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The Dynamic Purchasing System for Employment and Health Related Test and Learn Provision has been established by the Department for Work and Pensions to acquire social and other employment and health‑related services across England, Scotland and Wales. The DPS serves as a lightweight, open‑ended procurement platform that enables organisations—particularly ones capable of delivering innovative or specialised approaches—to design, piloting and evaluate proof‑of‑concept projects that support evidence‑based national and local service delivery. Although no future business is guaranteed, the system is expected to generate a limited number of test and learn contracts over its duration, with an anticipated cumulative value of approximately £20 million.

Recent revisions to the core terms and call‑off schedules, taking effect on 8 February 2024, include the removal of European Union references, an updated security call‑off timetable, revised data‑processing provisions, the introduction of an optional staff‑transfer call‑off schedule, and a change in the signature sequencing to have the buyer sign the award form second. Financial standing is now assessed in greater detail at the call‑off competition stage rather than at admission. The nominal end date for the DPS is 30 September 2026, with the possibility of further extension, and may be terminated by the DWP with twenty working days’ notice.

Compliance is required with the updated security and data‑processing provisions and with the optional staff‑transfer call‑off schedule.

TUCO Ltd. is procuring a full range of electronic point‑of‑sale (EPoS) systems for use in the United Kingdom from April 2025 to March 2029. The contract is divided into four distinct lots that together cover retail, restaurant, self‑serve retail, self‑serve catering and kiosk environments, with an additional “One‑Stop‑Shop” lot that integrates all of the previous categories. Each lot encompasses the complete suite of hardware, software, applications and associated support services required for a fully operational EPoS solution.

The contract will have an initial two‑year term, with the possibility of up to two further one‑year extensions, and will be renewed on a recurring basis. Bidders must deliver solutions strictly within the specified categories and may not propose variant or option packages. Timelines and technical guidance are supplied through the “SQ Note to Tenders” documents referenced in the procurement.

All candidate solutions must adhere to the specifications set out in the SQ Notes to Tenders and comply with the United Kingdom’s data protection and POS industry standards.

The procurement concerns a national Framework Agreement for the delivery of apprenticeship standards and associated training across public sector organisations in the United Kingdom. This framework, headquartered by the Youth Public Office (YPO), will supply training providers with the opportunity to deliver all current and newly approved apprenticeship routes specified by the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education. At launch the framework will encompass 15 recognised routes, 646 approved standards, and operate across 11 defined regions, with the structure and content updated in line with the Institute’s quarterly revisions.

Proposers are invited to join the framework at any time during its lifespan and will be able to bid on any existing standard as well as newly added standards that become approved for delivery. The procurement operates under a light-touch procedure, allowing YPO to refresh the roster of active providers each quarter and to integrate additional apprenticeship routes as the industry evolves. There is no cap on the number of providers that may be awarded for any standard, ensuring flexibility to meet evolving public sector demand.

All participating providers must comply with the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education approved routes and standards as specified on the Institute’s official website.

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is establishing a five‑year flexible framework to provide independent housing‑based enablement support for adults throughout the borough. The framework is divided into three tiers—Tier 1 Standard Support, Tier 2 Complex Care, and Tier 3 Enhanced Support—allowing providers to apply for the level that best matches the needs of the individuals they will serve. The service will cover a wide range of support needs including assistance with everyday tasks, personal care, budget management, health and wellbeing maintenance, and facilitation of community appointments and activities. By enabling people to stay within their own homes, the framework seeks to reduce the overall requirement for residential care.

The framework will commence on 1 March 2023 and continue through 29 February 2028, with providers allowed to join or exit at any time during this period. Service providers must deliver support that complies with the Care Quality Commission standards and all relevant health and safety regulations.

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, through its trading name Education Commercial Services, is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System to procure commonly used goods and services for the public sector across the United Kingdom. The system is designed to promote an ethical and sustainable supply chain that delivers measurable social value to local communities, while maintaining high procurement standards tailored to the education sector in the North East and beyond.

Prospective suppliers will be invited to participate in competitions based on three defined categories: the service category identified by CPV codes, the geographical location specified by NUTS codes, and any defined additional capabilities. By listing these categories in their applications, suppliers will be shortlisted for targeted competition rounds, enabling the Trust to assess fit accurately and support local SMEs, charities and social enterprises through a framework that encourages 10‑day payment terms and the integration of sustainability, community, and employee‑support practices across the entire supply chain.

All suppliers must adhere to sustainable procurement standards and demonstrate ethical supply chain practices.

The Federal Aviation Administration’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office has issued Broad Agency Announcement 697DCK‑25‑R‑00278, with Call 001‑2026 inviting whitepaper submissions that advance demonstration and validation of systems and technologies necessary for the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system. The solicitation calls for innovative approaches within the broad focus areas of UAS integration, encouraging proposals that demonstrate operational readiness and can be evaluated for potential award within the two‑step BAA process. Respondents must partner with at least one FAA‑designated UAS Test Site, provide a Letter of Attestation from that site, and include a Rough Order of Magnitude detailing their cost‑share contribution.

Whitepaper submissions to this call are limited to ten pages (excluding cover, LOA, and ROM) and must be formatted according to specified naming conventions, emailed to the Contracting Officer by the January 9 2026 deadline, and accompanied by a 1:1 cost‑share arrangement up to a maximum of 50 % of the total project cost. The evaluation will consider the technology’s relevance to FAA mission objectives, the operational readiness of the proposed solution, and the availability of funding, which is expected to be approximately $12 million that will be distributed evenly among designated UAS Test Sites. The procurement is structured on a cost‑reimbursement basis with no fee, and the FAA retains the discretion to award multiple or fewer contracts depending on funding and technical merit.

Prerequisite standards include a 1:1 cost‑share matching and a Letter of Attestation from an FAA‑designated UAS Test Site.

YPO has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to centralise the procurement of comprehensive fleet‑management solutions for itself and all of its wholly owned subsidiaries. The DPS is designed to deliver both technology platforms and operational services that enhance the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of its vehicle fleet. By consolidating procurement under a single contractual framework, YPO can maintain consistent standards while meeting the evolving needs of diverse public sector organisations.

Key components of the DPS include cloud‑based route and transport planning tools that automatically optimise travel distance and adjust priorities in real time; driver‑risk management systems that provide continuous monitoring of driver performance; and vehicle‑asset management solutions that track temperature, inspections, compliance, and service planning. Operational support extends to supply‑chain logistics, van stock management, and the provision of emergency roadside recovery services available 24 hours a day throughout the year. Additional requirements cover the installation of compliant wash bays, the management of parking‑and‑ticket‑notice (PCN) processing, the application and maintenance of vehicle livery with guaranteed durability, and a range of driver and vehicle safety training courses. Disposal services for de‑commissioned vehicles and related accessories are also included.

All technology solutions supplied under the DPS must be cloud‑based unless otherwise requested by the contracting authority, ensuring real‑time data sharing and scalability across the fleet.

The United States Coast Guard is soliciting commercial services for dockside repairs of the cutter USCGC Stratton (WMSL‑752) at its homeport in Alameda, California. The contract will cover a broad range of maintenance and overhaul tasks performed during a 21‑day availability window from 21 April 2026 to 15 May 2026, including cleaning and inspection of ballast tanks, grooming of the reverse‑osmosis system, servicing of potable water pneumatic tanks, recovery of the stern launch system, overhaul of flight deck nets, repair and renewal of deck and deck‑covering materials, installation of new tenting, fire‑prevention provisions, overhaul of the steering actuator and hydraulic unit, and installation of new e‑del‑dry air compressor equipment. All work will be conducted aboard the cutter, with the contractor responsible for providing all required labor, materials, equipment, power, accessories, and ancillary services in accordance with the detailed specification package.

The solicitation is a 100 % small‑business set‑aside and is issued under the Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) procurement branch, incorporating the full set of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses and Coast Guard acquisition policies. Prospective contractors must obtain advance access to the USCG technical drawings and reference documents, which are subject to export‑control and limited‑access restrictions, and must undergo the Joint Certification Program to receive such packages. The contractor will be evaluated against the attached list of definite work items, with pricing based on composite labor hour rates provided in the solicitation, and will be required to submit a firm proposal by 2 p.m. Pacific on 2 January 2026.

All technical performance must conform to the SFLC Standard Specifications, MIL‑Specification welding and fabrication requirements, and the relevant ASTM, ANSI/AWWA, and ASNT qualification standards.

The General Services Administration’s Office of Professional Services and Human Capital is soliciting offers for the one‑stop, multi‑agency acquisition vehicle known as OASIS+, an indefinite‑delivery, indefinite‑quantity (IDIQ) contract that will provide professional, technical, and managerial services across a broad portfolio of federal needs. The current amendment (0008) re‑opens the solicitation as a continuously open, 8(a)-small‑business set‑aside that allows rolling admissions and the addition of new domains as government requirements evolve. Offerors may submit a single proposal for multiple domains, and the solicitation remains fully integrated with the broader GSA OASIS+ Master Contract and the revised Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO‑2025‑05) requirements.

The program covers thirteen service domains—Management & Advisory, Technical & Engineering, Research & Development, Intelligence Services, Environmental, Facilities, Logistics, Business Administration, Marketing & Public Relations, Human Capital, Financial Services, and Social Services—each identified by specific NAICS codes and subject to a rigorous qualification matrix. The solicitation establishes a detailed framework for labor categories, pricing structures, performance metrics, and reporting, and requires coordination through the OASIS+ Symphony Portal (OSP) with mandatory acknowledgment of the amendment, SAM registration, and adherence to the procurement’s cyber‑security, supply‑chain risk management, and contractual administration provisions.

All submitted offers must demonstrate compliance with FAR 52.219‑8 and include a Cybersecurity & Supply‑Chain Risk Management (C‑SCRM) plan in accordance with Attachment J‑3, as required by the current procurement amendment.