Featured Tenders

The European Union Agency for Asylum is preparing to award up to three framework service contracts, each dedicated to the provision of high‑quality event organization services for its administrative and operational meetings and events in distinct geographic regions: Moldova (Lot 1), Ukraine (Lot 2), and the Western Balkans (Lot 3). These contracts will enable the Agency to secure venues, technical equipment, catering, accommodation, transportation, security, medical support, and travel reimbursement services according to the specific needs of each event, while ensuring that all arrangements align with the Agency’s operational standards and procedural requirements.

The required services will encompass venue rental, audio‑visual and interpretation equipment provision, coordination of third‑party vendors, onsite logistical management, preparation of event signage, and handling of all related documentation and invoicing. In addition, the contract will cover the organisation of meals, accommodation reservations and transportation services, as well as event assistance before, during, and after the event, and the payment of travel, accommodation, and subsistence allowances, subject to the Agency’s instructions. Events scheduled in Ukraine will only be organised if the prevailing security situation permits in‑person gatherings, following a comprehensive security assessment by the Agency. All services must comply with EUAA technical specifications and security protocols.

Liverpool City Council is seeking to recommission a comprehensive All‑Age Carers Service that will provide a unified, citywide offer of information, advice, assessment and practical support for unpaid carers of all ages. The procurement is split into five distinct lots, covering a streamlined digital platform with information, advice and guidance, a holistic support package for adult and parent carers, age‑appropriate services for young, young‑adult and sibling carers, independent advocacy for adults, and a flexible initiatives framework that delivers creative breaks and community‑based opportunities across the city.

Lot 1 will deliver an integrated digital platform that complements the existing Adults and Children’s Liquid Logic Case Management System, enabling initial triage, navigation to relevant support pathways, data collection and outcome reporting, while also facilitating online peer‑support networks. Lot 2 will focus on statutory carer assessments in line with the Care Act 2014, joint working with the young‑carer programme and targeted outreach to diverse communities. Lot 3 will provide tailored statutory support for carers up to 25 years of age, ensuring a seamless transition between Children and Families Act 2014 responsibilities and the Care Act framework. Lot 4 will offer free, independent, professional advocacy for carers aged 18 and over, and Lot 5 will engage local businesses and community partners to source and publicise a range of flexible, subsidised breaks and activities, all interfaced through the digital platform.

All deliverables must meet the statutory duties outlined in the Care Act 2014 and the Children and Families Act 2014, be interoperable with existing local case‑management infrastructure, and support a neighbourhood‑model approach that promotes resilience, independence and inclusive access across all age groups.

The Greater London Authority’s Virtual Reference Unit (VRU) seeks providers to deliver a comprehensive support package for boys and young men in care and educational settings, and for the adults who support them. The tender is divided into three distinct lots: the first is an intensive, relationship‑based mentoring programme for care‑experienced youth, aiming to build confidence, resilience, identity and healthy masculinity concepts through sustained one‑to‑one interactions; the second calls for specialist training and capacity‑building for fathers, male foster and residential carers, providing structured learning, workshops, coaching, and practical tools to help trusted adults recognize and respond to harmful online content, digital literacy and the lived realities of boys and young men; the third focuses on a preventative intervention in pupil referral units, alternative provision and linked mainstream secondary schools, combining group‑based identity and relationships work with workforce development for teachers to embed conversations on masculinity, wellbeing and online harms within existing safeguarding, RSHE, PSHE and pastoral systems. Each lot requires collaboration with statutory and multi‑agency partners, continuity with existing care provision, and delivers outcomes that strengthen protective factors and reduce vulnerability to exploitation, violence and digital manipulation.

All services must be designed to meet UK statutory safeguarding, digital literacy and RSHE standards.

The North East & Yorkshire NHS Pharmaceutical Purchasing Consortium is establishing a multi‑award framework agreement for the provision of High Tech Homecare Medicines Services to meet the needs of member trusts across the NEY region, while also permitting access for other publicly funded entities subject to prior approval. The framework will comprise six distinct lots covering a range of unlicensed compounded preparations—including desferrioxamine, antimicrobials, chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, and other compounded formulations—as well as metabolic disorder medicines and other non‑compounded high‑tech homecare services.

Contracting will be carried out through an electronic platform, allowing interested suppliers to register via the Atamis e‑sourcing portal and receive further instructions or clarification through designated support contacts. Each lot anticipates optional 24‑month extensions, reflecting the consortium’s desire for long‑term continuity of supply and service quality across the consortium’s NHS trusts. All bids will be assessed on a weighted criteria of technical and quality performance (50 %), commercial considerations (40 %), and social value (10 %).

All required formulations must satisfy the relevant high‑tech homecare medicines standards and be prepared under strict quality assurance protocols to ensure safe and effective patient care.

Innlandet County is seeking long‑term framework agreements for the supply of a comprehensive range of food articles, including groceries, fresh produce, dairy products, meat, poultry, eggs, fish and seafood, as well as mineral water and other beverages. The procurement covers all county entities and designated canteens, with delivery required anywhere within Norway. The framework is designed to support the county’s goals for full, healthy and affordable meals, to enable school‑based food education and to meet the commitments established in the 2025 Inland Food Promise through a menu based on the national plate model and by ensuring that a broad spectrum of food groups – from grains and legumes to fruits, vegetables, fish, seafood, milk and water – is readily available in canteens and other food service sites.

All goods must promote a healthy diet while minimizing environmental and climate impact. Suppliers should prioritise locally produced and Norwegian foods, support sustainable procurement, and provide certified products such as organic, MSC/ASC, and Fairtrade where relevant. Digital ordering platforms, clear product information, labelling schemes, and educational resources or courses that encourage informed consumption are required, and the supply chain must limit low‑nutritious items such as candy, snacks and sweet drinks. The foods supplied shall comply with national nutrition guidelines and sustainability standards.

The Department of Education seeks the services of an accredited third‑party audit and certifying body to conduct the second surveillance audit under ISO 9001:2015 for fifteen (15) Regional Offices. The contract requires the selected consultant to perform a comprehensive multi‑site certification audit that will assess the ongoing conformance of each regional office to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, culminating in the issuance of corrective action reports when necessary and the confirmation that certification is maintained.

The audit engagement will follow a structured sequence that begins with an initial interaction between the Department of Education and the certifying body to establish the scope and expectations. Following the submission and review of required documentation, the body will draft and communicate a detailed second surveillance audit plan to DepEd and the regional offices. The audit itself will be carried out in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 standards, and a final audit report will be submitted to DepEd. Corrective actions, if identified, will be addressed and documented, and the continuity of ISO certification for all offices will be formally confirmed.

All technical and procedural requirements for this engagement are governed by the ISO 9001:2015 standard and the multi‑site certification approach.

The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) PS3892DPS is established to procure a broad spectrum of Contracted Further Education and Training (FET) services for participating Education and Training Boards (ETBs) throughout the Republic of Ireland. The DPS provides a single source framework for commissioning vocational, occupational, technical, professional, and workforce development programmes that promote learner progression, skill acquisition, social inclusion, labour market participation, sectoral development, and enterprise needs. It supports the delivery of both accredited and non‑accredited provision, industry‑certified programmes, apprenticeship‑related supports, digital and green skills initiatives, and employability interventions.

Each of the sixteen defined lots aligns with a specific ETB, covering all counties and regions. The procurement will address the complete range of programme delivery requirements, including tutor provision, learner support services, programme administration, assessment and certification assistance, employer engagement, workplace learning supports, and related operational services essential for successful implementation. Where appropriate, the DPS allows for the adaptation, contextualisation, and enhancement of training content, learning materials, assessment instrumentations, and delivery methodologies, ensuring that support services are directly aligned with training delivery needs. All services will be performed at the designated Irish regional location, IE041.

The contracting parties shall deliver services in accordance with the applicable statutory and quality standards governing Further Education and Training provision.

The Department of Public Works and Highways, Regional Office IV‑A is soliciting consultancy services to conduct comprehensive subsurface exploration for a portfolio of school buildings located across the Calabarzon region. The contract, identified as 25CSD016 and classified under “Conduct of Sub Surface Exploration Works,” will cover baseline site investigations for the proposed Batch 3 projects, ensuring that each structure’s foundation design is based on reliable geotechnical data.

The scope of work requires the consultant to carry out a full sequence of investigative activities that includes initial field reconnaissance; detailed geological and geohazard surveys; drilling and sampling campaigns; Standard Penetration Tests; rock core retrieval; water‑level monitoring; laboratory testing and analysis; and the preparation and submission of a complete Geotechnical Investigation Report. Essential logistical support such as personnel, instruments, vehicles, and temporary accommodation must be provided to achieve these objectives efficiently and within the stipulated project timeline.

All investigations must be performed in accordance with the Design and Guidelines, Criteria and Standard Manual (DGCS Manual 2015, Vols. 2A and 2C), Department Order No. 75, Series of 2024, and any additional guidelines specified in the Terms of Reference.

The tender invites providers to supply a range of supported accommodation services for young care leavers in Luton. The procurement covers both of‑age services for 16‑17 year olds, which must be Ofsted registered, and non‑registered services for 18‑25 year olds. The contract will be delivered through a new Light Touch Open Framework that incorporates current Ofsted registration mandates, recently updated quality standards and the Inspection Framework introduced in 2023/24. Three lots will be sourced for 16‑17 year olds and two lots for the 18‑25 age group, allowing for the selection of providers who can meet the diverse needs of this population.

Supported accommodation will be delivered in a mix of self‑contained units and group‑living settings. Self‑contained units will include bedsits and one‑bedroom flats, designed for the sole use of the young person or for a small family unit such as partner, sibling or children, and may be housed within a single building or separate premises. Shared or group accommodation will comprise hostels, HMOs or multi‑bedroom houses in which each young person has a private bedroom, and may have a private bathroom, while sharing communal spaces such as kitchens and living areas. The accommodation must be situated in premises solely dedicated to looked‑after children and care leavers, with the option for 18‑plus care leavers to share accommodation where appropriate. The services seek to provide a safe, homely and nurturing environment that promotes semi‑independence, skill development and transition into adult life.

The procurement will also evaluate suppliers on their ability to embed support for education, training and employment within the accommodation settings. Providers must demonstrate proven experience in delivering high‑quality care and support, adhere to the regulatory framework for looked‑after children and care leavers, and maintain alignment with Ofsted standards for the 16‑17 age bracket and the 2023/24 Inspection Framework.