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This project seeks the delivery of a high-quality residential development that provides safe, sustainable, energy-efficient and low-maintenance homes designed for long-term occupation and management. The completed development must demonstrate excellence in design, construction quality and operational performance, whilst meeting all statutory requirements, planning obligations and Employer standards. Tenderers are expected to provide a fully coordinated design and construction solution that delivers durable building fabric, efficient building services, robust fire and life safety measures, secure and accessible environments, and high standards of resident comfort and wellbeing. The development should be designed to minimise whole-life costs, maximise energy performance and support efficient maintenance and asset management throughout its operational life. The completed homes shall provide attractive, functional and adaptable living environments with excellent thermal performance, acoustic separation, ventilation, daylight, storage and accessibility. Internal and external spaces should be designed to support modern living, promote resident wellbeing and create a positive sense of place. The wider development shall deliver resilient infrastructure, effective drainage, reliable utility services, integrated digital connectivity, sustainable transport measures and high-quality landscaping, creating a safe and attractive environment for residents whilst reducing future maintenance liabilities. Tenderers shall demonstrate how their proposals achieve these outcomes and provide a fully tested, commissioned and compliant development supported by all necessary approvals, certifications, warranties, operational information and training required for successful handover and long-term management. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Tunbridge-Wells:-Construction-work./8YY4JUF5QH To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8YY4JUF5QH

Hastings Borough Council is committed to securing Summerfields Leisure Centre, Falaise Gym, and White Rock Gardens for the long-term, creating a sustainable and vibrant future for leisure facilities, sport, physical activity, and active wellbeing services in Hastings. The Council's Leisure Management Contract is for the management of the three facilities. The Council aim to enhance the leisure offer, improving health and wellbeing by reaching more people, encouraging participation from those who are less active. The Council will explore an exciting opportunity to extend the contract to include an additional space within White Rock Gardens unlocking potential for new investment to complement and enrich the leisure experience. The Council are seeking a partner who shares our ambition to transform user experiences, promote active lifestyles, and deliver best value while reducing environmental impact, creating a modern, accessible, and financially resilient leisure service that truly reflects the pride and potential of Hastings. The contract will be for a duration of ten years with the option to extend for a further two periods of up to five years each. The contract will be based on a traditional, Sport England contracting model. The Council reserve the right to transition to an agency contract model during the contract term in agreement with the Supplier. Variant bids are included in this tender. Tenderers are required to submit a tender for each variant: - Initial Tender Base Bid: includes capital investment proposal(s) which are to be funded by the supplier. - Mandatory Variant Bid 1: as Base Bid with Council funded facility investment. - Mandatory Variant Bid 2: As Base Bid with Council / Lawn Tennis Association funded padel board / Tennis Facility. Service start date is 1 October 2027. Contract start date is estimated 1 April 2027 to allow for a sufficient mobilisation period. To aid Suppliers in deciding whether to submit a Stage 1 response, the Council has set out the award criteria for Stage 2 tenders. However, Suppliers should note that the Council reserves the right to refine the award criteria during the Procurement Process, in accordance with section 24 of the Procurement Act 2023. The Council expects to confirm details of the additional funding, delivery arrangements, and operational management of the facility during the clarification period of Stage 1 of the tender procedure or with the final solution reflected in the tender requirement for Stage 2 of the tender procedure. The Council have right to award on the basis of initial tender’s bids, in this case the highest rank bidder becomes the preferred bidder and the Council will proceed with the award process and notices without negotiations and/or material amendments.

This Framework will provide a compliant, flexible, and outcomes-focused route to market for public sector organisations seeking to procure the delivery of Bespoke Modular Buildings & Storage Solutions including but not limited to: LOT 1 Education, hire or purchase Including but not limited to – SEND learning spaces, primary and secondary classrooms, early years settings. science labs, sports facilities. LOT 2 Healthcare hire or purchase Including but not limited to - clinical spaces, consultation rooms, treatment rooms. LOT 3 Commercial & Administrative hire or purchase Including, but not limited to – office buildings, administrative facilities, welfare spaces, IT rooms, kitchens, boardrooms. Lot 4 Accommodation hire or purchase Including, but not limited to - student, workforce residential. Lot 5 Storage Solutions hire or purchase Including, but not limited to - on-site secure storage, self-storage units, garages, Interior storage buildings.

The purpose of this procurement is to award a contract for supply of renewable (solar) energy via direct wire to AWE Burghfield (AWE(B)). Following completion of this Procurement, AWE intends to award the Contract to a single Supplier which has provided the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT). The Contract will run for a period of 26 years from the effective date. The terms being used for this Procurement is bespoke Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and will be made available to shortlisted bidders at ISIT stage. There will be no option for AWE to extend the Contract. The Contract will comprise a fixed price tariff with appropriate indexation. Interested parties must register their intention to participate by emailing [email protected] using subject: AWE Solar Programme - Burghfield (AWE(B)). Upon receipt, AWE will issue the interested party with a link to register on AWE's Procurement Portal, and mandatory a Confidentiality Agreement. Completion of both are mandatory to access the tender documents.

New Build 80-bed Care Home and Adult Social Care Bungalow Units. Construction and Design of an 80-bed care home and a mix of 11 no 1 and 2 bed adult social care units (C2 Use Class), together with associated access, parking and hard and soft landscaping. Contract to start on site January 2027 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Construction-work./2JP7Q6FGQ7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/2JP7Q6FGQ7

Ordnance Survey (OS) requires Suppliers to provide technology and data professional services to support the delivery of its strategic objectives, transformation programmes, products, services and operational requirements. The Suppliers shall deliver specialist technology and data expertise through a multi-lot framework agreement, providing access to suitably qualified professionals across a range of disciplines, including software engineering, geospatial applications, testing services and artificial intelligence. The framework will provide OS with a flexible and efficient route to market for the procurement of specialist resources and services required to support projects, programmes, service delivery and business change activities. The scope of the Framework includes, but is not limited to: • Provision of specialist resources and teams to support the design, development, implementation, enhancement and maintenance of geospatial applications and data solutions. • Provision of software development services to support digital products, online services, APIs, data integration, data processing, data sharing and related technology capabilities. • Provision of functional and non-functional testing services, including quality assurance, test automation, performance testing, security testing and associated testing activities. • Provision of artificial intelligence and machine learning services, including the design, development and deployment of AI-enabled solutions, agentic systems and other advanced AI capabilities. The Framework is intended to support OS in achieving improved delivery capability, enhanced service resilience, increased organisational agility, innovation, operational efficiency and the successful delivery of strategic technology and data initiatives. The successful Suppliers will be expected to work collaboratively with OS and relevant stakeholders to ensure the continuous delivery, improvement and optimisation of services throughout the Framework term. Suppliers will be required to provide resources that align with OS-defined role profiles, capability standards and specific business requirements. The Authority may require flexibility to accommodate changes in demand, technological developments, legislative requirements, organisational priorities, emerging technologies and future business needs during the Framework term. The Framework is to be divided into four Lots: • Lot 1: Geospatial Applications • Lot 2: General Software Development • Lot 3: General Testing Services • Lot 4: AI Services Suppliers may bid for one or more Lots. It is anticipated that up to three Suppliers will be appointed to each Lot. Call-off contracts may be awarded through either further competition or direct award in accordance with the Framework Agreement. OS does not guarantee any minimum level of spend under the Framework. Further details of the requirements are contained within the procurement documents.

This Framework will provide a compliant, flexible, and outcomes-focused route to market for public sector organisations seeking to procure the delivery of Grounds Maintenance & Associated Services including but not limited to: •General Grounds Maintenance: Provision of planned and reactive maintenance activities to ensure external areas are presented to an agreed standard, including grass and vegetation management, upkeep of pathways and communal areas, litter control, and seasonal operations delivered in accordance with service-level requirements. •Soft Landscaping: Delivery of works relating to planted and living landscape features, including installation and maintenance of planting schemes, turfing, soil preparation, and biodiversity enhancement measures, undertaken to approved specifications and horticultural standards. •Hard Landscaping: Construction, refurbishment, and maintenance of built landscape assets such as paving, fencing, boundary treatments, drainage features, and other structural elements, ensuring durability, accessibility, and compliance with relevant regulations and design standards. •Specialist Services: Provision of targeted, technical, or compliance driven activities including ecological management, invasive species treatment, environmental protection measures, site clearance, and works requiring specialist qualifications, equipment, or accreditations. •Arboriculture: Professional tree management services incorporating inspections, risk assessments, pruning, preservation, and safe removal undertaken in line with statutory duties, industry best practice, and agreed tree care strategies. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Ornamental-plants%2C-grasses%2C-mosses-or-lichens./4VP48H9Y2Z To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4VP48H9Y2Z

The Council is tendering a contract for Local Bus Services, for 21 bus services and bus links to improve access for local communities across the borough. These services are intended to connect residents to key local services where the existing local bus network does not fully meet local transport needs. The services are organised into Lots based on either: • the area in which the services operate; or • the type of service being provided. The tendered services represent approximately half of the registered local bus services in the borough. Many are a retender of existing supported services. However, some Lots include service enhancements, new services or amendments to existing services. The tender includes a range of service types, including: • local link town services connecting residential areas with local amenities; • enhancements to otherwise commercial services; • a small number of local shopper services serving more rural areas; and • selected school services.

The Authority is committed to ensuring access to high-quality education for all Learners, in line with statutory duties under the Education Act. To achieve this, we commission Independent Alternative Provision (IAP) to complement mainstream education, provide short-term interventions, and deliver Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) packages where appropriate. This Framework will operate in addition to the Authority’s commissioned placements at the Ofsted-regulated West Sussex Alternative Provision College (APC), which offers full-time education. The Framework aims to secure safe, high-quality Alternative Provision that: acts as an intervention, not a destination; supports timely reintegration and/or transition of Learners into long-term education, training, or employment; and meets the individual needs of Learners, particularly Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with a particular demand on provisions supporting Learners with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and Autism. For Clarity the Framework is due to run from September 1st 2026 for an initial period of two years. Bidders can apply from September 1st 2026 until the end of the framework. Please disregard dates of award and submission deadline below. The Framework has been updated to align with the Non-School Alternative Provision Voluntary National Standards (August 2025), ensuring Suppliers meet nationally recognized benchmarks for quality and safeguarding. Structure of the Framework This opportunity does not include separate Lots. Suppliers may apply for one or more Tiers and can request to add additional Tiers at any point during the Framework term. Tier 1: Provision commissioned by schools for Learners at risk of placement breakdown (e.g., short-term intervention to maintain engagement). Tier 2: Transitional placements commissioned by the Authority while seeking a permanent education setting. Tier 3: Provision commissioned by the Authority for Learners with an agreed EOTAS package. Tier 4: Specialist targeted support commissioned by the Authority for Learners supported by a multi-disciplinary team. The Tender Document pack , including full details of the services required, can be viewed via the Authority’s e-tendering Portal. https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome

This tender is for the Children's Home Collaborative (CHC) Framework. The Framework is for the provision of trauma-informed residential placements for Children and Young People in care. The Framework is split into 3 Lots: Lot 1 – Homes for Children with Complex Lives. Lot 2a – Homes for Children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). Lot 2b – Homes for Children with Complex Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (Complex EBD). The Framework will initially provide 14 residential placements across the three Lots: Lot 1 - 4 placements, Lot 2a - 5 placements and Lot 2b - 5 placements.

RBC are completing a Framework exercise for the provision of School and Social Care Transport - The tender is split into two lots: Lot 1 – school transport The Council has a statutory duty to provide free travel assistance to pupils who meet the qualifying criteria. Most of the pupils who qualify receive a bus pass. For children and young people with special educational needs and/or a disability may be eligible to bespoke travel arrangements, such as a taxi or minibus. There are currently 536 pre-16 and 90 post-16 learners receiving transport arranged by the local authority at a forecasted cost of £4.52m for the financial year 2025 – 2026. The current framework used to award contracts to deliver these bespoke arrangements is coming to an end and this is the Council’s opportunity to review how we procure the transport. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Specification at Annex 1. The tender documents contain proposals for the works. Lot 2 - ad hoc transport for children and young people known to social care. From time to time the Council requires transport for children and young people to attend appointments and activities or for when moving placements. Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for the project. Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 23:59 07/10/2026. Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal.

The Ministry of Defence / British Army announce an upcoming contracting opportunity, for a five-year contract commencing 1st Aug 27, to support and supplement the delivery of the Royal Corps of Signals Apprenticeship Programme. Enrolment and some training is undertaken at Blandford Camp in Dorset, with the Army acting as an Apprenticeship Employer-Provider. The apprenticeship continues once learners arrive at their units which are located across the UK. The Royal Signals currently offer the following standards: Level 4 Network Engineer (ST0127), Level 3 Data Technician (ST0795), Level 3 Information Communications Technician (ST0973 Data Communications Technician pathway), Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician (Single Discipline) (ST1426), L2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operator (ST0259), Network Cable Installer (ST0485), and Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (ST0154 (for carry-in learners only)). There is a requirement for an APAR registered Provider to supplement the military training delivery of the apprenticeship by providing Functional Skills training where required, supporting Apprentices (for example by conducting coaching, progress reviews, and EPA preparation), creating and managing DfE / DWP compliant learner records. Full definition of the requirement will be detailed within the Invitation to Tender and UK4 Tender notice, currently scheduled to be published in August 2026. The Authority will be holding a Tenderers Conference at 10:00 hrs on on 10th September 2026 at Tidworth Garrison Theater, 18 St Andrews Rd, Tidworth, SP9 7EP. Parties wishing to attend the Tenderers Conference should email [email protected] by Friday 21st August 2026, stating who will be attending. Please note the number of attendees per party is capped at three individuals. For the avoidance of any doubt this notice supercedes any previous notices published for Delivery of Apprenticeships to the Royal Corps of Signals.

The Ministry of Defence / British Army announce an upcoming contracting opportunity, for a five-year contract commencing 1st Aug 27, to support and supplement the delivery of the Intelligence Corps Apprenticeship Programme. Most of the apprenticeship training is delivered by the British Army at the Defence Intelligence Academy (DIA), Chicksands, Bedfordshire, with it acting as an Apprenticeship Employer-Provider, with the apprenticeships being completed at Army units UK wide. Apprenticeships include Level 4 Intelligence Analyst (ST0516) and Level 4 Data Analyst (ST0118). The Authority will be holding a Tenderers Conference at 10:00 hrs on on 10th of September 2026 at Tidworth Garrison Theater, 18 St Andrews Rd, Tidworth, SP9 7EP. Parties wishing to attend the Tenderers Conference should email [email protected] by Friday 21st August 2026, stating who will be attending. Please note the number of attendees per party is capped at three individuals. There is a requirement for an APAR registered Provider to supplement the military training delivery of the apprenticeship, by supporting Apprentices (for example by conducting coaching, progress reviews, and EPA preparation), creating and managing DfE / DWP compliant learner records, and if required providing Functional Skills training. For the avoidance of any doubt this notice supercedes all notices published under 'Delivery of Apprenticeships to the Intelligence Corps- 715811476'

A Non-Clinical Healthcare Alternative to Urgent Care Service to support Oxfordshire’s urgent and emergency care system. The service is intended to prevent avoidable emergency department attendance and hospital admissions, improving patient outcomes and system efficiency. The key objectives are: - Improve clinical outcomes and patient experience -Reduce pressure on ED and inpatient services -Deliver value for money and system efficiency -Support integrated urgent care pathways

Design and Build works contract to deliver a new primary school building and associated landscaping/external works. The Design and Build contractor will be required to appoint a suitably qualified design team to complete the technical design and for the site phase. Total value (estimated) = £11,000,000 excluding VAT

VIVID Housing is seeking to appoint two experienced roofing contractors to deliver its planned roofing programme across its housing stock portfolio. The contract will cover the delivery of planned roof replacement and refurbishment works to residential properties and associated assets across VIVID's geographical operating areas. The programme is expected to support the continued improvement of housing quality, resident satisfaction, and asset performance while ensuring compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory, and industry standards. The proposed contract will be established as a Qualifying Long-Term Agreement (QLTA).

Eastleigh Borough Council (the Authority) is delivering an ambitious housing development to meet the needs of a growing population and lead the way for the Borough and its communities. In 2018, the Authority acquired 310 acres of land in Horton Heath and committed itself to provide new homes, services, infrastructure and businesses, that project is known as One Horton Heath (OHH). OHH is a landmark mixed-use development, located adjacent to the village of Horton Heath to the east of Eastleigh, Hampshire. A dedicated project delivery team has been established to oversee the planning and delivery of each parcel of the development. OHH is intended to be not only a commercially responsible project, but also one that recognises value extends beyond financial return. An Outline Planning Application for OHH was approved on the 27/10/2025 under the application number O/20/89498. The permission comprises severable and separate phases of development consisting of up to 2,500 residential units in total (across The Lower Acre, Quobleigh Breach, The Upper Acre, Round Copse, The Holme, The Homestal, Chalcroft Farm and The Folds phases and partially within Chalcroft Outfarm Works phase), a local centre, non-residential floorspace, a primary school, public open space (including formal sports facilities and informal provisions), allotments, ecological, landscape and sustainable drainage works and key infrastructure and utilities provision including new roads, footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths. The Authority made a commitment to the delivery of critical infrastructure early in the overall process and ahead of housing wherever possible which means that much of the major infrastructure associated with housing or non-residential development will have been installed or may be under construction alongside the works to be procured. This tender notice relates to the delivery of a phase of the development known as Upper Acre, the second residential parcel for delivery. It is intended to deliver 424 new mixed tenure homes and the current programme anticipates a start on site in March 2027, first plot completion in September 2027 and final completion in May 2030, delivering all plots together with the associated infrastructure, soft and hard landscaping and open spaces. A reserved matters application was submitted on 03 December 2025, validated on 09 December 2025 and granted on 19 March 2026 under reference (RM/25/100575) and Upper Acre is therefore covered by an approved reserved matters consent. The Authority is seeking to appoint a design and build contractor to undertake the works required at Upper Acre, pursuant to a JCT Design and Build Contract 2024. Further details in relation to Upper Acre and the works required are provided in the Project Brief, a draft of which is provided as part of the associated tender documents for this procurement. This procurement process is following a competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 and comprises: • a conditions of participation stage requiring suppliers to complete a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and enabling the Authority to identify a shortlist of suppliers to be invited to a tender stage. The PSQ is to be returned by 6th August 2026, with clarification to the PSQ by 27th July 2026; • shortlisted suppliers of the PSQ will be invited to bid for the main tender; and • this tender is intended to be a single stage submission followed by an interview, with the outcome of the submission determining the successful bidder. The Authority reserves the right to include further stages including a best and final offer stage.

Due to Medway Council changing its tendering portal provider to Delta within the Kent Business Portal, the purpose of this notice is to supplement and update the links for prospective suppliers wishing to apply for the currently active Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), previously advertised under notice ref. 2022/S 000-030999 in 2022. The 2015 Public Contracts Regulations therefore still to this supplementary notice and the DPS. The corrigendum ref. 2025/S 000-061022 issued on 30 September 2025 should be disregarded as the links provided in that notice are no longer valid. Please instead use the new links provided within this notice and then download the application documents held within Delta to apply for the DPS or for further information. This DPS will expire on 31 January 2027. Supported Living is a person-centred approach to housing and care and support services and is provided to individuals deemed eligible for care and support under The Care Act (2014). Medway Council are seeking applications from providers with relevant experience to provide supported living care and support to individuals living with conditions such as learning disability, autism, mental health, physical disability, cognitive disability, substance use, dual disability. It is the council's intention to build a resilient marketplace, via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), occupied by sufficient providers, possessing the specialisms to ensure confidence in the quality and appropriateness of the support available to meet the needs of Medway residents. Supported Living Services in Medway will be outcomes focused, with the individual at the front and centre of all planning. The DPS will be comprised of three lots: Lot 1 - Support at accommodation for individuals with lower needs, Lot 2 - Support at accommodation for individuals with higher needs, and Lot 3 - Specialist support.

We are tendering a DPS for Construction and Development Works. The DPS will run for 4 years. If successful, you will have the opportunity to consider local and regional contracts through Further Competition Contracts called off may, where appropriate, exceed the duration of the DPS. The DPS may be accessed by: - All corporate Members of SEC Procurement Limited from time to time; and - All other public bodies and contracting authorities (as defined in UK public procurement legislation) who enter into an Access Agreement with SEC Procurement Limited to access the DPS - referred to in the DPS Agreement as Associate Members.

East Sussex County Council (ESCC) is seeking applications from suitably qualified providers in order to become Approved Providers of the Education Division Approved Provider List (EDAPL). The EDAPL will enable the procurement of services from external providers to support the Council's Education Division's objective of driving improvements in East Sussex schools, academies, colleges and other educational settings. The contract start date is 01 October 2024 and the contract end date is 30 September 2028. Applications are welcome at any time. The Contracts Finder notice template will not allow the submission date to be after the contract start date, hence why the dates above differ. Please go by the dates in this description. If Applicants will only be able to work virtually, please note that the Education Division would like someone to be able to work in a hybrid capacity. For those not based in the U.K. there is a concern that if individuals have not had experience in working in a school in the UK, they may not have the appropriate knowledge (of UK school governance structures, or UK school curriculum and assessment), or qualifications required for the roles, and therefore wouldn't be able to support the schools effectively. The Division is seeking consultants and providers who can deliver on any, or all, of the following areas: (i) Provide training and support to schools and settings to improve outcomes for all pupils, including support for: leadership, interim leadership support, governance, staff development, curriculum development, moderation and assessment, pedagogy, behaviour, and attendance. (ii) Undertake roles associated with the local authority's statutory powers of intervention as outlined in the Department for Education's Schools Causing Concern Guidance (as updated). (iii) Undertake reviews and provide challenge and support to leaders and managers in educational settings and across local partnerships. (iv) Independent chair roles, and interim governance roles, to support the development of a range of education partnerships. (iv) Provide support to identified schools and settings to ensure effective safeguarding arrangements. (v) Research and evaluation of effective practice and development of new models and approaches across the range of the Division's work and priorities. (vi) Support for the development and implementation of new strategies. (vii) Project and leadership support across the range of the Division's work and priorities. There will be no cap on the number of Approved Providers, who can apply at any time, and more than once, until they are successful. It is anticipated that the annual aggregate expenditure under the EDAPL will be up to £1,000,000. The EDAPL will be in place for four years, with an option to extend for up to two years. There is no minimum or maximum duration for call-off contracts, and they may expire after the expiry of the EDAPL. Additional information: The Closing Date is not 30 September 2024 but 30 September 2028 as applications can be submitted at any point whilst the Approved List is open, however the Contracts Finder template does not allow a Closing Date later than the Contract Start Date.