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YPO is procuring a comprehensive range of emergency response and rescue equipment and garments for use by emergency services and the wider public sector. The contract, a renewal of the existing 000865 ERRE framework, seeks to provide a compliant, market‑driven route to supply a wide array of specialised tools, protective apparel, and operational accessories, with a particular emphasis on the needs of Fire and Rescue Services while remaining open to all public sector buyers.

The procurement is divided into ten distinct lots covering critical categories such as water rescue equipment—including protective clothing, foot‑wear, life jackets, rafts, and diving gear; hoses, pumps and related accessories; working‑at‑heights safety systems; vehicle stabilising and cutting equipment; lighting solutions; a suite of rescue tools including lances and battery‑powered options; portable and pop‑up shelters; thermal imaging cameras; smoke control equipment such as PPV fans and smoke curtains; and land and sand rescue apparatus. Suppliers may submit bids at any time during the contract period, which runs from 17 June 2022 to 23 February 2029 with annual reviews. All supplied equipment and services must comply with the applicable UK safety and performance standards.

Rotherham Council is seeking providers for a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) for Supported Living Care and Support services. This framework agreement aims to engage multiple suppliers capable of delivering personalized care and support to individuals with learning disabilities within a supported living setting. The FPS emphasizes individual choice and control, empowering residents to make decisions about their housing, support, and lifestyle.

The procurement specifically seeks providers who can address the unique needs of individuals with autism, including accommodations for sensory sensitivities such as acoustic/noise reduction. This highlights a commitment to providing tailored and inclusive care environments.

Contracts will be awarded through mini-competitions or direct awards once the FPS is established. The Council welcomes applications from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organizations, demonstrating a commitment to inclusivity and fostering a diverse supplier base. The FPS aligns with Rotherham Council's social value ambition, indicating a focus on broader societal benefits beyond purely economic considerations.

Forestry and Land Scotland has launched a Dynamic Purchasing System to secure invasive vegetation control services across the nation’s forests and lands. The system allows qualified contractors to apply for admission and, upon evaluation within a defined period, gain access to future procurement opportunities. The DPS operates as a compliant route designed to fill gaps in existing contracts or to acquire new services that have not yet been available through conventional procurement channels.

The intended outcomes of the DPS cover a broad array of establishment operations, including power‑ or hand‑cutting, controlled burning, stump treatment, foliar pesticide application, stem injection of woody material and herbaceous weeds, hand pulling of seedlings, rope‑access work on steep ground, manual non‑chemical removal, chipping of cut material, traffic management, and manual labour. No variants or options will be considered, and the procurement is structured into distinct regional lots for Central, North, East, South, and West. The purchase is set to recur over a five‑year horizon, with potential extensions, ensuring a sustained supply of expertise and equipment.

All interventions must be carried out using approved methods and materials, following environmental protection guidelines and safety regulations.

The South Lanarkshire Council is seeking to secure a long‑term, flexible procurement arrangement for adult supported living services, allowing vulnerable adults to remain in their own homes and participate actively in their communities. Through the use of a Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) governed by the Light Touch Rules in Regulations 74–76 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the Council intends to keep an open admission of providers over a 15‑year term, thereby increasing choice for supported persons and aligning service delivery with contemporary Self‑Directed Support (SDS) regulations. The PSA framework will support a dynamic addition of new providers, ensuring that the service portfolio can evolve to meet changing community needs while maintaining consistent standards of care.

The contract is divided into two distinct lots: Lot 1 for Standard Care and Lot 2 for Enhanced Care. The award process will place a strong emphasis on quality, accounting for 95 % of the weighting, with price representing the remaining 5 %. No variants or options are available, and invitations to tender are to be submitted exclusively in English. This procurement is recurrent, with bidders not initially awarded the PSA having the opportunity to apply in subsequent rounds, and the full tender opening is scheduled for 5 March 2027 at 12:00 local time. All arrangements shall be carried out in accordance with the PSA provisions under Regulations 74–76 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

The Scottish Government is extending its collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Telephony and Communication Services for an additional 24‑month period ending 27 March 2028. The DPS is divided into two lots: Lot 1 – Telephony and Communication Services and Lot 2 – Enterprise Bundled Services, which incorporates all services in Lot 1 together with mobile voice and data services for customers wishing a single‑stop procurement of their telecommunications needs. Current suppliers are required to refresh and resubmit their Single Procurement Document (SPD) within six weeks of this notice in order to remain on the system, whilst new applicants may join throughout the life of the DPS provided they satisfy the established entry criteria.

Applicants must demonstrate at least twelve months of relevant experience, submit relevant case‑study evidence (two examples per lot) illustrating delivery of the required services, and hold an approved third‑party cyber‑security accreditation such as Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001:2013, or equivalent. All suppliers must also secure Employer’s Liability, Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance with minimum thresholds of £1 million, and provide appropriate tax compliance documentation. The award system will weigh technical quality at 40–80 % and price at 20–60 %, with a contractual duration of 71 months subject to renewal.