Internal mail & Courier Services

Description: Internal courier services for mail, pathology, equipment and other ad hoc items of both scheduled and unscheduled requirements, across Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

Summary: The Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust is leading a procurement process for internal mail and courier services, partnering with Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust and Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. This tender, currently in the planning stage, aims to secure services for mail, pathology, equipment, and other ad hoc items across Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire. The procurement is classified under the post and courier services industry category. Key milestones include pre-market engagement with a deadline of 20th January 2026, and the tender itself being communicated by 27th January 2026. The contract is scheduled to begin on 1st June 2026 and last until 31st May 2028, with the potential for renewal up to 31st May 2031.

Lone Worker Monitoring and Alarms

Description: Newcastle City Council is seeking to procure a comprehensive Lone Worker Monitoring and Alarm Solution to support our commitment to staff protection and compliance with health and safety requirements across multiple service areas within the Council. Suppliers can find details and express interest via the Open e-tendering platform: https://www.open-uk.org/ You can find it by searching for project reference: 008979 This tender links to UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - 2025/S 000-011969

Summary: Newcastle City Council is actively conducting a public procurement process for a "Lone Worker Monitoring and Alarms" solution, positioned within the services industry with specific focus on health and safety and security equipment. This process is currently in the tender stage, following an initial planning phase. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 13th February 2026, and the award period concluding on 9th March 2026, with the actual contract execution set to commence on 8th April 2026. The procurement method is open, encouraging a broad range of potential applicants, and submissions are facilitated electronically through the Open e-tendering platform. The initiative underscores Newcastle City Council’s commitment to enhancing staff protection across its various service areas in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

Telephony with integrated Contact Centre capabilities

Description: Replacement Telephony system including contact centre capabilities.

Summary: In a public procurement initiative, Cunninghame Housing Association Ltd seeks to implement a replacement telephony system with integrated contact centre capabilities, targeting the telecommunications services industry. The project's location is South West Scotland, with the association's headquarters based in Ardrossan. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, and the process is being conducted through an open procedure. Interested parties should note the deadline for tender submissions is 20th January 2026, with the award period commencing on 21st January 2026. This opportunity includes services such as cloud-based telephony platform migration, call centre functionality, multisite operation support, and GDPR-compliant hosting, valued at £100,000 GBP.

Telephony with integrated Contact Centre capabilities

Description: Replacement Telephony system including contact centre capabilities.

Summary: See notice for full details.

Framework Agreement for ICT Products, Solutions, Services and Support

Description: Nexus Multi Academy Trust (Nexus) is seeking to establish a framework for the provision of ICT products, solutions, services and associated support, delivered through a Neutral Vendor Managed Service model. Nexus are a CIPS Procurement Excellence Programme accredited Multi Academy Trust (supported through the DfE ESCC/TALI initiative) and a partner of the Positive Change Alliance (PCA), which comprises 10 multi academy trusts with in excess of 100 schools. Nexus have identified the need to continue the provision of a compliant route to market to access a range of ICT Products, Solutions, Services and support to meet the diverse needs of Education and other Public Sector and associated organisations. The Framework will be established directly by Nexus Multi Academy Trust and will be open for use by all public (read more...)

Summary: The Nexus Multi Academy Trust has announced a planned procurement process for a Framework Agreement focusing on ICT Products, Solutions, Services, and Support. This procurement is set within the education and public sector industry and will operate under a Neutral Vendor Managed Service model. The geographic location for the delivery of services is across the United Kingdom, and the procurement stage is currently in the planning phase. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 1 April 2026, an enquiry period ending on 13 March 2026, and the final award period closing on 3 July 2026. The contract is valued at £1 billion, with a service duration from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030.

Framework Agreement for ICT Products, Solutions, Services and Support

Description: Nexus Multi Academy Trust (Nexus) is seeking to establish a framework for the provision of ICT products, solutions, services and associated support, delivered through a Neutral Vendor Managed Service model. Nexus are a CIPS Procurement Excellence Programme accredited Multi Academy Trust (supported through the DfE ESCC/TALI initiative) and a partner of the Positive Change Alliance (PCA), which comprises 10 multi academy trusts with in excess of 100 schools. Nexus have identified the need to continue the provision of a compliant route to market to access a range of ICT Products, Solutions, Services and support to meet the diverse needs of Education and other Public Sector and associated organisations. The Framework will be established directly by Nexus Multi Academy Trust and will be open for use by all public (read more...)

Summary: The Nexus Multi Academy Trust has announced a planned procurement process for a Framework Agreement focusing on ICT Products, Solutions, Services, and Support. This procurement is set within the education and public sector industry and will operate under a Neutral Vendor Managed Service model. The geographic location for the delivery of services is across the United Kingdom, and the procurement stage is currently in the planning phase. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 1 April 2026, an enquiry period ending on 13 March 2026, and the final award period closing on 3 July 2026. The contract is valued at £1 billion, with a service duration from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030.

International & Domestic Courier Services-APAC

Description: This requirement is for International & Domestic Courier Services for Asia pacific countries in which there would be different lots for each country. Service provider and vendor can choose to bid for services for a single or multiple lots. The chosen supplier/s may have to get in to single or multiple British Council entity level contracts across Asia Pacific countries.

Summary: The British Council is planning a procurement process for "International & Domestic Courier Services-APAC," focusing on Asia Pacific countries. This contract, tagged under the services industry category, particularly courier services (CPV code 64120000), involves multiple lots where providers can bid on one or more. Located in London, the British Council acts as the contracting authority. The process is in the planning stage, with an expected award period starting on 27th July 2026 and running until 26th July 2029, with potential for extension. Interested vendors must express their interest by 17th April 2026, and enquiries can be made until 31st March 2026. The procurement method employed is a competitive flexible procedure, intended to ensure quality, service capability, and best pricing.

Market Engagement - Provision of Friends and Family Test

Description: THIS IS A PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY Queen Victoria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to understand whether there are any organisations that are interested in providing a Friends and Family Test Service. The successful provider would be expected to provide a web based software solution for the design, compilation, administration, analysis and reporting of the Friends Family Test questionnaire. Organisations are requested to express an interest by sending a short introductory email to qvh.procurement@nhs.net by 5pm on 20th January 2026 Please note: This is a preliminary engagement exercise designed to gather insight and test feasibility before any formal procurement. It will help inform our business case and plans but will not in any way influence the outcome for future tender opportunities. At this stage, no commitment is being (read more...)

Summary: The Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in East Grinstead, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process to engage potential suppliers for the provision of a Friends and Family Test service. This service will involve a web-based software solution for designing, administering, and analysing survey questionnaires. Interested organisations are invited to express their interest by 20th January 2026 through email, as part of the preliminary market engagement aimed at testing feasibility and gathering insights. This process falls under the industry category of survey analysis and software services, with a contract period slated from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029. The planned value of the contract is approximately £90,000 GBP, and more details can be found in the market engagement notice published on 17th December 2025.

QQ25/019 Provision of an Out of Hours Repairs Call Centre

Description: Tamworth Borough Council requires a qualified and experienced contractor to provide an Out-of-Hours (OHH) housing repairs call handling service, capable of safely triaging emergency and hazard-related repairs, including cases falling under Awaab's Law. The OOH service is a critical safety function, providing essential support to residents outside of standard working hours.

Summary: Tamworth Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the "QQ25/019 Provision of an Out of Hours Repairs Call Centre." This opportunity involves providing an Out-of-Hours housing repairs call handling service, focusing on emergency and hazard-related repairs in compliance with Awaab’s Law, to support residents outside standard working hours. Classified under postal and telecommunications services, this process is part of an open competition below the threshold cost of £30,000. Interested parties must submit their quotations in PDF or Office 365-compatible formats via the in-tend portal by 12 noon on 28 January 2026. The procurement is governed by UK legislation 2023/54, and the contract is set to commence on 1 May 2026, lasting until 30 April 2028 with an optional extension until 2029.

IP Telephony Contract Renewal

Description: Renewal of Northumbria Healthcare IP Telephony Contract

Summary: Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management is overseeing the procurement process titled "IP Telephony Contract Renewal," which falls under the services category of the postal and telecommunications industry. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with a tender period ending on the 16th of January 2026. The awarded contract is expected to start on the 30th of April 2026, with a potential duration until the 29th of April 2029, subject to possible extensions up to 2031. This open procedure invites suppliers to submit bids electronically via the specified submission platform.