local government contracts

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.

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.

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 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.

St Nicolas Cathedral Scaffold & Access Requirements for specialist lantern stonework repairs

Loft and Cavity Wall insulation and associated works to properties in Newcastle upon Tyne

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

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.

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.

NEPO234 Asbestos Management will be a multi-supplier, multi-lot framework agreement for asbestos surveying services and asbestos removal works across a variety of public-sector settings throughout the United Kingdom.

The Contracting Authority intends to establish a Framework for the provision of various bridge repair and maintenance works across the county of Northumberland. The Framework will be divided into the following nine Lots: Lot 1 - Concrete Repair and Hydrodemolition Lot 2 - Stone Masonry Lot 3 - Waterproofing Lot 4 - Scaffolding Lot 5 - Steel Repair and Fabrication Lot 6 - Steel Painting Lot 7 - Driven Piling Lot 8 - Cast-in-Place Piling Lot 9 - Soil Nailing Tender documents are available to download from the OPEN e-procurement portal: https://www.open-uk.org/. Please refer to project reference OPEN20261800.

Goods, services and works in relation to Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) including the design, sourcing, installation, repair and maintenance of any system. The requirements include both permanent or temporary VRS, bridge parapets and bespoke requirements along with the supply of VRS goods only.

Framework Re-opening: Framework for the provision of short breaks for children and young peoplewithdisabilities and their families. There are 4 lots as detailed below: - Lot 1: Clubs - Lot 2: Individual Support Services - Lot 3: Overnight Support Away from Home - Lot 4: Services in the Community Period of Framework: 01 April 2024 to 31 March 2028. For information regarding opening for submissions, please refer to the 'Schedule of Framework Openings' section within the 'ITT Instructions and Details of Contract' document in the tender pack. Additional information: Submissions must be made via Open: https://www.open-uk.org/ (https://www.openuk. org/) Guidance on how to submit your response through Open can be found on the OpenSupplier Hub: https://www.open-hub.org/ (https://www.open-hub.org/) . The 'How-toGuides' and suite of videos also include useful information on how to manage youronline Open account. Please note, all submissions must be submitted electronically via Open.

Supply, fit and maintain an audio visual system

Durham County Council (DCC) is establishing an Open Framework for the delivery of events, attractions, entertainment and community engagement activities across County Durham. Requirements may range from the provision of individual activities and performers to the planning and delivery of large-scale public events and festivals. Initially supporting the Pride in Place programme, the Framework may also be used for other Council-led events and activities, subject to funding availability.

South Tyneside Council require locksmith services for their Green Space Team Allotments, Town Hall, Housing Plus sites and for any other buildings on an adhoc basis during the contract period. It is a mandatory requirement that the successful organisation has an MT5 license.

Durham County Council require the following range of services: a) The secure collection of cash and cheques from various collection points as specified by the Council. b) The secure storage of all cash and cheques whilst in transit. c) The onward delivery/depositing of all cash and cheques collected, either to another collection point, or at a nominated cash receiving facility (subject to 'Approved Contractor Status'), or Bank. Based on the varying banking arrangements that Durham County Council may have in place throughout the contract period, the nominated cash receiving facilities or Bank may need to be amended. d) When necessary, the secure overnight storage of both cash and cheques collected will be required. e) The provision of a 'change float' service on either a scheduled or ad-hoc basis, to a specified Collection Point.

The Council is seeking to procure a contractor to install a wind turbine to provide power to the VENJ Heat Network site in Jarrow, and maintain the turbine for a period of 2 years.

Gateshead Council is looking to procure a Contract for the Provision and Distribution of Bread and Baked Goods within the commercial kitchens and schools.