Visit Newquay Website Design and Build (Revised)

Description: Newquay Town Council wishes to issue this Tender Summary Notice in relation to the above procurement exercise. The Council originally published an Invitation to Tender (ITT) on 3 December 2025 for the design and build of the Visit Newquay website, the Council's official tourism and destination management platform. Following publication, the Council became aware that a number of technical difficulties affected the visibility and accessibility of several important tender documents on procurement website. As a result of these issues, the Council considers it necessary to revise the submission timetable and provide clarification on the process going forward, as this is necessary to ensure that all suppliers are given a fair and reasonable opportunity to respond with access to the full and correct information. Key Updates Due to the (read more...)

Summary: Newquay Town Council has initiated an open tender process for the "Visit Newquay Website Design and Build (Revised)" project. This procurement process aims to redesign and build the council's official tourism and destination management platform. Classified under the industry category of software programming, consultancy services, and web design, the tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage. Interested parties must submit electronic submissions by 12:00 noon on 2 February 2026. Queries regarding the tender are open until 12:00 noon on 26 January 2026. This process follows an open competition method and does not require hard copy submissions due to previous technical issues that necessitated revisions in the submission timeline.

CAS-01240-W3D2X3 Technology Enabled Care Services at Aster Group

Description: To procure Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Services covering Hard-Wired and Digital Alarm Unit (DAU) Maintenance of Call Monitoring Systems (Lot 1) and Monitoring & Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) Services (Lot 2) across Aster Group's housing stock. These services will form an end-to-end TEC operating model that ensures residents receive a safe, reliable and digitally resilient service. Aster is seeking partners who can support this transformation, safeguard service continuity through the digital migration period and deliver a high-quality resident experience.

Summary: Aster Group Limited is initiating a procurement process titled "CAS-01240-W3D2X3 Technology Enabled Care Services" under a planned status. The procurement, managed from their headquarters in Devizes, UK, focuses on technology and maintenance services in the care sector, specifically targeting the maintenance of digital alarm systems and monitoring services. The procurement method is selective, utilizing a competitive flexible procedure with an accelerated timeline due to a qualifying planned procurement notice. The expression of interest deadline is set for 2nd March 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 23rd February 2026. The overall contract is valued at £3.6 million gross and will address service needs across the United Kingdom from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2030, with potential extensions up to 2034.

CAS-01240-W3D2X3 Technology Enabled Care Services at Aster Group

Description: To procure Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Services covering Hard-Wired and Digital Alarm Unit (DAU) Maintenance of Call Monitoring Systems (Lot 1) and Monitoring & Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) Services (Lot 2) across Aster Group's housing stock. These services will form an end-to-end TEC operating model that ensures residents receive a safe, reliable and digitally resilient service. Aster is seeking partners who can support this transformation, safeguard service continuity through the digital migration period and deliver a high-quality resident experience.

Summary: Aster Group Limited is initiating a procurement process titled "CAS-01240-W3D2X3 Technology Enabled Care Services" under a planned status. The procurement, managed from their headquarters in Devizes, UK, focuses on technology and maintenance services in the care sector, specifically targeting the maintenance of digital alarm systems and monitoring services. The procurement method is selective, utilizing a competitive flexible procedure with an accelerated timeline due to a qualifying planned procurement notice. The expression of interest deadline is set for 2nd March 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 23rd February 2026. The overall contract is valued at £3.6 million gross and will address service needs across the United Kingdom from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2030, with potential extensions up to 2034.

Provision of Project Portfolio Management System

Description: Provision of Project Portfolio Management System for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Summary: The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of a Project Portfolio Management System, as part of its ongoing procurement efforts within the information technology services industry. This open procedure is categorised under public authority central government and held in Taunton, UKK23 region. The procurement is in its active tender stage, with an enquiry period ending on 25th February 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £350,000 to £420,000, with submissions required in English through the electronic system, ensuring transparency and accessibility. Contract award decisions are expected by 6th May 2026, with the contract commencing on 20th May 2026 for an initial two-year period, featuring potential renewals up to 2030.

Leisure Member Bespoke Customer Journey Communication System

Description: Active Blackpool are seeking a partnership with an external company to work with the service to create and deliver bespoke customer journey communication to drive participation in physical activity and increase commercial revenue. The successful bidder will be required to gain a full understanding of Active Blackpool's service and objectives and how the bespoke customer journey will form an important part achieving these aims. The aim of implementation would be to utilise existing available datasets to identify individual member usage and preferences and use API's to channel this data into centralised system. This system would then be used to create automated processes to ensure appropriate communications are sent out to individual members.

Summary: Blackpool Council, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, is currently in the tender stage of procuring a "Leisure Member Bespoke Customer Journey Communication System." The project aims to create a partnership with a company to develop and implement a bespoke communication system that will leverage data to enhance member engagement and increase revenue. The open procedure procurement is classified under software supply services and is taking place in the UKD42 region. The estimated gross value of the contract is £235,200, with submissions due electronically by 19th February 2026. Interested parties should note that enquiries must be made by 12th February 2026. The contract is expected to start on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2028, with options for renewal.

AI Technology Solutions for Public Realm Challenges

Description: Connected Places Catapult (CPC) is a UK innovation accelerator for cities/transport, helping public bodies use innovation for better living/working/travel, and its initiative, the Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre (IPEC), provides practical support, expert guidance and shared learning to overcome procurement barriers and bring innovation into the public sector. Councils are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve public services through innovative solutions. This work supports broader council objectives to enhance service delivery and address anti-social behaviour, while maximising value for residents. This notification seeks to explore the potential impact of AI in the public realm for local authorities. The aim is to assess market maturity, identify available solutions, and develop a procurement strategy for trials and recommendations to councils. Purpose of Engagement IPEC are leading this pre-market engagement exercise (read more...)

Summary: The contract titled "AI Technology Solutions for Public Realm Challenges" is in the planning stage, initiated by Connected Places Catapult, a public undertaking based in London, UK. The industry category includes services such as video-surveillance, traffic-control equipment, and IT services, among others. A preliminary market engagement is scheduled, with interested parties invited to express their interest by 20 February 2026. This engagement session aims to assess the market readiness for AI applications in local governance and public services. The procurement process is open to potential suppliers, and a Market Engagement Workshop will follow after 23 February 2026 to further discuss the scope of proposed trials and market availability.

Data Analytics Solution

Description: Over the past 5 years the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham (the Council) has implemented an innovative data platform called OneView. At its core, the platform loads data extracted from other Council systems and matches it at the household level to create a 'golden record' of resident data. Using this platform, we have matched data from five key service areas (Revenues & Benefits, Adults Social Care, Children's Social Care, Housing and Education) to enable a 'single view' of households in our borough. Notably, OneView can receive and process both structured and unstructured data, using natural language processing to read and interpret case notes. Building off this core infrastructure we have developed a range of tools that enable the Council to work efficiently, and deliver better outcomes for (read more...)

Summary: The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is inviting tenders for a Data Analytics Solution, which will build upon its innovative OneView data platform. The procurement, under an open procedure, seeks to enhance the Council's ability to compile comprehensive data records across various service areas, thereby improving service delivery. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline extended to 12 noon on 28th January 2026. The contract's value is estimated at £500,000, and it involves services classified under data services. Work is to commence from 6th April 2026 and continues for three years, with potential extensions available subject to performance.

National Catering Information System

Description: NHS Scotland is exploring options for the development of a new Framework for a National Catering Information System (NCIS) across all of NHSScotland.

Summary: The procurement process under consideration involves NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) exploring solutions for a new Framework for a National Catering Information System (NCIS). Categorised under IT services, consulting, software development, Internet, and support, this is in the planning stage with anticipated communication due on 1st July 2026. The contracting authority is the Common Services Agency, located at South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, and the procurement initiative is targeting the UKM region, specifically across NHSScotland as per the current tender scheduled under a prior information notice (PIN).

Digital Engagement Platform - Communications App (Provision of)

Description: The College have a requirement to contract for the provision of a communication app which can communicate with students, parents and alumni. The app will primarily be used as a communication tool to push messages out to users and a place for users to access services and find information. The successful supplier will create an app which can be adapted for different user types. The app needs to integrate with current systems as detailed in the minimum requirements and support the delivery of key activity - such as delivery of exam results.

Summary: The City of Sunderland College is seeking to procure a Digital Engagement Platform in the form of a Communications App. This process is currently at the tender stage with the procurement method being an open competition, facilitating a wide range of bids. The app is intended to enhance communication with students, parents, and alumni by serving as both a messaging tool and an information service. Prospective suppliers are required to ensure the app's compatibility with existing systems. The tender pertains to the services industry category, with significant classifications including communications network, mobile platforms, and educational software development services. Interested parties must submit their electronic responses by 24th February 2026. The contract is expected to run from 27th March 2026 to 26th March 2029, with options for renewal.

RightBreathe Platform Maintenance and Development Contract

Description: NHS London Procurement Partnership (hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust) is seeking to award a 2 year fixed term contract to a Supplier for the provision of maintenance and development services for the RightBreathe website. This will include requirements for website maintenance and support to ensure up-to-date information is available on the website, that the website is secure, technical support and fault resolution is provided, in order to continue supporting clinicians in making respiratory prescribing decisions to provide the best service to patients. Please familiarise yourself with the current website at www.rightbreathe.com for context. ACCESSING THE OPPORTUNITY NHS LPP is running this procurement via the Atamis e-commercial tendering portal. As such, interested bidders will need to register on the portal to access and submit the (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process initiated by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust pertains to the maintenance and development of the RightBreathe Platform. The contracting authority is seeking a supplier to provide these services to ensure the platform continues to support respiratory prescribing decisions effectively. This tender falls under the industry categories of internet services and software-related services, with operations focused in the United Kingdom. The process, categorised as an open competition due to its below-threshold value of £80,000, is currently in the tender stage. Important dates include the opening of the tender response window on 23 January 2026 and the submission deadline set for 13 February 2026. Following the evaluation period, the contract is anticipated to commence on 1 April 2026 and will conclude on 31 March 2028.