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Cleeve School & Sixth Form Centre of Excellence is inviting proposals for a comprehensive cleaning service to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe learning environment across its campus. The contract will cover all internal school buildings for a five‑year period, beginning 1 April 2027, with an initial three‑year term and a potential two‑year extension. The supplier will perform daily cleaning during the academic year, a total of 190 academic days, 5 inset days, and 20 periodic cleaning days per annum, ensuring that the scheduled number of hours is consistently met and that any planned or unplanned staff absences are managed through a robust coverage system.

Service delivery must be fully integrated into the school’s routine, avoiding any interruption to teaching or activities. The contractor is required to submit concise, detailed management reports monthly to senior school management, and must adhere to the school’s health, safety and environmental policies at all times. All cleaning staff are expected to receive BICSe training and the cleaning work must conform to BICSc Cleaning Standards, ensuring a high‑quality, specification‑compliant service throughout the contract term.

All cleaning operations shall be performed in accordance with BICSc Cleaning Standards, with BICSe training provided to all personnel.

The “All Under One Roof” Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) announced by CHIC is a procurement framework for repair and maintenance services, identified by CPV code 50000000. It provides a centralised marketplace through which the consortium’s members and other qualifying public authorities in the United Kingdom can contract for repairs and upkeep of properties within the social housing sector. Under the Procurement Act 2023 and the Public Contract Regulations (PCR) 2015, the DPS is scheduled to terminate on 27 October 2028, with any contracts awarded before that date remaining in force and governed thereafter by PCR 2015.

Participation remains open to all current and future members of CHIC as well as registered providers of social housing, local authorities, government departments, charities, NHS and health and social care groups, emergency services, educational institutions, and cultural facilities such as libraries and museums. The consortium estimates that contracts awarded through the DPS during its remaining lifespan could amount to around £300 million excluding VAT, but no exclusivity or guaranteed volume is provided, and members are free to pursue additional agreements with other suppliers. CHIC retains the right to review or amend the DPS every twelve months in accordance with PCR regulation 34(28).

All contracts awarded under this DPS will continue to be managed under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 until their termination.

The amendment to the CHIC Development Dynamic Purchasing System confirms that the system and its qualification framework, originally set up under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, will cease to operate on 27 October 2028. Contracts already awarded within the DPS will remain in force until their natural termination and will be managed in accordance with the rules of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, even if the DPS itself has ended. The system remains open for participation to current and future members of CHIC and to any registered provider of social housing, local authority, or other public contracting authority in the United Kingdom, including housing associations, government departments, registered charities, NHS groups, emergency services, schools, universities, libraries and museums.

The procurement subject concerns construction works identified by the main CPV code 45211000, covering works for multi‑dwelling buildings and individual houses. The dynamic purchasing system will facilitate the award of these works contracts throughout the remaining life of the DPS, allowing eligible contracting authorities to source construction services under a common framework.

All awarded works contracts must be compliant with the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Hertfordshire County Council is creating a Dynamic Purchasing System to provision local bus and school coach transport services, intentionally clarifying that taxi services are excluded from the scope. The system will operate under the regulatory framework of Regulation 34 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and will be managed through an electronic supplier questionnaire and agreement process. Qualified suppliers, once admitted, will receive individual orders through competitive tendering during the second stage of the procedure.

The DPS is subdivided into three distinct categories. Category 1 covers registered local bus services. Category 2 focuses on contracted education bus, coach, or PCV minibus services and is dedicated to transporting students to schools and colleges; drivers and passenger assistants in this segment are required to obtain an enhanced‑level DBS with barred list check before undertaking any duties. Category 3 is demand‑responsive transport, a shared mobility option where vehicles adjust routes to meet passenger arrivals and departures without fixed timetables.

Prospective operators must register on the In‑Tend portal, express interest, complete all required documents, and sign the DPS agreement electronically via DocuSign before they can tender. Compliance with the specified enhanced DBS requirement for drivers and passenger assistants is mandatory for participation.

The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement to solicit research proposals that support its foundational research mission of operationalizing science to secure an overmatch advantage in future conflicts. This announcement consolidates two prior BAAs and invites submissions for basic, applied, and, where relevant, advanced technological development that directly or indirectly aids ARL’s objectives. The solicitation, identified as W911NF‑23‑S‑0001, is open to entities capable of advancing scientific knowledge across the physical, engineering, and life sciences domains, in alignment with the 541715 NAICS classification for research and development.

Submissions must address the research topics listed on the ARL BAA topics website and be prepared under the competitive procedures outlined by FAR Part 35, 2 CFR 200.204, and DoDGARS. The selected proposals will be awarded in accordance with FAR 6.102(d)(2) and 35.016, and they may include advanced component development and prototypes as part of the broader research agenda. Proposals are required to comply with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Other Transaction Guide version 1.0 and the applicable federal regulations governing research awards.

Education Commercial Services (ECS) is creating a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to facilitate the procurement of construction, works and related professional services that are ethically and sustainably sourced, with a particular focus on decarbonisation, biodiversity, energy efficiency, estate management and social value for education institutions across the United Kingdom. The DPS is administered by ECS, a trading name of Bishop Wilkinson Commercial Services Ltd, which operates on behalf of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust to provide specialist procurement solutions to the sector. The system is designed to enable public‑sector buyers to engage suppliers who demonstrate responsible supply‑chain practices, including measures to manage the growing risk of modern slavery.

The DPS is available to all UK public‑sector buyers and operates through three principal categories—service category, geographical location and additional capabilities—allowing organisations to shortlist suppliers for further competition. By creating a governed marketplace, the initiative supports local SMEs, charities and social enterprises, aims to generate measurable social value in areas such as Covid‑19 recovery, economic inequality, climate change mitigation, equal opportunity and well‑being, and drives environmental reductions in carbon, water and waste while promoting circular‑economy principles. Participation also requires suppliers to align with the Government prompt payment policy to ensure timely remuneration for all tiers of the supply chain.

Candidates wishing to join the DPS must submit their applications via the Cimple portal, indicating the categories they are applying for, and demonstrate compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. All participating suppliers are required to be signatories of the Government prompt payment policy.

Telford and Wrekin Council has issued a Dynamic Purchasing System to secure comprehensive support and personal care services for both children and adults within the borough. The programme will cover a range of care functions, including domiciliary care, residential and nursing placements for adults, day care services, and community care for children and young people. It is designed around the Authority’s Commitment Statement, “Right Help, Right Time to Promote Independence”, and aligns with national government policies, encouraging providers to adopt a whole‑family approach to care.

The DPS is divided into five distinct lots. Lot 1 and Lot 2 permit providers to register for personal care services—subject to a valid CQC or Ofsted registration—to deliver regulated care; they also allow support services, which may be provided by non‑registered providers for domestic assistance and shopping calls, provided all required registrations are held. Lot 3 and Lot 4 are restricted to CQC‑registered providers who are able to operate residential and nursing homes that deliver care and personal support to residents. Lot 5 focuses on day services, with expectations that providers will offer respite, bathing, activities, and transport for adult residents. The framework will run from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2028 with an option for renewal, and participating companies may award contracts for any or all of the lots. Regulated personal care must be delivered under a valid CQC or Ofsted registration, while informal support services may be offered by non‑registered providers when appropriate.

The Department of Defense, through the Mission Installation Contracting Command at Fort Drum, New York, is establishing a Blanket Purchase Agreement for General Construction Services under NAICS 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The BPA is intended to procure multiple small‑business contractors for a series of projects ranging from new construction, additions, and alterations to routine maintenance and repair of government real property, with individual projects valued below the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. Each work order under the BPA will be issued via a Request for Quote that specifies the required tasks, drawings, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and each award will be competitively priced on a per‑project basis.

Contractors selected under this agreement must furnish all labor, specialized equipment, materials, supervision, and transportation needed to complete the assigned work, and must not employ any Government‑furnished property. The scope of work encompasses civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural activities, including surveying, grading, storm‑water management, electrical distribution, HVAC systems, plumbing, fire suppression, and structural repairs. The contractor is required to hold a pre‑construction conference, maintain a detailed project schedule, perform regular quality‑control inspections, and ensure the work complies with the New York State Building Code, USDOT and other federal standards, and with the FAR clause governing Davis‑Bacon wage determinations.

All prospective contractors must be registered in SAM and WAWF, possess a payment bond covering projects between $35,000 and $250,000, and satisfy the requirements of the HUBZone set‑aside. They must also provide insurance in accordance with the Statement of Work, comply with FAR 52.222‑6 construction wage requirements, and certify adherence to the applicable technical standards and regulations.

The AFWERX Challenge Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) establishes a framework for engaging commercial developers and researchers in the Defense Department’s pursuit of advanced defense technologies. It serves as the foundational solicitation under which individual challenge calls are issued, outlining the expectations, procurement procedures, and contractual conditions that will apply to all subsequent calls. The CSO invites contributions across a spectrum of research and development initiatives that align with the Department of Defense and Air Force Research Laboratory’s priorities.

Specific challenges issued under the CSO include the Super Goggles Challenge, which seeks mixed‑reality eye‑worn solutions for aircraft crew; the Air to Air Refueling Mechanism (A2RM) Digital Design Challenge, which requires innovative digital design approaches for next‑generation refueling systems; the Expedient Basing and Expedient Basing Part 2 Challenges, focused on rapid deployment and infrastructure solutions for aircraft operations; the UAS Power Generation Challenge, which calls for effective power solutions for unmanned aircraft; and the Agile Combat Employment (ACE) Aviation Support Equipment Challenge, aimed at enhancing operational support equipment for agile combat employment missions. Each challenge is presented with detailed submission and evaluation criteria, ensuring that participants adhere to the specified technical and operational parameters.

All calls supersede earlier versions and reflect the latest updates to submission deadlines, non‑government personnel requirements, and the removal of Spiral 1 networking opportunities, where applicable. The deliverables must meet AFWERX Challenge evaluation criteria and comply with all relevant Department of Defense procurement regulations.