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The Joint Nature Conservation Committee seeks to enhance its role in protecting the United Kingdom’s biodiversity amid the escalating triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. To support its strategic goal of advancing nature‑based solutions, JNCC is launching a Business Associates Framework Agreement that will provide a long‑term supply of specialist consultancy services across a range of critical domains. The framework is intended to secure best value, drive continuous improvement and deliver efficiency gains over its lifetime.

Under the agreement, six distinct lots are offered, covering terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity, marine environments including fisheries and offshore industries, air and environmental quality, economics, social science and evaluation methods, Earth observation and data, and corporate services with a focus on inclusive organisational design and development. Each lot is intended to support JNCC’s statutory advisory role to the UK Government and devolved administrations by providing expert advice, analysis and strategic recommendations across these specialised areas. The contract will be renewable, allowing for extensions of up to two years at the discretion of the contracting authority.

The procurement is based in the United Kingdom, can be submitted electronically, and is recurrent. All participating consultants must adhere to relevant UK and international environmental standards to ensure compliance and effectiveness in delivering nature conservation outcomes.

The University of Galway is creating a Dynamic Purchasing System to supply advanced 3D printing capability across five distinct procurement lots. The system will consolidate procurement for specialised equipment, consumables, training, maintenance, repair, technical support, software licences, and related research services, with delivery and performance staged over a ten‑year contract term located in Galway, Ireland.

Lot 1 covers the core 3D‑printing machinery and its supporting consumables, training, and maintenance services. Lot 2 addresses bio‑printing technology, including the necessary hardware, reagents, training, and support. Lot 3 focuses on ancillary equipment that complements 3D printing operations, alongside consumables, training, and upkeep. Lot 4 supplies testing and evaluation equipment for fabricated prototypes, with full consumables, technical support, and maintenance. Lot 5 is dedicated to specialist research and associated consultancy services that enhance and expand 3D‑printing research. All technical specifications are set forth in the detailed procurement documents and must be satisfied or an equivalent approved.

Kirklees Council seeks to procure an Electronic Market Place (EMP) designed to connect the council with providers capable of delivering support and integration services to vulnerable migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees residing in the Kirklees area.

The EMP will facilitate access to a range of essential services categorized as community integration, specialist advice and support, cultural awareness training, health and well-being initiatives, and programs designed to assist individuals in pursuing education and employment opportunities. The contract is structured as a service agreement with an open procedure procurement method exceeding the established threshold.

The anticipated duration of the contract is five years, commencing on October 1st, 2024, and concluding on September 30th, 2029. The estimated annual value of the contract is £500,000, with funding secured through external grants and contracts provided by entities such as the Department of Levelling Up Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and the Home Office. Potential providers are required to demonstrate proven experience and capacity to effectively deliver the specified support services. Detailed requirements outlining these expectations are comprehensively outlined in the Specification (Schedule 2) and Conditions of Contract (Schedule 4 Appendix 2).

Westminster City Council is re‑procurring its principal housing repair and maintenance services through a single Strategic Alliance Agreement that will cover two distinct yet complementary portfolios. Lot 1 – the Responsive Repairs & Voids contract – will supply urgent, statutory‑time‑scale repair work to occupied dwellings, as well as communal maintenance, the refurbishment of empty homes to lettable status and retrofit interventions in both occupied and unoccupied properties. Lot 2 – the Major Works contract – will deliver planned and cyclical capital improvement work across the council’s 21,000‑unit stock, guided by the RIBA Plan of Work 2020 and issued as successive Task Briefs based on asset‑management priorities and resident input. Both contracts will be initialed for a five‑year term, with discretionary extensions of three and two years, contingent on budget, value for money and contractor performance, and will be awarded on the basis of the most advantageous tender under the Procurement Act 2023.

The procurement will proceed through a Competitive Flexible Procedure, beginning with a combined Conditions of Participation and Invitation to Submit Initial Tenders, followed by a technical and commercial dialogue stage and culminating in final tenders. Winning contractors will be required to enter a Term Alliance Contract and to sign the Strategic Alliance Joining Agreement. All awards will be subjected to strict bid‑inclusion restrictions to ensure distinct awardees for each lot. All work must comply with the Technical Term Brief, RIBA Plan of Work 2020 and relevant statutory standards.

Lancashire County Council is seeking to establish a Provider List of organizations capable of delivering home care and short break services for children and young people with disabilities in Lancashire, England. The list will encompass six distinct service categories: Break Time (Lot 1a), Break Time Plus (Lot 1b), Day Time Short Breaks (Lot 2a), Day Time Personal Care (Lot 2b), Night Time Overnight Short Breaks (Lot 3), and Intensive Positive Behaviour Support (Lot 4).

Providers can apply to join the open list at any time during its term, subject to meeting predetermined selection criteria. New applications will be evaluated annually, or sooner if ten new applications are received within a given period. The Provider List is intended for a duration of five years with an option to extend for a maximum total of seven years.

Service contracts will be awarded through a "call-off" process, enabling Lancashire County Council to select providers from the list based on specific service requirements. This framework aims to ensure consistent and accessible support services for children and young people with disabilities in Lancashire.

East Sussex County Council seeks to establish an Approved Provider List (EDAPL) for educational support services. The procurement aims to secure consultants and providers capable of delivering a range of services designed to enhance educational outcomes for all pupils within East Sussex.

Successful applicants will possess demonstrable experience working within the UK education system, demonstrating familiarity with its governance structures, curriculum, and assessment practices. While virtual work is acceptable, a hybrid work model incorporating in-person engagement is preferred by the Education Division.

The EDAPL encompasses seven key service areas: training and support for schools on various aspects of leadership, governance, and pedagogy; roles related to statutory intervention powers; reviews and challenge/support for leaders and managers; independent chair and interim governance roles; safeguarding support for identified schools; research and evaluation of effective practice; and project and leadership support across the Division's work. The contract duration is four years (October 1st, 2024 - September 30th, 2028), with an option to extend for up to two years. Estimated annual expenditure is up to £1,000,000.

Cornwall Council, in partnership with NHS Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, is inviting tenders for the delivery of the Core Carers Service within Lot 1 of its Carers Support model. The procurement focuses on a place‑based, preventative, all‑age, family‑focused service that will be embedded through Carer Advisors who work directly with Integrated Neighbourhood Teams to provide community‑based support for unpaid carers. The service aims to keep carers well, sustain their caring role, and give them timely access to information, advice and holistic support within their own local communities.

The successful supplier will take responsibility for leading the strategic development, coordination and integration of the entire Carers Support offer across Cornwall. Working in close collaboration with commissioned specialist services, the provider will ensure continuity of care, enable carers to seek help before crises arise, and foster a sense that carers of every age are recognised, valued and fully supported. The contract is set to commence on 1 November 2026 and will allow for extensions up to a maximum term of seven years, subject to council discretion.

The service must be implemented in accordance with the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams framework and adhere to all relevant local health and social care standards.

Scotland Excel’s Dynamic Purchasing System seeks to secure comprehensive treatment and disposal services for a wide range of recyclable and residual waste streams that arise from households, council commercial collections and household waste recycling centres. The procurement covers the collection, segregation, processing and final disposal of mixed recyclate, paper, cardboard, newsprint, PAMs, glass, metal cans, plastics, metals, wood, textiles, plasterboard, gas bottles, tyres, inert material, bulky waste, street sweepings, gully waste, engine oil, cooking oil, and both MRF outputs and offtakes. The contract is structured into individual lots, each focusing on a specific material group or combination of streams, allowing service providers to bid on one or more lots that match their capabilities.

The DPS is open to any provider that satisfies the selection criteria and is not excluded; no upper or lower limits on entrant numbers are imposed. Performance will take place throughout Scotland, with councils specifying the particular mix, quality and operational requirements at the invitation to tender stage. All providers must deliver services in accordance with the prevailing national standards, such as PAS 105 for paper waste and PAS 101 for recovered glass, and comply with the relevant UK recycling regulations.

The tender invites a single supplier to provide comprehensive catering services across the nine schools of the St John the Baptist Catholic Multi‑Academy Trust, comprising eight primary institutions and one secondary school. The appointment is for a three‑year period commencing 1 January 2027, with an optional annual extension thereafter, and is structured as a guaranteed performance contract whereby the supplier offers a fixed annual return while retaining the trust’s control over tariff levels. The supply arrangement covers all meals, including morning breaks, lunches, hospitality, and free‑issue programmes, as well as supporting the delivery of free school meals in line with current government funding rates.

The procurement encourages innovative food solutions that reflect contemporary high‑street and retail trends, aiming to enhance pupils’ dining experiences and promote healthy eating habits. The successful supplier will be expected to review existing service provision, recommend improvements, and maximising the sourcing of fresh, seasonal, and locally produced ingredients to be prepared on site. Training and educational support on nutrition and food provenance for students is an integral component of the service expectations. The contract also anticipates potential inclusion of additional schools currently operating self‑catering services, with pricing to align with the primary and secondary models presented initially.

The supplier must meet the specification detailed for each school, delivering consistent quality in accordance with the trust’s stipulations for healthy, locally sourced produce and innovative menu design.