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Queensbridge School is seeking a professional cleaning provider to maintain the hygiene and operational readiness of its educational facilities. The contract covers all routine and specialist cleaning duties necessary to support the school’s vibrant community, which spans diverse partnerships in sport, the arts, STEM, and local business. A reliable cleaning service is essential to uphold the school’s commitment to safety, wellbeing and a conducive learning environment for students and staff alike.

The procurement will commence in January 2027, extending through December 2030 with a 3‑year option for renewal, for a total estimated value of £790 000 inclusive of VAT. Selection will be based on a competitive flexible procedure, emphasizing quality over price, with evaluation weightings of 70 % for quality and 30 % for price. All cleaning activities must be performed in accordance with health, safety, and environmental standards applicable to school cleaning services.

The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, through Team Leidos Supply, is procuring a range of military uniform accessories under a 6‑year framework contract that will run from 2027 to 2033. The requirement is split into four distinct lots: embroidered badges, woven badges and medal ribbons, metal badges, and buttons. Each lot covers a specific type of item intended for use on uniforms and headwear, and the procurement seeks to source all sizes, designs and materials required to meet the diverse operational needs of the armed forces.

Lot 1 will supply embroidered badges and rank slides, where the insignia is stitched onto a base to create a textured, raised finish that must conform to the Ministry’s finished‑goods specifications. Lot 2 covers woven badges and medal ribbons, manufactured by interweaving multiple strands of fabric to achieve the required patterns and colours. Lot 3 concerns metal badges produced from various metals and alloys, each badge designed to be durable and suitable for attachment across a range of military apparel and headgear. Lot 4 provides buttons supplied in a variety of materials, sizes and designs to match the aesthetic and functional standards of the outfit.

All items must meet the specified production methods, surface finishes, dimensional accuracy and material composition stipulated in the Ministry of Defence uniform specification documents.

Cleeve School & Sixth Form Centre of Excellence is inviting proposals for a comprehensive cleaning service to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe learning environment across its campus. The contract will cover all internal school buildings for a five‑year period, beginning 1 April 2027, with an initial three‑year term and a potential two‑year extension. The supplier will perform daily cleaning during the academic year, a total of 190 academic days, 5 inset days, and 20 periodic cleaning days per annum, ensuring that the scheduled number of hours is consistently met and that any planned or unplanned staff absences are managed through a robust coverage system.

Service delivery must be fully integrated into the school’s routine, avoiding any interruption to teaching or activities. The contractor is required to submit concise, detailed management reports monthly to senior school management, and must adhere to the school’s health, safety and environmental policies at all times. All cleaning staff are expected to receive BICSe training and the cleaning work must conform to BICSc Cleaning Standards, ensuring a high‑quality, specification‑compliant service throughout the contract term.

All cleaning operations shall be performed in accordance with BICSc Cleaning Standards, with BICSe training provided to all personnel.

Launceston Town Council has issued a call for architectural design services to oversee the conversion of the former Barclays Building at 6 Broad Street, a listed structure of historical and architectural significance. The assignment will encompass the development of design solutions at RIBA Stages 4–6, aiming to transform the building into a functional space while preserving its heritage features in line with the Council’s objectives for a prominent public facility. The project requires a partnership of specialists, with a lead architect registered with RIBA serving as the Lead Design Consultant and Principal Designer overseeing compliance with building regulations and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, supported by a structural engineer, building services consultant, and quantity surveyor; fire engineering and building control specialists will also contribute to the deliverables.

Candidates leading the design team must demonstrate substantial heritage experience, proven collaboration across multidisciplinary disciplines, and familiarity with conservation officer processes for listed buildings. Additionally, a deep understanding of library and town council projects, knowledge of traditional trade skills, and insight into the regional market are essential. The Council will conduct a formal evaluation based on quality and cost criteria as outlined in the invitation to tender, with the successful proposal required to meet the stated heritage and technical standards.

All design outcomes are expected to satisfy RIBA Stages 4–6, statutory building regulations, CDM requirements, and listed building conservation guidelines.

The Ross‑on‑Wye Town Council seeks a qualified contractor to supply, install, maintain and remove a comprehensive Christmas lighting scheme that will illuminate the town centre from the annual switch‑on event until 6 January each year. The scheme will include LED icicle lights adorning existing cross‑street lighting, hedgehog‑motif frame lights on catenary wires, twelve column lights on Wilton Road, and seasonal illumination of the town Christmas tree in the Market Square and a second tree on Brookend Street, as well as icicle LED lighting on the Market House and three trees on Gloucester Road. All lights are currently stored and the contractor will arrange collection and, upon completion of the display, secure long‑term storage in a covered, insured location.

Installation must occur no later than seven days before the notified switch‑on date, while removal is required immediately following the cessation of the display on 6 January. Throughout the period the contractor will perform scheduled inspections to confirm operational integrity, provide 24‑hour call‑out service for major faults, and carry out annual safety testing of eye‑bolts, catenary wires, street‑lighting columns, LED strings, and power “black boxes”. Each test will be documented and certificates will be submitted to the Council, who will cover any replacement or repair costs. Upon completion the contractor must submit a brief report summarising any issues and recommending improvements for next year.

All installation, testing and maintenance activities shall be carried out by qualified personnel and in accordance with BS 8539, BS EN 40 and BS 7671 standards.