DPS for Design, Print and Related Services

Description: Southampton City Council ("the Council") will procure all its Design, Print and Related Services requirements using a Dynamic Purchasing System contract ("DPS") The Council has worked with Panacea Applications Limited to introduce a web based system, Panacea Software ("DPS Portal"), to manage this DPS. The Council will use this system for the procurement of all their Design, Print and Related Services ("the Services"). The Council's intention is to share the DPS with other public sector bodies in the UK. Therefore, other local authorities, NHS and government bodies shall be permitted to award contracts under the DPS for the provision of the Services in its own geographical area upon entering an access agreement with the Council. The DPS is divided into the following service categories (each being a "Service (read more...)

Summary: Southampton City Council is currently leading a procurement process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) concerning "Design, Print and Related Services". This process is in the tender stage and was last updated on 23rd December 2025. The DPS contract involves a broad array of service categories like standard print, mailing, creative services, and digital communications, divided into 13 distinct lots. The services will be managed through Panacea Software and are intended to be accessible by other UK public sector entities, including local authorities and NHS bodies. The procurement method is selective, employing a restricted procedure above the threshold, with a contract period set from 17th November 2022 to 16th November 2026.

Specialised Paper and Wide Format Media

Description: Fife Council's central print unit is Fife Council's first point of contact for all print related services. Fife Council require to appoint suitable contractors with the ability to supply a range of specialist digital papers and wide format media

Summary: Fife Council is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement process titled "Specialised Paper and Wide Format Media". The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically "Printing paper", and targets suppliers capable of delivering a range of specialist digital papers and wide format media. The procurement will be conducted through an open procedure, and electronic submissions are encouraged. The tender comprises several lots, including A3 and A4 coloured copier paper, carbonless paper, and wide format media, with a contract period of 1,080 days and an optional 12-month extension. All delivery locations are within the UKM72 region, and the tender submission deadline is set for 20th January 2026.

Specialised Paper and Wide Format Media

Description: Fife Council's central print unit is Fife Council's first point of contact for all print related services. Fife Council require to appoint suitable contractors with the ability to supply a range of specialist digital papers and wide format media

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Supply, Delivery and Installation of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs), AED Cabinets and Associated Equipment

Description: North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the supply, delivery and installation of AEDs, AED cabinets and associated equipment (pads, batteries and preparation kits). The anticipated contract start date is 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2029, with the option to extend by up to 24 months. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Summary: North Ayrshire Council is seeking tenders for the supply, delivery, and installation of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs), AED cabinets, and associated equipment. The procurement process, initiated under the open procedure, focuses on the goods category specifically for defibrillators. The tender period is set to close on 2nd February 2026, with the anticipated contract start date on 1st April 2026. Spanning over three years, the contract has the potential for a two-year extension subject to performance and funding. Valued at approximately £240,000, this opportunity is located in the region of UKM93 and covers several other medical equipment and consumables. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase.

Supply, Delivery and Installation of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs), AED Cabinets and Associated Equipment

Description: North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the supply, delivery and installation of AEDs, AED cabinets and associated equipment (pads, batteries and preparation kits). The anticipated contract start date is 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2029, with the option to extend by up to 24 months. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

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Purchase to Pay and Education Supply Solutions

Description: The Procurement is expected to be split into 2 Lots, with a single supplier appointed per Lot. LOT 1 - P2P Marketplace The service will provide schools and local authorities with access to an electronic marketplace platform for the compliant, efficient, and value-driven procurement of goods with additional services. The platform must be cloud-based, user-friendly, and tailored to the needs of the education sector, supporting integration with existing finance and procurement systems. Core functional requirements: -Marketplace access -Supplier diversity and compliance -Guided buying and policy controls -Spend analytics and reporting -Bulk purchasing and value adding features -Tax and invoicing -Integration and compatibility -User experience and support -Mobile accessibility and fast/smart fulfilment LOT 2 - Education Supply Solutions -Office stationery and equipment -Paper -Janitorial goods -Personal protection equipment -Small (read more...)

Summary: The White Horse Federation, a public authority in Swindon, United Kingdom, is initiating the procurement planning stage for its "Purchase to Pay and Education Supply Solutions" tender. The primary industry categories include goods related to office and computing equipment, printed matter, educational and training services, among others. Value Match Services Ltd is appointed as the procurement specialist for this process. A market engagement session is scheduled for 23rd December via Microsoft Teams to assist suppliers in preparing effectively, with expressions of interest due by 19th December. The procurement, divided into two lots, will commence its contract period from 15th April 2026 to 14th April 2030. The estimated contract value is £100,000,000, part of a framework agreement.

Banknote Supply and Services Agreement

Description: This opportunity relates to the production and delivery of banknotes

Summary: The Bank of England has initiated a public procurement process titled "Banknote Supply and Services Agreement," concerning the production and delivery of banknotes within the United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKH3. As a key central government public authority, the Bank of England serves as the buying organisation. Currently in the planning stage, this process uses a competitive flexible procedure under the goods category and surpasses the threshold value with a gross amount of £900 million. Interested parties should note the future notice date on 19th January 2026, with the contract period expected from 1st March 2028 to 28th February 2038, and possible extensions until 28th February 2041.

E-Books, E-Book Collections and E-Textbooks - APUC

Description: The Authority is acting on behalf of the HE and FE institutions in Scotland and oversea campuses, Members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) which includes amongst its members, the National Library of Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Scotland Excel and its members Please refer to Appendix E - List of Institutions for more detail. The Authority is seeking Contractors to supply a wide range of academic content in digital format and associated content and services from Aggregators and Publishers. The scope will include: E-Books E-Book Collections (Publishers packages) E-Textbooks Associated digital content

Summary: The contracting process initiated by APUC Limited centres on procuring e-books, e-book collections, and e-textbooks for higher education and further education institutions in Scotland. This tender is in the planning stage with intentions to hold individual supplier engagement sessions to explore potential online acquisition platforms. The procurement targets digital academic content across various library books, aiming at a range of institutions including members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL). The planned framework agreement is anticipated to commence with a projected value of £20,000,000, enhancing educational resource availability. Key dates include a future notice on 1st August 2025, and engagement is encouraged as part of preparing for possible partnerships.

Legal Library Materials & Associated Services

Description: Framework to support 24 Local Authorities to provide legal service provision and commentary titles For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Braintree:-Legal-services./WQQYE25BY2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WQQYE25BY2

Summary: Braintree District Council, with support from Essex County Council, is overseeing an open procurement process for "Legal Library Materials & Associated Services", designed to aid 24 Local Authorities across various regions including Essex, Hertfordshire, and Suffolk. The procurement identifies a need for legal service provision alongside printed materials such as books, journals, and software-related services, targeting regions UKH and UKI in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period concluding on 12th January 2026 and the enquiry deadline set for 23rd December 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to engage through electronic submissions, mainly in English.

E-Books, E-Book Collections and E-Textbooks - APUC

Description: The Authority is acting on behalf of the HE and FE institutions in Scotland and oversea campuses, Members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) which includes amongst its members, the National Library of Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Scotland Excel and its members Please refer to Appendix E - List of Institutions for more detail. The Authority is seeking Contractors to supply a wide range of academic content in digital format and associated content and services from Aggregators and Publishers. The scope will include: E-Books E-Book Collections (Publishers packages) E-Textbooks Associated digital content

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