Monitoring of School Attendance

Description: Monitoring of School Attendance of Children and Young People in Care and Children and Young People with an Education, Health & Care Plan (OOC). Wolverhampton City Council (the Council) has a statutory duty to monitor the school attendance of children and young people in care placed in out-of-city independent placements, and for children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) attending out-of-city education settings. This duty is primarily governed by the Education Act 1996 and relevant Department for Education (DfE) statutory guidance. To fulfil this responsibility, the Council requires a service provider capable of delivering a robust service for collecting and monitoring attendance data for these two cohorts. The overarching aim is to improve school attendance among Wolverhampton pupils placed outside the city by delivering (read more...)

Summary: Wolverhampton City Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Monitoring of School Attendance" service, aimed at improving school attendance for children and young people in care and those with Education, Health, and Care Plans placed in out-of-city placements. This active procurement is under the "services" category and follows an open competition method, with submissions allowed electronically. Organisations have until 16 January 2026 to submit their tenders, following guidelines in the Invitation to Tender documents. The contracted service is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2026 and will continue for a three-year period, with the option for a one-year extension, across the United Kingdom.

Supply, Installations and Maintenance of CCTV at Oxfordshire HWRC sites

Description: Oxfordshire County Council is seeking qualified suppliers to deliver the supply, installation, and ongoing maintenance of CCTV cameras and supporting infrastructure across its Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) sites. This project aims to replace outdated systems and enhance CCTV capability to provide higher-quality footage and improve security within HWRC sites

Summary: Oxfordshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking the supply, installation, and maintenance of CCTV systems at its Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) sites. This planned project, titled "Supply, Installations and Maintenance of CCTV at Oxfordshire HWRC sites," falls under the services category and is part of the open procurement method via a competitive flexible procedure. Located in Oxford, the procurement is valued at approximately £250,000 with a gross amount of £300,000, and the tender period is expected to end on 27th March 2026. The anticipated contract period will begin on 1st July 2026 and run through 30th June 2031. The opportunity supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating an inclusive approach to potential suppliers.

Specialist Technical and Commercial Advisory for Rail and Other Transport Systems Framework (STARFour)

Description: In line with its commitment to increasing investment in the UK's transport infrastructure, the Department for Transport (DfT) requires ongoing access to high-quality, specialist technical and commercial advisory services. This need is currently fulfilled through the STARThree Framework, which succeeded the Specialist Technical Advisory for Rail (STARTwo) Framework--both managed by the Department's Group Commercial Directorate (GCD). The Department for Transport intends to publish the STARFour Framework, a fourth generation, closed, multi-lot framework agreement to succeed the STARThree Framework (expiring July 2027). However, this will be subject to approvals and market engagement feedback. STARFour will provide continued access to specialist technical and commercial advisory services across all transport sectors, supporting the Department, its ALBs, and other qualifying bodies. Building on the success of STARThree, the new framework will encourage (read more...)

Summary: The Department for Transport, located in London, United Kingdom, plans a procurement process under the STARFour Framework, anticipated to start on 31 July 2027, with an end date of 30 July 2030, extending potentially to 30 July 2031. This planning stage involves a competitive flexible procedure focusing on services, with a gross budget of £420 million. The aim is to secure specialist technical and commercial advisory services for transport sectors, succeeding the existing STARThree Framework. The procurement covers a broad spectrum of advisory services, including railway engineering, consultancy, and market analysis, and is suited for organisations across various transport systems. The initial notice for this procurement is set to be communicated by 8 May 2026.

SFRS - Control & Incident Room AV

Description: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) seek to procure an integrated Audio-Visual (AV) and control room display system for the new Control Room and Incident Room located at Telford Central. The system is required to support 24/7 mission-critical operational environments, deliver enhanced situational awareness, enable multi-source visualisation, and ensure resilience during major and protracted incidents. This procurement ensures an open, fair, and transparent process while reflecting the extensive pre-market engagement and site assessments already undertaken.

Summary: The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner is overseeing a procurement process titled "SFRS - Control & Incident Room AV" on behalf of the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. This project aims to acquire an integrated audio-visual and control room display system to be deployed in the new Control Room and Incident Room at Telford Central. The system will support 24/7 mission-critical operations, facilitating enhanced situational awareness and resilience during major incidents. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement process has undergone extensive pre-market engagement. Key dates include a scheduled engagement milestone due by 14 January 2026, and the proposed contract period is from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on interactive voice response software development and audio-visual equipment, aimed at supporting mission-critical environments.

SFRS - Control & Incident Room AV

Description: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) seek to procure an integrated Audio-Visual (AV) and control room display system for the new Control Room and Incident Room located at Telford Central. The system is required to support 24/7 mission-critical operational environments, deliver enhanced situational awareness, enable multi-source visualisation, and ensure resilience during major and protracted incidents. This procurement ensures an open, fair, and transparent process while reflecting the extensive pre-market engagement and site assessments already undertaken.

Summary: The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner is overseeing a procurement process titled "SFRS - Control & Incident Room AV" on behalf of the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. This project aims to acquire an integrated audio-visual and control room display system to be deployed in the new Control Room and Incident Room at Telford Central. The system will support 24/7 mission-critical operations, facilitating enhanced situational awareness and resilience during major incidents. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement process has undergone extensive pre-market engagement. Key dates include a scheduled engagement milestone due by 14 January 2026, and the proposed contract period is from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on interactive voice response software development and audio-visual equipment, aimed at supporting mission-critical environments.

MHCLG Augmented Planning Decisions

Description: The Authority seeks to develop a planning tool that enables AI-augmented decision making for planning applications. The initial focus will be on householder developments (as defined in Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015) with a view to expand into further application types within the 'other*' category (those not classified as Major or Minor) which represent 69% of all planning applications. *"Other applications" are: advertisements, change of use, householder developments, listed building consents and relevant demolition in a conservation area. Also available at "View PS2 data" and the drop down "Other" available at: https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiMDQ1MmRlMjEtMThlMy00MWIxLThmNTEtMzU4M2I5ODNmYTJlIiwidCI6ImJmMzQ2ODEwLTljN2QtNDNkZS1hODcyLTI0YTJlZjM5OTVhOCJ9 The objective is to dramatically reduce planning application processing times initially targeting a reduction from upwards of 8 weeks to circa 4 weeks, with a long-term vision of near-instant decisions for (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process titled "MHCLG Augmented Planning Decisions" is being managed by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, with the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government acting as the contracting authority. This tender seeks the development of a planning tool for AI-augmented decision-making, primarily targeting IT service providers capable in areas like consulting and software development. The project is valued at £10 million and aims to reduce planning application processing times. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submission set for 15th January 2026. The project involves an open, competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 with a two-stage process, and the successful supplier will engage in developing a prototype to be presented on "Demo Day" with the contract period expected to start 22nd January 2026 in London, UK.

CVB-FTS-61632 - PROVISION OF HOSTING,SUPPORT,DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF LLAIS WEBSITE

Description: Llais is inviting tenders for the provision of hosting, support, design and development of its new website.

Summary: The Citizen Voice Body for Health and Social Care (Llais) is inviting tenders for the provision of hosting, support, design, and development of its new website. This procurement process is in the tender stage and follows an open procedure. The contract, titled "CVB-FTS-61632," falls under the services category with a focus on IT services including consulting, software development, and support. The project is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, and is covered under Welsh devolved regulations. Key dates include the tender period ending on 19 January 2026, and potential businesses should submit enquiries by 16 January 2026. The contract is valued at £150,000 with a gross amount of £180,000, and the procurement process is conducted electronically, allowing submissions in English and Welsh.

Planning & Building control system review

Description: At Westminster City Council (WCC), we are looking to explore what systems are available as a back-office line of business system solution, to support key service areas in their day-to-day operations. Primary use is focused on Town Planning and Building Control, however there are other key services areas (as mentioned within the market engagement document), which will be either direct users of the system, or consumers of the capabilities outlined

Summary: Westminster City Council has initiated an open tender for the "Planning & Building Control System Review" to explore potential systems supporting key service areas, primarily focused on Town Planning and Building Control in London. The procurement process is at the active tender stage, inviting proposals until 27 February 2026, with an award period concluding by 13 April 2026. The procurement method involves an open procedure falling under the services category, with an estimated value of £1,400,000. Following the award, the contract period is set to begin on 4 May 2026, with possibilities for renewal.

Home Office PPPT External Capability

Description: Engagement deadline 23rd January 2026 Engagement process description This Early Engagement Notice is being issued by the Home Office (the Authority) to notify the market of a Market Engagement Event seeking views and feedback in relation to the potential procurement of External Capability Commercial Arrangements to its Police & Public Protection Technology unit. This Market Engagement does not formally signify the beginning of any procurement exercise by the Authority, nor does it constitute a commitment by the Authority to undertake a procurement. However, in the event that the Authority decides to formally commence a procurement pursuant to this Market Engagement, then a separate Tender Notice will be published. Accordingly, the Authority will be issuing a Request for Information (RFI) document to interested parties. In order to receive the (read more...)

Summary: The Home Office is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Home Office PPPT External Capability," which targets the IT services sector, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This initiative is an early engagement notice that seeks to gather market feedback concerning the procurement of External Capability Commercial Arrangements for the Police & Public Protection Technology unit. Interested parties should note that the engagement deadline is 23rd January 2026. The primary location for this project is in the South East of England, with the postal code SW1P 4DF in London specified for delivery address purposes.

Externally Hosted Digital Supply of a Fleet and Workshop Management Solution

Description: Externally Hosted Digital Solution for the Supply of a Fleet and Workshop Management Solution

Summary: The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is organised by Derbyshire County Council. The project, titled "Externally Hosted Digital Supply of a Fleet and Workshop Management Solution", falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on software packages and IT services. The location for this tender is in the UK, within the East Midlands region, with the contract period expected to start on 1st February 2027 and run until 31st January 2032, with a possible extension to 2037. Key dates include a pre-market engagement closing at 11:00AM on 16th January 2026, aimed at informing the council's specification development. The procurement is aligned with legal frameworks, ensuring a compliant tendering process.