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Beachfront Public Realm Phase A - Operation & Management

Description: Delivery of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services for the new Beachfront Public Realm Phase A development, encompassing the Beach Park and Events Field at Queens Links (excluding Broadhill).

Summary: Aberdeen City Council is seeking bids for the operation and management of the Beachfront Public Realm Phase A, located at Aberdeen Beachfront, encompassing facilities such as a café space, skate park, play park, and an event amphitheatre. This tender, classified under facilities management services, stands as a notable part of a multimillion-pound regeneration programme of the area. It is currently in the tender stage with submissions closing on 29 May 2026. Interested parties should be aware of the open procedure procurement method and must submit their bids electronically via Public Contracts Scotland. The initial contract is set for two years, with a potential extension of up to three additional years, and requires attention to community benefits as per the procurement documents.

26/002 Soft Market Testing CSG (Clerkenwell) Catering Services

Description: 26/002 Soft Market Testing CSG (Clerkenwell) Catering Services - We are asking any interested parties to complete this soft market testing paper to give us a brief overview of your business. As part of the exercise, we will be offering the opportunity to visit the campus, meet us and see firsthand the current operation. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-london:-Catering-services./7S92CSSSZ7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7S92CSSSZ7

Summary: City University is initiating a procurement process titled "26/002 Soft Market Testing CSG (Clerkenwell) Catering Services". This procurement is classified under the services category and revolves around catering services. Located in London, United Kingdom, under the region UKI31, this procurement is currently in its planning stage. The soft market engagement is scheduled until 8th May 2026, and the contract period is planned to start on 1st September 2026, concluding on 31st August 2029. The entire project is valued at £3,000,000, and interested parties can find further information and participate through the designated eSourcing portal.

Beachfront Public Realm Phase A - Operation & Management

Description: Delivery of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services for the new Beachfront Public Realm Phase A development, encompassing the Beach Park and Events Field at Queens Links (excluding Broadhill).

Summary: Aberdeen City Council is inviting tenders for the operation and management of the new Beachfront Public Realm Phase A development in Aberdeen. This project includes overseeing the Beach Park and Events Field at Queens Links. The procurement falls under the general public services industry category and is conducted through an open procedure. Relevant procurement details specify an electronic submission method, with a tender period concluding on 29 May 2026. The procurement process currently stands at the 'tender' stage, and interested parties must submit their electronic responses by the specified deadline. The project is part of a larger regeneration programme aimed at revitalising the beachfront area, with construction having commenced in January 2025.

PR112026 Edwards Court Catering Outsourced Staffing

Description: Edwards Court requires a compliant and resilient staffing-only catering solution to ensure the continued provision of safe meals during weekends, bank holidays, and periods of staff absence. The contract will provide qualified catering staff, including chef, assistant chef, and kitchen assistant roles, with all personnel holding Level 2 Food Safety certification, enhanced DBS checks, and appropriate safeguarding training, while Exeter City Council (ECC) retains full control over food procurement, menu planning, and day-to-day kitchen operations. Chef-level staff must be competent in delivering meals in line with IDDSI standards for modified diets within a care environment. The procurement will be delivered in two stages, commencing with a UK2 Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to inform the final specification, followed by a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued using objective and proportionate (read more...)

Summary: Exeter City Council, the buying organisation, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for "PR112026 Edwards Court Catering Outsourced Staffing". The focus is on providing a staffing-only catering solution at Edwards Court in Exeter, under the industry category of canteen and catering services. This preliminary market engagement exercise, scheduled to conclude by 17th April 2026, aims to refine service specifications and procurement approach. The opportunity is primarily located in the region UKK43, United Kingdom, with the process following guidelines set by the Procurement Act 2023.

PR112026 Edwards Court Catering Outsourced Staffing

Description: Edwards Court requires a compliant and resilient staffing-only catering solution to ensure the continued provision of safe meals during weekends, bank holidays, and periods of staff absence. The contract will provide qualified catering staff, including chef, assistant chef, and kitchen assistant roles, with all personnel holding Level 2 Food Safety certification, enhanced DBS checks, and appropriate safeguarding training, while Exeter City Council (ECC) retains full control over food procurement, menu planning, and day-to-day kitchen operations. Chef-level staff must be competent in delivering meals in line with IDDSI standards for modified diets within a care environment. The procurement will be delivered in two stages, commencing with a UK2 Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to inform the final specification, followed by a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued using objective and proportionate (read more...)

Summary: Exeter City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "PR112026 Edwards Court Catering Outsourced Staffing." This initiative, set in the region of Exeter, UK, aims to secure a staffing-only catering solution, ensuring meal services during weekends, bank holidays, and staff absences at Edwards Court. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically canteen and catering services. The preliminary market engagement exercise is scheduled to conclude by 17 April 2026, while additional communication will take place by 30 April 2026. The procurement process is informed by the Procurement Act 2023, with a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to follow based on insights from the engagement phase.

HBC JB Provision of Food Safety Inspection Services (ESPH771)

Description: Hastings Borough Council are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to carry out food safety inspections in accordance with statutory requirements and in particular Codes of Practice issued under Section 40 of the Food Safety Act 1990. The Contractor must hold suitable qualifications and competency for food hygiene as prescribed by the Food Law Code of Practice (England) (Issued 23rd October 2025) pursuant to section 40(1) of The Food Safety Act 1990 Chapter 3 Authorisation, Qualifications and Competency. Full details are available in the tender documents.

Summary: The Hastings Borough Council has initiated a tender for the "Provision of Food Safety Inspection Services (ESPH771)" under an open procurement method. The council, located at Muriel Matters House, Hastings, is seeking a qualified contractor to conduct food safety inspections in compliance with statutory requirements and specific Codes of Practice. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting restaurant and food-serving services, safety consultancy, environmental auditing, and food processing plant site investigation. The tender process is currently active with enquiries closing on 24th April 2026 and submissions being accepted until 11th May 2026. The contract is set to commence on 15th June 2026 and could potentially extend until 14th June 2029.

Catering Services for Four Extra Care Schemes

Description: Provision of catering services to four of VIVID's extra care properties. This includes 7 lunches a week (two courses), with a minimum choice of at least two main courses and one vegetarian option and a dessert choice.

Summary: VIVID Housing Ltd, a public authority of sub-central government, has announced a planned procurement process for catering services across four of its extra care properties. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, aims to provide seven lunches a week, each including at least two main course options, a vegetarian choice, and a dessert. The procurement is being conducted through a competitive flexible procedure and falls under the services category, specifically catering services (CPV code 55520000). This planned contract, expected to commence on 1st April 2027 and run until 31st March 2030, is valued at £2,500,000 net (£3,000,000 gross) and is located in the UK, specifically in the regions of UKJ and UKK. Interested parties should note the anticipated future notice date of 1st October 2026.

MOD Shrivenham PFI Replacement - UK 1

Description: The MOD intends to use the upcoming Crown Commercial Service RM6378 framework to procure a Total Facilities Management (TFM) service. MOD estate users need to be able to live, work and train in assets that are safe, secure, and legal. The successful Tenderer will deliver a Total Facilities Management (TFM) service including the provision of catering, cleaning, waste management, retail and leisure services, statutory and mandatory planned maintenance, reactive maintenance, grounds maintenance, and asset replacement works. In addition there will be Defence specific requirements such as the administration of mess accommodation and stores in accordance with MOD policies. MOD Shrivenham is the home of the Defence Academy which includes the Joint Services Command Staff College, and smaller lodger units. The successful Tenderer will need to work collaboratively with (read more...)

Summary: The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is currently at the planning stage of a procurement process titled "MOD Shrivenham PFI Replacement - UK 1," aimed at procuring Total Facilities Management (TFM) services. This major procurement initiative, slated to commence its contract period in September 2027, has an estimated gross value of £338,834,400. The services encompass a broad range of facilities management functions such as catering, cleaning, waste management, maintenance, and more, tailored specifically for MOD Shrivenham, which hosts the Defence Academy and the Joint Services Command Staff College. The planned contract will span a decade, providing numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in facilities management to engage with the public sector. Key dates to note include a future notice slated for September 2027, detailing the tendering process further.

Spinnaker Tower Operator

Description: Portsmouth City Council - the 'Council - will shortly be inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced operators for the operation of the Spinnaker Tower - the 'Tower' - on a long term mutually incentivised partnership basis. The Tower The Spinnaker Tower is located on the waterfront within Gunwharf Quays shopping centre and is a prominent landmark offering views of the city, the Solent and the Isle of Wight. It is visible to the nine million passengers who sail and cruise through Portsmouth Harbour each year as well as the eight million visitors to Gunwharf Quays which offers outlet designer shopping. The Tower is Portsmouth's most prominent landmark, 170m in height with 3 upper viewing platforms at 100, 105 and 110 metres providing views of Portsmouth Harbour and (read more...)

Summary: Portsmouth City Council is in the tender stage for the 'Spinnaker Tower Operator' contract, aimed at securing an experienced operator for the renowned Spinnaker Tower, situated in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth. The procurement involves a long-term partnership to operate the Tower, focusing on enhancing its tourist appeal while maintaining it as a public viewing point. Classified within the concession special regime, this opportunity falls under the services industry category and aligns with Construction and Commercial Property Management classifications. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 15th May 2026, with the award targeted for 7th August 2026. Operations under the new lease are set to begin on 11th October 2026, following the expiration of the current agreement on 10th October 2026.

Provision of Housing & Homelessness: Accommodation, Support, and Prevention

Description: Somerset Council is developing future options for its housing and homelessness provision. The aim is to establish a more flexible, person-centred, and solutions-focused offer that can better meet the diverse and changing needs of residents. This includes strengthening our homelessness prevention approach and expanding opportunities for social prescribing into appropriate accommodation and support pathways. As part of this work, the Council intends to establish a Countywide Framework that brings together previously fragmented services into a more coherent, consistent, and coordinated system. This new model will support improved accessibility, clearer pathways, and more equitable provision across Somerset. We want to move toward a model that enables tailored interventions, promotes independence, and provides responsive support at the right time. Through this market engagement activity, the Council is seeking insight and (read more...)

Summary: Somerset Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Provision of Housing & Homelessness: Accommodation, Support, and Prevention," with a focus on services within the housing and homelessness sector. The initiative seeks to establish a countywide framework aimed at better accommodating the needs of Somerset residents through a flexible, person-centred approach. The process, set to be aligned with the legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54, is planned for commencement on 1st April 2028. An engagement event is scheduled for 15th May 2026, from 09:30 am to 4:00 pm in Bridgwater, Somerset, and is part of a wider re-commissioning programme scheduled for a future notice by 1st September 2027. The procurement process is set to incorporate a framework agreement, with a budget up to £16 million, covering regions across the United Kingdom, specifically within Somerset.