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The council is looking to procure one provider to deliver a school improvement service, a quality assurance service for alternative provision and a moderation service provision. The Moderation Service is a statutory service under The Education (National Curriculum) (Key Stage 2 Assessment Arrangements) (England) Order 2003, which was made pursuant to section 87 of the Education Act 2002. The Moderation Service therefore plays a central role in enabling the Council to fulfil its statutory duties to oversee performance, secure improvement, assure safeguarding practice, and ensure the accuracy of statutory assessment.

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. THIS IS A MARKET ENGAGEMENT. Description: Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Notice for the provision of Mixed Economy services (Repairs & Patching). The Council is seeking to procure a Mixed Economy provider to play a central role in its evolving highways maintenance delivery model. This model moves away from a traditional single-contractor approach and instead combines in-house delivery with strategic partners and specialist providers, enabling the Council to retain control over local, reactive services while leveraging external expertise, scale and innovation. This approach is now well established in Shropshire and has delivered demonstrable benefits, including significant reductions in defect backlogs, improved repair quality, and materially lower unit costs for activities such as pothole repairs, alongside increased public satisfaction and national recognition as leading practice. The proposed contract will build on this success by introducing a long-term delivery partner capable of undertaking a core suite of maintenance and minor works activities, whilst supporting wider service resilience through winter maintenance, emergency response and surge demand. The Council is seeking a collaborative partner that can bring innovation, efficient treatment solutions, and robust data and technology integration to further improve asset performance and reduce whole-life costs. Through this pre-market engagement, the Council aims to shape a longer-term (5+ year) contract that maximises flexibility, supports local supply chains, and further matures a Mixed Economy model that aligns delivery to strengths, combining local responsiveness with specialist capability to deliver best value for residents and the network. The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is to assist the Council in developing its requirements and approach to the procurement. Particularly in relation to the themes addressed within the PME questionnaire. The main objectives of the preliminary market engagement will be to initiate an exchange with the market to consider specific themes related to the services and advance the Council’s strategic priorities. The procurement will cover the provision of the following core services: •Potholes / Defect Repair (indicative demand 25% of contract value) •Patching - hand lay and machine lay (indicative demand 65% of contract value) •Crack and joint sealing - (indicative demand 10% of contract value) •Ironwork repairs - (indicative demand 10% of contract value) •Seamless/thermal treatments – (Demand included in Patching) •Recycled rubber or alternative mastic solutions – (Demand included in Patching) •In-situ repairs – (Demand included in Patching) •Minor Works - (indicative demand 10% of contract value) Secondary service to support where needed: •Winter gritting operations •Snow clearance support •Flood response or emergency network resilience •Urgent incident response where instructed by the Council The Council’s expectation is that a longer-term, single supplier contract will provide greater value for money for the council in terms of financial efficiencies, but also staff resourcing, consistency of service provision. The Council envisage that this, in turn, will create the conditions for the contract’s outcomes to align with wider Council objectives. Procurement The Council anticipates commencing the procurement process in June 2026, with the new contract expected to commence in October 2026, subject to Council approval and market engagement outcomes.

The aim of this tender is to ensure that families who are affected by domestic abuse are able to access support at the earliest opportunity through Early Help and Family Hubs in their local community. We want to prevent families living with domestic abuse and the harm it causes to the non abusive parent and their children in order to ensure children and young people are able to be safe, happy and healthy and prevent costly statutory involvement. Success will mean significant progress towards these outcomes: • healthy, happy, resilient children living in families free from domestic abuse. • the non-abusive parent and their children are supported to recover from the harm that domestic abuse causes. • The non-abusive parent is supported to care for their children • children able to attend, learn and achieve at school. • young people ready for and contributing to adult life. • children and young people safe from harm. • a safe and stable home for the family. • a reduction in contacts and referrals to Birmingham Children’s Trust. The contract will commence on 1st October 2026 and will be in place for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 (1 + 1) years subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. The Trust will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: [email protected] Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 15th June 2026 via the ‘in-tend’ system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Works for three schemes: - Tile Hill Station - Improvement to existing infrastructure, including cycle way to comply with LTN1/20 standards. - Westwood Way - Improvement to existing cycle infrastructure using the standards and requirements from LTN1/20 - Pickford Green Lane Traffic Signals - Installation of new traffic signals on junction.

This is a competitive procedure under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The competition is being run by Birmingham Solihull Procurement Collaborative on behalf of Birmingham Mental Health Learning Disability and Autism Provider Collaborative.<br/><br/>Reach Out (RO) is the West Midland’s Adult Secure Provider Collaborative and provides the oversight and quality assurance for specialised mental health services across the region for medium and low secure adult inpatient services for mental illness, learning disabilities and autism, and specialist community forensic teams for mental illness.<br/>The aim is to commission 15 medium secure beds and 30 low secure beds, within the West Midlands region, preferably on a single site. These are expected to be a mixture of acute and rehab beds based on demand in keeping with patient’s best interests.<br/><br/>The Expected service commencement date is 1st of April 2027 and the duration of this contract will be 3 years, plus 2 x 1 year extensions.

Removal of external windows and doors to numerous departments at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and replacement with new thermal/energy efficient windows and doors.

The Council is looking to commission a supplier to provide a managed, 'end-to-end' Service for the required number of DoL assessments and COP DoL assessments set by the Council specifically the Age Assessment, No Refusals Assessment, Mental Capacity Assessment and Best Interests Assessment. The supplier will also be required to deliver where required: a. Care Act assessments b. Care and support planning c. Planned and unplanned reviews of existing care and support arrangements d. Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Decisions where required e. Carers' assessments when identified

NC2A is the North Chilterns to Aylesbury section of C23, a part of the HS2 project managed by the EKFB Joint Venture. We are seeking a specialist subcontractor to undertake the following works within the NC2A section: The Subcontract Works includes for tthe provision of all management, labour, materials, plant and equipment, supervision, and other resources necessary and ancillary to safely complete the construction and handover of Accomodation and Footway overbridges, as described in the specifications, drawings, HS2 standards, British standards and all relevant standards/regulations, and other documents provided.( Excluding deck). Works include but are not limited to: - Blinding - All FRC components of the structure including but not limited to Impact Wall, Abutment and Wingwall construction - Installation of Reinforcement - Structural backfill to structure, from base of Impact Wall upwards - Drainage works within the structure including back of wall drainage (hollow blocks construction) with connection to the land/track drainage - Waterproofing - Civils Works for Earthing and bonding, including any required cabinets - Installation of bearings (Bearings free issued by Contractor) and supply and install of shims - Concrete revetment (Precast element) installation - Maintenance Access Steps and Handrails - Provision of Temporary Works - Provision of craneage Please express your interest within this package.

The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) intends to procure a new contractual arrangements for the supply and support of veterinary pharmaceutical products to its network of Pet Hospitals and operational sites across the United Kingdom. This Expression of Interest (EOI) relates to a forthcoming procurement for veterinary pharmaceutical products, consumables, pet foods and associated support products. The procurement is intended to establish contractual arrangements with suitably qualified suppliers capable of supporting PDSA's national clinical operations. This EOI is intended only for organisations with demonstrable capability and experience in the manufacture, supply, distribution, or authorised marketing of veterinary pharmaceuticals within regulated UK supply environments. PDSA is seeking suppliers capable of supporting one or more categories of veterinary pharmaceutical products. Suppliers may express interest in individual product groups, therapeutic categories, or broader portfolio arrangements. PDSA is seeking interest from suppliers who can evidence: • Holding the appropriate regulatory authorisations for the activities they propose to undertake, including (where applicable) relevant Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) licences, marketing authorisations, manufacturing authorisations, wholesale dealer authorisations, or equivalent regulatory approvals; • Experience of operating within regulated and audited pharmaceutical supply chains, with established governance, quality assurance, pharmacovigilance, and compliance arrangements; • The ability to maintain continuity of supply, manage shortages proactively, and support robust forecasting and supply planning arrangements across the PDSA's entire veterinary healthcare organisation. • Transparent and sustainable commercial models appropriate to a national charity operating under public and ethical scrutiny; • A demonstrable commitment to ethical, responsible, and compliant trading practices, aligned with PDSA's values and statutory obligations; • The ability to support collaborative supplier relationships, including product stewardship, supply continuity planning, and management of product lifecycle changes. This EOI is not intended for organisations without relevant regulatory standing, sector experience, or operational capability to deliver the products and services described. A full Invitation to Tender, including detailed requirements, product specifications, evaluation criteria, and procurement timescales, will be issued in due course to organisations that register their interest and are considered capable of meeting PDSA's requirements. Register interest by contacting [email protected], quoting "Veterinary Pharmaceutical Supply - EOI" in the subject line. Registration of interest does not constitute a commitment by PDSA to invite any organisation to tender, nor does it form part of any pre-qualification or guarantee progression to the ITT stage.

The Council has statutory duties under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983, Care Act 2014, and the Health and Social Care Act 2012 to ensure that adults who face barriers to involvement in key decisions about their care, treatment, rights or welfare are provided with access to independent advocacy. The Independent Advocacy Service for Adults is commissioned to meet these duties and to ensure that Herefordshire residents have access to an independent, confidential, person centred service that supports individuals to understand information, weigh up choices, and communicate their views.

West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking a contract for the provision of transport infrastructure grounds maintenance across TfWM's asset portfolio (bus shelters, park and ride sites), including vegetation management and winter maintenance throughout the colder months. This contract also includes the provision of litter picking and quoted works following grounds maintenance tasks. There are 5 key areas aligned with the requirements set out in the specification, these are: - • Park & Ride (P&R) car park grounds maintenance • Bus Stations grounds maintenance • Park & Ride (P&R) winter maintenance • Bus Stations winter maintenance • 16 Summer Lane winter maintenance These services will be delivered in line with the following objectives: • The provision of Grounds Maintenance at all Bus Station and Park & Ride locations. • The provision of Winter Maintenance at all Bus Stations, Park & Ride locations and 16 Summer Lane (WMCA Head Office) • The provision of litter picking services across all Bus Stations and Park & Ride sites • Quoted works on a case-by-case basis if high-level tree works are required across the Park & Ride Locations The Service Provider will be required to work in partnership with TfWM and its Suppliers, including but not exclusive to, the other principal Service Providers and partners who carry out cleaning, shelter manufacture, installation and advertising, to deliver the very highest standards of service provision. TfWM has made a commitment to and is working to develop good practice in infrastructure sustainability, including green and sustainable technologies in the design, refurbishment and maintenance of transport infrastructure facilities. The Service Provider will be required to demonstrate a commitment to sustainability by integrating sustainable development into their operating practices and culture throughout the contract. This can be achieved by using low fuel consumption and emissions vehicles, optimising visits to each site, recycling of waste materials, disposing of any controlled waste in an approved manner, work with reusable components, using innovative designs and green technology or ethically sourced materials. Infrastructure and assets are to be efficiently controlled and managed, creating an environment that is well maintained for the safety and experience of public transport users. Principal aims of this contract include: • Effective management of services, inspections of sites where required and maintenance of assets and equipment, to ensure that TfWM: • Maintains the condition of assets to ensure they function safely • Presents a respectable appearance of TfWM assets • Reduces exposure to liability and mitigates risk • Maintaining and continuously improving the professional standard of service across all operational transport assets, to ensure: • TfWM service levels are achieved to standards set out in the specification and within agreed timescales • The Service Provider is focused on the safety of the public, staff, visitors and contractors • Customer satisfaction is considered at all times

Central Learning Partnership Trust are a dynamic and thriving Multi-Academy Trust, proudly encompassing sixteen Schools across all phases, both mainstream and special, located in the vibrant communities of Wolverhampton, Rotherham, and Worcestershire. The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools outlined in the PSQ document, including lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 15 February 2027. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing catering staff, of which some may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund.

Worcestershire County Council is seeking qualified and experienced suppliers to deliver services that support the Council to fulfil its Sufficiency Duty in relation to short breaks for Children with Disabilities and to improve the overall outcomes for these children. The framework agreement will assist the Council to improve the availability of suitable short breaks at the right time and right location, delivering the right support, ensuring that the Council’s Children in Care: • Receive the best care possible to meet their needs. • Are effectively supported to improve their individual outcomes. • Have their welfare promoted and are effectively safeguarded. The open framework is divided into four (4) Lots: • Lot 1 – Overnight Fostering Short Breaks • Lot 2 – Overnight Residential Short Breaks • Lot 3 – Domiciliary Care • Lot 4 – Short Breaks Support Workers The Council is seeking to put in place an open framework to establish the initial framework and appoint one or more Suppliers to deliver services. This Procurement is intended to set up a list of approved Suppliers. There is no limit to the number of Suppliers who can join the framework. Call-off Award Procedures will then be conducted, and Call-off contracts will then be awarded. The initial open framework will be for Lot 1 – Overnight Fostering Short Breaks and Lot 2 – Overnight Residential Short Breaks only, with new open framework start date of 1st November 2026. Lot 3 – Domiciliary Care and Lot 4 – Short Breaks Support Workers 4 will continue on the existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) until 28th February 2027. The framework for Lot 3 – Domiciliary Care and Lot 4 – Short Breaks Support Workers will open in the autumn, with an open framework start date of 1st March 2027. Lot 1– Overnight Fostering Short Breaks and Lot 2 – Overnight Residential Short Breaks will also reopen at this time. All Lots will then reopen at least annually in the autumn.

Provision of fire door, window and fire containment repair, maintenance, replacement and minor associated works across Wolverhampton City Council's public buildings, including schools, corporate buildings, community sites and other non-housing assets. The works include FRA remedial works, fire doorset replacement, fire stopping/compartmentation works, certification, reporting and associated asset updates.

The contract consists of 3 key areas of activities in maintaining the lifts listed within this document. These key areas of work will be divided into 3 Lots. A Participant can apply to undertake one or all the Lots. By submitting a tender, all Participants will commit to undertaking works in the area to which they are appointed. The 3 lots are as detailed below: - Lot 1 – High Rise Carry out cyclical service, maintenance, breakdowns, repairs to all traction and hydraulic passenger/goods lifts in accordance with the installations as detailed within tender document and service and maintenance schedule. Lot 1 comprising of 108 lifts and equipment to the high-rise flats sited within the six towns of the borough of Sandwell. Lot 2 – Public Buildings and Schools Carry out regular Maintenance, service, breakdowns, repairs to passenger/ goods lifts, stair lifts platform lifts and other lifting aids sited within Public Buildings and Schools to be undertaken upon each installation on a monthly/Quarterly/Annual or six-monthly basis. Duties appropriate to the undertaking of the day to day breakdown call out repairs when requested to do so, in accordance with the detailed specification within the tender document and the service and Maintenance Schedule. Lot 2 comprising of 158 lifts and equipment. Lot 3 – Residential Carry out service, repair, maintenance, removal and reinstatement of powered lifting aids sited within council/private residential properties in accordance with the detailed specification within tender document and the service and maintenance schedule. Lot 3 comprising of 1,652 powered lifting and equipment. Important note: All lots require a complete 365 days, 24 hours emergency breakdown Service, including Weekends and Bank Holidays. Closing date: Monday 01 June 2026 at 15:00hrs

The Council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Dog Kennel Services, a stray dog kennelling and rehoming service, a provision needed in order to facilitate the Council’s statutory responsibility to collect and impound stray dogs. A provider who can: • Receive dogs of unknown temperament and vaccination status for boarding on an ad hoc basis and without prior arrangement. • Provide sufficient kennelling facilities for the receipt and kennelling of approximately 1,000 stray dogs per year. • Provide veterinary treatment promptly, to those dogs that require it and administer any subsequent medication or care as appropriate. • Process any person looking to claim their dog, including obtaining their identification details and receiving the Council fees. • Take responsibility of dogs that are not claimed by their owners within the statutory 7-day period, for rehoming or humane euthanasia as applicable. The Contract will last for 3 years. The contract will be awarded to 1 supplier. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: [email protected] Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 23rd June 2026 via the ‘in-tend’ system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Worcestershire County Council currently commission 12 extra care schemes across Worcestershire in partnership with the Housing Providers. In some schemes, the housing provider and the care provider are separate organisations, while in others, the housing provider also delivers the onsite care. An Extra Care Scheme is designed for individuals, typically aged 55 and over, and it combines independent living with access to 24/7 support and care services. It provides self-contained accommodation and offers additional services such as personal care and domestic assistance tailored to the individual’s needs. The goal is to maintain independence and quality of life by ensuring necessary support is readily available. The model integrates housing management, 24/7 support and care and is key for people to live the most independent and best life they can. There are two specific areas of support: 1. Onsite care for individuals - this is personal care which everyone who lives in the scheme may or may not need. This personal care tends to be the needs assessed by Adult Social Care. 2. Core support – this is for people living within the scheme which is a combination of housing, support and domiciliary care. This core support is available to everyone living within the extra care scheme. It is low level support to help people maintain their tenancy, to access opportunities within the scheme and in the wider local community such as leisure activities, social networking, or lifelong learning. The Council is seeking a supplier to provide the two specific areas of support above at one of its extra care schemes at Gilbert Court.

This framework is for the Supply and Delivery of Emergency Response Equipment and Associated Services. The tender exercise will be in accordance with the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 following the open tender procedure. The Framework Agreement will be available to access by UK Fire and Rescue Services and other services, customer and agents, which can be viewed in the ITT. Please click on this link for a list of UK Fire and Rescue Services https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services. Potential suppliers bidding for the framework must hold or be willing to obtain insurance cover to the following minimum levels: Public Liability: £5 million, Products Liability: £1 million and Employers Liability: £5 million. The Lots available to bid for are: Rescue Tools and Stabilisation Equipment, Fluid Transfer Equipment and Compressed Air Foam Systems, Positive Pressure Ventilation Fans and Smoke Curtains, Thermal Imaging Cameras, Working at Height Equipment and Gas Detection Monitors.

NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express interest in delivering an Adult non-complex Audiology Service in Birmingham and Solihull. <br/><br/>The Adult Non-Complex Community Audiology service is for patients over 18 years of age, who meet the eligibility criteria set out in this specification. Patients must be registered with a Birmingham and Solihull GP practice for whom Birmingham and Solihull (BSOL) Integrated Care Board (ICB) is the responsible commissioner.<br/><br/>The service required is for a community based, adult screening and hearing assessment service, treatment including earwax removal and automated audiology in line with the GIRFT Community ENT Framework, hearing aid fitting (where required), follow-up and aftercare services. BSOL ICB is seeking to commission full geographical coverage of provision across rural and urban areas.<br/><br/>The Provider will need to meet the needs of eligible patients whose referral indicates:<br/>• Sight loss/dual sensory loss;<br/>• Requiring translation services including language, lip reading and sign language;<br/>• Learning Disabilities – as special test facilities and techniques are needed;<br/>• Requiring domiciliary care – the Provider must provide all parts of the service at the patient’s domicile (including residential or nursing homes) where this is requested in writing by a GP.<br/><br/>Interested parties should express an interest by visiting https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome and searching for project reference C450113. The closing date for submission of tenders is 25th June 2026 at 1700hrs.

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. THIS IS PRE MARKET ENGAGEMENT. We are currently preparing to commission domestic abuse support across Shropshire. This support will be shaped by our statutory responsibilities under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and guided by the findings of the Shropshire Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment. Our aim is to ensure that the commissioned services are safe, accessible, and responsive to the diverse needs of survivors and their families. In light of the launch of the Shropshire Domestic Abuse Partnership Strategy, we are offering an additional market engagement event opportunity for potential providers to participate. Through this market engagement session, we hope to: •Share our vision and commissioning priorities for domestic abuse support in Shropshire. •Gather feedback from potential providers and stakeholders on service design, delivery challenges, and opportunities for innovation. •Understand the market’s capacity and readiness to deliver services aligned with our goals. •Inform the development of a robust and inclusive procurement process that reflects both statutory duties and local needs. Please note, the value of the contract and contract dates in this notice are estimated figures at this stage.