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Sponsor Bank Service

Description: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) wish to give notice of planned procurement opportunity in relation to two linked but separate future procurements for DWP payment contingency services (together referred to in this notice as the "Payment Contingency Services ("PCS")). The intention of the PCS is to ensure DWP has robust contingencies in place to make benefit and pension entitlement payments to its customers on the dates they are due. The PCS are invoked only in exceptional circumstances where there is a delay in DWP releasing Bacs payment file(s). The DWP intends for the relevant services to be provided under two separate, interdependent contracts (both of which are required to allow for invocation of PCS) as follows: Short Term Payment Contingency ("STPC") - Lot 1: This service (read more...)

Summary: The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) is planning a procurement process for its Sponsor Bank Service, under the Payment Contingency Services framework. This procurement is crucial for ensuring that benefit and pension payments are made timely in exceptional circumstances where there is a delay in the release of Bacs payment files. The service will be provided under a selective procurement method through a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 16th October 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 2nd October 2026. The contract, which is valued at approximately £1.35 million, will commence on 1st July 2027 in London and run for five years, with a possible renewal of up to 24 months.

Short Term Payment Contingency

Description: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) wish to give notice of planned procurement opportunity in relation to two linked but separate future procurements for DWP payment contingency services (together referred to in this notice as the "Payment Contingency Services ("PCS")). The intention of the PCS is to ensure DWP has robust contingencies in place to make benefit and pension entitlement payments to its customers on the dates they are due. The PCS are invoked only in exceptional circumstances where there is a delay in DWP releasing Bacs payment file(s). The DWP intends for the relevant services to be provided under two separate, interdependent contracts (both of which are required to allow for invocation of PCS) as follows: Short Term Payment Contingency ("STPC") - Lot 1: This service (read more...)

Summary: The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) has announced a planned procurement for the Short Term Payment Contingency Service aimed at ensuring timely benefit and pension payments. This opportunity is particularly relevant for those in the financial and insurance services industry within the UK, specifically in London, where the DWP is based. The process is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including an expression of interest deadline on 16th October 2026, an enquiry period ending on 2nd October 2026, and an award period closing on 4th January 2027. The procurement will utilise a competitive flexible procedure, reflecting a selective procurement method under the UK Public Contracts Regulations.

291 Harrow Road Housebuilder warranty

Description: Suppliers are encouraged to review the Preliminary market engagement document on the Jaggaer Portal. Further detail is below. The requirement: The Council requires a housebuilder warranty and insurance policy for the 291 Harrow Road development. The Council, acting as the developer, has appointed a main contractor to undertake pre-construction services and ultimately to construct three towers at the 291 Harrow Road site. In total the three towers will deliver 144 new homes. Construction is due to commence in late 2027. Council requires a suitable warranty and insurance provider for the new build including cover for the works and structural warranty post-completion. The requirement is for a 12-year policy, including the two-year defect liability period after the practical completion. It must cover both the private sale and social rent (read more...)

Summary: Westminster City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a housebuilder warranty and insurance policy related to the 291 Harrow Road development located in London, United Kingdom. The opportunity focuses on insurance services within the construction industry category and aims to deliver 144 new homes across three towers, beginning construction in late 2027. The preliminary market engagement started on 10 August 2026, and interested suppliers are invited to express interest and provide information by 26 August 2026, to assist the Council in shaping the tender process. The procurement method involves a comprehensive engagement plan via the Jaggaer eProcurement Portal, setting the groundwork for a competitive tender process.

Specialist Highway Support Services

Description: The Procurement will be divided into the following 3 Lots: *Lot 1 - Independent Cost Consultancy *Lot 2 - Specialist Utility Support *Lot 3 - Programme Review Support The Council are procuring a 3 Lot framework agreement requiring professional services and related services within the boundaries of Kent in accordance with the below Lot breakdown: Lot 1 - Independent Cost Consultancy *Provide independent cost consultancy services for the optioneering, bidding for funds, planning, preparation and construction of highway and transportation schemes across the County including quantity surveying, risk management and value management. *Provide cost consultancy services to support the preparation of NEC contract documents and in the evaluation of tenders to provide the construction of major highway and transportation schemes. *Provide cost consultancy services to support the NEC (read more...)

Summary: The tender process initiated by Kent County Council for "Specialist Highway Support Services" is currently in the active tender stage. This procurement spans three distinct Lots: Independent Cost Consultancy, Specialist Utility Support, and Programme Review Support, all within the boundaries of Kent, UK, particularly the UKJ4 region. The procurement, governed by UKPGA 2023/54, employs an open, competitive flexible procedure and encourages electronic submissions in English. Key deadlines include an expression of interest deadline on 1st September 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 21st August 2026. The total gross contract value amounts to £4.8 million, with the framework agreement including reopening competition elements and potential extensions up to 2031.

Meet the Buyer Event

Description: East Suffolk Council's Procurement Team is hosting a Meet the Buyer event in Lowestoft on Thursday 10 September 2026 from 10am-12.15pm. This event is aimed at suppliers who want to get involved in bidding for council or public sector contracts but maybe don't know where to start! As well as East Suffolk Council, East Suffolk's Procurement Team provides procurement services to fellow councils South Norfolk Council, Broadland District Council and Great Yarmouth Borough Council. This event is also open to suppliers looking to do business with these councils. The event will begin with a couple of short presentations on Local Government Reorganisation and Social Value. Following the presentations, suppliers will have the opportunity to have 121 sessions with members of the Procurement Team and network with other suppliers (read more...)

Summary: East Suffolk Council, in collaboration with South Norfolk Council, Broadland District Council, and Great Yarmouth Borough Council, is planning a "Meet the Buyer" event. This initiative is scheduled for Thursday, 10 September 2026, at Lowestoft and aims to engage suppliers for council or public-sector contracts. The event's focus is to introduce suppliers to the procurement process and will include presentations on Local Government Reorganisation and Social Value, followed by opportunities for one-to-one sessions with the procurement team. These councils fall under the sub-central government category in the UK, offering services across regions UKH14, UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the event being a market engagement activity; non-tangible service procurement methods are employed.

Multi-lot, multi-provider framework agreement for the provision of Investment Management Consultancy Services primarily in support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Description: The authorities listed in this notice have let a multi-lot, multi-provider framework agreement for the provision of Investment Management Consultancy Services primarily in support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Summary: Norfolk County Council has initiated a multi-lot, multi-provider framework agreement for Investment Management Consultancy Services to support the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This procurement, tagged as an update and dated 7 August 2026, is primarily focused on pension fund consultancy services within the services industry. The procurement category falls under the framework agreement, intended for various lots and providers including renowned names like Aon Investments Ltd, Barnett Waddingham LLP, and others. The procurement is at the tender stage, with its activities spanning across the United Kingdom and is aimed at services extending to 31 October 2027, with an estimation of potential procurement up to £25,000,000.

Support for Communities Framework 2026-2030

Description: The Framework is an alternative means of providing a range of practical hands-on support (not advice, which is available through HIE's Specialist Advice Framework) to community organisations and social enterprises that lack the capacity or a particular skill-set to timeously progress an opportunity. This is added value support and must complement the existing social enterprise support ecosystem and, therefore, must not duplicate services already available via other HIE Frameworks e.g. Board Healthcheck and Skills Training or other public sector/public sector supported organisations, e.g. Business Gateway, Just Enterprise, etc. It is expected that these services will be required from November 2026 for an initial period of 3 years, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term. (read more...)

Summary: The procurement opportunity titled "Support for Communities Framework 2026-2030" is initiated by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), situated at An Lòchran, 10 Inverness Campus, Inverness, United Kingdom. The current phase of the procurement process is the Tender stage, and it is catered towards services falling under the Business and Management Consultancy sector. Prospective bidders must submit their applications electronically by the deadline of 10th September 2026. The initial duration of the framework is three years starting from November 2026, with the possibility of extensions not exceeding a year. The total estimated contract value is £600,000 excluding VAT, with objectives focussed on community benefits including elements like Fair Work, Net Zero, and Sustainability across Highlands and Islands in the UKM6 region.

Support for Communities Framework 2026-2030

Description: The Framework is an alternative means of providing a range of practical hands-on support (not advice, which is available through HIE's Specialist Advice Framework) to community organisations and social enterprises that lack the capacity or a particular skill-set to timeously progress an opportunity. This is added value support and must complement the existing social enterprise support ecosystem and, therefore, must not duplicate services already available via other HIE Frameworks e.g. Board Healthcheck and Skills Training or other public sector/public sector supported organisations, e.g. Business Gateway, Just Enterprise, etc. It is expected that these services will be required from November 2026 for an initial period of 3 years, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term. (read more...)

Summary: Highlands and Islands Enterprise, situated in Inverness, UK, is inviting tenders for its "Support for Communities Framework 2026-2030." The procurement, designated under the economic affairs category, aims to provide practical support to community organisations and social enterprises. This open procedure tender is at the 'tender' stage, with submissions due by 10th September 2026, and the awarding commencing on the same date. The framework, valued at GBP 600,000, covers service delivery in the UKM6 region, with the contract initially running from November 2026 for three years, extendable by one year.

Preliminary Market Engagement - Digital Pocket Money Solution (Children's Homes)

Description: Warwickshire County Council ("the Council") is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to explore the provision of a digital pocket money solution to support children and young people in its care, including those placed in residential children's homes. The Council currently operates a range of locally managed, predominantly cash-based processes to administer pocket money and personal funds. While these arrangements are functional, they present challenges in relation to financial control, auditability, safeguarding oversight, and administrative efficiency, as well as consistency of practice across different settings. As part of its wider finance transformation and digitalisation agenda, the Council is seeking to understand the market for secure, user-friendly solutions that can: * Improve financial governance and transparency, including full audit trails and reporting * Strengthen safeguarding arrangements, ensuring appropriate use of (read more...)

Summary: Warwickshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a digital pocket money solution targeting children's homes. This initiative, titled "Preliminary Market Engagement - Digital Pocket Money Solution (Children's Homes)," focuses on improving the current cash-based system. The initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting software packages, information systems, and financial services, and is set in the United Kingdom's region UKG. The process is currently in the preliminary market engagement stage, with a market testing questionnaire due by 28th August 2026. The Council seeks innovative digital solutions such as prepaid cards or app-based platforms to address financial governance, auditability, safeguarding, and administrative efficiency concerns.

Contract for Valuation and Indexation of Assets

Description: The London Borough of Waltham Forest ('the Council') invites Quotations for the Valuation and Indexation of Assets ('the Contract'). The services are described in Appendix 1 ('Specification'). The Contract shall commence on 01.10.2026 and continue up to and including 30.09.2027. The Council, at its sole discretion, reserves the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 12 months.

Summary: The London Borough of Waltham Forest is inviting quotations for the "Contract for Valuation and Indexation of Assets" in the financial and insurance services sector. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with key dates including a tender submission deadline on 31st August 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 19th August 2026. The contract is set to start from 1st October 2026 and will continue through to 30th September 2027, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement method is "below threshold - open competition," allowing for wider participation. The tender, valued at £75,000 with a gross amount of £90,000, is primarily for services within the UK.