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West Yorkshire Combined Authority has established a Dynamic Market invitation for participation in franchised bus service procurement. The market is divided into two distinct tiers: Tier A, where operators are required to use Authority‑owned depot facilities and fleet for their contractual operations, and Tier B and C, where operators may source their own depots and typically use their own fleet, with occasional use of Authority‑owned vehicles. All potential suppliers may submit applications to either or both tiers at any time, provided they complete the formal process through YorTender before the specified deadlines (19 September 2025 for Tier A Round 1 and 3 October 2025 for Tier B & C Round 1). Membership in the relevant tier is mandatory to receive tender invitations, as the Combined Authority will issue invitations only to members and will not publish individual procurements on the central digital platform.

For each tier, public service bus contracts will cover the provision of bus services to the general public on pre‑specified timetables within the West Yorkshire area. Operators will supply drivers, staff, vehicle maintenance, cleaning, traffic coordination and network management, and will integrate IT and other systems with the Authority’s performance‑monitoring and customer‑facing platforms. Tier A contracts mandate operation from Authority‑provided depots and use of Authority‑owned fleet, whereas Tier B & C contracts allow operator‑provided depots and primarily operator‑owned fleet, with limited Authority vehicle usage. All contractual obligations must be performed in accordance with the Authority’s performance management regime and other contract management arrangements. The services must operate from a Combined Authority depot and utilize Authority‑owned fleet.

The tender invites suppliers to supply comprehensive cleaning services for the four secondary and middle schools that form part of the Our Lady of the Magnificat Multi‑Academy Company. The sites include St Augustine’s Catholic High School and Sixth Form in Redditch, St Bede’s Catholic Middle School also in Redditch, Trinity Catholic School in Royal Leamington Spa, and St Benedict’s Catholic High School and Sixth Form in Alcester. The final list of sites to be covered will be confirmed in the specification, and the contracting authority expects the contractor to deliver a consistent service across all schools from contract commencement.

The contract will run for three years from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2029, with an optional 1 + 1 year extension under the same terms and conditions. It will be awarded on a fixed‑price basis, with the contractor invoicing one‑twelfth of the annual cost each month. A monthly reconciliation will adjust for actual hours worked, and the contractor must maintain a system to cover both planned and unplanned leave while ensuring that the contracted hours are always worked. The successful supplier will therefore provide a fully accountable, scheduled cleaning service across all four schools, meeting the mutually agreed specifications and contractual obligations. The contract will be a fixed‑price, 3‑year agreement with optional 1+1 year extensions and requires monthly reconciliation of hours against a predetermined input.

The Association of North East Councils Ltd. has extended the validity of the NEPO528 pseudo‑Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of British Sign Language (BSL) and related interpretation services until 31 August 2028. Under this system, suppliers who wish to be considered must register and submit tenders through the Open e‑Tendering platform, with technical support available during standard business hours. The contract is structured into four distinct lots, each encompassing a combination of face‑to‑face and video‑link BSL interpretation, speech‑to‑text operation, lip‑speaking, deafblind communication, international sign language, and deaf relay interpreting. All lots are subject to potential future renewals and require that providers maintain the capacity to deliver the specified services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, without the allowance for variants or optional add‑ons.

Suppliers must demonstrate the ability to meet the stringent 24‑hour availability requirement for all interpreter modalities listed across the lots, ensuring continuous, round‑the‑clock access to BSL and complementary support services. All providers are required to secure an account with the Open e‑Tendering system via the provided link and are encouraged to consult the training guides for submission guidance. No guarantee is given as to the actual volume of orders that may arise under this system. All suppliers must provide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week availability for the specified interpreter services, including BSL, speech‑to‑text, lip‑speaking, deafblind communication, international sign, and deaf relay interpreting.

The Care at Home tender seeks a specialised service provider to deliver proactive, person‑centred support within the homes and communities of residents in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury. The aim is to reduce, prevent or delay the need for additional care, promote statutory individual wellbeing, and foster positive behavioural change that encourages as much independence as possible. The outset of care is tailored to each individual’s assessed needs and outcomes, with a focus on preventing crisis situations and enhancing overall quality of life.

Procuring the service is divided into six geographically specific lots: North, West, East, Whitefield, Prestwich, and Borough Wide provisions. Each lot is awarded on a five‑year contract with the possibility of two additional twelve‑month extensions, reflecting the department’s commitment to long‑term service continuity. The contractor will collaborate closely with local health and social care teams to ensure seamless integration of support across the borough.

All proposals will be assessed solely on quality, requiring evidence of a consistent person‑centred approach, responsiveness to changing needs, and the provision of strategies that nurture independence. All service delivery must meet nationally recognised quality standards for community care.

The Scottish Rural College (SRUC) seeks to procure a fully supported Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that will replace its existing Student Management System across undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities. The new platform is expected to modernise and enhance core academic functions, including timetabling, curriculum management, applications and admissions, student registration, fees and funding, student support and case management, postgraduate student administration, and statutory and operational reporting. In addition, the system should facilitate seamless upstream and downstream integration with specialist operational systems, thereby supporting organisation‑wide changes to processes, systems, controls, and staff roles while delivering measurable business efficiencies.

The contract will span an initial five‑year period, with the possibility of five 12‑month extensions, and the procurement process will follow a two‑stage restricted procedure to identify the most economically advantageous supplier. The chosen solution must also be fully accredited under ISO27001.