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Government Digital Service, part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), is working to enhance and co-ordinate public sector access to satellite-derived Earth Observation (EO) data across the UK. This also includes promoting the use of artificial intelligence to generate deeper insights and build capability. The aim is to reduce duplication, improve efficiency, and support the delivery of key government priorities such as climate resilience, national security, and digital transformation. Subject to internal budget approvals, we have identified an opportunity to procure selected commercial EO data and services for use across the UK public sector. This would help to address limitations in the spatial and temporal resolution, as well as the spectral coverage, of existing open sources. By strengthening the geospatial and EO data available to public bodies, it would support more informed decision-making and better outcomes for citizens. Please note that we are working closely with DSIT UK Space Agency on their ‘Earth Observation Data Hub’ initiative and will align our approaches where feasible to maximise impact across both programmes. How we intend to engage Following on from the first pre-market engagement session, we are holding this second session to cover our more detailed technical requirements and approach. The session will be followed by a written questionnaire for respondents to share thoughts in greater detail and confidentiality. The second session (referred to as Public Sector EO preliminary market engagement 2 or ‘PME2’), will include a presentation covering the high-level data and service requirements based on needs of the public sector and current understanding of market capabilities. It will invite feedback on our refined technical requirements procurement structure / delivery model and commercial elements. PME2 will include opportunities to raise questions and comments, and attendees will be encouraged to provide further feedback in a follow-up questionnaire shared afterwards. Feedback will help to finalise the technical specification for the contract and request approximate costings from interested suppliers, as well as cover the likely procurement route. The second questionnaire will be live until Monday 1st June following the PME2 webinar. Date of commencement The Preliminary Market Engagement Webinar will take place via MS Teams at 2:0 PM on Tuesday 26th May. If you are unable to attend the webinar, we will share the content of the meeting, on request after the session. Tuesday 19th May 5:0 PM GMT cut off for providing notice of interest in attendance. Aims and objectives of the PME The primary objective of pre-market engagement is to gather market insight to shape how best to deliver the requirement. This will help the Contracting Authority to: a) improve and update understanding of market capability, helping to ensure any contract delivers better outcomes from the technology; b) encourage competition, driving value for money and creating opportunity for a broad range of suppliers; c) support a fair and compliant procurement The aims of the two rounds of preliminary market engagement will differ slightly, with different content focuses in each: Pre-market 1 (Early Autumn 2025) – Engage the market on the programme’s potential high-level areas of interest (data products and services), agreement structures, procurement routes, and licensing approaches. Pre-market 2 (May 2026) – Engage the market on the detailed specification, refined following insights from pre-market 1. How can suppliers express interest? As indicated above, we intend to invite interested suppliers who expressed interest in attending the first pre-market engagement session to attend this second webinar to be hosted by the Government Digital Service on Tuesday 26th May 2:0 PM. If you did not attend the first pre-market engagement session and are interested in attending this second session and providing related feedback, parties should email Geospatial.EO@dsit.gov.uk, ensuring to include attending individuals’ names, roles, and organisation. Suppliers are permitted to nominate up to three individuals from each organisation. GDS does not guarantee that a procurement will be launched and is not responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by any potential supplier in registering their interest.

The Contracting Authority requires a multiplexed molecular analysis system capable of performing direct, amplification-free, digital quantification of gene expression (mRNA and miRNA) and protein targets from limited and potentially degraded clinical samples. The system will be used primarily for patient-derived specimens, including FFPE and other clinically archived materials, where RNA quantity and integrity may be limited. The solution must therefore demonstrate high sensitivity, reproducibility, and robustness to sample degradation. The required system must provide a complete sample-to-data workflow, enabling end-to-end processing, automated or semi-automated operation, and integrated data analysis suitable for use by scientific staff without advanced bioinformatics expertise. To access this opportunity, you must first register as a “Supplier” on the Authority’s e-tendering portal here: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Traffic regulation orders (TROs) are legal documents that regulate or restrict the use of public roads and provide the legal basis for traffic management measures, such as speed limits, parking restrictions and one-way streets etc. A mandatory information requirement on traffic regulation orders onto local authorities digital publication service, known as D-TRO. Traffic authorities use a digital traffic regulation order system that can interface with the DfT D-TRO publication service.

The Environment Agency is seeking to appoint a NCSC-approved supplier to undertake an independent Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) assessment. This engagement will establish a clear current state view of our cyber resilience and identify the security, governance, and operational gaps that must be addressed to achieve full alignment with CAF. Cyber threats continue to increase in both frequency and sophistication. In line with UK Government expectations and best practice, CAF provides the standard mechanism for assessing cyber resilience for organisations delivering essential functions. This RFQ invites NCSC-approved suppliers with demonstrable CAF and GovAssure aligned experience to propose an approach for delivering a robust, evidence based assessment and a practical roadmap for improvement. The primary objectives of this engagement are to: • Perform a comprehensive current state assessment against all relevant CAF objectives, principles, and outcomes. • Identify and clearly articulate gaps between the current state and the target CAF aligned state. • Provide a structured, prioritised set of recommendations and actions required to achieve full CAF alignment. • Support senior stakeholders by presenting findings in a clear, defensible, and audit ready format.

The National Gallery is conducting preliminary market engagement for the tender of an Electronic Marketing Platform. This software is required for the delivery of automated and single-send multi-channel campaigns for the promotion of services to its visitors, subscribers and members. Alongside marketing functionality the platform must be able to support: 1) an established integration with Tessitura CRM Database or have off-the shelf integration on its product roadmap for the next 6 months. 2) an established integration or equivalent solution with Adobe Commerce platform; or have this on its product roadmap for the next 6 months. This early engagement process is intended for the discovery of potential solutions and understanding of the market. This engagement is being disclosed for the purposes of transparency and we are not calling for active submissions for procurement at this stage, although we welcome relevant enquiries to lead to open dialogue and discovery sessions if needed.

We are seeking local SMEs to deliver cleaning and regular office maintenance as part of our commitment to regional economic growth.

We are seeking local SMEs to deliver cleaning and regular office maintenance as part of our commitment to regional economic growth.

Market Engagement - Provision of Arrears Prioritisation and Prevention Software The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD) will be procuring for a data analytics partner to provide an arrears and prevention software. The service required is a cloud-based income management platform which will be given transactional data extracts from our internal Housing Management System Capita Open. The data will then be used to optimise the Council's rent collection, reduce arrears, and manage tenant debts. The platform will also need to analyse rent transaction data and accurately forecast which tenants are likely to fall into arrears thus allowing housing officers to take proactive actions and intervention early. Key requirements: • Data analysis: analyses data to create a prioritised list of cases, enabling officers to focus on the highest-risk tenants first. • Arrears reduction: proactively identify and communicate rent arrears to tenants prompting early actions which should in turn significantly reduce the volume of arrears and show a reduction in rent arrears resulting in fewer evictions, and more sustained tenancies. • Operational Efficiency due to Intelligent automation: automate repetitive tasks and provide tailored nudges/reminders to tenants thus saving time for staff and allowing staff to focus on more complex cases thus reducing overall workload. • Comprehensive analytics: produce reports, offering insights into officer productivity, team performance, and arrears trends. • Tailored tenant support: enable officers to identify vulnerable tenants who need targeted support. Identify issues early and support tenants to avoid debt spiralling, improve tenants' wellbeing by reducing stress from rent debts and supports tenancy sustainment, shifting the focus from admin to proactive engagement. The Council invites suitably qualified providers to attend a market engagement event where it will present the Council's requirements for the above service. This event will be held via Teams at 2pm 9th June 2026. This event will offer an opportunity to inform providers of the Council's vision for services, its tendering process and timetable for procurement. There will also be opportunity for providers to seek clarity on the service, ask questions and make comments where appropriate. Key topics for the day will be; • An introduction to Barking & Dagenham • The demographics of the council as a social housing provider • Current service provision • The new model - key themes and components of future service provision • The 'ask' from providers and indicative budget • Procurement Process • Discussion & Questions Organisations interested in attending the event should confirm their attendance by emailing edna.amolo@lbbd.gov.uk by close of business 1st June 2026. Please include the job titles/roles of attendees and their contact details, to ensure the sessions are planned effectively and enable us to make contact with attendees should there be any unforeseen circumstances. Disclaimer: This exercise is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information-gathering exercise offering an opportunity for potential providers to help understand procurement intentions and offer opportunities for potential future providers to network, forge partnerships and start thinking about service delivery models. The Council is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in this exercise. Any procurement of any services, supplies or works by the Council in due course will be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions Procurement Act 2023.

NLFT is seeking to procure an Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) solution as part of its digital transformation strategy. The aim is to reduce clinicians’ administrative burden and improve the timeliness and quality of clinical documentation across the Trust. At this stage, NLFT is undertaking early market engagement to better understand the current capabilities, maturity, integration and delivery models available within the AVT market. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended to gather insights from suppliers to help shape the Trust’s requirements, approach to implementation, and overall procurement strategy. More information and RFI document can be found here . https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Pz00001bHf7YIAS&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

UKSA intends to run a competitive procurement to secure a supplier/consortium to lead on the delivery and operation of the Earth Observation Data Hub (EODH) from April 2027 – March 2030. EODH provides a national gateway and platform for Earth Observation (EO) and model datasets. It enables users to access UK and global commercial and research satellite data, processing workflows, and applications for analysing surface temperature and land-use change. Through a single point of access (https://eodatahub.org.uk), the EO Data Hub integrates commercial and open EO datasets, allowing users to search, visualise, analyse, and process data at scale. The EODH is an operational national capability, currently delivered through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO). The current delivery model will continue until March 2027 and will include a technical handover phase with the new delivery supplier throughout January – March 2027. Whilst final decisions on the exact scope are yet to be made our current primary aim of the competition will be to outsource operational delivery of the EODH to both EO and non-EO users subject to relevent internal approvals. The competition would invite suppliers to demonstrate capability, user reach and a vision to grow the activity. An important aspect will be to maximise the re-use of existing intellectual property and minimise any disruption to current users. The expectations will include further development of the established EODH service – broadening the user base, expanding data availability, and improving overall service functionality. The chosen supplier will also be responsible for managing a seamless transition period and uninterrupted service continuity.

The Royal Household and a number of affiliated organisations (for ease, referred to as 'The Royal Household' here) have a requirement for the provision of a finance system, and associated services including implementation, training, and ongoing support. The Royal Household has been using its existing Finance Systems for more than 15 years, and migration to new software is required. The Royal Household is seeking to award a contract for software & implementation, with an initial five year term, to meet this requirement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Software-package-and-information-systems./3CG4HAV6Q2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3CG4HAV6Q2

The Home Office is seeking to engage with suppliers who are interested in supporting the re-procurement of Body Worn Video Cameras (BWVC) and an associated Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS) to enable continued operational capability for Immigration Enforcement (IE), Border Force (BF) and Border Security Command (BSC) Maritime beyond the expiry of the current contract in March 2028. The Home Office requires approximately ~ 4000 BWVC’s, along with the necessary ancillary equipment such as clips for attaching each camera to a stab vest, uniform or clothing. Additionally, a DEMS is required, charging/docking facilities across ~ 125 locations throughout the United Kingdom (and potentially some European locations) and support services. The requirements include (but not limited to): • Equipment – BWV cameras and associated accessories (e.g., mounts, batteries, chargers) based on specification needs • Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS) – including secure transfer of existing data from previous supplier to new DEMS, secure storage, evidence lifecycle management, metadata tagging, access controls, and robust backup and recovery capabilities • Installation and Setup – Hardware installation, software setup and network configuration • Training – User training and administrator training • Policy development and compliance – Pilot program and Full deployment • Ongoing support and maintenance – Technical support, maintenance, and replacement services We welcome all potential Suppliers (including SMEs) to express an interest in this procurement and all those who might have an interest as a member of the supply chain. An online industry day will be held on 31st March 2026, You will hear about how the current capability is delivered today and ambitions for the future capability rollout across other areas of the Home Office. Following the industry day, Suppliers will be invited to complete a Market Survey Questionnaire (MSQ) (subsequent to signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement) with the potential for individual one to one sessions to be scheduled following receipt of supplier responses. Information for registering for the HO Jaggaer portal and subsequent market engagement will be provided within the Industry day presentation.

Lot - 1: FRH Cyber Security Tooling & Managed Services for GWR & AWC AI-powered managed cybersecurity is essential to counter a threat landscape marked by short attack timelines and sophisticated automated attacks. To address this, the organisation will procure a single integrated 24/7 managed security service covering Email Security, Network Detection and Response (NDR), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM). The solution uses AI-driven automation, machine learning, and a managed SOC model to deliver real-time detection, triage, containment, and recovery across the estate. Automated detection and response reduce alert fatigue, cut mean time to respond (MTTR) and eliminate workflow bottlenecks that inhibit manual or traditional SOC operations. AI-powered response enables machine-speed containment for threats detected anywhere across the network, endpoint, email, and cloud services, while ensuring seamless integration of new and existing tooling. *- Strategic Objectives Enhance Threat Detection and Response Capabilities: Use AI-powered analysis and automation across email, endpoints, networks, and cloud environments for real-time detection and disruption of evolving threats, including zero-day attacks and business email compromise. The service provides real-time, data-driven insights and analytics, ensuring high-fidelity detection and response across all monitored domains. Reduce Dwell Time: AI automation enables rapid correlation and response, reducing dwell time from days to minutes in managed environments by minimising manual analysis lags and increasing accuracy through automated playbooks for containment actions. Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Continuous monitoring, automated reporting, and audit-grade response documentation support compliance mandates (e.g., GDPR, NIS2) and provide ready evidence for regulatory investigations. Ensure alignment and certification to industry best practices CSO/IEC 42001 (Artificial Intelligence Management System), ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management System), ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)), Cyber Essentials, and Cyber Essentials Plus. Enable Proactive Defence: The solution supports automated threat hunting and anomaly detection to intervene early in the attack lifecycle, rather than relying solely on alert-based or reactive workflows. Optimise Resource Allocation: Automated detection and response to significantly reduce time spent dealing with email-based threats, allowing staff to focus on higher-value work. *- Scope of Services The organisation seeks a 24/7 fully managed security service covering: AI-driven Email Security, integrating threat intelligence and auto-remediation (using technologies such as Mimecast and Microsoft Defender). AI-driven NDR with behaviour analytics, automated response, and cloud app coverage (including M365, leveraging DarkTrace). AI-driven EDR integrated with SIEM, delivering automated detection, triage, and containment. AI-driven SIEM with unified log collection, AI-powered correlation, and enrichment from endpoint, network, and email telemetry. Wide compatibility and integration with common enterprise IaaS, PaaS and SaaS providers. Automated response and proactive threat hunting are built into the service. AI tunes out false positives in real time. NDR, EDR, and Email Security are orchestrated via SIEM, providing a centralised view and seamless handoff between detection, investigation, and response. *- Key Benefits Value for Money: Competitive tendering for integrated AI-driven managed services enables benchmarking, cost optimisation, and elimination of margin losses from operational inefficiency. Strengthening Security Capability and Outcomes: The solution delivers 24/7 managed detection and response with proven incident investigation, escalation, and rapid containment. Automated triage addresses >90% of alerts, moving human analysts to exception management and threat hunting. Reducing Operational and Delivery Risk: Relying on automated incident response closes the talent gap, addresses analyst burnout, and places delivery risk with suppliers that maintain AI-enhanced SOC capabilities. SLA-driven performance and machine-speed automated actions are formally contracted. Improving Governance, Auditability, and Transparency: Automated, AI-driven audit trails ensure end-to-end traceability of every incident, action, and management decision, enabling regulatory reporting and internal audit compliance. Enabling Scalability and Future Flexibility: AI-driven architecture processes thousands more alerts per day without proportional increases in headcount, supporting scale as business needs and threat volumes evolve. Supporting Compliance and Regulatory Obligations: The managed SOC operates within recognised frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO 42001, ISO 22301, Cyber Essentials and UK NIS and GDPR) and supplies compliance reporting and rapid incident response evidence proactively. Lot - 2 *- Strengthening Security Capability and Outcomes The scope of this procurement includes the replacement or renewal of several core cybersecurity capabilities, including: - Internet Security Gateway (ISG): Advanced inspection and protection of web traffic to mitigate malicious and high-risk internet activity - Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): Secure, identity- and context-based remote access, reducing reliance on legacy VPN solutions - Privileged Access Management (PAM): Control, monitoring, and auditing of privileged identities and access pathways (applicable to Group, Bus and Rail) - AI Governance and Control: Enforcement of policies governing access to internet-based AI services, SaaS platforms, and APIs to prevent unauthorised usage, data leakage, and compliance breaches - CASB and Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Protection of sensitive data across sanctioned and unsanctioned SaaS applications (applicable to Avanti West Coast) The solution must integrate seamlessly with FirstGroup's existing technology and security ecosystem, leveraging artificial intelligence and threat intelligence to enable continuous monitoring, automated policy enforcement, and proactive detection of emerging threats. *- Reducing Operational and Delivery Risk FirstGroup requires autonomous response and intelligent technical policy controls to reduce the operational burden on internal IT and security teams and address skills constraints within the organisation. Suppliers must demonstrate: - Mature and effective security governance frameworks - Robust operational controls and service management processes - Proven capabilities in incident management, access control, and service continuity Given the critical nature of the systems and data involved, cybersecurity is considered a material enterprise risk, and solutions must be resilient, secure, and aligned with best practices. *- Improving Governance, Auditability, and Transparency To ensure consistent assurance across all bidders, shortlisted suppliers will be required to complete the FirstGroup Supplier Information Security Assessment via the RiskXChange platform. This assessment evaluates supplier maturity across key domains, including: - SOC assurance and security operations - IT service management - Secure software development - Business continuity and disaster recovery - Identity and access management - Data protection and privacy - DDoS protection and cloud security governance This approach ensures a high standard of auditability, comparability, and transparency throughout the procurement process. *- Enabling Scalability and Future Flexibility The proposed solution must be scalable, adaptable, and future-ready, capable of supporting: - Evolving business requirements - Hybrid and distributed working models - Increasing adoption of cloud services and AI technologies Automation and AI-driven controls are expected to support a transition from reactive security operations to proactive and preventative security management, including dynamic policy enforcement across web, cloud, and AI service usage. *- Supporting Compliance and Regulatory Obligations Suppliers must provide certification with recognised industry standards, including: - ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management) - ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management) - ISO/IEC 42001 (Artificial Intelligence Management Systems) - UK NCSC-backed schemes Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus In addition, the solution must support compliance with applicable UK regulations, including: - UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act, ensuring lawful, secure, and transparent processing of personal data - UK Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations, where applicable, including measures for risk management and incident reporting. *- Strategic Alignment of Tooling This procurement supports the delivery of Cyber Security Tooling for First Rail Holdings, including FirstGroup, FirstBus, FirstBus London, London Cable Car, Hull Trains, Lumo Trains, FirstRailLondon, Trams Operations Ltd (TOL), Air Coach, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway. The selected supplier will be responsible for delivering and managing an integrated, end-to-end security capability encompassing: - Internet access security - Cloud and AI governance - Privileged access management - Zero Trust connectivity This will improve overall security effectiveness, operational efficiency, organisational resilience, and regulatory compliance across participating operating companies.

The BBC is seeking information from suppliers to scope a Digital Analytics Tool. Respondents are invited to reply to our RFI with submissions due via the Jaggaer portal by 22nd May 2026.This RFI is exploratory and non-binding, intended to shape future procurement decisions without guaranteeing any contractual outcomes.

Innovate UK Business Connect (IUKBC) exists to connect innovators with new partners and new opportunities beyond their existing thinking - accelerating ambitious ideas into real-world solutions. IUKBC has a network of over 46,000 unique organisations and 234,000 innovators. IUKBC is part of Innovate UK - the UK's innovation agency. IUKBC is seeking a web development supplier to support continued design, development, and maintenance of IUKBC's primary web presence and development of associated project platforms. This request for quotation is to invite suppliers to quote for support on digital marketing support services. 2.1. Work with IUKBC's digital team to understand individual project requirements, timelines, and budgets. 2.2. Deliver solid digital solutions to specified briefs with particular focus on (but not restricted to) SEO support, Digital Content, UX, Data analytics, Cookies/Compliance and Paid ads strategy. This tender is to procure a 12-month retainer and/or pipeline digital support services. Projects and deliverables will be identified on an ongoing basis. IUKBC requires its suppliers to meet industry recognised security practices and as such it is expected that they hold Cyber Essentials Plus certification or higher (ISO 27001). Fees IUK BC requires a quote for services including standard rates for design services and account management. Budget: up to £90,000 + VAT. 5. Term & Expiry Date Ending - 31st March 2027. In response to this Statement of Works, please provide the information listed below. Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to pitch to IUKBC before a final decision is made. 6.1. Short narrative describing how you approach projects i.e., your approach, suppliers you may have to collaborate with to deliver etc. 6.2 Initial schedule of basic costs. Recognising that this would be subject to change and within the constraints of the overall budget, suppliers are asked to submit a timeline of estimated costs for; a, Ongoing retainer to include, technical, patching and development support services for iuk-business-connect.org.uk the duration of the project i.e., 1st July 2026 - 31st March 2027. b, New platform development, including site build, development and retainer services. 6.3. A completed copy of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire. 6.4. Additional Information. IUKBC invite suppliers to provide any additional information in the form of video content, imagery, or links, which provide supporting evidence that suppliers recognise and work in accordance with IUKBC values as an organisation. Suppliers might include evidence of environmental management practices, environmental or social aims and social responsibility, diversity and inclusion policy and practices. 6.5. Legal information i.e. Your standard T&Cs. Please provide the information requested above to mike.snow@iukbc.org.uk by 12:00 22nd June 2026 at the latest at the latest. Submission will be assessed on an ongoing basis until this date. Please direct any questions or communications on this Invitation to Quote to: mike.snow@iukbc.org.uk. Any contract offered will be subject to "Innovate UK Business Connect's Terms and Conditions of Contractor Engagement - Company Edition", which can be made available on request. Please note that IUKBC reserves the right to not select any supplier if we feel none meet our requirements and budget.

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 22nd June 2026 @ 11:0am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Overview The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) is an intergovernmental research institute with its headquarters in Shinfield (UK), and sites in Bonn (Germany) and Bologna (Italy), and contributes to major European programmes including Copernicus (the Earth observation component of the European Union's Space Programme) and Horizon Europe (EU's flagship research and innovation programme). The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology are funding and constructing a new net zero headquarters for ECMWF at the University of Reading's Whiteknights campus, with construction expected to complete between December 2026 and March 2027. As part of the project’s objectives, the building will need to meet the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. To ensure this objective is met, DSIT are undertaking a procurement exercise to secure a supplier to support carbon offsetting objectives for the embodied carbon of the newly constructed headquarters. Key requirements for this procurement: • DSIT are looking to offset approximately 5165 tonnes of carbon (or equivalent green house gasses), as a one-off procurement via a broker to balance out embodied emissions as a result of the construction. • The allocated budget for this procurement is up to £2,500,000 inc VAT where applicable. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number itt_2619

The contracting Authority ('Authority') in relation to this notice is the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), on behalf of the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). The scope of services has been structured into key service areas and outlined below. It is important to note that all services listed are anticipated to be delivered by the successful Supplier, but amendments may be introduced, by the Authority, between this notice and the UK4 Tender Notice. The core services are expected to remain relatively static during the term of any contract created through this procurement and will ostensibly be required to be delivered on the current software platforms, as detailed elsewhere in this notice. However, these services may evolve during the contract term, driven by anticipated police reform. The Authority will present further considerations regarding these changes within the market engagement event. The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), which hosts the National Police Chiefs Councils' (NPCC's) Digital Public Contact (DPC) portfolio, is hosting a Pre-Market Engagement event for its forthcoming Unified Services Procurement (USP). This event will provide a comprehensive overview of the strategic vision, current capabilities, and future development of the DPC platform, Single Online Hub (SOH), enabling suppliers to understand our ambitions and contribute to shaping the future of public contact in policing. The MPS is also seeking to solicit market feedback through the means of a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ), to help inform and shape its approach to this procurement. The DPC platform provides critical national capabilities, serving policing organisations and the public across England and Wales. It enables each force to deliver a range of nationally consistent online services to the public while maintaining their distinct own local identity. Communities are empowered by also having convenient access to information, advice and services that they need. The proposed scope of this procurement encompasses the front-end website, the delivery and operation of the integration hub supporting website services, dashboards and analytics used internally and shared with forces and other stakeholders, and chat services functionality. This procurement aims to deliver as its priority (and under a single supplier), a minimum level of run and maintain service in a more efficient manner for its stakeholders and end users. It also seeks to consolidate and enhance existing delivered services thereby streamlining delivery, modernising key components, and strategically positioning the platform to support significant policing reforms and future service evolution. The DPC programme is guided by the following key strategic imperatives: 1) Policing Reform: Adapting to significant structural changes, including potential force consolidation and the formation of a National Police Service. (For further details, please refer to the 'From local to national: a new model for policing' white paper.) 2) Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI): Embracing AI to enhance public contact through AI-based reporting, AI analysis, conversational AI, and intelligent assistance. 3) Identity and Personalisation: Moving towards authenticated, personalised, and context-aware services, leveraging user accounts (with user authentication via GOV.UK One Login) for tailored experiences. 4) Channel Convergence: Achieving a consistent and unified experience across web, chat, and voice channels for "first contact" with policing. The core service delivery for the USP primarily involves the provision and maintenance of the DPC platform current capabilities, specifically: 1) Website Services: Providing websites for over 40 police forces and organisations, including the national police.uk site (collectively referred to as the Single Online Home - SOH). 2) Public Data Capture: Online crime and incident reporting via forms, integrated with payment and mapping services. 3) Integration Platform (iHub): Facilitating data exchange between public-facing services and force/national systems, using a Standard Data Model. 4) National My Police Portal (NMPP): Enabling authenticated users to track crime reports and communicate with officers. 5) Chat Services & AI-Assisted Engagement: Offering chat services and developing AI-based solutions for natural language reporting, triage, and guidance. 6) Public Data & Neighbourhood Information: Managing and publishing open data about crime and policing (data.police.uk) and local neighbourhood information. 7) Analytics and Dashboards: Providing various dashboards for demand, usage, and performance metrics. 8) Security and Edge Services: Protecting and accelerating services with edge security and traffic management. 9) Shared Services & External Integrations: Utilising services like GOV.UK One Login, Notify, Pay, and mapping services. The existing DPC platform leverages a mix of technologies. Key tooling includes Optimizely Digital Experience Platform (DXP) for website content management, a bespoke React-based forms engine for public data capture, and an AWS integration platform. The National My Police Portal (NMPP) is built on AWS, utilising GOV.UK One Login for authentication and GOV.UK Notify for communications. Chat Services use Cisco Webex Engage or locally provisioned products. For analytics and monitoring, tools like Power BI, Google Analytics 4, Splunk, and Azure Sentinel are in use. Development is supported by Azure DevOps, and Cloudflare provides essential security and edge services. While this landscape reflects our current environment and does not require re-platforming at this time, specific components may necessitate modernisation during the contract term. Beyond the end of the contract that this market engagement is aiming to deliver, it is anticipated that the single supplier delivery model will provide a robust foundation to support the Home Office reform agenda into the National Police Service (NPS) and any future procurement strategies or objectives at that point. Within the forthcoming tender, in addition to the core services outlined above, the Authority intends to present bidders with a list of optional future changes. These changes are expected to be priced separately, allowing the Authority discretion to proceed if or when with them during the contract term. These optional areas may evolve between now and the tender issuance and will be influenced through the market engagement process.

DSIT is seeking a Regional Delivery Partner who will be responsible for ensuring successful on-the-ground delivery of the TechFirst youth programme in the North West. TechFirst is the Government’s flagship digital and technology skills programme, created to remove skills as a barrier to growth in the sector. The sector relies on specialist digital and STEM skills, but there is a clear gap between demand and supply. This programme aims to build the sustainability and diversity of the tech talent pipeline, creating the foundations for long-term growth in one of the Government's 8 growth-driving sectors. The youth strand of TechFirst, TechYouth, aims to reach 1 million students in schools and colleges across the UK with opportunities to develop their digital skills, gain confidence with AI and insight into a range of potential tech careers. Regional delivery partners will support the programme at a local level, delivering skills building activities and career inspiration days for schools and colleges in the area. They will work in partnership with local industry and academia to achieve this. With the support of Regional Delivery Partners, the TechYouth programme should spark young people's interest in technology and encourage more to pursue digital and computing qualifications at age 14 and 16, both academic and vocational. It will particularly encourage uptake from currently underrepresented groups, including girls and those from socioeconomic disadvantage. These students will form the pipeline of future technology researchers and professionals needed for the sector to achieve its potential growth.

DSIT is seeking a Regional Delivery Partner who will be responsible for ensuring successful on-the-ground delivery of the TechFirst youth programme in the North East. TechFirst is the Government’s flagship digital and technology skills programme, created to remove skills as a barrier to growth in the sector. The sector relies on specialist digital and STEM skills, but there is a clear gap between demand and supply. This programme aims to build the sustainability and diversity of the tech talent pipeline, creating the foundations for long-term growth in one of the Government's 8 growth-driving sectors. The youth strand of TechFirst, TechYouth, aims to reach 1 million students in schools and colleges across the UK with opportunities to develop their digital skills, gain confidence with AI and insight into a range of potential tech careers. Regional delivery partners will support the programme at a local level, delivering skills building activities and career inspiration days for schools and colleges in the area. They will work in partnership with local industry and academia to achieve this. With the support of Regional Delivery Partners, the TechYouth programme should spark young people's interest in technology and encourage more to pursue digital and computing qualifications at age 14 and 16, both academic and vocational. It will particularly encourage uptake from currently underrepresented groups, including girls and those from socioeconomic disadvantage. These students will form the pipeline of future technology researchers and professionals needed for the sector to achieve its potential growth.

This project is for the procurement for a concession contract for a single supplier to install, maintain and operate 23 EV charge points with built-in digital advertising screens at key destinations across the borough.