This notice records that Liverpool Hope University is tendering alongside a group of other UK universities as part of a property insurance procurement. The collaboration will allow economies of scale to be obtained, though each institution will contract separately with the winning bidder(s).
Each university is acting independently, will not share commercially sensitive information, and will publish its own notices under the Procurement Act 2023.
The universities involved in the procurement are:
Lincoln Bishop University (www.lincolnbishop.ac.uk)
Edge Hill University (www.edgehill.ac.uk
Harper Adams University (www.harper-adams.ac.uk)
Liverpool Hope University (www.hope.ac.uk)
Birmingham Newman University (www.newman.ac.uk)
Ravensbourne University London (www.rave.ac.uk)
York St John University (www.yorksj.ac.uk)
ELECTRICAL REWIRE (PHASE 2) AT WHITTAKER MOSS PRIMARY SCHOOL, ROCHDALE
The Contractor shall be entirely responsible for the accurate and efficient installation and performance of the works as detailed below and in the Contract documentation. Unless otherwise indicated the works shall include for the coordination, supply, delivery to site, installation, setting to work, testing, and commissioning, the following works in accordance with the requirements of this specification and the accompanying drawings: • Electrical Services • Strip Out Works • Builders Work in Connection • Testing and Commissioning • Provision of O&M Manuals and User Guides The Contractor shall pay particular attention to the Main Contract documents in respect of the programming of the works. The works were planned to be carried out over a 3-year period in separately tendered phases during the summer holiday breaks.
CA17544 - 11v11 3G Pitch for Co-op Academy Swinton
11v11 3G Pitch for Co-op Academy Swinton; (new requirement)
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The Co-operative Academy of ManchesterNorth WestWAC-585646
This notice records that Edge Hill University is tendering alongside a group of other UK universities as part of a property insurance procurement. The collaboration will allow economies of scale to be obtained, though each institution will contract separately with the winning bidder(s).
Each university is acting independently, will not share commercially sensitive information, and will publish its own notices under the Procurement Act 2023.
The universities involved in the procurement are:
Lincoln Bishop University (www.lincolnbishop.ac.uk)
Edge Hill University (www.edgehill.ac.uk)
Harper Adams University (www.harper-adams.ac.uk)
Liverpool Hope University (www.hope.ac.uk)
Birmingham Newman University (www.newman.ac.uk)
Ravensbourne University London (www.rave.ac.uk)
York St John University (www.yorksj.ac.uk)
Cheshire College South and West invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers for the provision of comprehensive security services.
The appointed contractor will be responsible for delivering an effective, efficient, and responsive security solution across all College campuses, including Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Chester, and Macclesfield. This will encompass the protection of campus grounds, buildings, and facilities, covering both internal and external areas.
The College is committed to maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for all students, staff, and visitors. Security services are integral to supporting safeguarding responsibilities, protecting College assets, and ensuring operational resilience.
The successful contractor will provide a professional, high-quality security service that aligns with and supports the College's pastoral safeguarding culture, while integrating effectively with its operational management structures
Cheshire College South and WestNorth WestWAC-593290
Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust Framework Catering Tender 2026
The Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust (MECMAT) are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable the Trust to source catering services for its schools.
There are initially 17 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later.
It should be noted that it is not mandatory for schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of contractors on the framework will be between 1 and 3
The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported.
This framework process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in April 2027 for the initial direct award schools. Please note that this process covers all catering services within the Trust schools with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in in April 2027 for the initial direct award schools. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will be through a competitive flexible procedure commencing with a participation stage to create a select bidder list following analysis of a PSQ document (within which the scoring criteria will be included). The nature of the contract demands a good local infrastructure to provide and maintain the level and standard of catering services and support required by the Trust. Labour resource/relief cover is very important. We have set a minimum Employer's (compulsory) liability insurance of 10,000,000 GBP). Following the analysis of PSQ’s the selected bidders will be invited to attend site surveys and tender briefing initially planned for mid-September 2026. Tender response deadline is planned as Mid-October 2026 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in mid-November 2026. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years after the initial 3 year term).
Liverpool Primary School Group Catering Framework Tender 2026
The Liverpool Primary School Group are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable the collaborative group to source catering services for its schools.
There are initially 10 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later.
It should be noted that it is not mandatory for schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of contractors on the framework will be between 1 and 3
The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported.
This framework process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in March 2027 for the initial direct award schools. Please note that this process covers all catering services within the collaborative group schools with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in in March 2027 for the initial direct award schools. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will be through a competitive flexible procedure commencing with a participation stage to create a select bidder list following analysis of a PSQ document (within which the scoring criteria will be included). The nature of the contract demands a good local infrastructure to provide and maintain the level and standard of catering services and support required by the collaborative group. Labour resource/relief cover is very important. We have set a minimum Employer's (compulsory) liability insurance of 10,000,000 GBP). Following the analysis of PSQ’s the selected bidders will be invited to attend site surveys and tender briefing initially planned for early July 2026. Tender response deadline is planned as Mid-August 2026 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in early October 2026. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years after the initial 3 year term).
Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority (MWDA) is a statutory waste disposal authority which, with its District Council partners, takes a lead in advocating and delivering recycling, waste prevention, and the safe and effective disposal of household waste for the residents of Merseyside and Halton (together, the 'Liverpool City Region').
MRWA is committed to achieving the targets of zero waste and net zero carbon, to achieve these targets we believe a whole systems change is needed. This involves changing behaviours and attitudes away from single use, throw away consumerism towards a culture of reuse, repair and avoiding waste where possible.
A key aspect of behaviour change is education, and studies show that information delivered academically, culturally and in communities has more benefits and provides long-term changes to behaviours.
MWDA is looking to commission an organisation to deliver circular economy and zero waste?teacher?education projects to?educators across the Liverpool City Region.
The education project will focus on engaging with and educating educators and school staff across the Liverpool City Region on zero waste and the circular economy to encourage a positive shift in waste and resource behaviours within schools.
Merseyside Waste Disposal AuthorityNorth West4 Jun 2026WAC-592388
Statutory Compliance and Planned Preventative Maintenance Services on Fire Safety Equipment
This is now the Invitation to Tender stage following the Market Engagement stage. University of Chester is inviting tenders via the open procedure for the Provision of Statutory Compliance and Planned Preventative Maintenance Services on Fire Safety Equipment throughout the University. It is planned to award one contract for the co-ordination, management, administration and completion of these works along with the potential for subsequent Remedial / Recommended Works.
Full details are outlined in the 5 specification documents, tender documents and additional information documents available via the University's In-Tend portal.
University of ChesterNorth West4 Jun 2026WAC-591334
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Public SectorTender
EHRC 2627-03 Technical Guidance for Schools Consultation Analysis
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to analyse and report on the findings of an open consultation on our new 'Technical Guidance for Schools in England'.
Equality and Human Rights CommissionNorth West4 Jun 2026WAC-593219
Virtual Experiential Learning Pilot for Clinical Environments
This opportunity is for a partner to work with us to deliver a series of curriculum based pilots over an academic cycle to investigate, test and deploy an online approach to clinical experiential learning - this would be across a number of disciplines and be delivered with minimal integrations to existing platforms. It should also support international collaboration (COIL) and improve accessibility for students unable to attend physical placements.
University of SalfordNorth West5 Jun 2026WAC-597259
Alkrington Primary School – Roofing Refurbishment Works
The work comprises refurbishment of pitched Roof 1, pitched Roof 2, encapsulation of the parapet wall between Roofs 2 & 3, encapsulation of the parapet wall at the gable end of pitched Roof 4. Re-pointing works to gable end of Roof 4. Internal plaster repairs. Minor Bauder felt roof repairs to pitched Roof 5 and flat roofs A&B.
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough CouncilNorth West5 Jun 2026WAC-596084
The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a closed framework for the supply and distribution of a variety of Food & Drink concepts to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector).
The duration of this Closed Framework is planned to be a maximum of 4 years.
The annual spend through the Closed Framework is estimated at £3m
The total spend through the open framework (over the maximum 4 years) is estimated at £40m
The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to:
Food Concepts (Lots 1-6):
Chicken Concepts to include all chicken concepts such as fried chicken, gyros, kebabs, marinated options, Korean fried chicken etc.
Pizza, Flatbreads & Pasta including school-compliant ranges of pizza, pasta and sauces.
Asian & Global Cuisine including ready-to-eat meals, sushi, snacks, and grocery staples/ingredients for cookery / convenience stores. This lot also includes cuisines not covered by other lots.
American Classics such as Hot dogs and burgers, mac & cheese, grilled cheese, Tex/Mex, loaded fries and South American favourites such as burritos, tacos, enchiladas, tamales, mole, and pozole.
Coffee Shop concepts and ingredients for sale in coffee shops include (but are not limited to) pasties, sandwiches/wraps, jacket potatoes, salad bowls, and cakes.
Sweet Treats such as waffles, ice cream, and pancakes.
Inclusion of vegan, vegetarian, gluten free options across all lots.
Drinks Concepts (Lots 7 & 8):
Drinks (Non-Alcoholic) Functional and low/no-alcohol options, including kombucha and adaptogen-infused drinks. Also includes teas (including iced teas), bubble tea, and café-style drink concepts.
Drinks Premium (Non-Alcoholic) as above but where quality is already established—products are available in stores/shops and/or may be branded (no need to complete sampling).
THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITEDNorth West5 Jun 2026WAC-591170
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EducationTender
Salford College, ITT Tiils
The College require the upgrade of the current POS till system and online payment solution to comprehensively cover the requirements detailed below. The current systems are circa 10 years old.
Salford City CollegeNorth West5 Jun 2026WAC-594603
This Request for Information (RFI) seeks information relating to LCC's intention to procure a future finance and budgeting system for schools in Lancashire. The Schools Finance Team offers a wide range of professional support services to assist schools in managing their budgets. Provided by experienced Finance Officers, the team enable each individual school access to a breadth of skills and knowledge to fit their needs. The team have developed strong working relationships with schools, helping to ensure improved financial management throughout the County's schools which are currently circa 482 schools.
Lancashire County CouncilNorth West5 Jun 2026WAC-592590
Tender to deliver Insourced Clinical services to University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. Services covered are:
Lot 1: Anaesthetics,
Lot 2: Breast Imaging,
Lot 3: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy.
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation TrustNorth West8 Jun 2026WAC-593875
CA17827 - Invitation to Tender - The provision of planned preventative maintenance of fire alarm, fire detectors, intruder alarm, kitchen suppression and CCTV servicing, to include system monitoring, reactive and planned works.
The College is seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver fire and security systems, planned preventative maintenance, system monitoring, reactive and planned works across its 12 buildings. The scope includes planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, system monitoring, and planned works, all in line with relevant British Standards and best practice. The appointed contractor will be responsible for maintaining fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, disabled refuge systems, and kitchen fire suppression systems, with defined service frequencies and detailed reporting requirements. A 24/7 call-out service is required, including a one-hour response for emergency faults, alongside next-day attendance for non-urgent issues. The contractor must also provide monitoring services for fire and intruder systems, ensuring timely notification of faults and activations to both the College and its security provision. Clear cost structures, including labour rates, materials, and uplift percentages, must be submitted, along with evidence of relevant industry accreditations.
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Cardinal Newman CollegeNorth West9 Jun 2026WAC-597510
Invitation to Tender - The provision of planned preventative maintenance of fire alarm, fire detectors, intruder alarm, kitchen suppression and CCTV servicing, to include system monitoring, reactive and planned works.
The College is seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver fire and security systems, planned preventative maintenance, system monitoring, reactive and planned works across its 12 buildings. The scope includes planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, system monitoring, and planned works, all in line with relevant British Standards and best practice. The appointed contractor will be responsible for maintaining fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, disabled refuge systems, and kitchen fire suppression systems, with defined service frequencies and detailed reporting requirements. A 24/7 call-out service is required, including a one-hour response for emergency faults, alongside next-day attendance for non-urgent issues. The contractor must also provide monitoring services for fire and intruder systems, ensuring timely notification of faults and activations to both the College and its security provision. Clear cost structures, including labour rates, materials, and uplift percentages, must be submitted, along with evidence of relevant industry accreditations.
Cardinal Newman CollegeNorth West9 Jun 2026WAC-596581
The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a closed Framework for the supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd.
This procurement will follow an Open Procedure under Procurement Act 2023 regulations. The duration of this closed Framework is planned to be a maximum of 4 years in the format of a 2 year with one plus one year extensions. We have an estimated start date of 3rd October 2026 to 2nd October 2028 with an optional 2 year extension in 1 plus 1 year extensions to 2nd October 2030.
The framework agreement which will cover supply to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will be split into 13 geographic lots to encourage SMEs to participate. The aim is to award multiple suppliers across the 13 lots.:
• Lot 1 London
• Lot 2 North West
• Lot 3 North East
• Lot 4 Yorkshire & Humber
• Lot 5 West Midlands
• Lot 6 East Midlands
• Lot 7 South East
• Lot 8 South West
• Lot 9 East
• Lot 10 North Wales
• Lot 11 South Wales
• Lot 12 Scotland
• Lot 13 Northern Ireland
Suppliers are not restricted to the number of lots they can apply for.
The national annual spend through the Framework is estimated to be £11.25m to a maximum £45,000,000.00 over the full 4 years. Lot specific values are not known. The value nationally is shared between all geographic lots.
The scope of products to be covered within the framework are as follows:
Whole Fruit, Whole Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products & Bread Products
THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITEDNorth West10 Jun 2026WAC-592563