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Post Office Branch - Uxbridge

Description: Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to incorporate a Post Office Main into their existing or proposed business. The offer available in this Post Office would be: Post Office Main branch - a dedicated Post Office area, a full range of services. The exact layout and design will be agreed with you to suit your business. Estimated Post Office fees: In the current location in the range of PS123,750 - PS137,500 per annum. Please note this estimate is inclusive of the products listed under General Information. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/uxbridge-post-office-uxbridge-ub8-1jy?search_term=UB8

Summary: This public procurement contracting process is initiated by Post Office Limited, a public undertaking based in London, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Post Office Branch - Uxbridge," falls under the industry category of post office counter services, with a delivery location in the UKI74 region. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with key dates including the tender period ending on 13 March 2026 and the anticipated award conclusions by 27 June 2026. The procurement follows an open, competitive flexible procedure aimed at selecting a retailer to incorporate a dedicated Post Office Main branch offering comprehensive services.

Post Office Branch - Shrub End

Description: Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local into their existing or proposed business. The offer available in this Post Office would be: Post Office Local - integrating Post Office services into a vibrant and sustainable retail business, so they can be offered over the same opening hours. The exact layout and design will be agreed with you to suit your business. Estimated Post Office fees: In the current location in the range of PS29,500 - PS37,000 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/shrub-end-post-office-colchester-co3-4rz?search_term=shrub-end-essex

Summary: The procurement process for the "Post Office Branch - Shrub End" tender is being conducted by Post Office Limited, located in London, United Kingdom. This tender is currently in the tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 26th March 2026. The procurement covers post office counter services within the services industry, specifically aiming to integrate these services into a local retail business in the UKH region. The competitive flexible procedure is being used for this open procurement, which follows a multi-stage process to assess candidates suitable for running a Post Office branch. The estimated contract start date is 26th June 2026, and the expected annual revenue from Post Office fees ranges from £29,500 to £37,000.

Supply of Newspapers to the Parliamentary Estate

Description: The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords (the Authority) are seeking a supplier for the provision of newspapers to the Parliamentary Estate. The Authority requires the timely delivery of national, regional and international newspapers and a limited selection of periodicals to an offsite consolidation centre, from where the Authority will arrange onward delivery to designated locations across the Estate. These publications must be made available to Members of Parliament, Members of the House of Lords, and Parliamentary staff on the day of publication. Responses to this opportunity should be submitted via our procurement portal, Atamis. To register, please visit: https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.com/s/Welcome. Once registration is complete, the opportunity can be located and accessed through the portal. The Planned Procurement Notice (read more...)

Summary: The current tender invites businesses to supply newspapers to the Parliamentary Estate, issued by the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and the House of Lords in London. The procurement process follows an open procedure, aiming to secure timely delivery of national, regional, and international newspapers and select periodicals. As of the tender stage, key deadlines include the submission end date on 9th March 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 3rd March 2026. This opportunity, classified under services, promises significant commercial value with a gross amount of £855,000 GBP. Interested parties can engage via the Atamis procurement portal, with the contract running potentially until 2031, subject to renewals.

Post Office Branch - Franche

Description: Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local into their existing or proposed business. The offer available in this Post Office would be: Post Office Local - integrating Post Office services into a vibrant and sustainable retail business, so they can be offered over the same opening hours. The exact layout and design will be agreed with you to suit your business. Estimated Post Office fees: In the current location in the range of PS17,500 - PS22,000 per annum. Please note this estimate is inclusive of the products listed under General Information. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/franche-post-office-kidderminster-dy11-5be?search_term=DY11

Summary: The procurement process for integrating a Post Office Local into an existing retail business is led by Post Office Limited, headquartered in London, UK. The tender titled "Post Office Branch - Franche" falls under the industry category of Post Office counter services, with the delivery location being within the UK region UKG12. This process is currently at the tender stage, initiated on 27th February 2026, with a submission deadline on 13th March 2026. The procurement method is open and uses a competitive flexible procedure, which includes an accelerated, multi-stage assessment to determine postmaster candidate suitability. The awarded contract is scheduled to commence on 27th June 2026 and will run for fifty years. Interested parties must register through the provided website link to express their interest in this opportunity.

Department for Education Period Products Scheme 2026

Description: The Department for Education (DfE) is looking to provide free period products to schools and post-16 education providers across England through a procurement to appoint a national provider. The Period Products Scheme ensures that period products are available and accessible, free of charge, to girls and women who need them in schools and colleges. The scheme aims to reduce periods as a barrier to education, promote dignity and equality in learning environments and tackle stigma associated with periods. The scheme was introduced after a 2018 Omnibus Survey suggested that 14% of female college students and 6% of female school pupils has been unable to access period products in the last 12-months due to affordability and 83% of secondary school leaders made free period products available in their school. (read more...)

Summary: The Department for Education (DfE) is currently at the tendering stage for its Period Products Scheme 2026, a project aimed at providing free period products to schools and post-16 education providers across England. The competitive flexible procurement process seeks a single national provider from September 2026 to source various period products, develop user interfaces, and manage logistics for a demand-led service across approximately 21,000 organisations in England. Located at Sanctuary Buildings in London, DfE is engaging with potential suppliers through a virtual Bidder Engagement Event on 12th February 2026. Interested suppliers must register by 11th February to participate. The tender process, administered via the Jaggaer e-Procurement portal, allows electronic submissions until the extended deadline of 16th March 2026.

Post Office Branch - Fordham

Description: Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local into their existing or proposed business. The offer available in this Post Office would be: Post Office Local - integrating Post Office services into a vibrant and sustainable retail business, so they can be offered over the same opening hours. The exact layout and design will be agreed with you to suit your business. Estimated Post Office fees: In the current location in the range of PS8,000 - PS14,000 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/fordham-post-office-cb7-6al?search_term=CB7 6AL

Summary: Post Office Limited is actively inviting tenders for integrating Post Office Branch services within a retail business located in Fordham. This opportunity, titled "Post Office Branch - Fordham," falls under the services category, specifically Post Office counter services, in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, set within a competitive flexible procedure allowing electronic submissions until 26 March 2026. Interested parties should note that the award phase concludes on 26 June 2026. Positioned within the UKI31 region, the contracting authority is dedicated to creating a sustainable and efficient partnership to enhance local Post Office services. The procurement employs an accelerated process due to light touch contract features and requires interested businesses to meet certain suitability criteria.

CHIC Telecoms Dynamic Purchasing System [DPS]

Description: CHIC publishes this Notice of an Amendment to be made to the DPS in pursuance of the original Notice 2017/S 159-328774 published in OJEU on the 18th August 2017 and subsequent corrigendum (Notice Reference: 2022 - 210431) extending the DPS until 18th August 2027. All other details relating to this DPS remain unchanged. CHIC invites organisations to participate in a DPS for telecoms supplies and services for a further 60 month term. The DPS will be accessible by members of CHIC. The DPS may be used by all Registered Providers of Social Housing, Local Authorities and all other contracting authorities that are located in the United Kingdom ("Customers"), including those listed in Schedule 1 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/102. The DPS is also available to all current (read more...)

Summary: The Communities and Housing Investment Consortium Limited ("CHIC") Ltd, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has initiated the termination process for the CHIC Telecoms Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) targeting telecommunications services. Although initially planned to continue until 18th August 2027, the DPS agreement will end on 25th February 2026 due to the recent termination notice. This system encompasses services such as traditional and IP telephony, connectivity, and mobile communications across the UK, with a historical estimated contract value of around £40,000,000. CHIC, acting as the authority, manages various DPS solutions while adhering to legal frameworks like the Procurement Act 2023. The termination implies that no new requests to participate will be accepted; however, contracts awarded before closure will persist until their specific expiry dates.

Live Streaming and Filming Services

Description: The University is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide filming and live streaming services for its Summer and Winter graduation ceremonies. Graduation ceremonies are formal University events and form a core part of the academic calendar. The services procured under this tender will support the delivery of these events by ensuring ceremonies are professionally filmed and made available via live stream. The Summer graduation ceremonies are held annually in July and typically involve approximately 5,000 graduates with ceremonies typically delivered in one week at the Lowry, Salford Quays. The Winter graduation ceremonies are held annually in December and typically involve approximately 3,000 graduates, also delivered over a one-week period, and held at Maxwell Hall, University of Salford. The supplier will be required to provide all necessary filming (read more...)

Summary: The University of Salford is currently in the tender stage for a contract to provide live streaming and filming services for its Summer and Winter graduation ceremonies. The procurement process is open and falls below the financial threshold, allowing for a broad range of potential suppliers. This opportunity covers services required for both the Summer events in July at the Lowry, Salford Quays, and the Winter ceremonies in December at Maxwell Hall, University of Salford. The contract, valued at an estimated £150,000, is set for a three-year duration starting from 1 June 2026. The deadline for tender submissions is 16 March 2026, with the last date for enquiries being 9 March 2026. The main industry categories relevant to this tender include film, television and radio broadcast transmission services, information film production, and entertainment film production.

South Cambs Magazine Delivery Contract

Description: The contract is for the quarterly delivery - and initial storage - of SCDC's residents' magazine titled "South Cambs Magazine". This publication is one of SCDC's primary communication channels with residents. The high-quality magazine is delivered directly to around 73,000 households in the district

Summary: South Cambridgeshire District Council has initiated a tender process for the quarterly delivery and initial storage of its residents' magazine, "South Cambs Magazine". This publication is a key communication channel, distributed to approximately 73,000 households within the UKH12 region. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with business submissions due by 27th March 2026. The contract period starts from 4th May 2026 and spans up to three years, with potential annual extensions dependent on funding and local government structures. The open competition follows below-threshold procurement practices under the legislative framework of the UKPGA 2023/54, offering electronic submission options and prioritising quality over price in its award criteria.

Communications Solution and Telephony

Description: The framework agreement covers the provision and installation of a full range of communication solutions, associated services, equipment, support and maintenance. The equipment under this framework agreement may be provided as a direct purchase or via a lease agreement. Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Communications Solution and Telephony Framework. This questionnaire is designed to understand supplier and customer experiences, challenges, and expectations regarding Communications Solutions and Telephony frameworks. Your responses will help us design a framework that meets the needs of suppliers and customers to improve the procurement and delivery experience for Communications Solutions and Telephony services across all areas within the Public Sector. Scope and Lot structure is still to be determined, but the aim is to (read more...)

Summary: Kent County Council, operating under Procurement Services, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement initiative titled "Communications Solution and Telephony". This project is aimed at establishing a local and national framework for communication solutions, including associated services, equipment, support, and maintenance within the Public Sector. With a gross value of £50 million, this service-oriented procurement falls under the telecommunications and communication equipment industry, focusing on locations within the United Kingdom, primarily West Malling, Kent. The procurement method involves a framework agreement with potential renewals, and key milestones include an online questionnaire due by 6th March 2026. The framework's contract period is slated to begin on 1st September 2026, extending until potential completion by 31st August 2030.