local government contracts

The Council require an organisation to provide services for traffic data collection throughout the County of Durham. Each survey has varying requirements depending on its nature and purpose. Full tender documents can be accessed free of charge by registering as a Supplier on the Open Portal at www.open-uk.org.

The Highway Network Management Team at Durham County Council (DCC) is responsible for overseeing and managing the county's road network, supporting both operational delivery and strategic network planning. The service delivers a range of activities including coordination of 40,000+ street works activities per year, network monitoring, permit management, and traffic management interventions. The Council is seeking to procure a single, modern Digital Road Management Platform to improve efficiency, data visibility, and service delivery. The proposed system will need to support both office-based and field-based operations. The system will be primarily used by highway network management officers, traffic engineers, inspectors, and support staff across the service. The digital road management platform will provide an electronic administration platform for the effective management for the highway network management team and the platform must link into the Department for Transports Street Manager system. For the avoidance of doubt, the Digital Road Management Platform will support the Council's management, coordination and oversight of activities on the highway network. The platform is not required to assess, determine, approve or refuse permit applications, nor is it required to undertake or replace the Council's inspection functions. These activities will remain the responsibility of the Council and its authorised officers.

The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework for Building Materials and Managed Stores. NEPO intends to publish an Invitation to Tender via the Open eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTendering system. If not already registered, candidates should register on the Open eTender system at: https://open-uk.org/ Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via post or email methods will not be accepted. Guidance for how to create an account, search for opportunities and respond is included within the Supplier's hub. If you require further support please email [email protected]

NEPO is a Centralised Procurement Authority as defined in the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), providing central purchasing activity on behalf of Contracting Authorities. The agreement will be available to NEPO Member Authorities and all current and future Associate Members. Current Associate Members are listed in the Associate Member section of the NEPO website at: https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/current-associate-members NEPO intends to make the agreement available for use by all Contracting Authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK (as defined by the Procurement Act 2023). A list of permissible users available at: http://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/permissible-users Organisations wishing to access the NEPO agreement will be required to register as a NEPO Associate Member in the first instance. Further information can be found at: www.nepo.org Further and full information regarding Contracting Authorities that may use the agreement can be found in the Procurement Documents.

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council ("the Lead Authority'') is acting as the Lead Authority on behalf of the North-East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) and its Member Authorities, in respect of a bespoke Flexible Procurement solution under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. The bespoke flexible procurement solution will be known as the Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract), for Independent Foster Care Services. This Contract commenced 01 July 2022 for an initial 3 years with 3 x 12-month options to extend. Newcastle City Council was the Lead Authority for the initial contract period, with Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council becoming the Lead Authority for the contract from 01 July 2025. The Contract will be open at a frequency determined by the Council to maintain sufficient placement capacity on the solution and to allow Provider applications to join the solution. Please refer to the tender pack for the intended opening timetable.

This service shall be provided for existing cameras and any additional cameras installed as and when required during the period of the contract.The service shall consist of the following: Managed Camera and Hosting Service Real-Time Image Services Traffic Data Collection and Analytics Dashboard and Reporting Platform Cyber Security and protection Supply of Equipment Monitoring Fault Responsibilities

The Council is seeking multiple providers that can provide community removal services. Further details of the requirements are set out in Document 3a Specification. The List will ordinarily remain open to applications on an ongoing basis. However, the Council reserves the right to close the List where it is satisfied that sufficient providers have been admitted to meet operational requirements. The Council at its sole discretion, may subsequently reopen the List or invite further applications at any time. The Contract does not include any guarantee of any minimum volume of services, or any minimum expenditure. Furthermore, appointment under the Contract does not constitute a commitment by the Council, or any other contracting authority to the exclusive use of the Contract or an individual supplier for such requirements. Each Provider should understand that their submission constitutes an acceptance to the Council of the terms of the Contract. The contract affords the Provider merely the opportunity to respond to an invitation from the Council for the provision of services.

Northumberland County Council are seeking to appoint a contractor for the provision of the hire of temporary storage and site accommodation units including all maintenance, delivery, collection, testing, operator training, monitoring and where applicable, weekly servicing of toilets and consumables throughout the county of Northumberland. The hire of temporary site accommodation includes, but is not limited to, the following: • Anti vandal office/canteen • All in one anti vandal 'welfare' units • All in one 'Eco Welfare Unit' • Welfare van • Anti vandal high security store containers • Drying rooms The hire of secure anti vandal toilet units, including, but not limited to: • Self-contained chemical toilet including cleaning and restocking on a weekly basis •Toilet block facility 2 + 1 • Toilet block facility 3 + 1 • Shower unit

Northumberland County Council is seeking to establish a Framework for the hire of operated plant across Northumberland. The Framework shall be divided into the following 28 Lots: Lot 1 - Excavators - North Northumberland Lot 2 - Excavators - Tynedale Lot 3 - Excavators - Castle Morpeth Lot 4 - Excavators - South East Northumberland Lot 5 - Loading Shovels - North Northumberland Lot 6 - Loading Shovels - Tynedale Lot 7 - Loading Shovels - Castle Morpeth Lot 8 - Loading Shovels - South East Northumberland Lot 9 - Road Sweepers - North Northumberland Lot 10 - Road Sweepers - Tynedale Lot 11 - Road Sweepers - Castle Morpeth Lot 12 - Road Sweepers - South East Northumberland Lot 13 - Road Pavers and Planers - North Northumberland Lot 14 - Road Pavers and Planers - Tynedale Lot 15 - Road Pavers and Planers - Castle Morpeth Lot 16 - Road Pavers and Planers - South East Northumberland Lot 17 - Tractors - North Northumberland Lot 18 - Tractors - Tynedale Lot 19 - Tractors - Castle Morpeth Lot 20 - Tractors - South East Northumberland Lot 21 - Hot Box and Tipper Wagons - North Northumberland                                        Lot 22 - Hot Box and Tipper Wagons - Tynedale Lot 23 - Hot Box and Tipper Wagons - Castle Morpeth Lot 24 - Hot Box and Tipper Wagons - South East Northumberland  Lot 25 - General Haulage - North Northumberland Lot 26 - General Haulage - Tynedale Lot 27 - General Haulage - Castle Morpeth Lot 28 - General Haulage - South East Northumberland

The proposed procurement will establish a NEPO‑led Unranked Open Framework for the provision of Winter Bureau services, weather forecasting services, and RWIS outstation maintenance for UK local authorities. The framework will replace the existing NEPO217 (Winter Bureau & Outstation Maintenance) and NEPO230 (Weather Forecasting Services) arrangements and will bring these services together into one solution reflecting how they are used operationally by authorities. The scope is expected to include: Winter Bureau services, including decision support, data management, system availability, resilience and user access to operational winter information. Weather forecasting services, providing locally relevant and operationally defensible forecasts to support winter service decision‑making. RWIS outstation maintenance, covering inspection, maintenance, repair, calibration and associated support for existing roadside infrastructure. Optional or modular services, which may include enhanced data products, radar data, route‑based forecasting or analytical tools, where supported by market capability and authority demand. The framework will be designed to support continuity of existing systems and infrastructure, recognising recent investment by authorities and avoiding mandated wholesale replacement of assets. Authorities will be able to access services through clearly defined call‑off mechanisms, including further competition where appropriate. The Open Framework is expected to operate for up to eight years, with periodic reopening in line with the Procurement Act 2023 to allow for market refresh and potential new entrants. NEPO is a Centralised Procurement Authority as defined in the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), providing central purchasing activity on behalf of Contracting Authorities. All elements in this notice are subject to change at the sole discretion of NEPO. This notice is intended to inform the market of the potential scope of the procurement, not to be taken as the final version. The agreement will be available to NEPO Member Authorities and all current and future Associate Members. Current Associate Members are listed in the Associate Member section of the NEPO website at: https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership A list of permissible users is available at: https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/permissible-users Organisations wishing to access the NEPO agreement will be required to register as a NEPO Associate Member in the first instance. Further information can be found at: www.nepo.org

NCC will be recommissioning the Stop Smoking Service.

Replacement of Internal Audit Software system. Full requirements can be found in Document 3a. Contract Specification and PSQ Appendix 1 of the tender documents, which are available free of charge at www.open-uk.org The reason for this procurement is due to our existing Internal Audit Management Software being on premise and the Council is currently undergoing a 'cloud first' strategy.

Newcastle City Council is looking to establish a framework aims to appoint suitably qualified contractors to deliver DDA bathroom refurbishments and minor aids and adaptations across Newcastle City Council properties, supporting residents' accessibility and independent living needs.

The service to be provided is for a flexible, high-quality photography service to support its communications, marketing, media relations, engagement and reputation management activity. To deliver a wide range of events, campaigns, projects, services and initiatives throughout the year which require professional photography for a variety of purposes. This may include, but is not limited to, press and media activity, civic and corporate events, place promotion, regeneration projects, profile-raising, resident engagement, internal communications, award ceremonies, visits, launches, consultations, campaigns and social media content. There will be a maximum of 10 suppliers awarded to the framework, this will be a ranked framework however the Council reserve the right to run a mini competition on specific projects. The annual value is estimated to be in the region of £20,000. - £30,000. There is no guarantee of business.

Hartlepool Borough Council has previously commissioned a Befriending Network aimed at reducing social isolation of older people within Hartlepool. Following a service review, we are looking to expand this offer to socially excluded working aged people aged 18 + as well as older people. We would like the successful Provider to develop a Befriending Network that will work with people for a specified amount of time to increase confidence and resilience, reduce social isolation and increase social contact by matching people with volunteer Befrienders.

West Bedlington Town Council invites tenders from suitably experienced suppliers for the provision of seasonal planting, routine inspection, cleansing, watering and maintenance of identified flower beds, planters and associated planted areas within the West Bedlington Town Council area. 1. Purpose of the Tender The purpose of this tender is to appoint a competent supplier(s) to deliver the services currently described in the existing service level agreement, including the preparation, planting, inspection, cleansing, establishment watering and ongoing maintenance of flower beds and planters across West Bedlington. The Council is seeking proposals that provide a reliable, good-quality and cost-effective service, with clear arrangements for communication, reporting, health and safety, environmental practice and service monitoring. 2. Scope of Services The supplier will be required to deliver a complete seasonal floral planting and maintenance service for the flower beds, tubs and planters identified in the attached schedule. The service shall include, as a minimum, stripping out and preparing beds before planting, supplying suitable plants and materials, planting summer and winter schemes, watering for establishment, removing litter, detritus and weeds in and immediately surrounding the beds, inspecting sites, reporting issues, and carrying out agreed remedial work where instructed by the Council. Suppliers can bid for flower beds only or planters only or both flower beds and planters. 3. Service Locations and Planting Schedule The service locations and indicative planting requirements are set out in the existing Flower Bed Locations table within this document. Tenderers must price for all listed locations unless invited by the Council to submit prices for specific lots or alternative options. The Council may amend planting designs, quantities or locations during the contract term by written agreement. 4. Required Service Standards • All identified flower beds shall be visited at least twice per month during the growing season, unless otherwise agreed in writing. • Sites shall be left clean, tidy and safe following each visit. • Weeds, litter and detritus shall be removed from beds and immediately surrounding areas. • Beds shall be prepared before summer and winter planting, normally during May/June and September/October or as otherwise agreed with the Council. • Plants supplied shall be healthy, suitable for the location, and planted to an appropriate spacing and depth. • Watering necessary for establishment shall be included. Additional watering may be instructed and priced separately where agreed. • Any damage, safety risk, vandalism, plant failure or maintenance issue shall be reported to the Council promptly. • The supplier shall keep records of scheduled visits, work completed, issues identified and actions taken.

The Mouth of the Tyne Festival, an annual live music event, is taking place on Thursday 8th July, Friday 9th July, Saturday 10th July and Sunday 11th July 2027 in Tynemouth, near Newcastle upon Tyne. The successful Contractor will be required to deliver stage and cover hire services for this event in accordance with the specification attached at Tynemouth Priory and Castle. This request for quote includes the following documentation: 01 - Invitation To Quote 02 - Schedule of Prices 03 - Stage & Cover 2027 Suppliers are urged to read all documentation and complete the Invitation to Quote & Schedule of Prices documents.

Newcastle City Council (NCC) is seeking to appoint as suitably qualified SPS Provider to provide ground Investigation works at Higham House in accordance with the ARUP GI specification document.

North Tyneside Council invites tenders for the provision, management, maintenance and sales of Large Format, Out of Home (OOH) advertising at the North Shields Transport Hub Screen. The Council aims to deliver a high-quality, innovative, and sustainable advertising solution that maximises revenue, enhances the public realm, and delivers measurable environmental and community benefits. The Council anticipates that the contract will be in force for a fixed period of five years. The Council would expect payments to be made quarterly in arrears, within 30 days of invoice, unless otherwise specified in the contract award. The Council reserves the right to include termination and break clauses within the detailed Terms and Conditions issued to the preferred supplier. North Shields Transport Hub Screen A high-footfall location attached to the new Transport Hub, serving thousands of commuters and visitors daily. Offers excellent visibility for a range of audiences. There is a digital advertising screen at the North Shields Transport Hub that has already been installed and is operational. The full capital cost of the screen and its installation has been funded by the Council, and there is no requirement for the appointed supplier to cover any CAPEX costs. The supplier is required solely to manage advertising sales, operation, and reporting.

Newcastle City Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver the comprehensive CAT A refurbishment of The Core at Newcastle Helix. The project includes mechanical and electrical upgrades, reconfigured floorplates, improved communal facilities, a new entrance lobby and sustainability improvements. The procurement will follow a two-stage design-and-build approach, including a pre-construction phase, with the main works delivered under an amended JCT Design and Build Contract 2024