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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.

MARKET RESEARCH ON HEALTHY AGEING

Description: Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) is seeking to commission a provider to undertake research which will help inform service planning, identify unmet needs, and support decision making for commissioning, policy development, and partnership working. The aim of the research is to generate robust insights into the needs, behaviours, attitudes, and market opportunities related to healthy ageing in the HDUHB area, enabling informed strategy and service design. The research will address four (4) key objectives: * Population Insights * Market and Service Landscape * Behavioural and Communication Insights * Strategic and Commissioning Insight The research will focus on adults aged 40 years and over, including priority subgroups, recognising that healthy ageing begins well before older age and that preventative interventions are most effective when adopted earlier in life. (read more...)

Summary: The Hywel Dda University Health Board, based in Carmarthen, UK, is conducting an active tendering process titled "Market Research on Healthy Ageing" within the services category. The procurement aims to commission research service providers to gain insights into healthy ageing among adults aged 40 and over in the Hywel Dda area. This open competition process began on 7th August 2026, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 4th September 2026. Interested parties can make enquiries until 26th August 2026. The contract, valued at up to £50,000, will cover a period from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2027 and will largely focus on regional impacts in the Carmarthen area.

Department for Transport Shared Research, Evaluation and Analysis

Description: The Department for Transport (DfT) is considering procuring a shared research, evaluation and analysis call-off contract to provide flexible access to timely, high-quality research, monitoring, evaluation, economic analysis and related analytical support across a range of transport policy areas. The proposed contract is expected to support analytical requirements across four divisions, which cover a broad range of transport policy areas: Accessible and inclusive transport (particular focus on those with physical and mental health conditions and/or groups with different protected characteristics) Active travel (cycling, wheeling and walking) Buses, planning and housing Devolution of responsibility for transport in England, including devolution deals, place-based policy, and strategy for integrated transport Local highways maintenance Local Authority capability and capacity Passenger transport (light rail, taxis, private hire vehicles, community transport) Road Freight (including: (read more...)

Summary: The Department for Transport is in the planning stage for a public procurement contracting process titled "Department for Transport Shared Research, Evaluation and Analysis." The procurement initiative targets the services industry and is primarily located within the United Kingdom. This opportunity is geared towards procuring a call-off contract to provide a wide range of research, evaluation, and analytical services across various transport policy areas. A supplier engagement event is scheduled for 8 September 2026, aiming to gather market interest and inform the strategy for this procurement. The anticipated budget for this contract is £6,000,000 VAT excluded, with a proposed start date of February 2027 and a potential contract term extending to February 2031. The Department plans to appoint up to three suppliers under a framework agreement, allowing for flexible response to emerging analytical needs.

Digital Leadership and Transformation, and Research & Innovation Consultancy Open Framework

Description: Jisc is establishing an open framework to enable Jisc to purchase consultancy. This consultancy focuses on the needs of digital leadership, transformation, libraries and research & innovation in the UK non-profit organisation sector (tertiary education, charities, funding). Jisc consultancy supports a range of organisations with the development and implementation of digital leadership and transformation, and research & innovation at both strategic and operational levels across all areas of business. The Open Framework covers two specialisms separated into Lots: Lot 1: Digital Leadership and Transformation This includes digital and organisational change across learning, teaching and assessment, student experience and support, training, research, knowledge management and digital and physical infrastructure. Consultancy work can help organisations with strategy development and review, organisational planning and review of systems, services, information and data (read more...)

Summary: JISC, a public authority operating under the sub-central government classification, is planning to establish an open framework focused on consultancy services for digital leadership and transformation, as well as research and innovation within the UK non-profit sector. Located in Bristol, UK, the organisation aims to support strategic and operational development in areas like digital change and research infrastructure. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with key dates including a scheduled market engagement due for completion by 4th September 2026. Thereafter, procurement notices are expected on the 18th September 2026, with contract commencement slated for 8th February 2027. The procurement framework falls under the services category, with a contract value projected at £1.2 million, and it will operate within the legal parameters established by the Procurement Act 2023.

Digital Leadership and Transformation, and Research & Innovation Consultancy Open Framework

Description: Jisc is establishing an open framework to enable Jisc to purchase consultancy. This consultancy focuses on the needs of digital leadership, transformation, libraries and research & innovation in the UK non-profit organisation sector (tertiary education, charities, funding). Jisc consultancy supports a range of organisations with the development and implementation of digital leadership and transformation, and research & innovation at both strategic and operational levels across all areas of business. This includes digital and organisational change across learning, teaching and assessment, student experience and support, training, research, knowledge management and digital and physical infrastructure. Consultancy work can help organisations with strategy development and review, organisational planning and review of systems, services, information and data management to inform investment priorities and future development. Jisc consultancy helps to explore and address (read more...)

Summary: JISC, a public authority operating under the sub-central government classification, is planning to establish an open framework focused on consultancy services for digital leadership and transformation, as well as research and innovation within the UK non-profit sector. Located in Bristol, UK, the organisation aims to support strategic and operational development in areas like digital change and research infrastructure. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with key dates including a scheduled market engagement due for completion by 4th September 2026. Thereafter, procurement notices are expected on the 18th September 2026, with contract commencement slated for 8th February 2027. The procurement framework falls under the services category, with a contract value projected at £1.2 million, and it will operate within the legal parameters established by the Procurement Act 2023.

TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF AQUATIC INVERTEBRATE SAMPLING ANALYSIS

Description: RSPB are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of aquatic invertebrate sampling analysis services. The services are to be delivered by 30 November 2026. The contract will commence on 7 September 2026. This work is part of the 'Saving Scotland's Scoters' Development Phase project, which is supported by the Scottish Government's Nature Restoration Fund, managed by NatureScot.

Summary: The public procurement contracting process is being conducted by RSPB Scotland, seeking a qualified contractor to provide aquatic invertebrate sampling analysis services. This tender, titled "TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF AQUATIC INVERTEBRATE SAMPLING ANALYSIS", falls under the environmental protection category and is essential to the 'Saving Scotland's Scoters' project, supported by the Scottish Government's Nature Restoration Fund. The procurement is at the tender stage, with an open procedure method. The services are required to be delivered by 30 November 2026, with the contract beginning on 7 September 2026. The submission deadline for electronic submissions is set for 31 August 2026 at 08:00 AM. The project's activities will primarily occur in the UKM region, specifically focusing on northern Scotland freshwater lochs.

Venue Appraisal for Golf Event

Description: VisitScotland invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced contractors and consultancies for the provision of proposal to conduct a venue appraisal for potential bid venues for a future edition of the Ryder Cup in Scotland. The work, to be presented in line with green book guidance, will include estimated budget and overlay plan, assessment of potential impacts and benefits of hosting. The contract will be for a period of up to 4 months with effect from September 2026.

Summary: VisitScotland is soliciting proposals for the project titled "Venue Appraisal for Golf Event" within the tourism and marketing industry category. The proposed tender, open for submissions electronically, focuses on evaluating potential venues for a future Ryder Cup event in Scotland, adhering to green book guidelines. This tender is currently in the "tender" stage, with the deadline for electronic submissions being 31st August 2026 at 12:00 PM, and the project commencing in September 2026. Located in Edinburgh, VisitScotland operates from Waverley Court and functions as a central purchasing body. The estimated contract value is £84,000, and the contract duration is up to four months.

MBC-1665 Supported Housing Assessment

Description: Melton Borough Council is seeking suppliers who are able to carry out a supported housing assessment to map the current availability of supported housing in Leicester City Council, the Leicestershire local housing authorities (Blaby District Council; Charnwood Borough Council; Harborough District Council; Hinckley and Bosworth District Council; Melton Borough Council; North West Leicestershire District Council; Oadby and Wigston District Council) and Rutland County Council areas and assess the likely need (including current unmet need) for supported housing for a period of five years from the date that the strategy is published. The first strategy must be published by 31 March 2027. Leicester City Council, the Leicestershire local housing authorities and Rutland County Council are collaborating in partnership to jointly commission an assessment of supported housing need across their (read more...)

Summary: Melton Borough Council, in partnership with Leicester City Council and Rutland County Council, seeks to conduct a comprehensive supported housing assessment. This initiative, titled "MBC-1665 Supported Housing Assessment," focuses on mapping current availability and anticipated needs within the Leicestershire area, including various local housing authorities. The procurement is classified under research consultancy and administrative housing services. As of 6th August 2026, the tender is active with a submission deadline of 1st September 2026, and enquiries are accepted until 24th August 2026. The procurement is in the tender stage, utilising an open competition method below the threshold, providing services valued at £108,800. Contracts will commence on 1st October 2026, ending on 31st March 2027.

MBC-1665 Supported Housing Assessment

Description: Melton Borough Council is seeking suppliers who are able to carry out a supported housing assessment to map the current availability of supported housing in Leicester City Council, the Leicestershire local housing authorities (Blaby District Council; Charnwood Borough Council; Harborough District Council; Hinckley and Bosworth District Council; Melton Borough Council; North West Leicestershire District Council; Oadby and Wigston District Council) and Rutland County Council areas and assess the likely need (including current unmet need) for supported housing for a period of five years from the date that the strategy is published. The first strategy must be published by 31 March 2027. Leicester City Council, the Leicestershire local housing authorities and Rutland County Council are collaborating in partnership to jointly commission an assessment of supported housing need across their (read more...)

Summary: Melton Borough Council, in partnership with Leicester City Council and Rutland County Council, seeks to conduct a comprehensive supported housing assessment. This initiative, titled "MBC-1665 Supported Housing Assessment," focuses on mapping current availability and anticipated needs within the Leicestershire area, including various local housing authorities. The procurement is classified under research consultancy and administrative housing services. As of 6th August 2026, the tender is active with a submission deadline of 1st September 2026, and enquiries are accepted until 24th August 2026. The procurement is in the tender stage, utilising an open competition method below the threshold, providing services valued at £108,800. Contracts will commence on 1st October 2026, ending on 31st March 2027.

MBC-1665 Supported Housing Assessment

Description: Melton Borough Council is seeking suppliers who are able to carry out a supported housing assessment to map the current availability of supported housing in Leicester City Council, the Leicestershire local housing authorities and Rutland County Council areas and assess the likely need (including current unmet need) for supported housing for a period of five years from the date that the strategy is published. The first strategy must be published by 31 March 2027. Leicester City Council, the Leicestershire local housing authorities and Rutland County Council are collaborating in partnership to jointly commission an assessment of supported housing need across their areas. This assessment must meet the requirements set out in the legislation and the scope of the Government guidance Local Supported Housing Strategies - GOV.UK, including the (read more...)

Summary: Melton Borough Council, in partnership with Leicester City Council and Rutland County Council, seeks to conduct a comprehensive supported housing assessment. This initiative, titled "MBC-1665 Supported Housing Assessment," focuses on mapping current availability and anticipated needs within the Leicestershire area, including various local housing authorities. The procurement is classified under research consultancy and administrative housing services. As of 6th August 2026, the tender is active with a submission deadline of 1st September 2026, and enquiries are accepted until 24th August 2026. The procurement is in the tender stage, utilising an open competition method below the threshold, providing services valued at £108,800. Contracts will commence on 1st October 2026, ending on 31st March 2027.