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The procurement establishes the Further Education (FE) Colleges Integrated Consultant Team Framework 2026, an ongoing arrangement to supply specialist construction consultancy services to a group of further education institutions. The Framework will provide a coordinated team of professionals across a range of disciplines, enabling each college to execute minor works projects efficiently with a single, stable source of expertise. The Framework is structured into three lots, each covering a defined group of colleges—Belfast Metropolitan College and South Eastern Regional College, Northern Regional College and North West Regional College, and Southern Regional College and South West College.

Within each lot the required services encompass quantity surveying, project management, and design across architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and environmental/sustainability engineering. Additional support includes cost management, business case preparation, and tender documentation development. All work will be coordinated through CPD’s Construction Information Management System (CIMS), a cloud‑based collaboration platform built on the Asite common data environment, ensuring real‑time access to project documentation and strict quality assurance throughout the procurement lifecycle.

All documentation relating to the Framework is stored in CIMS and available for suppliers to download from a publicly accessible data room, which remains open until the Framework Agreement is awarded. The selected consultants must operate within the CIMS platform, maintaining the specified data quality and collaboration standards throughout the contract.

The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation and the Association of North East Councils Ltd. are establishing a new multi‑year framework, titled Software Application Solutions 2, to replace agreement 1095. The framework will enable UK public‑sector organisations to procure a wide spectrum of software application solutions, from single‑component purchases to full deployment of integrated systems. End customers will place direct orders with the supplier under award‑without‑competition or competitive selection, with invoicing and payments handled between the customer and the supplier.

The framework contains fifteen lots, each targeting a distinct functional domain. Lot 1 supplies business application software that automates information flow; Lot 2 covers human‑resources, payroll and workforce lifecycle management; Lot 3 supplies financial and accounting management systems; Lot 4 provides compliance, risk and audit tools; Lot 5 offers legal case‑management solutions; Lot 6 delivers procurement and contract management software; Lot 7 supplies environmental, street and waste management platforms; Lot 8 covers highways, parking and traffic management; Lot 9 manages land, housing and property assets; Lot 10 provides election management and citizen services; Lot 11 supplies library management systems; Lot 12 offers booking platform software for workplace management; Lot 13 delivers health and social care and assistive technology tools; Lot 14 provides education management, learning and classroom support software; and Lot 15 furnishes bespoke software development services for customised solutions across all supportive functions. All lots support commercial off‑the‑shelf, open‑source, niche or bespoke software licences, optionally including hosting, monitoring and subscription‑based SaaS delivery.

All solutions under the framework shall incorporate artificial‑intelligence functionalities and may be delivered via a hosting and monitoring subscription model.

London Borough of Hounslow is seeking a qualified and experienced Service Supplier to deliver a comprehensive suite of Revenue Collection and Benefits Administration services commencing on 1 October 2027. The contract will encompass fully managed collection of Council Tax and Business Rates, administration of Housing Benefits, Council Tax Support, Discretionary schemes, and Free School Meals, as well as a full spectrum of customer‑service functions for each of these areas. The successful supplier will be responsible for the end‑to‑end operation of these services, ensuring compliance, quality, and a customer‑focused approach throughout the lifespan of the engagement.

The supplier will provide and manage the information technology infrastructure required for the contract. This includes the establishment, configuration, and ongoing management of a Business Rates system, a Council Tax system, a Benefits system, and any additional systems not supplied or maintained by the Council that are essential for the delivery of the stated services. Responsibilities will cover mobilisation and implementation of these systems, sustained operation, and integration with existing Council information assets, as well as the provision of ongoing system support and optimisation.

Beyond the core delivery and IT provision, the contract requires the supplier to pursue continuous service improvement, achieve cost savings, benchmark against best practice, and support exit and transition activities at the conclusion of the term. Engagement will begin in February 2027 to allow for full implementation, with the live service taking effect on 1 October 2027 and the initial term running through 30 September 2032, with further extensions available. All solutions must meet the Council’s data security and accessibility standards.

Gateway Housing Association is procuring a comprehensive programme of general (non‑life) insurance and related services that covers a wide range of risks. The contract is divided into six discrete lots: a broad general liability and property programme (Lot 1), motor fleet cover including legal expenses and uninsured loss recovery (Lot 2), cyber insurance aimed at protecting digital assets (Lot 3), terrorism coverage through the government‑backed Pool Re (Lot 4), terrorism and political violence cover outside the Pool Re (Lot 5), and a directors‑and‑officers liability programme (Lot 6). Each lot is to be awarded separately, with the possibility of combining contracts, and all are eligible for long‑term renewal over a three‑year base period with an option to extend up to two additional years, contingent upon satisfactory service, performance and cost.

The buyer requires insurers with a minimum rating of ‘BBB’ from Standard & Poor’s, ‘B++’ from A.M. Best, or an equivalent rating from a reputable independent agency, as approved by the contracting authority’s market security committee; insurers rated below A‑ must receive prior disclosure and formal approval. All covered risks will be tailored by Gateway Housing Association at its sole discretion, with the program to be managed and delivered in accordance with the stipulations set out in the tender specifications.

The contract seeks the provision of an integrated Project Management Service to support the continual authorisation and safe exploitation of HM Naval Base Devonport. The service provider will deliver specialist nuclear safety expertise that sustains the Naval Base Commander’s Site Safety Justification, ensuring the base remains compliant with Ministry of Defence requirements and operational readiness.

Key deliverables include management, review and maintenance of the complete suite of nuclear safety cases; support for the Nuclear Authorised Documentation Review Programme, enabling timely production and updating of safety documents; full‑time technical support to the Periodic Review of Safety programme; independent Intelligent Customer oversight that guarantees objectivity in safety assessment; and sustained knowledge transfer and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen internal safety capability.

All services must be performed in accordance with MoD Authorisation Conditions, the Ministry of Defence Naval Nuclear Safety Principles and the applicable Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator standards.