in due course.

This is a Contract Notice communicating NHS Essex Integrated Care Board’s (herein referred to as 'the Authority') commencement of a competitive process to award a public contract for provision of this 'NHS Talking Therapies (NHS TT) and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems (PT SMHP) services (the Service). The process will be conducted in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>The proposed contract term is from 01st April 2027 – 31st March 2030, with the option to extend for a maximum of 24 months, until 31st March 2032. <br/><br/>The aggregate contract value is £94,118,443 pound sterling for the 3-year contract term (01st April 2027 – 31st March 2030). This figure acts as the maximum financial envelope for the procurement. <br/><br/>The maximum total contract value over the 5-year period (where optional extension provision is enacted) is £156,223,810 pound sterling.<br/><br/>The Proposed Contract to be entered into by the Authority and the Preferred Bidder(s) for the Services will be based on the NHS Standard Contract 2026/27 (full-length) and all subsequent variations thereof from time to time during the contract term.<br/><br/>The award criteria, including Basic Selection and Key Criteria are outlined within the procurement documentation. The service requirements and details are outlined in the Document 3 - Service Specification included in the procurement pack. All relevant information can be obtained for free via the e-procurement portal at https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/ under Contract Reference: C443109<br/><br/>If you require assistance / supplier support, please see the Portal Helpdesk: https://suppliersupport.atamis.co.uk/hc/en-gb/sections/4612344115359

UEA is seeking to appoint a reputable company with a proven track record in directly managing and delivering technically demanding Facilities Management services to similar organisations. The scope of Facilities Management Services required includes Integrated Facilities Management for its properties and the Quadram Institute managed by Quadram Institute Partners (QIP), designed to deliver the optimal value for money (VFM) solution. It is anticipated that all services will be underpinned by technology, and robust policies and procedures, which will at all times reflect good industry practice within an environment of continuous improvement.

HealthTrust Europe is seeking to establish a framework agreement with suitably qualified providers for the provision of pathology storage, scanning, and associated management solutions, as detailed within this contract notice. The framework will support Participating Authorities by offering comprehensive services for the storage, retrieval, management, and processing of pathology materials, associated records, and digital outputs. The Framework Agreement will be structured into four Lots, each comprising core and, where applicable, optional requirements. Suppliers may bid for one or multiple Lots, including an aggregated offering. Lot 1: Storage, Retrieval and Management of Pathology Samples This Lot covers physical storage and lifecycle management of pathology materials and associated documentation. Core requirements include: physical storage and management of pathology samples and records; retrieval and transportation; inventory management; and destruction of pathology samples. Optional requirements include: provision of consumables associated with storage, handling, and transport. Lot 2: Pathology Slide Scanning Services and Solutions This Lot focuses on the digitisation of pathology materials and the management of resulting digital assets. Core requirements include: offsite slide scanning services to generate Whole Slide Images; electronic retrieval of digital images; and physical retrieval and transport of pathology samples. Optional requirements include: inventory management; virtual storage solutions; image management systemsand ; provision of consumables; destruction of pathology samples; and deletion of digital images and associated records. Lot 3: Specialised Stem Cell Storage This Lot provides specialised storage services for stem cells requiring controlled environmental conditions. Core requirements include: compliant physical storage and management of stem cells and associated records; retrieval and transportation under appropriate conditions; inventory management; and destruction of stem cells. Lot 4: Aggregated Lot This Lot enables suppliers to offer a combined solution across two or more of Lots 1–3 under a single agreement.

The University aims to increase the proportion of renewable electricity at its Colchester campus, reduce spend on utilities and carbon emissions from energy. It wishes to do this through a Design, Build, Fund, Operate and Maintain (DBFOM) model and Power Purchase Agreements (PPA). There are potential opportunities to deliver these aims via a number of different routes, including; 1. Renewable electricity generated via a large-scale PV Solar Farm (potentially to include BESS and wind). 2. Low carbon heat supplied through a heat network and energy centre. 3. Renewable electricity generated via on campus PV Solar installed on building roofs. 4. Renewable electricity generated via PV Solar Car Ports on University car parks. Prior to going to tender, through this Premarket Engagement exercise, the University wishes to gain a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges, optimal PPA structures, pricing mechanisms, contract approaches, durations to balance affordability, risk, and flexibility. It welcomes commentary on the key risks, constraints, and enablers associated with delivering the proposed projects. d3251ca6-2deb-4d4e-abd7-1a4821c845b9

Luton Council is seeking an organisation to co-ordinate the Holiday Activity and Food Programme in Luton, this includes ensuring suitable holiday provision is established for school aged children in line with the DfE guidance, work collaboratively with relevant partners and stakeholders, whilst ensuring provision meets the needs and demands of Luton's families and their children.

The requirement is for the provision of fixed Electricity (REGO) and Fixed Natural Gas (Bown) in accordance with the specifications set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The contract is due to commence on 1 September 2026 and may include the addition of further sites during the term. The initial contract period is 36 months, with the option to extend, up to a maximum duration of 4 years. The initial contract period and the decision to invoke the extension clause will be at the sole discretion of the Authority. The procurement will be conducted in line with the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring a fair, transparent, and competitive process to identify the most advantageous tender for our client.