UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

This commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all postal services and solutions required by UK Central Government. This procurement is for the provision of a multi Supplier Framework Contract which will consist of multiple lots covering various requirements for Postal Goods and Services to meet the current and future needs of the public sector. The new Framework Contract will replace the existing Framework Contract (RM6280 Postal Goods and Services) and includes services that will capture new technologies and innovations to support Buyers in adopting improved communications processes and transforming their mailroom operations to become more digital environments.

The service is an integrated NEET Prevention and Reduction Service to support the Local Authority in meeting its statutory duties for participation, tracking and support for young people aged 16 and 17. The service will deliver a preventative, intelligence-led model that reduces the number of young people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) and reduces Unknown destinations. The service is to support young people aged 13-16 who are at risk of becoming NEET; young people aged 16 and 17 who are NEET or at risk of disengagement; young people up to age 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan; Manchester Care Leavers; and other identified vulnerable cohorts to re-engage in education, employment and training through the provision of holistic support, and appropriate referral and signposting to specialist services.

Purchase of a In Vivo Optical Imaging System, see document on intend for full details. Please note purchase is VAT exempt

Cheshire East Council intends to procure a framework to fulfil its Domestic Build Works requirements for disability adaptations. This will assist Cheshire East Council in the completion of works in order to support vulnerable residents to help them to live safely and independently. It is envisaged that our requirements will be split into four lots: • Lot 1 Building Alterations (South Cheshire, covering Crewe, Nantwich, Alsager, Sandbach, Middlewich, Audlem and surrounding villages and hamlets) • Lot 2 Building Alterations (East Cheshire, covering Congleton, Macclesfield, Holmes Chapel, Knutsford, Wilmslow, Poynton, Disley and surround villages and hamlets) • Lot 3 External Works (South Cheshire, covering Crewe, Nantwich, Alsager, Sandbach, Middlewich, Audlem and surrounding villages and hamlets) • Lot 4 External Works (East Cheshire, covering Congleton, Macclesfield, Holmes Chapel, Knutsford, Wilmslow, Poynton, Disley and surround villages and hamlets) Works that are required as part of this framework include the full range of domestic building works, including, but not limited to: Building Alterations • Site Preparation; • Foundations; • External Walls and Insulation; • Roofs and Insulation; • Doors and Windows; • Floors and Insulation; • Internal walls and ceilings; • Electrics; • Plumbing and Drainage; • Heating; • Kitchens; • Bathrooms. External Works • Ground Works; • Fencing; • External handrails; • External Doors.

The University of Salford ("the University") is a leading provider of health and social care education in the North West of England. Provision is delivered through the School of Health Sciences and the School of Health & Society, supporting approximately 3,500 students per annum across a range of health and social care programmes, including Nursing, Midwifery, Diagnostic Radiography, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Clinical Exercise Physiology and Nursing Associate programmes. The University is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier, for the supply and fulfilment of student and staff uniforms. The requirement is for approximately 1,700 new students per annum, across three annual intakes in September, January and April. The successful supplier will be responsible for the establishment and operation of an online ordering portal, enabling students to select and order uniforms in accordance with the University's approved specifications and entitlements. The scope of the requirement includes the supply, fulfilment, delivery, returns and exchanges of uniforms. Orders will be delivered directly to students at their home addresses, with the supplier responsible for managing the associated delivery and returns arrangements. The supplier must also accommodate ad hoc student orders, including maternity garments, special measurements and replacement items, with appropriate arrangements for direct payment by students. For full tender information and to express an interest please visit our InTend portal via https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/salford/home.

The Trust (Star) is looking to appoint a single Supplier for the supply of building cleaning services at The Valley Leadership Academy. Star’s objective is to create a clean and professional learning environment to support our pupils’ education provision through both day-to-day cleaning, and deep cleaning provision throughout school holidays. The supplier selected will be able to provide building cleaning services (excluding external window cleaning) as detailed in Schedule 1 - Specification, for a maximum of 4 years. Whilst the tender will be used as a basis for future works and pricing, the Trust are looking to engage a supplier who will work collaboratively and tailor their approach, so that they are able to meet the specific needs of the Trust and driving cost savings on an ongoing basis. More detailed specification requirements are outlined in Schedule 1 - Specification. Currently this provision is managed by an outsourced provider. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Act using the Open Procedure. This document describes how the Procurement will be conducted, including details of the associated Procurement timetable, participation and award criteria and how to respond to this opportunity. Suppliers are strongly encouraged to read this document before preparing their submission. The objective of this tender is to identify the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT). The award criteria by which this tender will be evaluated is detailed within The Evaluation Process and Award Criteria in this document.

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is seeking a suitably qualified supplier to develop and potentially deliver a five-lane recreational cricket dome at Ladybridge High School, together with associated landscaping and site works. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 ("the Act") using the Open Competitive Procedure. The facility is to be designed and installed in accordance with the ECB Covered Outdoor Cricket Facilities Design Guide. The detailed requirements and available site information are provided in the documents accompanying this Invitation to Tender. The Council is inviting tenders for the full potential project through RIBA Stages 1-6. Tenderers must submit proposals and separate prices for RIBA Stages 1-3 and RIBA Stages 4-6. The Council will assess tenders against the full scope, but will initially appoint the successful tenderer for RIBA Stages 1-3 only. The estimated total project value is anticipated to be below £1.5 million, inclusive of all project costs. This is an estimate of the potential overall project, not the value of the initial RIBA Stages 1-3 appointment. The Authority intends to make its award decision for Contract 1, RIBA Stages 1-3, on 11 November 2026, with the contract intended to commence on 23 November 2026.

Wigan Council would like to appoint a Contractor to carry out the refurbishment of Leigh Market Hall. The scope of the scheme includes: infrastructure improvements, particularly to the roof, heating, lighting and ventilation; introduction of public toilets; a new entrance from Albion Street to provide more visibility and profile; a flexible social space to be used for events to animate the market; changes to the internal layout to improve legibility; and complete internal redecoration including stalls, signage and branding. The Contractor will be appointed under a standard JCT PCSA to deliver a RIBA Stage 4 design pack and contractors proposals. The Contractor shall take responsibility for the completion, coordination and construction of all design elements necessary for delivery of the works.

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA)/Merseytravel (the Authority) is seeking to establish a closed, multi-supplier Electrical Works Framework Agreement to support the delivery of electrical works across its estate. The procurement has been split into two lots: Lot 1: Minor Electrical Works Lot 2: Major Electrical Works Contract Duration: 48 months. A two-stage Competitive Flexible Procurement will be undertaken as follows, per lot: Stage 1: Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) Stage 2: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Lot 1: One supplier will be awarded. Lot 2: Five suppliers will be awarded. Stage 1 Instructions - For Lot 1, the five compliant, highest-scoring suppliers in Stage 1 will be invited to Stage 2 (ITT Stage). - For Lot 2, the ten compliant, highest-scoring suppliers in Stage 1 will be invited to Stage 2 (ITT Stage). - The Authority will use this stage to confirm basic details and that neither a supplier, nor any related persons within its corporate group, associated persons relied on to meet the conditions of participation, or proposed sub-contractors are listed on the Debarment list (held by Cabinet Office). Where any such entities are listed on the debarment list, the Authority will consider whether to exclude the supplier from participating in the Procurement in accordance with its obligations under the Act. - The Authority will also undertake a review of the completed PSQ with reference to any information held on the Central Digital Platform. Responses to any conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the selection process and any selection criteria as set out in the Tender Notice, PSQ and tender documents. Stage 1 Criteria - Lot 1 Financial Capacity - Pass/Fail Operational Capacity - 40% LV Maintenance Programme - 60% Relevant Experience - Pass/Fail Ultimo License - Pass/Fail Subcontractor Management - Pass/Fail (pass aligned with a score of 6 as per scoring criteria) Stage 1 Criteria - Lot 2 Financial Capacity - Pass/Fail Operational Capacity - 40% Relevant Experience - Part A - 60% Relevant Experience - Part B - Pass/Fail Ultimo License - Pass/Fail Subcontractor Management - (pass aligned with a score of 6 as per scoring criteria) Stage 2 Criteria - Lot 1 Performance Management - 15% Scenario: High Voltage Transformer Failure - 20% Compliance, Audit and Record Keeping - 15% Health & Safety - 10% Social Value - 10% Price - 30% Stage 2 Criteria - Lot 2 Major Works Definition, Design Coordination and Pre-Construction Assurance - 15% Scenario: Planned LV Switchgear Replacement within a Live Operational Asset - 15% Health & Safety - 15% Call-Off Cost Certainty, Change Control and Value for Money - 15% Social Value - 10% Price - 30% In accordance with Section 24 of the Procurement Act 2023, the Authority reserves the right to refine the award criteria before inviting final tenders. Subject to budget, the party to framework call offs may be either LCRCA or Merseytravel. Preliminary Market Engagement was not undertaken as this was not deemed necessary for the nature of the requirements.

Bolton Council (The Authority) is prepared to receive tenders for TC004 - Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service. The service will provide free, impartial, confidential, and accessible information, advice and support about matters relating to Special Educational Needs (SEN) and / or disabilities (SEND) including matters relating to education, health, and social care. It is intended that the contract will run from 1 February 2027 until 31 January 2030 with the option of up to 2 x 12 month extensions.

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") on behalf of Bolton Cares, is looking to procure a contract for a Bolton Cares Care Recording System. Bolton Cares requires a new Care Recording System to replace its existing bespoke system that is near end of life. The system should meet all minimum care recording standards as per the DSCR solutions that have been assured by NHS England (Assured solutions for digital social care records | Digitising Social Care). The system should be cloud based and able to cater for a number of sites and devices (and device types), delivering a variety of care at all levels from day care and assisted living to full time residential care. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Act using the Competitive Flexible Procedure. The Authority will appoint a single (1) contractor on to the Contract. It is intended for the Contract to commence on 11 January 2027 for a period of three (3) years. There is the option to extend for a further two (2) twelve (12) month periods.

ForHousing requires an Integrated Housing Management System including:: •Tenancy and Housing Management: Applications, •Repairs and Maintenance •Compliance and Safety. •Rents and Financials •Customer Portal and CRM For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Industry-specific-software-package./8R4G9TYR4E To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8R4G9TYR4E

The provision of mediation training, accrediation and supervision, along with external mediation services

Blackpool Borough Council is seeking a provider to deliver the statutory Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service. The service must offer impartial, independent mediation and disagreement resolution to support the effective resolution of disputes between families, the local authority, and education providers, in line with the requirements set out in Chapter 11 of the SEND Code of Practice.

Calibration and Maintenance of Radiological Instruments - Portable 2027+ to cover all NRS Sites including additional sites (AGR transfers from EDF)

Calibration and Maintenance of Radiological Instruments - Installed 2027+ to cover all NRS Sites including additional sites (AGR transfers from EDF)

The Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) Executive Committee hold monthly Town Hall events for all HSE staff to join. They want to provide all staff with the ability to join whether they are in the office, at home, or offsite at duty holder premises. For frontline staff working offsite, the option is to join via mobile phone, and the Executive Committee want this option to remain. HSE requires a Call-Off managed conference service to deliver its Virtual Town Hall (VTH) Events. HSE requires a standalone call conferencing event provider to deliver this service, to enable HSE staff to dial in from anywhere using a mobile phone. HSE's Requirement is for a telephone hosted solution, that has an operator to manage the calls. The solution cannot be internet based.

This contract is not a security contract; it has a much wider scope. The Service Provider must have experience in dealing with vulnerable adults, families and young people with multi disadvantage and complex needs. They must have experience, competence and abilities to manage situations that may be sensitive and challenging. The Service Provider must provide officers that are able to respond to the needs of the services below and have the skills to communicate effectively, defuse situations and manage emergency situations swiftly and confidently. The Service Provider must be able to provide additional onsite support to officers within the appropriate timescales. Officers may be required to carry out welfare checks on individuals that require additional support/oversight. Officers may also be required to address issues with individuals that are challenging. William Lyons House is supported accommodation for 14 young people, there are 10 self-contained flats and 4 bedsit flats with a communal kitchen. There are also communal areas which can be accessed by the young people when BCH staff are on site. The building is a 2 story block with a rear car park and door entry system. The role of the customer care service is to maintain the security of the building, manage the front door, not allowing visitors within the agreed time periods, carry out building safety checks, monitor the CCTV, respond to any emergency situations and record building information within the appropriate record books. The Customer Care Officer will also be required to liaise with the young people, defuse any challenging situations and deal with the young people in a friendly and effective manner, again recording information within the required record books/incident reports. The Emergency Housing provision provides emergency accommodation for homeless families, couples and singles, with multi disadvantages and complex needs. Two buildings provide individual sleeping/living quarters with shared bathrooms, kitchens and communal corridors and one building provides fully self-contained accommodation. The buildings are 2 and 3 story blocks with a communal front door entry system. During the evenings, entry into Gorton St will be managed by the customer care service. The Customer Care Officer will carry out building safety checks, welfare checks, carry out any out of hours booking in of new residents, review CCTV, responding to any breach of rules as required within agreed procedures, deal with emergency situations including responding to fire alarm activations, responding to safeguarding concerns and record all information within the required record books. Security will also be required to carry out emergency admissions as set within the agreed admission procedures. Within our family emergency provision one customer care officer will be required to be based in one of the family provisions, Central or Clare St, they will be expected to visit the other family provision during each shift. The Customer Care Officer will carry out building safety checks, welfare checks, carry out any out of hours booking in of new residents, review CCTV, responding to any breach of rules as required within agreed procedures, deal with emergency situations including responding to fire alarm activations, responding to safeguarding concerns and record all information within the required record books. Customer Care Officers will also be required to carry out emergency admissions as set within the agreed admission procedures.

The Council seeks to establish contracts for the delivery of community-based support services for ethnic minority communities. The procurement is divided into four Lots, with the detailed scope, service requirements, estimated values and delivery expectations set out within the Lot descriptions and procurement documents. Services are intended to improve accessibility, inclusion and outcomes for service users across the borough.