Pension Trustee Services

Description: NRS are seeking to put in place a Professional Services Contract with a supplier for the provision of two Pension Trustee Directors with investment expertise. This is in relation to NRS' legacy Defined Benefits pension scheme and its Corporate Trustee Board. As the service is in relation to a Corporate Trustee Board, NRS must appoint two different suppliers.

Summary: The procurement process for which Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority in Warrington, United Kingdom, is seeking suppliers involves the provision of Pension Trustee Services. The tender aims to appoint two Pension Trustee Directors with investment expertise on their legacy Defined Benefits pension scheme and Corporate Trustee Board. This process is currently at the tender stage, having been initiated on 5th December 2025, with key dates including the enquiry period ending on 18th December 2025 and the deadline for expressions of interest set for 5th January 2026. The competitive flexible procedure consists of a three-stage process with non-negotiated terms under the selective procurement method, and it involves service provision valued at £925,000 before VAT. The contract will commence on 27th April 2026 and conclude on 27th April 2032.

Engineering Inspection Services II (including insurance)

Description: YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto an Open Framework for the provision of Engineering Inspection Services (including insurance). This Open Framework is designed to meet the needs of all public sector Contracting Authorities, by establishing an agreement for Providers to deliver Engineering Inspection Services (including insurance) to YPO customers either on a contractual basis or via customers' appointed brokers.

Summary: The procurement process managed by Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO), located in Wakefield, United Kingdom, is for the "Engineering Inspection Services II (including insurance)". This tender involves establishing an open framework for engineering inspection services, including insurance, aimed at serving various public sector entities across the UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, designed to meet the needs of YPO's customers either directly or through customers' appointed brokers. The tender stage currently involves submission updates, with the deadline for submissions set for 10 December 2025. This framework agreement is valued at £48,000,000 GBP and covers categories such as financial and insurance services, engineering services, and industrial inspection services. It provides services under a framework agreement that allows for price refreshing annually and maintains a focus on quality and social value alongside cost.

NEPRO x Financial Resilience

Description: The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) seeks to establish a Framework for the provision of a Financial Resilience Solution (NEPRO x Financial Resilience), enabling Contracting Authorities to access a suite of financial-based services that can be deployed in a compliant and efficient manner to support Financial Resilience. The Framework is intended to commence on 1 April 2026 and will have an initial term of four years. NEPO may, at its sole discretion, extend the Framework for up to two further periods of two years, resulting in a maximum term of eight years. In accordance with Section 47(2) of the Procurement Act, NEPO considers that the nature of the services to be delivered under this Framework requires a longer duration than (read more...)

Summary: The Association of North East Councils Limited, acting as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), is seeking to establish a Framework for the provision of a Financial Resilience Solution titled "NEPRO x Financial Resilience." This procurement process falls under the services category and aims to deliver financial-based services across multiple regions including the United Kingdom, Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey. The procurement is in the tender stage, with an initial framework term starting on 1 April 2026, lasting for four years, and potentially extending up to eight years. Suppliers interested in participating are required to submit their expressions of interest by the extended deadline of 12:00 pm on 11 December 2025. The procurement methodology follows an open procedure, ensuring that contracting authorities can access compliant and strategic solutions to enhance financial resilience efficiently.

2025-087 Financial Advisors to OFTO Team for Tender & Policy

Description: Ofgem is looking to procure the necessary financial advisers for the Offshore Transmission Owners (OFTO) team to continue its regulatory duties. Provision of these services will be crucial and without this, Ofgem will be unable to run effective tender processes for the upcoming tender rounds. The successful supplier will be required to provide specialist financial support to review Ofgem's tender process in evaluating bidders. This will include: Providing advice on the Information Memoranda, guidance documents, evaluation methodology documents, and any further documents as required. This may include helping to implement changes to the EPQ process and documentation if required. Undertaking comparative bid evaluation of the technical sections only at the EPQ Stage and the ITT Stage. The appointed financial advisor shall fulfil the role of Lead Evaluator and (read more...)

Summary: Ofgem, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector in the United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process titled "2025-087 Financial Advisors to OFTO Team for Tender & Policy." This is aimed at acquiring financial consultancy services for their Offshore Transmission Owners (OFTO) team situated in London. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and will follow an open procedure. The anticipated contract, with a gross value of £13.5 million, is scheduled to commence on the 1st of April 2026 and conclude by the 31st of March 2030. Key deadlines include a future notice date set for the 22nd of January 2026.

UKRI-5495: CyberFirst/TechFirst undergraduate scholarship, and Sparck AI scholarship programme: Payment Function

Description: UKRI is engaging the market ahead of procuring a payment processing service for the TechGrad scholarship programme, including secure student payments and related administration.

Summary: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is in the planning stage of a procurement process in partnership with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). The process is aimed at securing services for the payment processing function of the TechGrad programme, a component of the TechFirst initiative supporting the UK's domestic tech talent pipeline. This procurement is part of the wider £187m TechFirst initiative and involves a single contract lasting up to four years. The initiative includes the TechGrad undergraduate scholarships and the Spärck AI master's degree scholarships. It is planned to commence in Autumn 2026, with the first cohort of students expected to start then. A market engagement webinar is scheduled for 16th December 2025, which will provide more details about the programme and procurement process. Interested organisations must register to participate.

Expression of Interest for Broker Services for Private Medical and Dental Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme

Description: RSSB wants to procure the services of a broker for private medical and dental insurance and an employee assistance programme (EAP) to support with the management and annual market testing and renewal of these services. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Insurance-brokerage-services./9EKW52ZC73 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9EKW52ZC73

Summary: The Rail Safety and Standards Board is actively planning a procurement process, seeking expressions of interest for broker services in the realm of private medical and dental insurance, along with an employee assistance programme. This engagement process, situated in London, is designed to assess supplier capabilities, with key deadlines including an upcoming due date on 15th December 2025 for the submission of interest. Currently, the initiative is at the planning stage, with services anticipated to commence on 1st April 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting insurance brokerage services, with a projected contract valued at £100,000 GBP.

Procurement of General Insurance (excluding Broker and Administration Services)

Description: Procurement of General Insurance (excluding Broker and Administration Services) covering the following: - Computers - Solar Farm - Professional Indemnity - Various other provisional lots currently under Long Term Agreements Note: All values are commercially sensitive therefore are not provided. A numerical value "1" has been put against each Lot in order to publish this notice.

Summary: NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for general insurance services excluding broker and administration services. The tender, initiated on the 4th of December 2025, focuses on various industry segments, including computers, solar farms, and professional indemnity. Initially planned, the procurement spans multiple provisional lots with contract periods starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with potential renewals extending until 2031. The open procurement method invites electronic submissions in English by the 16th of January 2026. This procurement is set against the backdrop of utilities special regime, governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations, and is centrally managed from Belfast.

Provision of Insurance and Related Services to North Star Housing Group Limited

Description: North Star Housing Group Limited are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks. The programme will require Insurance and related services for risks that may include but not be limited to: property damage and business interruption, employers, public, products and property owners liability, business combined/office, money, all risks, computer, contract works, group personal accident and employment practices liability. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of North Star Housing Group Limited. Suppliers will be required to have the financial ability to deliver the programme, including Insurers with a minimum rating of 'BBB' from standard and poor, 'B++' from AM Best, or an equivalent rating by an independent and (read more...)

Summary: North Star Housing Group Limited is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of insurance and related services. This tender involves various services within the insurance sector, such as property and liability insurance, risk management, engineering inspections, cyber risk cover, and specialised cover for terrorism and political violence. The procurement method is an open, competitive, and flexible procedure, allowing for shortlisting of suppliers through multiple stages, signifying that 60% of the weightage is given to cost and 40% to quality. Businesses can express interest until 30th December 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 22nd December 2025. Based in Stockton-on-Tees, North Star Housing Group is seeking to appoint providers with the financial capability and minimum credit ratings, as specified in the tender documentation.

Managed Debt Collection Services

Description: The establishment of a framework for debt management service providers, the framework will be designed to bring together specialist capabilities in debt management, with managed service providers to collect debt on behalf of the government. The key core services are expected to include: * debt prevention services, * managed debt collection services (managing multiple collection agencies), * debt collection agency services (including International Collections), * debt analytics (including open-banking and complimentary data and analytics), * data aggregation and analysis services, * debt analytics/solutions software and integration, * debt advice and guidance services. The scope and lot structure of this framework will be determined as a result of the market and customer engagement.

Summary: The Crown Commercial Service is currently in the planning stage for a significant procurement process titled "Managed Debt Collection Services." This initiative falls under the financial consultancy and collection services category, targeting businesses in the UK, as well as Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey. The procurement will result in a framework agreement with a total estimated value of £600 million. It aims to consolidate expert services in debt management, including prevention services, debt collection agency services, international collections, data analytics, and debt advice. The framework is scheduled to begin in March 2027 and conclude in March 2031, with key market engagement activities scheduled to commence in November 2025 and continue into 2026.

Managed Debt Collection Services

Description: The establishment of a framework for debt management service providers, the framework will be designed to bring together specialist capabilities in debt management, with managed service providers to collect debt on behalf of the government. The key core services are expected to include: * debt prevention services, * managed debt collection services (managing multiple collection agencies), * debt collection agency services (including International Collections), * debt analytics (including open-banking and complimentary data and analytics), * data aggregation and analysis services, * debt analytics/solutions software and integration, * debt advice and guidance services. The scope and lot structure of this framework will be determined as a result of the market and customer engagement.

Summary: The Crown Commercial Service is currently in the planning stage for a significant procurement process titled "Managed Debt Collection Services." This initiative falls under the financial consultancy and collection services category, targeting businesses in the UK, as well as Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey. The procurement will result in a framework agreement with a total estimated value of £600 million. It aims to consolidate expert services in debt management, including prevention services, debt collection agency services, international collections, data analytics, and debt advice. The framework is scheduled to begin in March 2027 and conclude in March 2031, with key market engagement activities scheduled to commence in November 2025 and continue into 2026.