NEPO605A - Children's Advocacy, Independent People for Children and Adults Complaints and Secure Reviews - Opening 8
This is the eighth opening of this bespoke flexible procurement originally under find a tender reference 2023/S 000-033961
This bespoke flexible procurement solution is under the Social and Other Specific Services EU procurement route ('Light Touch Regime'), and will be known as the Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) for the provision of Services for:
Lot 3 - Investigating Officers (Children and Adult Stage Two Complaints)
Lot 4 - Independent Persons (Children and Adult Stage Two Complaints)
Lot 5 - Independent Chairs for Stage Three Statutory Children's Social Care Complaints
Lot 6 - Independent Panellists for Stage Three Statutory Children's Social Care Complaints
Lot 7 - Independent Persons for Secure Accommodation Reviews
Northumberland County Council are seeking to appoint a contractor to carry out the beach management operations within Newbiggin Bay, including sand reprofiling and sand recycling.
ECSC Dynamic Framework - Re-opening of Lot 9 - Early Years Experts - Sector Support
The Department for Education is inviting tenders in line with the specification for suppliers to join the existing Lot 9 - DfE Support for the Early Years Sector of the Educational and Children's Social Care Professionals (ECSC) Framework.
Suppliers must have successfully responded to all mandatory pre-qualification questions in the overarching ITT prior to responding to the Lot-specific requirements contained within this Invitation to Tender.
The initial tender window is from 6th August 2026 to 16th September 2026
Bidders are able to respond to the ITT by submitting bids to join the individual lot on the framework during this onboarding phase and will undergo rigorous supplier checks.
The Department reserves the right to reopen the Lot to allow new entrants to the market to apply to join this Lot.
Lot 9 Early Years Experts - Sector Support of the Educational and Children's Social Care (ECSC) Framework Style Agreement will allow direct call-off and mini competition routes as detailed in Schedule 3 of the Framework Agreement.
The Framework Lot was established to provide access to specialist expertise that can be called upon to support delivery of the Department's Best Start in Life (BSIL) strategy.
Since the creation of the Framework Lot, some of the information contained within the specification has been updated to provide additional clarity on delivering on the BSIL strategy.
To support delivering on the commitments of the BSIL strategy, the Department is undertaking a procurement for a BSIL Implementation Partner.
For some call-off requirements the Implementation Partner may be required to manage some call-off requirements from Lot 9 and support requirements that emerge during programme delivery.
Other requirements called-off from Lot 9 which are not relevant to the Implementation Partner work will continue to be managed by DfE
It is important to note that organisations must be appointed to the Dynamic Framework in order to access and bid for any future call-off opportunities issued through it.
While suppliers may join the framework and choose not to bid for individual requirements, organisations that are not admitted to the framework will be ineligible to bid for or be awarded future call-off contracts procured through Lot 9.
Additional information:
DfE anticipate using the Framework Lot for a range of specialist requirements.
Indicative examples include:
- Support for local authorities in relation to data, digital and information management requirements, including the development and implementation of digital approaches and use of data to drive service improvements.
- Specialist support relating to Speech, Language and Communication, including expertise to support local system development and improve outcomes for children and families.
The above examples are intended to be illustrative rather than exhaustive.
Additional call-off opportunities will be determined by emerging priorities, needs and challenges identified by the Department and/or the BSIL Implementation Partner over the course of the programme
Please note that given the ECSC Framework was established prior to the 'go live' of Procurement Act 2023, this opportunity notice to re-open the framework is subject to the Public Contract Regulations (PCR) 2015.
The Contract Finder Notice for the original Lot 9 requirement is as follows
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70f76356-ba7a-4a5e-a201-557a3750e473
Suppliers who achieved a place on this Framework on Lot 9 following the original competition do not need to re-apply.
To access the opportunity please use the following link https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html scroll down to 'view opportunities' and search for (itt_4041 - Re-opening of DfE ECSC Framework: Early Years Experts - Sector Support Lot 9)
Nexus wishes to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the hire of Road Rail Vehicles and Operators (the "RRV Framework"). Under the RRV Framework, Nexus may issue requests to the Suppliers to provide Road Rail Vehicles and Operators in accordance with the Framework Scope and Nexus's requirements in respect of Hire Contracts. Further details on the procurement, Framework Agreement and call-off processes can be found in the ITT documentation.
Nexus utilises the North East Procurement Organisation OPEN eProcurement portal for all tender opportunities. Suppliers will need to register to gain free access to procurement documents and, to submit tender responses. If you are not registered, you can do so here: Home - Open | Developed by Nepo.
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A NexusWAC-635674
The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) is seeking an external provider to support the development, review and refinement of project-level business cases for Brownfield Housing Fund (BHF) Round 4 schemes, helping to unlock £32 million of funding and facilitate the delivery of approximately 1,085 new homes across the Tees Valley.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Business-development-consultancy-services./T84Q62V826
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/T84Q62V826
Framework for The Supply, Installation, Maintenance and Relocation of Stairlifts, Vertical/Platform Lifts and Ceiling Hoists
The Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to deliver the supply, installation, servicing, maintenance, removal, temporary storage and re siting of stairlifts, vertical/platform lifts and hoists within domestic properties and some public buildings. The Contract will support disabled residents by ensuring the safe, reliable and timely provision of relevant equipment and the associated services.
Supply and delivery of furniture for new and existing Gentoo establishments. This arrangement will also cover the source and supply of specialist DSE equipment required following workstation assessments.
Newcastle City Council seeks to identify a suitable partner to manufacture, supply, install, maintain, and remove 58 chalets of various sizes to serve the Christmas Market in the busy thriving city centre of Newcastle.
The North East MSA is seeking to appoint a delivery partner to manage and deliver an energy efficiency support service which will include:
- An energy advice service (including the provision of decarbonisation plans)
- The energy audit service that will be open to VCSEs and SMEs across Durham, Sunderland, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, Gateshead, Newcastle and Northumberland covering both urban and rural areas.
- The management of a £1,000,000 match-funded grant fund. This will allow SMEs to apply for non-repayable grant funding to contribute towards the cost of the installation of energy efficiency measures at their business premises. VCSEs will not be eligible for this fund but will be able to apply to other North East MSA funds.
- The development of a supplier directory to signpost SMEs to the local installer supply chain.
The appointed delivery partner will have a maximum budget of £750,000 (excluding VAT) to manage and deliver this service.
The Programme will be delivered by a procured supplier (delivery partner) but the North East MSA will retain oversight and give advice via a Programme Advisory Board and regular review meetings with the Delivery Partner
At Thirteen, we’ve been working to help improve the lives of people in our neighbourhoods for years. We provide our customers with homes, support and opportunities to grow.
We own and manage 35,000 properties across the North East and Yorkshire and offer a home for life, providing housing and support services. We’re here for anyone who needs a home and a helping hand too.
We’re the largest housing provider in the North East of England, and amongst the biggest 25 nationally, but we remain locally responsive. We work hard to support communities in the places we have homes to help address the social, economic and environmental issues that matter to our customers and partners.
Further information is available on the Group’s website www.thirteengroup.co.uk
This tender is for service required (hereinafter “the Service”) to Thirteen Housing Group Limited a registered community and benefit society under number 7522 whose registered office is at Hudson Quay, Windward Way, Middlesbrough, TS2 1QG
The purpose of this tender is to provide all interested parties with the opportunity to propose an accurately priced solution for the provision of services– contract title in accordance with the Specification of requirements, terms and conditions of contract.
We’re looking for a trusted partner to be appointed as our retained tax advisors for direct and indirect taxes for Thirteen Housing Group and its subsidiaries. You may be asked to undertake Ad-Hoc project work at Thirteens cost.
The advice and support you may provide as our retained tax advisor will cover corporation tax, VAT, payroll and employment taxes, stamp taxes and any other tax.
You will help Thirteen understand its tax affairs and identify opportunities for tax efficiency through great, easy to understand tax advice and support.
You will help Thirteen to meet its regulatory and legal requirements through compliance activities such as the preparation and submission of the corporation tax computations for the entities within the group or you maybe asked to assist with making a disclosure to HMRC.
Specialist Consultancy Advice and Investigation Services
CPI is seeking to establish a framework of suitably qualified and experienced consultancy providers to deliver specialist advisory and investigative services across a range of technical and professional disciplines. The framework will provide access to independent, evidence-based consultancy services, including but not limited to root cause accident and incident investigations, operational safety and risk management, regulatory compliance, asset integrity, project delivery, and organisational effectiveness. The appointed provider(s) will be required to supply competent, appropriately qualified professionals with the necessary expertise and experience to support CPI's operational requirements, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality consultancy services that contribute to safe, compliant, and effective business operations. A brief overview of the goods and services which are in scope and ancillary services.
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITEDNorth EastWAC-649520
007739 - Project Request Construction of Gala Field Sports Pitches
The proposed development comprises the construction of two new playing fields: one full sized adult football pitch and one youth pitch sized in accordance with Sport England / FA guidelines and Performance Quality Standards (PQS), on the derelict site of the former Chevyside Middle School, off Yetholm Place.
Contract for Connect to Work - Individual Placement & Support (IPS) - Darlington, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton-On-Tees
Hartlepool Borough Council (the Council) has been appointed as the Lead Authority by Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) for the Connect to Work Programme. As such, the Council is responsible for ensuring successful management and delivery of the programme across Tees Valley.
Connect to Work will support disabled people, people with health conditions and those with complex barriers to get into or remain in work. It will be delivered up to 31st March 2030, and the primary focus is on those who are inactive and out of work, but it will also support some people who are at high risk of becoming inactive if they become unemployed. At its peak, the programme will support nearly 2,000 people per year in Tees Valley - and more than 5,000 people over the period to 2030
At Thirteen, we’ve been working to help improve the lives of people in our neighbourhoods for years. We provide our customers with homes, support and opportunities to grow.
We own and manage 35,000 properties across the North East and Yorkshire and offer a home for life, providing housing and support services. We’re here for anyone who needs a home and a helping hand too.
We’re the largest housing provider in the North East of England, and amongst the biggest 25 nationally, but we remain locally responsive. We work hard to support communities in the places we have homes to help address the social, economic and environmental issues that matter to our customers and partners.
Further information is available on the Group’s website www.thirteengroup.co.uk
This tender is for services required (hereinafter “the Service”) to Thirteen Housing Group Limited a registered community and benefit society under number 7522 whose registered office is at Hudson Quay, Windward Way, Middlesbrough, TS2 1QG
The purpose of this tender is to provide all interested parties with the opportunity to propose an accurately priced solution for the provision of Occupational Health, Health Declaration Support and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy services – contract title in accordance with the Specification of requirements, terms and conditions of contract.
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.
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GB-Middlesbrough: Off Campus student engagement - interactive experience
To provide a vehicle/transportable event space, fully set up for the Recruitment team to deliver student engagement activities. The vehicle/transportable event space will have the correct university graphics (details provided by Teesside University) and be delivered to site by the company. The vehicle/transportable event space will not be on a permanent site and must be easily transportable to destinations around the UK.
Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
003043 - Contract for the Supply, Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Door Entry Systems
This Contract is for the Supply, Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Door Entry Systems (which can include, but not limited to, Door Opening/Door Release Systems, Video and Audio Door Entry Systems) in residential and domestic properties for relevant Service Users for Adult & Health Services.
This Contract will enable Durham County Council to fulfil its duty of care to ensure that all assessed needs for door entry systems are met throughout the period of the contractual arrangement. The assessed needs will be identified by an Occupational Therapist (OT) for the Council's Adult & Health Services.