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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.

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.