Focussed Deterrence Mentoring Service

Description: The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority wish to commission as a pilot programme, a Focussed Deterrence mentoring service that will offer enhanced support to the cohort of children and young people identified by South Yorkshire Police (SYP) as being of increased risk of involvement in serious violence and this opportunity is for a provider of that service. The service will offer trauma-informed mentoring and support to young people on a voluntary basis with the intended service outcomes being to divert young people away from crime and prevent/reduce future incidents of knife crime and most serious violence in Sheffield, This may widen to other areas in South Yorkshire during the life of the contract.

Summary: The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking a provider for a Focussed Deterrence Mentoring Service, which aims to offer trauma-informed mentoring to young people at risk of serious violence. This tender, categorised under 'services', is targeted primarily within Sheffield, United Kingdom, with potential to expand throughout South Yorkshire. The process is at the 'tender' stage, utilising an open procurement method defined as below threshold - open competition. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 17th December 2025, and a tender submission deadline on 7th January 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1st February 2026, with a total value of £198,000 gross. Opportunities for renewal and expansion are mentioned as options within the contract terms.

Enhancing Private Investment for Climate (EPIC)

Description: Tackling climate change and nature loss internationally is in our national interest. The UK has a long track record of delivering impact and value for money through our International Climate Finance. Public finance can play a catalysing role in mobilising international private investment into emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) to meet the current and future needs on climate, nature and development. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is considering options to directly engage international private financiers appraising investments in EMDEs, and options to provide bespoke financial instruments to efficiently mobilise significant volumes of private climate finance. DESNZ will hold a preliminary market engagement session on Thursday 13 November 2025 between 12pm and 1.30pm to test the mandate and delivery routes and to enable due (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process "Enhancing Private Investment for Climate (EPIC)" is being spearheaded by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. The project, focused on foreign economic-aid-related services, aims to address climate change and nature loss on an international scale. It is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement session conducted on 13 November 2025. The buyer is centrally located in London, at 55 Whitehall, UK. Prospective bidders should take note of the session's feedback deadline, which concluded on 28 November 2025. The contract, valued at £100 million, is set to commence on 1 October 2026 and conclude by 31 December 2032.

Enhancing Private Investment for Climate (EPIC)

Description: Tackling climate change and nature loss internationally is in our national interest. The UK has a long track record of delivering impact and value for money through our International Climate Finance. Public finance can play a catalysing role in mobilising international private investment into emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) to meet the current and future needs on climate, nature and development. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is considering options to directly engage international private financiers appraising investments in EMDEs, and options to provide bespoke financial instruments to efficiently mobilise significant volumes of private climate finance. DESNZ will hold a preliminary market engagement session on Thursday 13 November 2025 between 12pm and 1.30pm to test the mandate and delivery routes and to enable due (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process "Enhancing Private Investment for Climate (EPIC)" is being spearheaded by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. The project, focused on foreign economic-aid-related services, aims to address climate change and nature loss on an international scale. It is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement session conducted on 13 November 2025. The buyer is centrally located in London, at 55 Whitehall, UK. Prospective bidders should take note of the session's feedback deadline, which concluded on 28 November 2025. The contract, valued at £100 million, is set to commence on 1 October 2026 and conclude by 31 December 2032.

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.

Democratic Engagement Projects: engaging under-registered groups in democracy

Description: We will commission projects which aim to increase democratic participation among groups who are less likely to be registered to vote and those who face other barriers. More information on these groups can be found in the attached EOI document. We will commission projects grouped under the following Lots: Lot 1: Action research projects, to pilot new and innovative approaches to democratic engagement in England Lot 2: Accessible voting projects, to support disabled and neurodivergent voters across the UK Lot 3: Digital engagement projects, to engage new and diverse audiences and explore the role that digital engagement can have in increasing participation Lot 4 - Democratic Engagement Projects (Scotland) - small to medium scale projects that will pilot new and innovative approaches in Scotland only. We welcome a (read more...)

Summary: The Electoral Commission is planning a tender process titled "Democratic Engagement Projects: engaging under-registered groups in democracy," aimed at increasing democratic participation among groups facing barriers to voting. This planned procurement falls under the industry category of Electronic information services and Provision of services to the community, with projects categorised into distinct lots addressing innovative approaches to democratic engagement, accessible voting, digital engagement, and initiatives in Scotland. The budget for the 2025/2026 period is set at £390,000, with a tender value of £100,000, going up to £5,000 for any single initiative. The process follows an open procurement method above threshold a future notice date set for 8th December 2025, with the contract beginning on 1st February 2026 and ending on 31st August 2027. Interested parties should register on the Electoral Commission's procurement portal and express interest via email by specifying the lot/s they plan to apply for.

Automation in Digital Forensics

Description: Surrey and Sussex Police require advanced digital forensic tools to support investigations involving digital evidence. We are particularly looking at where automation and solutions can provide the following: - Rapid extraction and analysis of digital evidence - Support for a wide range of devices and data formats - Integration with existing forensic workflows - Enhanced reporting capabilities for court presentation - Improved efficiency and accuracy in investigations

Summary: The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey is initiating a procurement process aimed at enhancing digital forensic capabilities by integrating advanced automation solutions. This process, currently in the planning stage, involves collaboration with forensic solution providers to boost efficiency and accuracy in investigations conducted by Surrey and Sussex Police. The procurement falls under the category of goods, targeting improvements in digital evidence extraction and analysis, among other key areas. The market engagement is set to conclude on 31 January 2026, providing an opportunity for potential suppliers to bring forward innovative solutions. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2026 and run through 31 March 2030, with delivery focused within the UKJ2 region, United Kingdom.

Private Rented Scheme Licensing

Description: Selective Licensing Market Engagement questionnaire: Croydon Council is currently consulting on the proposal to introduce two discretionary licensing schemes. The service administering the scheme would be the Private Sector Housing team that sits within the Housing Needs and Homeless Division under the Housing Directorate. Currently, the Private Sector Housing team administer the mandatory houses in multiple occupation (HMO) licensing scheme. The current IT system used is licensed from Metastreet, with the administration, inspection and enforcement services provided by the Private Sector Housing Team of the Council. The first discretionary scheme is a selective licensing scheme in 14 wards of the borough, and the second scheme is an additional houses in multiple occupation licensing scheme across the whole borough. These schemes form part of the Mayor's "business plan priorities" (read more...)

Summary: The London Borough of Croydon is embarking on a "Private Rented Scheme Licensing" initiative, currently in the planning stage as of December 2025, with engagements required by the 18th of the same month. This procurement process falls under the "Administrative housing services" category and is managed by the Private Sector Housing team within the Housing Directorate. The aim is to consult on introducing two discretionary licensing schemes. The future designation and operational timeline for these schemes is scheduled from June to September 2026, lasting up to five years with potential extensions. Located in Croydon, United Kingdom, the tender focuses on market engagement to inform procurement strategies, offering a contract value estimation of up to £12 million based on the anticipated issuance of 30,000 licences.

West Midlands Road Traffic Collision Support

Description: The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for the West Midlands is seeking a specialist delivery partner to offer a bespoke, trauma-informed support/bereavement service for individuals and families affected by fatal or life-changing road traffic collisions across the West Midlands. The service will provide emotional, practical, and advocacy support from point of referral through to recovery, ensuring a step-down approach in the form of peer support/group work which provides continuity of care beyond the remit of West Midlands Police (WMP) Family Liaison Officers (FLOs).

Summary: The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a service titled "West Midlands Road Traffic Collision Support." The buying organisation aims to procure services related to general public services and other community, social, and personal services within Birmingham, UK, under the classification of public authority - sub-central government. The initiative seeks a specialist delivery partner to provide trauma-informed support and bereavement services to individuals and families affected by road traffic collisions across the West Midlands. Key milestones include scheduled market engagement activities with a deadline on 25th December 2025, while the contract period is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 1st April 2028.

MOBILIST Financial Consultancy Services

Description: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is seeking to aquire financial consultancy services to support the UK government's flagship Mobilising Instituational Capital through Listed Products (MOBILIST) programme. This initiaive aims to develop investment solutions that contribute to achieving the Global Goals for Sustainable Development and advancing climate transition. The contract will have a duration of 24 months, with an additional 12 month extension option based on supplier performace and need. The total contract value is PS750,000 (ExVat) which includes a PS500,000 (ExVAT) finanacial limit and PS250,000 financial uplift option. The selected supplier will be expected to deliver market intelligence, investment expertise (such as exit readiness analysis, valuation services, and investment pack reviews), and ongoing portfolio monitoring (including broker research, regulatory updates, and performance reporting).

Summary: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in London, UK, is planning to procure financial consultancy services under the Mobilising Institutional Capital through Listed Products (MOBILIST) programme, with procurement in the service category related to foreign economic aid. The contract aims to support sustainable development goals and climate transition, offering financial consultancy services including market intelligence, investment expertise, and ongoing portfolio monitoring. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with key dates for tender and enquiry periods concluding on 12 February and 6 February 2026, respectively, followed by the contract award period ending on 11 March 2026. The contract will commence on 23 March 2026 and run for 24 months, with a provision for a 12-month extension, subject to performance and need. The expected contract value is £750,000 excluding VAT, which includes a £500,000 financial limit and a £250,000 financial uplift option.

MOBILIST Financial Consultancy Services

Description: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is seeking to aquire financial consultancy services to support the UK government's flagship Mobilising Instituational Capital through Listed Products (MOBILIST) programme. This initiaive aims to develop investment solutions that contribute to achieving the Global Goals for Sustainable Development and advancing climate transition. The contract will have a duration of 24 months, with an additional 12 month extension option based on supplier performace and need. The total contract value is PS750,000 (ExVat) which includes a PS500,000 (ExVAT) finanacial limit and PS250,000 financial uplift option. The selected supplier will be expected to deliver market intelligence, investment expertise (such as exit readiness analysis, valuation services, and investment pack reviews), and ongoing portfolio monitoring (including broker research, regulatory updates, and performance reporting).

Summary: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in London, UK, is planning to procure financial consultancy services under the Mobilising Institutional Capital through Listed Products (MOBILIST) programme, with procurement in the service category related to foreign economic aid. The contract aims to support sustainable development goals and climate transition, offering financial consultancy services including market intelligence, investment expertise, and ongoing portfolio monitoring. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with key dates for tender and enquiry periods concluding on 12 February and 6 February 2026, respectively, followed by the contract award period ending on 11 March 2026. The contract will commence on 23 March 2026 and run for 24 months, with a provision for a 12-month extension, subject to performance and need. The expected contract value is £750,000 excluding VAT, which includes a £500,000 financial limit and a £250,000 financial uplift option.