UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

NoWcard is a transport smart card pass, most commonly for the elderly or disabled, available for use in Cumberland, Westmorland & Furness, Lancashire County Council (LCC), Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool administrative areas. It is administered by LCC on behalf of all NoWcard members with the smart card recording journey details and verifies eligibility for the concessionary travel. LCC wish to engage a managed service provider to supply and maintain an ITSO (Integrated Transport Smartcard Organisation) compliant NoWcard system, which is composed of the following components; 1. Asset Management System - Host Operator Processing System (AMS - HOPS) 2. ITSO Secure Application Module (ISAM) management 3. Cardholder and Card Management System (CMS) - English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) and Commercial Schemes 4. On-line application (web portal) - integration of ENCTS and existing commercial CMS 5. Print and Dispatch

This closed framework agreement, let under the Procurement Act 2023 Regulations, allows central government and wider public sector organisations to lease passenger cars and light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles. Includes fleet management and salary sacrifice car schemes in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK). This framework agreement replaces the previous GCA agreement Vehicle Lease, Fleet Management and Salary Sacrifice Car Schemes (RM6268).

United Utilities Laboratory Services require a courier service for the transportation of samples from sites across the Company to the central Laboratory at Lingley Mere (Warrington) on a daily basis. It is a requirement of OFWAT (The Water Services Regulation Authority) that the Company constantly undertakes analysis of water/waste water samples from various sample points throughout the North-West Region. Water Quality Officers, Network Owners, Wastewater Operatives, Trade Effluent Officers, Agricultural Advisors and Project Staff obtain the samples requiring analysis. Samples are left at drop off points for collection by the dedicated courier in a refrigerated van. Samples need to be transported under refrigerated conditions to ensure that they are maintained at a temperature of between 2 and 7 degrees centigrade. It is a requirement to maintain evidence that this has been achieved to enable United Utilities to adhere to regulatory requirements with respect to the transportation of accredited samples under the Environment Agency's Monitoring Certification Scheme (MCERTs), Drinking Water Test Specifications (DWTS) and ISO 17025. On collection, the courier takes the samples to a Sample Registration Centre (SRC) or directly to Lingley Mere Laboratories Sample Reception. An additional dedicated courier service is then required to operate between the SRC's and the Laboratories at Lingley Mere, where required. Consignment Notes or Delivery Notes detailing the sample load carried and all other required information to the Laboratory at Lingley Mere are part of the hand-over procedure at the SRCs and the Laboratory. These are currently in paper form, the Company would like to move this to an electronic format, where reports should consist of (minimum requirement): • Sample bottle barcode number • crate barcode number • vehicle registration • collection date and time • collection location • time samples dropped off • location of sample drop off Route optimisation will also be a requirement of the tender, with bidders expected to demonstrate how routes will be optimised to ensure efficiency, reliability, and timely delivery of samples while maintaining required temperature controls. Detailed dates and milestones will be share in the tender documentation. Deadline for CoPQ submission: 10/03/2026

United Utilities is seeking to engage with the market to understand how the information can help drive the next strategy for all pump applications and spares supporting new and legacy kit.

The projects let under the Framework Agreement may be of a new-build nature, including: demolition, development, refurbishment or re-modelling of existing properties owned and / or used by the framework users. This is a 3 years framework with the option to extend a further 12 months

United Utilities requires a framework supplier to provide 6 monthly routine, MCERTS‑compliant sampling, laboratory analysis and reporting for 24 Odour Control Units (OCUs) across 11 Industrial Emissions Directive ‑ permitted wastewater sites. Odour Control Units (OCUs) are treatment systems, and the associated assets are installed and operated by United Utilities as part of its AMP8 and AMP9 environmental obligations set out by the Environment Agency to capture and treat odorous and corrosive gases before they are released to the atmosphere.

Cumberland Council is procuring a Targeted Careers Information Advice and Guidance Service to commence on 10th January 2027. The Provider will deliver the following activities across the 8 Community Panel areas of Cumberland: Provision of independent careers advice, information and guidance for target beneficiary groups beginning in Year 9 and progressing to 18 (or 25 in the case of EHCPs/SEND). Delivery of the Council's statutory requirements relating to the September Guarantee of all 16-17 having a suitable place of learning/training/employment (including tracking and reporting to DfE). Identification of 16-17-year-olds Not in Education Employment or Training (NEET) Ensuring sufficient provision of education, employment and training. For full details, refer to the Invitation to Tender and its appendices, including the Service Specification. The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial term of 3 years with the successful tenderer. There is one optional extension period available of up to 24 months. Use of the extension period is at the absolute discretion of the council. If the contract runs for the initial term only it will end on 9 January 2030. If the council implements the optional extension periods, the contract would end on 9 January 2032. The maximum contract value for the initial term, the optional extension period and any potential uplifts is £2,500,000 excluding VAT. The maximum contract value for year one is £500,000. If the council implements the extension or any uplifts, this will be confirmed in writing to the successful supplier in advance. If the services to be provided are VAT exempt then VAT cannot be charged by the successful supplier. You can access the tender documents on the council's online procurement portal, The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk You must be registered on The Chest to be able to view the opportunity and submit a tender. Registration is simple and free on the above link. Ensure you read and understand the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and all of its appendices before completing the tender documents. Any clarification questions must be sent to the council via messaging on The Chest by the deadline stated in the ITT. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the deadline stated in the ITT.

The Company is inviting bidders to participate in this tender for the provision of activities to support a water efficiency programme aimed to provide services to customers to reduce water consumption and subsequently the achievement of business performance commitments (as outlined in the introduction). The programme consists of the provision of: • Water home audits for domestic customers including finding and fixing leaks; installation of water devices and provision of behavioural change advice. All leak repairs and fitting of devices should be completed at the time of the audit • Provision of an online water survey to allow customers to assess their current water consumption and identify ways to save • Provision of water saving devices for the water audit programme and for use at UU water saving events (Flow regulators, buffaloo bags, tap aerators and more). • Water business audits including finding and fixing leaks; installation of water devices and provision of behavioural change advice. All leak repairs and fitting of devices should be completed at the time of the audit

Wigan Council and NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (Wigan Locality) are committed to enabling people to live fulfilled and valued lives in their own homes and communities. Central to this ambition is the delivery of high quality, ethical, asset based support by a skilled, caring and compassionate workforce. The Community Living Ethical Framework has been developed to establish strong, values based partnerships with high quality providers who share this commitment. The Framework will be the Council's primary mechanism for commissioning with confidence ethical providers who deliver strengths based, community focused support, while recognising and valuing the essential contribution of their workforce. The Framework seeks to support a transformed model of care and support that focuses on people's strengths, networks and aspirations, enabling them to live independently and remain connected within their local communities. All providers on the Community Living Ethical Framework will demonstrate: •That people have real control over their care and support, actively engaging residents, local communities and partners in the co-design and development of support packages. •The difference that they are making to people's lives through a strengths-based approach celebrating and facilitating people's gifts, talents and aspirations. •That they seek solutions that actively plan to avoid or overcome crisis and focus on people within their natural communities, rather than service and organisational boundaries. •That they enable people to develop networks of support in their local communities and increase community connections. •That they take time to listen to a person's own voice, particularly those whose views are not easily heard. •That they fully consider the needs of the family and carers when planning support and care. •That they ensure that support is culturally sensitive and relevant to diverse communities. •That they take into account a person's whole life, including their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs.

ONR is the independent UK regulator of the nuclear industry, including existing, decommissioned and new reactors. It employs more than 650 professional staff, with specialist regulatory roles (e.g. nuclear safety/security/safeguards); corporate professions including Policy and Communications, Finance, IT, and Human Resources, and other core functions. ONR's Head Office, housing its main functions, is in Bootle, Liverpool, with two smaller offices in London and Cheltenham. ONR independently regulates nuclear safety and security at 36 nuclear licensed sites in the UK. We also regulate transport and ensure that safeguards obligations for the UK are met. Our duty is to ensure that the nuclear industry controls its hazards effectively, has a culture of continuous improvement and maintains high standards. The nuclear industry is undergoing rapid change and our role as a regulator is vital in ensuring new nuclear facilities are designed, built and operated to the highest standards, and in a manner that engenders public confidence. We also oversee the decommissioning of nuclear sites and cooperate with international regulators on safety and security issues of common concern, including associated research. Our work is critical to the protection of society at large so it is important that we do it with rigour, diligence and with an appropriate level of assurance. Whilst ONR continues to invest in its staff to build capability and resilience, we also recognise the importance of operating efficiently and effectively through its relationships with stakeholders such as industry bodies, the supply chain and academic institutions to help inform our capability, research and decisions. At present, ONR secures technical services through framework contracts with a number of specialist service providers and / or through standalone procurement activity. Following a review of its extant arrangements and to ensure effective support to its on-going regulatory activity, ONR intends to establish a new Technical Services Framework, with effect from 01 November 2026. The proposed Technical Services Framework will comprise the following four Lots: Lot 1 - Fault Analysis Lot 2 - Civil Engineering & External Hazards Lot 3 - Specialist Engineering and Technical Services Lot 4 - Digital Technology & Cyber Security The full Framework scope and details of the specific disciplines within each Lot are provided in the Bidder Pack which also contains the full details of the opportunity, the tender process and how to submit a tender. The Bidder Pack is available via the ONR Procurement Portal. To participate in the tendering procedure you must be registered on the ONR Procurement Portal to access the opportunity and submit a Tender Response. You will be required to register your organisation's details, free of charge, by accessing the following link : https://onr.delta-esourcing.com/

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), the Client, through its Waste Services line of business, is procuring an open framework (with no limit on the number of suppliers) for 'Waste Disposal Services to Permitted Landfill' on behalf of its Customers. The open Framework comprises Framework 1 and 2. Framework 1 duration is 3 years. the subsequent Framework 2 will be open to new and incumbent contractors to tender for a place. NWS intends that Framework 2 will be established for an initial period of two years, with NWS having options to extend it by up to three one-year periods (i.e. 2+1+1+1), up to a maximum term of five years in total and be awarded on the date that falls three years after the date on which the Framework 1 is established. The proposed framework scope comprises lifecycle management and disposal of non-rad and radioactive wastes below UK LLW threshold at permitted facilities within the UK. Lifecycle management may include on-site 'blue collar' work to support generation via excavation or demolition, sampling and analysis to support characterisation and routing of wastes at both the Customer site, supplier site and via a third party where a subcontractor is being used, packaging and transport of wastes from the Customer site in support of decommissioning operations, sort and segregation of wastes, management of out sorted wastes to alternative treatment and disposal facilities and final disposal of non-hazardous, hazardous and asbestos contaminated wastes at permitted facilities within the UK. A Customer is defined as an organisation that either currently holds, or may in future enter into, a Waste Services Contract with NWS. Such organisations include private sector bodies plus public sector bodies that fall into one or more of the following categories: 1) Any of the following and their future successors: (a) ministerial government departments; (b) non-ministerial government departments; (c) executive agencies of government; (d) Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs), including advisory NDPBs, executive NDPBs, and tribunal NDPBs; (e) Assembly Sponsored Public Bodies (ASPBs); (f) police forces; (g) fire and rescue services; (h) ambulance services; (i) maritime and coastguard agency services; (j) NHS bodies; (k) educational bodies or establishments including state schools (nursery schools, primary schools, middle or high schools, secondary schools, special schools), academies, colleges, Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), further education colleges and universities; (l) hospices; (m) national parks; (n) housing associations, including registered social landlords; (o) third sector and charities; (p) citizens advice bodies; (q) Councils, including county councils, district councils, county borough councils, community councils, London borough councils, unitary councils, metropolitan councils, parish councils; (r) public corporations; (s) public financial bodies or institutions; (t) public pension funds; (u) central banks; and (v) civil service bodies, including public sector buying organisations. 2) Those listed and maintained by the Government on their website at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations or any replacement or updated web-link. 3) Those listed and maintained by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) at https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide or any replacement or updated web-link. 4) Those bodies in England, Wales or Northern Ireland which are within the scope of the definition of ‘Contracting Authority’ in Section 2 of the Procurement Act.

Cheshire West and Chester Council want to make sure that families have access to meaningful and supportive short breaks services. Objectives • Support carers with their caring responsibilities • Ensure services are outcome focused and, where appropriate, link into supporting a child or young person's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC Plan) • Ensure families are in control of how they use short breaks and how to access them • Prioritise the child/young person and parent/carer experience and perspective when designing the services delivered and how they are accessed • Offer disabled children and young people the opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends and reduce loneliness • Reduce escalation to more statutory services i.e. services provided by the local authority which could include social services • Involve, children, young people and their families in the decision-making process • Maximise the use of specialist resources and universal services within communities • Ensure staff are qualified and skilled to deliver safe and high-quality services • Offer a range of short breaks to support the needs of carers of children/young people with SEND with the right mix of services which are person-centred and respond to family's needs • Are fairly accessed; priority will be for those who need it most and eligibility for services will be clear and transparent The benefits of Short Breaks Short Breaks should provide a diverse range of services that offer children and young people with SEND meaningful and enjoyable experiences that support their personal growth and development, while also giving their primary carers valuable time to rest and recharge. These breaks can take place in a child's home, the home of an approved carer, or in community settings such as local sports clubs. Depending on a child or young person's eligibility, needs, and interests, a Short Break might range from a few hours, like attending a trampolining session, to several days for those requiring more intensive care and support. In Cheshire West and Chester, every Short Break opportunity should enable children and young people to enjoy themselves, build friendships, and develop confidence, independence, and the social and emotional skills needed for a successful transition to adulthood. For families, Short Breaks also offer vital time for parents, carers, and siblings to enjoy time for themselves.

Kier Transportation are looking to engage experienced and qualified contractors for the design, fabrication, delivery, installation, and adaptation of be-spoke Structural column clamp & Bracing system to support lifting gantry in association to 4nr Bridge Structures on the M6 Lune Gorge Project We will use the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria (CAS) to ensure a consistent minimum business competence. If your company possesses necessary qualifications and is interested in bidding for this project, please email [email protected] with your company's portfolio, relevant experience, and references for further evaluation.

he Bury Based Supplier List (BBSL) is the Council's structured mechanism for supporting below-threshold procurement activity across 32 ProClass aligned Lots, providing a consistent, transparent, and proportionate framework for sourcing goods, services, and works. These Lots represent broad procurement categories, enabling the Council to organise its expenditure, support effective market engagement, and apply proportionate procurement approaches aligned to the value, risk and complexity of each requirement. The BBSL is restricted to suppliers and organisations that are based within Bury or has established substantive business operations within the Bury area, regardless of where corporate ownership or control resides. Bury Based Supplier List (BBSL) For Under Threshold Procurements This is not a standard Framework The BBSL is restricted to suppliers and organisations that are based within Bury or has established substantive business operations within the Bury area, regardless of where corporate ownership or control resides. If these conditions are met, then they will be added to the supplier list. There are 32 Lots to choose from please see below Lot 1 - Arts & Leisure Services Lot 2 - Building Construction Materials Lot 3 - Catering Lot 4 - Cemetery & Crematorium Lot 5 - Cleaning & Janitorial Lot 6 - Clothing Lot 7 - Consultancy Lot 8 - Domestic Goods Lot 9 - Education Lot 10 - Environmental Services Lot 11 - Facilities & Management Services Lot 12 - Financial Services Lot 13 - Furniture & Soft Furnishings Lot 14 - Health & Safety Lot 15 - Healthcare Lot 16 - Highway Equipment & Materials Lot 17 - Horticultural Lot 18 - Housing Management Lot 19 - Human Resources Lot 20 - Information Communication Technology Lot 21 - Legal Services Lot 22 - Mail Services Lot 23 - Passenger Transport Lot 24 - Social Community Care Supplies & Services - Adult Lot 25 - Social Community Care Supplies & Services - Children Lot 26 - Social Community Care Supplies & Services Lot 27 - Sports & Playground Equipment & Maintenance Lot 28 - Stationery Lot 29 - Street & Traffic Management Lot 30 - Utilities Lot 31 - Vehicle Management Lot 32 - Works - Construction, Repair & Maintenance Applications will be open all year round There is no guarantee of work

To provide good quality emergency temporary accommodation in hotels for families, single people and childless couples who are either owed a homelessness duty under the relevant part of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) or owed a duty to be housed under section 17 Children Act 1989. Or for those adults who under the Care Act the Council has a duty to safeguard or prevent abuse or neglect, who may have care and support needs. The service specification aims to provide an appropriate framework for: • the securing of an agreed minimum standard of hotel provision; and • development of provision that removes the need for and/or minimises the need for out of borough placements.

Fusion21 is developing a 4-year framework for Responsive Repairs and Void Property Framework. The framework will cover the provision of Responsive Repairs and Void Property Works and associated services for participating contracting authorities the United Kingdom, in accordance with the objectives and requirement of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). Preliminary market engagement was carried out by Fusion21 following the publication of a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice 2026/S 000-007288 (OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061021). This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through an open procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(a) of the PA 2023. The framework is divided into the following lots: Lot 1 - Responsive Repairs & Maintenance Lot 2 - Void Property Improvements Lot 3 - Void Property Security, clearance and Pest Control Lot 4 - Disrepair Works Lot 5 - Contact Centre Services The framework aims to provide compliant, flexible and value for money route for contracting authorities to procure responsive repairs, void property works and associated services. It will support both national and regional coverage, with opportunities for SME’s to participate.

Supported living services are a vital part of Sefton's Adult Social Care offer, enabling individuals with care and support to live independently in their own homes. Supported living arrangements aim to increase individuals' independence and skills by reducing dependency over time. This should, in turn, enhance the adult's persons autonomy and reduce the level of paid and unpaid support required. These arrangements create opportunities for individuals to explore new experiences, enable care and support to be delivered within their own homes, and may facilitate transitions to more independent forms of accommodation. The provision of services therefore includes options for both short-term and long-term support, promoting progression and the development of life skills, including recovery-focused models for those with mental health support needs.

Procurement of CC Bespoke Road Lighting Materials Framework, required for purchasing road lighting materials over 3 lots (Lot 1: Columns, Lot 2: Luminaires, Lot 3: Electrical Materials).

The Bioresource and Energy Services team require non-intrusive tank capacity and sediment assessments of Anaerobic Digesters using Lithium chloride as a trace element to comply with Environmental Permitting (England & Wales) Regulations 2016 implementing the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) every 5 years, which takes an integrated approach to controlling pollution to air, water, and land from industrial activities. We require the supplier to develop methodology to determine the effective volume of an anaerobic digester over a short period of testing time. The effective volume should be calculated from the lithium concentration once it reaches a steady and consistent level. The calculation for effective volume should be based on the dose of lithium chloride added, the concentration of lithium, and the background concentration established before the test is initiated. The results of the data should establish the following, and be presented within a report: Mixing efficiency Hydraulic retention time (HRT) Short‑circuiting or dead zones Sediment/grit accumulation The lithium chloride is to be dosed into each digester’s feed line, or other suitable position. Prior to the dosing of lithium chloride, initial samples should be taken from each digester in order to establish the background lithium concentrations. Samples should be taken from designated sampling points, identified during a pre-test site visit.

To procure a Service or Services that will ensure the Local Authority meets its Statutory Duty under the Children Act 1989 and the Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Regulations 2011 to provide a range of short break services.