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GWR - Transport and Distribution Services (Including Courier and Heavy Haulage)

This procurement process is being advertised and run by First Greater Western Limited on its own behalf and on behalf of the successor operator of the rail passenger transport services in respect of Great Western Railway. That successor operator will be a public sector company, is expected to be a wholly owned subsidiary of DfT OLR Holdings Limited and will be ultimately owned by the Secretary of State for Transport. The date for transfer of the current operations to the successor operator is not yet confirmed. Where the transfer is completed before contract award under this procurement process, the successor operator may elect (but will not be obliged) to carry on with this procurement process in place of First Greater Western Limited, by taking on the role of contracting entity from the date of completion of the transfer (with this notice and all other procurement documents to be interpreted accordingly). Where the transfer is not yet completed by the time of contract award, contractual rights may be included in the contractual arrangements to enable transfer to the successor operator. Bidders should note that this procurement process (if ongoing), or any awarded contract, may be included in a transfer scheme made by the Secretary of State under section 12 of the Railways Act 2005, or the transfer may be effected outside of, or separate from, such a scheme. Framework Overview: Great Western Railway (GWR) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework Agreement for the provision of Transport and Distribution Services, including Courier and Heavy Haulage Services (the "Framework"). The Framework is intended to provide GWR with a flexible and efficient mechanism for procuring such services throughout the Framework Term across GWR's network. The framework will be split into three Lots: Lot 1 - Courier and Freight Distribution Services Lot 2 - Transport and Distribution of Large or Heavy Traction and Rolling Stock Components (GVW ≤ 44 tonnes) Lot 3 - Heavy Haulage and Abnormal Indivisible Load Transport No guarantee is given as to the volume, frequency or value of Services to be procured under the Framework. Appointment to the Framework does not confer any exclusivity, minimum spend, minimum volume, minimum order, capacity reservation or other commitment and shall not oblige GWR to award any Call-Off Contract to any Framework Supplier.

Ref: ocds-h6vhtk-06f61d

Contract value: 2,400,000.00 GBP

Published: 10 Sep 2026, Receipt by: 5 Oct 2026

Playground Inspections

The City and County of Swansea requires the provision of playground inspection services for school playgrounds and associated recreational facilities participating in Swansea Council's School Play Inspection Service Level Agreement. The Contract shall provide access to competent external inspectors to undertake: a) Operational Inspections. b) Independent Annual Inspections. c) Post Installation Inspections. d) Post Accident Inspections.

Ref: CCS/26/151

Contract value: 12,000.00 GBP

Published: 10 Sep 2026, Receipt by: 8 Oct 2026

Town Regeneration works to public footpath along George Street

Luton Council are seeking a contractor to that will look at resurfacing the George Street including proposed street furniture and associated green and blue infrastructure. The aim of this project is to regenerate the outdated space and regenerate the area as part of the ongoing Town center regeneration works.

Ref: AT1408

Contract value: 2,500,000.00 GBP

Published: 10 Sep 2026, Receipt by: 21 Sep 2026

Ambient Voice Technology

Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) for Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Ref: PR BHFT 0803

Contract value: 0.00 GBP

Published: 10 Sep 2026, Receipt by: 13 Oct 2026

Event Management System

Background Innovate UK Business Connect brings together businesses, researchers, investors and partners to accelerate innovation across the UK. As part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), and a strategic delivery partner to Innovate UK, we connect organisations to funding opportunities, partnerships and expertise to help ideas move from concept to scale. One of the key tools for making these connections is events. We deliver a diverse portfolio of in-person, virtual and hybrid events, ranging from webinars and workshops to large-scale conferences and exhibitions. To support the effective planning, delivery and evaluation of these events, we are seeking proposals from suppliers who can provide a modern event management system that streamlines event operations, enhances the participant experience and supports data-driven decision-making. Description of work Innovate UK Business Connect is seeking tenders from providers who can supply a single event management system that supports the end-to-end event lifecycle, including event creation, registration management, attendee communications, speaker and exhibitor management, networking, reporting and post-event evaluation. The system should integrate with existing business systems where required and provide a single source of truth for event delivery teams. This aligns with the organisation's wider objective of ensuring events are outcome-led, measurable and supported by efficient registration, communication and reporting processes. The event management system should: • Deliver an intuitive and user-friendly delegate journey from registration through to post-event follow-up • Improve the event experience for speakers and exhibitors • Reduce manual administration and improve operational efficiency • Provide real-time visibility of registrations, attendance, engagement and event performance • Support both virtual and in-person event delivery models • Enable consistent data capture and reporting to demonstrate event impact and ROI • Support accessibility, compliance and data protection requirements The platform must support multiple user roles and permission levels to reflect different operational needs across the organisation. As a minimum, the system should accommodate the following user groups: • Event Managers o Full end-to-end event management capabilities o Creation, configuration and administration of events o Management of registrations, attendee communications, speakers and exhibitors o Access to event-level reporting, analytics and post-event evaluation data • Marketing Managers o Access to update and manage event webpages and associated content o Access to registration, engagement and performance reporting • Integrated Systems o Administration of integrations between the event management platform and our CRM system (Workbooks) o Management of data flows, field mapping, data quality and synchronisation processes o Access to reporting, data exports and system configuration relating to integrations • System Administrators o A small number of designated super users (typically two to three individuals) o Full platform administration rights, including user management, permissions, integrations, security settings and system configuration We deliver a large and diverse portfolio of business-to-business events. Historically, this has included more than 300 events per year and generating approximately 60,000 delegate registrations annually. The event management platform must be capable of supporting a range of event formats, scales and audience sizes, including: • In person events: We deliver approximately 100 in-person events each year, typically attracting between 30 and 2,000 delegates to each. Most events are free to attend and may span one or more days. We do not require onsite event delivery support from the appointment supplier; however the platform must provide the functionality and tools to enable our team to manage attendee registration and onsite event operations, and provide a seamless and efficient onsite experience for attendees • Online Events: We deliver close to 200 fully online events annually. The majority are webinars, including webinar series and interactive workshops. We also run a small number of larger-scale virtual conferences and exhibitions, some of which take place over multiple days. The platform should provide a seamless user experience for both organisers and attendees and support the delivery of events of varying size and complexity. • Hybrid: A smaller proportion of our events are hybrid, combining in-person and virtual attendance. The platform should support hybrid event delivery and provide a consistent registration, communication and reporting experience across both audience groups. The proposed solution must be capable of supporting this volume of activity while providing robust registration management, attendee communications, data integration, reporting and analytics across all event formats. Timings This is a two-stage evaluation process. We will do an initially score of each supplier bid with the top two or three scoring suppliers invited to provide a demonstration. This will be the opportunity for the selected suppliers to demonstrate the setup of an event using a given scenario. Anticipated timeline: • October: demo • November: final evaluation • November - December: Contract is awarded • 1 April 2027: Contract starts • April - September: Onboarding, training, templates created and integrations built • September onwards: Events start to be managed from the platform Cost The maximum value of this requirement over the three-year period is a maximum of £600,000.00 excluding VAT. This contract is structured as an initial two-year period with a maximum budget of £400,000.00 excluding VAT with an optional 12-month extension valued at maximum £200,000.00 excluding VAT. Submission In response to this tender, please provide the information listed below. • Short narrative describing your overall approach to working with Innovate UK Business Connect • Checklist against the requirements • Supporting information against the essential requirements • A rate card of costs associated with services you provide • A completed copy of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire including: o A copy of your audited accounts for the most recent two years (or alternative means of demonstrating financial status if trading for less than a year) • Legal information i.e. Your standard T&Cs Please provide the information requested above to re.support@iukbc.org.uk by 17:00 10 October 2026 at the latest. IR35 will be assessed before the awarding of a successful contract. Submissions sent without relevant documents as listed above will be automatically rejected. Innovate UK Business Connect may require successful submissions to be subject to non-disclosure agreements. Evaluation structure Submissions will be scored against the following areas: • Value for money - 20% • Technical specification - 70% o alignment to objective 10% o essential requirements 40% o desirable requirements 20% • Demonstration - 10%

Ref: ocds-h6vhtk-06f63e

Contract value: 720,000.00 GBP

Published: 10 Sep 2026, Receipt by: 10 Oct 2026

Hoo Surface Water Management Plan Model Update

Medway Council (‘The Authority’) invites quotations for the provision Hoo Surface Water Management Plan Model Update, as detailed in the Specification of Requirement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Marine-conservation-strategy-planning./42M2B3Q7J5 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/42M2B3Q7J5

Ref: ocds-h6vhtk-06f63f

Contract value: 36,000.00 GBP

Published: 10 Sep 2026, Receipt by: 24 Sep 2026

Combined Waste Management

NCHA is seeking to appoint providers to deliver ad-hoc waste management services to supplement existing local authority provisions where they are not adequate to meet operational needs. The requirement is for a responsive, flexible service capable of addressing a wide range of waste-related issues in both residential properties and surrounding environments. This includes urgent and unplanned works as well as more complex clearance tasks. The scope of this contract covers the provision of ad hoc waste management services across the full geographical area served by NCHA The value entered at this stage is not reflective of the anticipated contract value, as the Conditions of Participation (PSQ) stage is being used solely to assess supplier suitability and shortlist suppliers for invitation to tender. No commitment to expenditure is made at this stage. The contract value will be confirmed and published as part of the subsequent tender stage.

Ref: NCHA202570

Contract value: 200.00 GBP

Published: 10 Sep 2026, Receipt by: 15 Oct 2026

EBCT 468 Retail Needs Study

Erewash Borough Council (EBC) have started work on a new Local Plan, which will be drawn up using the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 2026. EBC are now looking for a contractor to prepare and present a Retail Needs Study to be used by the Planning Policy team to help contribute towards assessing the retail needs of the Borough for the new Local Plan. If needs are identified, the study is to inform on possible allocations or thresholds for town centre uses within or outside town and local centres that should be included in the plan.

Ref: EBCT 468

Contract value: 48,000.00 GBP

Published: 10 Sep 2026, Receipt by: 21 Oct 2026

Virtual Wards/Hospital at Home: Digitally Enabled Healthcare Services

North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative is seeking to establish a framework agreement for Virtual Wards / Hospital at Home Services including remote patient monitoring, associated technologies, and managed services. Virtual wards allow patients of all ages to safely and conveniently receive acute care at their usual place of residence, including care homes.

Ref: NOEI.0686.0

Contract value: 120,000,000.00 GBP

Published: 10 Sep 2026, Receipt by: 1 Feb 2027

School, College & Centre Passenger Transport Services

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is seeking submissions from suppliers to join the School, College and Centre Passenger Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). ). In accordance with The Public Contract Regulations 2015, Regulation 34 (28(a)), the Council is extending the DPS originally advertised on Find a Tender in 2021 (contract notice ref: 2021/S 000-010171, award notice ref: 2021/S 000-021839) to end 23 February 2029. Suppliers already awarded to the DPS do not need to re-apply as they will automatically remain on the DPS.

Ref: OPEN2025404

Contract value: 0.00 GBP

Published: 10 Sep 2026, Receipt by: 23 Feb 2029

COM26142 Temporary Accommodation and Hostel Cleaning

This tender is for the provision of Cleaning Services at specific sites for the Hostel, Temporary Accommodation and Torbay Council Owned Permanent Accommodation within Torbay Council boundaries, predominantly in Torquay and Paignton. The site list may also be extended or reduced to include or exclude different locations during the contract period. The successful Supplier(s) is expected to carry out the duties as stated in the Part 2 Specification and any ad-hoc requirements to a very high standard. The tender is being split into two lots: Lot 1 - Temporary Accommodation Lot 2 - Hostel

Ref: COM26142

Contract value: 468,000.00 GBP

Published: 10 Sep 2026, Receipt by: 8 Oct 2026

PRE MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE - Provision of Protective Clothing, Safety Footwear and Personal Protective Equipment

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council (‘ACBCBC’) intend to commence a robust, credible and transparent preliminary market engagement exercise to develop a deliverable and affordable option for the ‘Provision of Protective Clothing, Safety Footwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)’ in order to achieve a successful contract award in late 2026. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement (PME) is to gather insights and feedback from the market to inform the development of the procurement strategy and specification for the ‘Provision of Protective Clothing, Safety Footwear and Personal Protective Equipment’ as well as assisting ACBCBC to ensure that the most efficient and effective methods of procurement are considered. This market engagement exercise will be participation from the supply base through the questionnaire uploaded in Documents section, where further information regarding participation is available.

Ref: ocds-h6vhtk-06f65f

Contract value: 691,200.00 GBP

Published: 10 Sep 2026, Receipt by: 30 Nov 2026

Welsh Event Support Framework

Cardiff University is undertaking development of its upcoming procurement for a Welsh Event Support Framework. We are looking to expand our presence at Welsh events, currently attending the Urdd, National Eisteddfod, and are starting to expand into Tafwyl with our stands often being one of the largest. Additional events may be included in our strategy.

Ref: CU.2290.GD

Contract value: 148,800.00 GBP

Published: 10 Sep 2026, Receipt by: 3 Nov 2026

2026 LOT 2 REOPENING The Provision of Tutoring Services for Children with Medical Needs (CMN) & Special Educational Needs and Disability Framework

Leicestershire County Council ("the Council") is seeking to recruit new providers to an established Framework Agreement in accordance with the Light-Touch Regime requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) (PCR 2015) for the purpose of procuring the tutoring services for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disability Framework.

Ref: DN827502

Contract value: 0.00

Published: 10 Sep 2026, Receipt by: 8 Oct 2026

Framework for Operated and Non-Operated Plant Equipment and Tools

The purpose of this framework agreement is to cover for the provision of annual, seasonal, ad hoc, and long term plant and equipment hire requirements and the purchase of plant and equipment (such as but not limited to Front Wheeled Loaders etc). Hire and purchase encompasses the following service areas “Construction”, “Building”, “Highways and Engineering”, "Traffic Management”, “Winter Maintenance", "Ground Maintenance" and “Other General Maintenance” with and without operators. Delivery of the plant and equipment will be at locations throughout the named participating Authorities, unless otherwise stated by them. This will be specified at the time of order. Further information about the plant type requirements is set out in the Pricing Schedule and Procurement Documents.

Ref: ocds-h6vhtk-06f66c

Contract value: 9,600,000.00 GBP

Published: 10 Sep 2026, Receipt by: 29 Jan 2027

ITT - Stakeholder Research - UID 310

Historic England is commissioning this research to gain strategic insights into how it can deliver its mission, and maximise impact for heritage/communities, as well as expanding our understanding of stakeholder awareness of the organisation, sentiment towards it, and views on our Strategic Priorities as we deliver our Strategic Plan 2026-2031.

Ref: PREF 00000603

Contract value: 271,200.00 GBP

Published: 10 Sep 2026, Receipt by: 5 Oct 2026

HPI Vehicle Checks

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement to understand the market for vehicle data and vehicle history checking services to support its statutory licensing and regulatory functions. The Council is seeking information from suppliers capable of providing vehicle provenance checks, outstanding finance checks, stolen vehicle checks, insurance write-off checks, VIN verification, mileage verification and ownership history information. The engagement will help inform future procurement options, delivery models and route-to-market decisions. This is not a call for competition, tender opportunity or invitation to quote.

Ref: CBMC-PTR-290-2026-27

Contract value: 702,000.00 GBP

Published: 10 Sep 2026, Receipt by: 26 Oct 2026

Curriculum Management & Timetabling Software Solutions & Associated Services

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM (SUPC) (an operating unit of Southern Universities Management Services) is considering undertaking a procurement exercise to establish a framework agreement for the provision of curriculum management and timetabling software solutions, and associated services for higher and further education, and other eligible public sector organisations. The potential scope may include the provision, implementation, configuration, integration, support, maintenance and ongoing development of curriculum management and timetabling software, together with associated consultancy, professional and related services. The framework is being considered to provide participating organisations with access to solutions that support the planning, management and optimisation of curriculum activity and timetabling, including, where applicable, related scheduling, resource allocation, data management, workflow, reporting and integration requirements. This notice is provided for transparency and early market visibility. It does not signal any commitment by SUPC to undertake a procurement process, set up a framework agreement, or procure goods or services. Progression to any procurement will be subject to formal approvals and procedures, and all aspects including scope, design, expected value, timelines, and requirements may change or the procurement may be discontinued. Further information will be provided should SUPC decide to proceed with the procurement.

Ref: ocds-h6vhtk-06f695

Contract value: 0.00 GBP

Published: 10 Sep 2026, Receipt by: 11 Jan 2027

My Ends 3.0 Programme

MyEnds 3.0 is an evolved version of the flagship VRU MyEnds programme which will run from April 2027 until March 2029. This new iteration will allow us to implement key learning from the MyEnds programmes and strengthen the key components of the overall programme design, optimising innovation with more targeted strategic alignment. Background to Current Service : The MyEnds programme utilises a hyper-local approach to address needs in neighbourhoods across the capital that are most affected by high and sustained levels of violence. The core model endorsed by the VRU for this programme is based on the empowerment of communities, recognising the critical role and collective impact community stakeholders have in local violence reduction initiatives. This is achieved through the delivery of key activity strands, including strengthening local partnerships, young people and community participation, capacity building of the grassroots sector, and the delivery of locally informed interventions. Evidence shows that a community-led approach, by those who know their area and its challenges best, is the most effective way to prevent violence. MyEnds provides communities with the tools and resources to deliver their own prevention measures. This includes support networks for parents and carers, after-school activities, youth work in neighbourhood youth clubs, mentoring and targeted support interventions. Service Requirements The VRU Area Prioritisation Tool, previously used to identify areas for the 2019 MyEnds pilot and MyEnds 2.0, has been refreshed with updated data and metrics to identify eligible locations for MyEnds 3.0. The tool identifies ward-level areas that have consistently ranked within the top 15% of London wards across a range of violence and public health indicators between 2021 and 2026. Based on this analysis, the 16 boroughs containing the highest-scoring wards have been shortlisted as eligible for the programme. The VRU is seeking community-based organisations or consortium bids led by a lead provider to deliver the programme across these boroughs. Bidders will be invited to provide additional evidence of local need within their proposed delivery locations as part of the application process. Eligible Boroughs: 1. Lambeth 2. Croydon 3. Southwark 4. Tower Hamlets 5. Newham 6. Enfield 7. Haringey 8. Hackney 9. Lewisham 10. Islington 11. Camden 12. Brent 13. Hillingdon 14. Greenwich 15. Wandsworth 16. Barking and Dagenham For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Provision-of-services-to-the-community./U8A8R2K7R9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/U8A8R2K7R9

Ref: ocds-h6vhtk-06f670

Contract value: 13,440,000.00 GBP

Published: 10 Sep 2026, Receipt by: 11 Nov 2026

UK & International Student Recruitment Media Planning & Buying for RGU

Provision of UK & International Student Recruitment Media Planning & Buying for Robert Gordon University.

Ref: RTEU0013

Contract value: 0.00 GBP

Published: 10 Sep 2026, Receipt by: 14 Oct 2026

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• https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:038616-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
• https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000842689