Protecting Communities II (ProCom II) EME

Description: Protecting Communities II (ProCom II) is a multi year blended ODA/non-ODA programme designed to reduce those shared threats by strengthening Pakistan's security, justice, and migration management systems. It builds on the previous UK-funded Cooperation on Serious Crime Programme (CSCP), moving to a longer-term platform that enables sustained engagement and deeper reform. ProCom II will take a "whole-of-route" approach. It will be aligned with the UK's "Disrupt, Deter, Return" strategy: tackling the drivers of irregular migration at source, enhancing law enforcement cooperation to disrupt criminal networks, and facilitating the return of those with no right to remain in the UK. The Programme will adopt a systems-based design rooted in the UK's CONTEST/SOC "4Ps" framework (Prevent, Pursue, Protect, Prepare) to ensure a comprehensive response. Crucially, it treats migration as a (read more...)

Summary: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in the United Kingdom is in the planning phase for a service procurement titled "Protecting Communities II (ProCom II) EME". This tender falls under the industry category of foreign economic-aid-related services and is meant to strengthen security, justice, and migration management systems in Pakistan. The contract is expected to run from January 2027 to March 2030. A significant milestone is scheduled on the 20th of January 2026, when an Early Market Engagement event will take place, offering an opportunity for interested suppliers to participate and gain insight into the upcoming tender process. The project aligns with the UK's strategic objectives, specifically aiming to address irregular migration and enhance cooperation on serious and organised crime.

Appointment of Independent Member/Chair of Dyfed Pension Fund Pension Board

Description: Carmarthenshire County Council, as administering authority of the Dyfed Pension Fund, seeks market views on the procurement of an Independent Member/Chair for the Pension Board. The Council requires an Independent Member/Chair for the Dyfed Pension Fund Pension Board in accordance with LGPS Governance Regulations 2015. The Board comprises 7 members: 3 Employer Representatives, 3 Scheme Member Representatives, and 1 Independent Member/Chair. Key responsibilities / Scope: - Provide leadership and direction to the Pension Board - Chair quarterly Board meetings and facilitate pre-meetings - Present reports to Pension Committee meetings - Ensure compliance with PSPA 2013, LGPS regulations, and Pensions Regulator Code of Practice 14 - Monitor and coordinate Board member training and knowledge requirements - Represent the Board in Wales Pension Partnership engagement meetings - Oversee Board effectiveness (read more...)

Summary: Carmarthenshire County Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Appointment of Independent Member/Chair of Dyfed Pension Fund Pension Board". This service procurement, under the planning stage, is primarily focused on the pension and insurance services industry category, with activities planned in the UK region designated as UKL14. The preliminary market engagement is currently seeking feedback on the availability of suitable candidates with expertise in LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme) and pension governance, with responses due by 16th January 2026. Potential bidders should note the anticipated start date for the contract on 1st April 2026, and it will span a three-year period, with the possibility of extending up to an additional two years.

Appointment of Independent Member/Chair of Dyfed Pension Fund Pension Board

Description: Carmarthenshire County Council, as administering authority of the Dyfed Pension Fund, seeks market views on the procurement of an Independent Member/Chair for the Pension Board. The Council requires an Independent Member/Chair for the Dyfed Pension Fund Pension Board in accordance with LGPS Governance Regulations 2015. The Board comprises 7 members: 3 Employer Representatives, 3 Scheme Member Representatives, and 1 Independent Member/Chair. Key responsibilities / Scope: - Provide leadership and direction to the Pension Board - Chair quarterly Board meetings and facilitate pre-meetings - Present reports to Pension Committee meetings - Ensure compliance with PSPA 2013, LGPS regulations, and Pensions Regulator Code of Practice 14 - Monitor and coordinate Board member training and knowledge requirements - Represent the Board in Wales Pension Partnership engagement meetings - Oversee Board effectiveness (read more...)

Summary: Carmarthenshire County Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Appointment of Independent Member/Chair of Dyfed Pension Fund Pension Board". This service procurement, under the planning stage, is primarily focused on the pension and insurance services industry category, with activities planned in the UK region designated as UKL14. The preliminary market engagement is currently seeking feedback on the availability of suitable candidates with expertise in LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme) and pension governance, with responses due by 16th January 2026. Potential bidders should note the anticipated start date for the contract on 1st April 2026, and it will span a three-year period, with the possibility of extending up to an additional two years.

Regional Pre-Arrest Diversion Service

Description: Service provides an out of court disposal (OOCD) to be given to an individual found in possession of a controlled drug. As an OOCD the intervention is an alternative to arrest and charge for possession. The expectation is that by undertaking the intervention there will be less chance of the individual continuing to use controlled substances.

Summary: The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Regional Pre-Arrest Diversion Service," with the contract planned to span from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with a potential extension to 2031. This initiative, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, focuses on providing justice services, particularly regarding the detention or rehabilitation of criminals. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 23rd December 2025, with an engagement event scheduled for 26th January 2026. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with the next notice expected on 2nd February 2026.

Provision of Community Accommodation Services

Description: This notice serves to initiate early market engagement in accordance with Section 16 of the Procurement Act 2023. Its purpose is to support the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) in exploring potential future procurement opportunities for Community Accommodation Services (CAS), by assessing market interest, capacity, and readiness, and informing the fair and transparent development of any subsequent procurement process. The HMPPS CAS system provides a three-tier model of temporary accommodation for people on probation, prison leavers, and those on bail who require public protection measures or are at risk of homelessness. These services are designed to support public protection, promote reintegration into the community, and reduce reoffending. All three tiers serve as a bridge back into the community, proportionate to the level of risk posed, but are not intended (read more...)

Summary: The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of Community Accommodation Services (CAS) across the United Kingdom. This initiative, titled "Provision of Community Accommodation Services," falls under the services industry and aims to provide temporary accommodation for individuals on probation, prison leavers, and those on bail in need of public protection. The process, guided by the Procurement Act 2023, is currently focused on early market engagement, with a significant due date slated for 1st April 2026. The procurement will explore several routes, possibly including an Open Framework, to leverage new flexibilities in procurement. Interested suppliers should register and express their interest via Jaggaer, the MoJ’s e-procurement portal, to participate in future engagement stages.

Community Based Admission Avoidance Service Market Engagement - Coventry and Warwickshire - Market Engagement

Description: ***THIS ADVERT IS FOR A MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT ONLY*** NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU on behalf of NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB are seeking to run a market engagement event for providers who have the relevant experience and skills to provide a Community Based Admission Avoidance Service. Aims and objectives of service Aims: * To reduce the number of inappropriate hospital admissions for people with a learning disability or autistic people who are in mental health crisis and may have complex needs, by providing intervention and crisis management. * To prevent crisis situations from escalating by providing timely and appropriate interventions. * To provide a safe and supportive environment for people with a learning disability or autism at risk of inappropriate admission to a specialist learning (read more...)

Summary: The NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Community Based Admission Avoidance Service Market Engagement." This service aims to reduce inappropriate hospital admissions for individuals with learning disabilities or autism by offering a community-based intervention. The industry category for this procurement is administrative healthcare services, and the service will be delivered in the Coventry and Warwickshire regions of the UK. Key dates include a market engagement event scheduled for 14 January 2026 and one-to-one sessions on 15 January 2026. Interested providers must register by 13 January 2026 via the Atamis Health Family system to participate in these events.

Destination Policy Impact Assessment

Description: Monmouthshire County Council wishes to commission consultants to undertake a Policy Impact Assessment to estimate the impact of recent legislation and tax changes on the county's visitor economy businesses and to test the priorities, objectives and targets set in the recently approved Destination Management Plan 2025-2030 within the context of a fast changing and more challenging policy environment. The council also requires an evaluation of different funding options and destination management models to enable delivery of the new Plan and is seeking recommendations on the types of business support that will be required to underpin future sustainable growth of the county's visitor economy.

Summary: Monmouthshire County Council is seeking consultancy services for a Destination Policy Impact Assessment, aiming to evaluate the effects of recent legislation and tax changes on the local visitor economy. This tender, titled "Destination Policy Impact Assessment," falls under the categories of research and development services, administrative services related to tourism affairs, and several other business services. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission period ending on 16th January 2026. Services are to be delivered in the United Kingdom, and the open competition procurement method is being used, with a project value estimated at £30,000 gross.

FTS050 Data Protection Services Framework

Description: HIE requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide provide data protection services, including fulfilling Data Protection Officer duties under the General Data Protection Regulation and supporting the Data Protection Act 2018 including delivery of data protection advice, risk assessment and training. This Framework is being procured for Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and on behalf of Wave Energy Scotland (WES), Orkney Research Innovation Campus (ORIC), HIE Orkney, HIE Ventures Ltd (HIEVL), Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd (CMSL), South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) as well as any other Contracting Authority wholly or partly under the control of, and/or partly or wholly owned HIE or SOSE, at any point during the term of this Framework (subject to case-by-case approval by HIE). It is expected that these services will be (read more...)

Summary: The "FTS050 Data Protection Services Framework" is a public procurement process conducted by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) for business and management consultancy services. Situated in Inverness, the framework targets services including data protection advice and risk assessments in support of the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. The procurement is currently at the 'tender' stage with the eventual framework intended to commence on 8 April 2026 for a period of three years, extendable by up to one year. The tender seeks electronic submissions, with a deadline set for 9 February 2026. The framework is valued at GBP 287,000, excluding VAT, and encompasses multiple regional authorities such as Wave Energy Scotland and South of Scotland Enterprise, located in various UK regions. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, enabling transparency and broad participation.

GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T25-0013 Fire Door Installation and Repair Services

Description: The University has a requirement for a BM Trada Accredited organisation to carry out repairs and replacement of fire doors across both Newcastle and Coach Lane Campus. This will be run over a 4-year programme. Year 1 will include 3 University Buildings The remainder of the 4-year programme will be agreed with Andrew Forrest, Asset & Lifecycle Manager and the main point of contact for this agreement.

Summary: Northumbria University at Newcastle is seeking BM Trada Accredited organisations for the "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T25-0013 Fire Door Installation and Repair Services." This project, forming part of the fire-prevention installation works industry, spans both Newcastle and Coach Lane Campus over a contract period from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2030. The procurement follows an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 30th January 2026. The total value of the contract is estimated at £5,000,000, with a minimum value of £1,000,000. The procurement is in the tender stage, focusing on service provision across several geographic locations including the UK and Europe.

FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF REAL FIRES

Description: There is a long-standing expectation for government to monitor developments in fire safety in buildings in order to help establish the performance of the relevant regulations and guidance. A contract to investigate real fires of interest has proved effective in providing the government with independent specialist advice to help identify and understand unusual causes or contributions to building fires. This contract will be of a call-off and continuous nature due to the requirement for investigation of fires as and when they occur. The supplier will also need to work flexibly to allow for reporting on ad-hoc experimental fire testing when requested. The project has three key elements: 1) to collect, collate and disseminate information from real fire incidents through site and desk based investigation; 2) to generate evidence (read more...)

Summary: The Health and Safety Executive, located in Liverpool, Merseyside, is overseeing a public procurement process titled "FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF REAL FIRES." This project falls within the services industry category and seeks to provide services to the community throughout the United Kingdom. Currently at the tender stage, the procurement process follows an open method, allowing for broad participation. Key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 9th January 2026, a tender submission deadline of 23rd January 2026, and an anticipated award period concluding on 13th February 2026. The total contract value is £420,000 with a gross amount of £504,000, and it is eligible for SMEs and VCSEs, with the service being required to commence on 1st March 2026.