UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

The Association of North East Councils trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is establishing a framework for Retrofit Works (NEPO233). This will be a multi-supplier, multi-lot framework for retrofit works across a variety of public-sector settings which may be throughout the United Kingdom or within the North East of England. This will be discussed and agreed as part of market consultation. 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 is available at: http://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/permissible-users (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 (https://www.nepo.org)

Home Group is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified contractor to deliver planned maintenance programme within the Yorkshire region via an interfaced solution. It is envisaged that TUPE will apply to this contract. Commencement date 1st April 2027. Contract duration 2+2+1 Home Group require the winning bidder to register on Risk Ledger. This will support Home Group manage third-party risks (through a Cyber Lense) more effectively, improving the overall security posture and resilience of our supply chains.

The Council has a requirement for Supply & Fit of Timber Fencing. This opportunity has been published via the Open E-Procurement tendering portal. The Deadline date and time for this opportunity is Monday 14th September 2026 at 10am. Late submissions will not be accepted. Please search for this opportunity (Reference - OPEN20261875 / P-009637) via the following website: https://www.open-uk.org/

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.

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)(the ‘Contacting Authority’), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, is inviting tenders for the provision of Adult Skills Fund 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29 with a total annual value of up to £7m and up to £21 million over a 3 academic year period, (academic years 2026/27 to 2028/2029). The required services are to deliver Adult Skills Programmes to Tees Valley residents aged 19 and over, aligned to regional skills priorities including manufacturing, construction, digital, health and social care, and emerging and everyday sectors. Providers will be expected to deliver high-quality, innovative provision that supports learner engagement, retention and progression, working collaboratively with employers, referral partners and community organisations to establish clear learner pathways. Providers must also ensure timely and accurate data returns and comply with all relevant funding, audit and contract management requirement. This provision is essential to delivering the outcome focussed Adult Skills Programme. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BT388G5Z77 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email [email protected].

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.

NWL are looking to appoint suppliers to provide general steel fabrication services to support the delivery of the capital investment programme. Suppliers will ensure projects are being delivered in the most efficient manner, with a suitable and sustainable commercial model driving value for the business. NWL are always looking at how we can use innovation in both working methods and technology while striving to reduce our carbon footprint and we will expect any successful applicants to help us achieve this. This framework will be split into two sublots: - Lot 1A Northumbrian Water Operating Region - Lot 1B Essex & Suffolk Operating Region Scope: The steel fabrication services framework includes general steel fabrication and covers wide and diverse areas and asset bases including the following: • Operational Sites eg Sewage and Water Treatment Works, Pumping Stations, Reservoir Sites • Office and Laboratory Buildings (low probability of works on these sites but there may be an adhoc requirement) • Leisure Facilities eg Kielder and Hanningfield Reservoirs The main work disciplines/work types are general steel fabrication services including the design, supply, manufacture, fabrication, galvanising, delivery, offloading, distribution, placement, installation, site supervision and documentation associated with the below: • Ladders • Handrails • Spring loaded gates • Gantries • Steps • Open Mesh Flooring • Bespoke covers • Chequer plate covers • Toe plates • Platforms • Walkways • Companionways • Bespoke Louvres • Steelwork Access Platforms including Stairs • Pipe Supports • Pipe Bridges • GMS Chequer Plate Flooring • Handrailing and Kickplates • Wall Restraint Steelwork • Launder Trough and Hoppers • Pumping Station Access • Debris Screens • Stainless Steel Electrical Panel Boxes • Bespoke Fabrications to suit COPA Sac Installations • Stainless Steel Containment for Boreholes • MCC Support Steelwork • Bespoke Fabricated Pump Chamber/Tank As well as: • On site welding • On site burning • On site repairs to existing structures • On site modifications to existing structures This is not an exhausted list and other steel products not listed could be requested through the successful contractors.

NW2964 - Microsoft 365, AI and Intelligent Automation Partner Framework Agreement Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) provides essential water and wastewater services to 2.7 million customers across the North East of England and drinking water services to over 2 million customers in Essex and Suffolk. Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) has a strategic ambition to become the world's most digitally enabled water company and continues to invest significantly in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Intelligent Automation, Data & Analytics and associated cloud technologies to support this ambition. Our digital strategy is focused on maximising business value from these technologies through improved productivity, collaboration, operational efficiency, automation and data-driven decision-making. As the Microsoft technology landscape continues to evolve rapidly, NWG requires access to a broad range of specialist expertise to support advisory services, architecture, design, implementation, optimisation, governance, adoption, change management and ongoing innovation across its Microsoft estate. This demand is expected to vary over time and will require the ability to access both strategic advisory capability and specialist technical resources across multiple disciplines. To support these requirements, NWG intends to establish a multi-supplier (up to 10 suppliers ultimately appointed in total, reserving the right to appoint a different amount subject to suppliers meeting relevant quality thresholds) Microsoft 365, AI and Intelligent Automation Framework Agreement (or framework). The Framework terms shall be 3 years with options to extend for 3+1+1 years (up to 8 years in total). The total forecasted spend under the Framework is estimated at up to £900,000 pa, equating to an estimated total potential spend of up to £7,200,000 over the full 8-year framework lifecycle. The framework will create a panel of pre-qualified partners with proven expertise across Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Copilot, AI, Intelligent Automation, Azure, Data & Analytics and related technologies. This will provide NWG with a flexible and compliant mechanism to engage specialist partners through future call-off engagements and mini-competitions as business needs arise. The framework is intended to establish long-term strategic partnerships rather than transactional supplier relationships. By appointing multiple partners, NWG will have access to a diverse range of skills, capacity and innovation capabilities, enabling the organisation to quickly respond to changing business priorities while maintaining consistency in governance, delivery standards and value for money. Implementation is expected to take approximately six weeks following contract award, with a planned go-live date of February 2027. Future capability areas may be introduced during the lifetime of the framework in response to emerging technologies and evolving business priorities. Target Contract Start date 01/02/2027.

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.

Northumberland County Council wishes to appoint a Registered Provider to build and manage extra care schemes across 4 sites within Northumberland. - Alnwick -Ashington -Blyth -Cramlington

The Ofsted Registered Supported Accommodation for 16-17 year olds contract commenced 1 July 2026. Under this contract, Lot 3 - Pseudo-Framework of Supported Accommodation Providers, will remain open for new submissions throughout the contract period. This Tender Notice is to notify the market of the re-opening of Lot 3. An indicative schedule of evaluation of submissions during the contract period is included in the tender pack. Lot 3 Re-opening: Pseudo-Framework of Supported Accommodation Providers: Ofsted Registered Supported Accommodation Providers to provide accommodation to children in our care. Service provision as and when required, no guaranteed level of services to be delivered under this Lot. Accommodation is to be located in the Tees Valley area. Access to Lot 3 has been extended to Middlesbrough Council. The requirements under this Lot will vary from organisation to organisation. Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council will only be responsible for their list of contract requirements. If they choose to use the Contract, Middlesbrough Council will be responsible for their individual requirements and contract arrangements. For the purpose of the notice, estimated maximum contract value for Lot 3 for each LA over the total contract period including optional extensions, based on current service delivery is: Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council: £10,320,000 Middlesbrough Council: £26,670,000 Ofsted Registered Supported Accommodation for 16/17 year olds contract commenced 01 July 2026 to end 30 June 2031 with a further 2x12 month optional extension periods available. UK4 Tender notice for initial tender - 2025/S 000-075301 UK6 UK6: Contract award notice for initial tender - 2026/S 000-038625 The contract start date stated within this notice is the estimated contract start date for successful tenderers under this re-opening of Lot 3.

NEPO219 Building Materials DPS commenced on 3rd February 2020 and was due to expire in February 2025. The purpose of this notice is to extend the period of validity of the DPS and amend the title to provide greater clarity on the supplies covered under the solution. The Agreement is available to all Members and Associate Members of NEPO (www.nepo.org) and all current and future members of the Procurement Partnerships Limited (TPPL) buying club (www.tppl.co.uk)

Re-Roofing of low rise blocks across the city This opportunity should be going out to tender in the next couple of months

The proposed Bus Services Framework is being established to support the future procurement of a wide range of bus and passenger transport services. These include secured local bus services, schools and works transport, group travel, seasonal services, Metro replacement services, and other operational or emergency transport requirements. The framework will operate as a closed framework agreement for an initial three-year period, with the option to extend for up to 24 months. The total estimated framework value is up to £200 million across the potential five-year term. Nexus currently spends around £20 million each year on bus service contracts procured through a number of separate tendering exercises. The new framework aims to provide a more efficient and flexible procurement route, reducing the need for repeated procurements while maintaining competition and supporting effective service delivery.

Business Northumberland Investment Fund (BNIF) - Fund Manager The Contracting Authority is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Fund Manager to establish and manage the Business Northumberland Investment Fund (BNIF). BNIF is a place-based investment fund designed to address identified gaps in access to finance for businesses across Northumberland through the provision of debt, equity and hybrid financial instruments. Further details of the Contracting Authority's requirements under the Contract and other relevant information is contained in the ITT Specification at Schedule 2.

A service required to provide adoption support through therapeutic and specialist assessment on behalf of Adopt North East to cover: • Children with plans of adoption • Children in Care who are placed for adoption • Prospective and Approved Adopters without children in their care • Children who have been adopted • Adoptive Parents • Wider members of an adoptive family • Members of an adoptive families support network • Birth family members • Adopted Adults Value of Framework £950,000 per annum This is the re-opening of a framework procured under PCR2015 regulations

Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) is approaching the first breakpoint in the existing Strategic Commercial Partner (FA07-02B) framework. The framework has been in place since 1st April 2023, for an initial period of 4 years. NWG are reviewing options going forwards from 1st April 2027. As part of the framework review, NWG are seeking to gauge market interest from external suppliers. NWG are interested in understanding wider market capacity and capability to provide commercial, contract management and project support services across Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water. The services are required to support AMP8 and AMP9 delivery, including the Living Water Enterprise, Integrated Delivery Services and Major Projects. The scope may include (but not limited to) NEC contract management, cost and value management, commercial assurance, risk management, programme support, specialist advisory support and cost intelligence support. Suppliers are expected to offer flexible, scalable resourcing solutions that can support both strategic and project-level delivery to meet programme demands across both regions. NWG welcomes interest from organisations of all sizes, including suppliers who may not currently operate within the water sector or who do not have large established delivery teams. NWG are keen to hear from organisations that can demonstrate strong commercial, project delivery or infrastructure experience, innovative approaches to resource mobilisation, and the capability to integrate effectively within collaborative delivery environments. Sector-specific experience is not considered essential where suppliers can evidence transferable skills, capability and a commitment to understanding our operating environment. This market engagement exercise is intended to assess market appetite, capability and capacity ahead of a potential procurement. Feedback will help shape the future scope, delivery model and procurement strategy, and no commitment is being made to proceed with a formal tender at this stage.

Homes England are issuing this notice in relation to the construction of Brookleigh Primary School, located to the north of Burgess Hill within the County of West Sussex. The school site forms a parcel of land within a wider development at Brookleigh (also known as Northern Arc). Brookleigh is intended to deliver 3,500 homes, as well as other non- residential uses including the school. The anticipated start on site is January 2028 with a 19-month construction period, with the school ready for the start of the Autumn term September 2029 and the outline scope of works is to include the following; • Primary School building incorporating classrooms, halls, studios, dining and kitchen area, learning resources (including library), staff and administration areas, storage areas, toilets, front of house and back of house areas, etc. • External Works including hard and soft landscaping, sports pitches, canopies, boundary walls, etc. Outline planning consent for Brookleigh was granted in October 2019 (reference DM/18/5114) and Resrved Matters decision May 2026 (reference DM/25/2640) . Further details can be found by on ProContract, Homes Englands eTendering portal.

Wychavon New Town is being advanced as a strategic, masterplanned development of significant scale within Wychavon District, with current proposals centred on delivering around 10,000 new homes alongside a substantial range of supporting uses. The scheme is planned to include a series of neighbourhoods supported by up to five primary schools and at least one secondary school, as well as early years provision. In addition to residential development, the new town is expected to provide a strong commercial and employment offer, including dedicated employment land, business space, and local centres incorporating retail, food and drink, and community services. Green infrastructure is a core component, with extensive open space, parks, and active travel routes integrated throughout the development. To achieve this, Homes England requires the assessment, planning, design, delivery, ownership and maintenance of reliable utility infrastructure that meets the needs of the new town. This opportunity will only be suitable for registered providers who hold an active IDNO license issued by OFGEM. Please refer to procontract for further details contained within the questionnaire. There is no previous pipeline notice for this opportunity as detail around who the Contracting Authority (CA) would be was unknown, this is now agreed and the CA is Homes England. All dates and costs within this notice are indicative and can be subject to change.

Nexus are looking for a design and build contract to undertake the improvement of existing facilities at South Gosforth Control Centre for staff to create a fit for purpose working environment. The aim of the project is to improve the existing facilities at South Gosforth Control Centre for staff to create a fit for purpose working environment. The building was constructed in 1980 and has undergone limited refurbishment in 2014 and 2021/22. There is a requirement for a more flexible working environment and improved welfare facilities from users to align with Nexus Places principles. However, following investigations of the structure and its systems several assets require renewal or upgrades to achieve compliance, including security measures. The Control Centre must remain operational 24/7 during the project. We are looking for a contractor to undertake the design and build contract for the refurbishment of the Control Centre. Scope requirements The preliminary scope requirements for the Control Centre refurbishment are: Accessibility improvements for movements to and around the building (not including the provision of a lift) Traffic management and street furniture improvements Roof and roof safe access improvements Drainage system improvements Fire detection and protection improvements Lighting, high voltage and low voltage systems upgrades Ventilation and gas suppression system upgrades M&E provisions for upgrades to welfare facilities Security system upgrades (inc. CCTV) Removal of internal walls and installation of glass partitions and soundproofed internal walls Improvements to canteen and welfare facilities Provision for additional meeting rooms, breakout areas and desks Improvements to ICT systems and provisions for user usage A supplier is required to carry out a design and build contract for the refurbishment of the Control Centre. The Control Centre must remain operational 24/7 during the project.