Democratic Engagement Projects: engaging under-registered groups in democracy

Description: We will commission projects which aim to increase democratic participation among groups who are less likely to be registered to vote and those who face other barriers. More information on these groups can be found in the attached EOI document. We will commission projects grouped under the following Lots: Lot 1: Action research projects, to pilot new and innovative approaches to democratic engagement in England Lot 2: Accessible voting projects, to support disabled and neurodivergent voters across the UK Lot 3: Digital engagement projects, to engage new and diverse audiences and explore the role that digital engagement can have in increasing participation Lot 4 - Democratic Engagement Projects (Scotland) - small to medium scale projects that will pilot new and innovative approaches in Scotland only. We welcome a (read more...)

Summary: The Electoral Commission is planning a tender process titled "Democratic Engagement Projects: engaging under-registered groups in democracy," aimed at increasing democratic participation among groups facing barriers to voting. This planned procurement falls under the industry category of Electronic information services and Provision of services to the community, with projects categorised into distinct lots addressing innovative approaches to democratic engagement, accessible voting, digital engagement, and initiatives in Scotland. The budget for the 2025/2026 period is set at £390,000, with a tender value of £100,000, going up to £5,000 for any single initiative. The process follows an open procurement method above threshold a future notice date set for 8th December 2025, with the contract beginning on 1st February 2026 and ending on 31st August 2027. Interested parties should register on the Electoral Commission's procurement portal and express interest via email by specifying the lot/s they plan to apply for.

Postal services

Description: Posting of Letters and mail to customers

Summary: The procurement process is initiated by the Student Loans Company, a central government public authority, for postal services involving the posting of letters and mail to customers across the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £8,400,000 gross and is planned to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2030. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with further notice expected by 14th January 2026. The industry category is services, specifically postal services related to letters, and when the tender advances, further communication will follow through the Find a Tender Service.

Postal and Print Services

Description: The Student Loans Company intend to tender for Postal and Print related services. The preferred supplier(s) will be required to provide Transactional print, the delivery of letters and documents within the UK and Overseas , the return of customer documents and offer Hybrid Mail services across all four sites. NB This notice replaces the requirement originally notified under the previous Postal Services UK1 Notice for Postal Services (Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-027405; Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-052601) published 25 May 2025, 5:51pm

Summary: The procurement process initiated by the Student Loans Company is currently in the planning stage, aimed at securing Postal and Print Services. Classified as a central government public authority, the company is located in Darlington, United Kingdom. This planned competitive flexible procedure seeks suppliers capable of providing transactional print, letter delivery, and document return services within the UK and overseas, as well as Hybrid Mail services across four sites. The official tender notice will follow on 14th January 2026, with the contract period anticipated to start on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2029.

Multi Functional Devices and Digital Solutions

Description: The Framework covers the provision of a full range of Multi-functional Devices and Digital Solutions to include the following but not limited to: Leased and Purchased Multi-functional Devices and Digital Solutions Product ranges must include provision for the following minimum requirements: *Desktop and floor standing printers *Wide format printers *Multi-functional Devices *High volume Equipment *Mono, colour, A4 and A3 technology with a range of speeds *Various finishing options oStandard network interfaces for print/copy/scan/fax versions (to include java cards as standard) *Management information Software/user control enabling software Digital Solutions and Associated Services Indicative requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: *AI *Audio visual solutions *Communication systems *Cloud storage *Document storage, distribution and management *Facilities solutions *High volume print Devices *Hosted services *Hybrid mail *ICT hardware *ICT systems (read more...)

Summary: Kent County Council, trading as Procurement Services, is overseeing a procurement process titled "Multi Functional Devices and Digital Solutions." This initiative targets the industry category of goods and encompasses various digital solutions, including multi-functional devices and associated services. Situated in West Malling, Kent, the project is within the planning stage, focusing on generating engagement with the market to inform the upcoming procurement specifications. A preliminary market engagement notice was issued on 4 December 2025, inviting suppliers to participate via online questionnaires and 1:1 meetings until the deadline of 18 December 2025. The commencement date for the contract period is slated for 1 April 2026, with an end date set for 31 March 2030.

IT Neutral Vendor Framework

Description: This Framework Contract will adopt a Neutral Vendor Managed Service model to offer a 'one stop shop' for all in scope ICT goods and services based on the Framework CPV codes. The Neutral Vendor will act a single interface between the Customer and the Supply Chain. The Framework is primarily focused on the Education Sector, but must be available and suitable for all public sector organisations. This Procurement is for the appointment of a Neutral Vender. Only Suppliers capable of acting as a Neutral Vendor should apply at this stage. After the Framework Award, the appointed Neutral Vendor will start the process to build their supply chain with suppliers for each area.

Summary: HEART Academies Trust, a sub-central government public authority, is spearheading a procurement initiative titled "IT Neutral Vendor Framework" aimed at the education sector, though it is extendable to all public sector organisations. The framework seeks to establish a Neutral Vendor Managed Service model catering to a broad array of ICT goods and services. The procurement stage is active, with an open competitive procedure scheduled in two stages. The submission deadlines are set for Stage 1 on 12th December 2025 and Stage 2 concluding on 23rd January 2026. The procurement promises an extensive contract totalling £800 million in value with potential engagement across the UK, set to commence on 1st April 2026, running until 30th March 2030.

Multi Functional Devices and Digital Solutions

Description: The Framework covers the provision of a full range of Multi-functional Devices and Digital Solutions to include the following but not limited to: Leased and Purchased Multi-functional Devices and Digital Solutions Product ranges must include provision for the following minimum requirements: *Desktop and floor standing printers *Wide format printers *Multi-functional Devices *High volume Equipment *Mono, colour, A4 and A3 technology with a range of speeds *Various finishing options oStandard network interfaces for print/copy/scan/fax versions (to include java cards as standard) *Management information Software/user control enabling software Digital Solutions and Associated Services Indicative requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: *AI *Audio visual solutions *Communication systems *Cloud storage *Document storage, distribution and management *Facilities solutions *High volume print Devices *Hosted services *Hybrid mail *ICT hardware *ICT systems (read more...)

Summary: Kent County Council, trading as Procurement Services, is overseeing a procurement process titled "Multi Functional Devices and Digital Solutions." This initiative targets the industry category of goods and encompasses various digital solutions, including multi-functional devices and associated services. Situated in West Malling, Kent, the project is within the planning stage, focusing on generating engagement with the market to inform the upcoming procurement specifications. A preliminary market engagement notice was issued on 4 December 2025, inviting suppliers to participate via online questionnaires and 1:1 meetings until the deadline of 18 December 2025. The commencement date for the contract period is slated for 1 April 2026, with an end date set for 31 March 2030.

The Marketplace

Description: Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, intends to put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of a digital platform providing marketplace, catalogue management and autonomous sourcing solutions to facilitate purchasing of goods and commoditised services across the public sector, to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including but not limited to Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. The solution aims to deliver end users access to a broad pre-qualified and dynamic supplier base, capable of offering a wide range of goods and commoditised services available for purchase and delivery through a digital platform.

Summary: The Crown Commercial Service is initiating a significant procurement process titled "The Marketplace," focusing on the establishment of a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement. This digital platform procurement aims to streamline the purchasing of goods and commoditised services across the UK public sector, including various government bodies such as Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue services, Education, and Devolved Administrations. With a robust budget of £1 billion, the tender will ensure a comprehensive and dynamic supplier base. The procurement stage is currently active with an end date for tender submissions set for 13th January 2026. The contracting will cover regions across the United Kingdom, Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey. Using an open, competitive flexible procedure, the procurement process involves multiple assessment stages, including compliance checks, exclusion grounds, and dialogue stages.

Friends and Family Test Messaging Provision

Description: The NHS Friends and Family Test (FFT) is an important tool to help people who use NHS services have the opportunity to provide feedback on their experience. The FFT was created to help service providers and commissioners understand whether patients are happy with the service provided, or where improvements are needed. It's a quick and anonymous way to give your views after receiving NHS care or treatment. Since the FFT was launched in 2013, millions of patients have submitted feedback. It's used by most NHS services, including community care, hospitals, mental health services, maternity services, GP and dental practices, emergency care, and patient transport.

Summary: The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is engaging the market to explore potential solutions for a procurement opportunity titled "Friends and Family Test Messaging Provision." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on Short Message Service (SMS) provision. The Trust is located in Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom, and identifies as a public authority in central government. Currently in the planning stage, they have issued a market engagement notice with a deadline of 12th December 2025 for interested suppliers to express their interest and share innovative solutions. The contract period is anticipated to start on 1st April 2026 and could extend until 31st March 2028, with potential renewals.

Friends and Family Test Messaging Provision

Description: The NHS Friends and Family Test (FFT) is an important tool to help people who use NHS services have the opportunity to provide feedback on their experience. The FFT was created to help service providers and commissioners understand whether patients are happy with the service provided, or where improvements are needed. It's a quick and anonymous way to give your views after receiving NHS care or treatment. Since the FFT was launched in 2013, millions of patients have submitted feedback. It's used by most NHS services, including community care, hospitals, mental health services, maternity services, GP and dental practices, emergency care, and patient transport.

Summary: The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is engaging the market to explore potential solutions for a procurement opportunity titled "Friends and Family Test Messaging Provision." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on Short Message Service (SMS) provision. The Trust is located in Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom, and identifies as a public authority in central government. Currently in the planning stage, they have issued a market engagement notice with a deadline of 12th December 2025 for interested suppliers to express their interest and share innovative solutions. The contract period is anticipated to start on 1st April 2026 and could extend until 31st March 2028, with potential renewals.

Friends and Family Test Messaging Provision

Description: The NHS Friends and Family Test (FFT) is an important tool to help people who use NHS services have the opportunity to provide feedback on their experience. The FFT was created to help service providers and commissioners understand whether patients are happy with the service provided, or where improvements are needed. It's a quick and anonymous way to give your views after receiving NHS care or treatment. Since the FFT was launched in 2013, millions of patients have submitted feedback. It's used by most NHS services, including community care, hospitals, mental health services, maternity services, GP and dental practices, emergency care, and patient transport.

Summary: The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Friends and Family Test Messaging Provision" in the services category, primarily focusing on SMS services. Located in Basildon, UK, the trust is seeking innovative ideas and solutions to enhance the delivery of its NHS Friends and Family Test. This market engagement will conclude on 12th December 2025, as the trust aims to better understand potential delivery models that could effectively meet their requirements. The contract, which falls under the main procurement category of services, is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and may be renewed annually until 2028.