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Future Employment Support - EOI

Description: Fedcap is inviting organisations across England to register their interest in partnering with Fedcap to deliver the Department for Work and Pensions' Future Employment Support programme. We're looking for organisations with strong local relationships, specialist expertise and a commitment to helping people overcome barriers to employment. Whether you're an SME, VCSE, employer network, training provider, health organisation or community partner, we'd like to hear from you. As a not-for-profit organisation delivering employment, skills and health services across the UK, we believe the strongest employment services are built through genuine local partnerships. We invest in long-term relationships with organisations that bring local knowledge, trusted community connections and specialist support that complements our own delivery. We are keen to hear from organisations that can bring expertise and local insight to (read more...)

Summary: Fedcap Employment Limited is preparing the Department for Work and Pensions’ Future Employment Support programme, seeking partners to deliver employment support across England. The service is intended to help people overcome barriers to work, including complex or multiple barriers. The planned partnership model is built around local knowledge, trusted community connections and specialist support that complements Fedcap’s own employment, skills and health services. The work may include employability, skills and training; employer engagement, recruitment and business support; health, wellbeing, disability and inclusion support; and community-based services. Fedcap is looking for a range of organisations to contribute specialist expertise and local insight to future delivery, rather than a single type of provider.

TMBC - Gatekeeping at Holly Hill wood

Description: Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council is seeking a contractor to provide Gatekeeping and other associated services under the instruction and supervision of the Council's Authorised Representative, the ITT and in compliance with the Holly Hill Wood. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Surveillance-and-security-systems-and-devices./WQF933Z2NA To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/WQF933Z2NA

Summary: Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is seeking a contractor to provide gatekeeping and associated security services at Holly Hill Wood. The work is to be carried out under the instruction and supervision of the Council’s authorised representative and in accordance with the invitation to tender and requirements for Holly Hill Wood. The requirement falls within security services, including site gatekeeping and related public security activity. The buying organisation is the borough council; delivery is at Holly Hill Wood. This is a single-lot service requirement, with suitability identified for small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The description does not set out specific tasks beyond gatekeeping and associated services, so suppliers should assess the detailed tender requirements before deciding whether the service fits their operational offer.

Asset Safety and Compliance (ASC2) - PME

Description: Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is developing its next-generation Asset Safety and Compliance Framework (ASC2), building upon the existing ASC1 framework. The potential scope of ASC2 is currently expected to include services relating to Asbestos consultancy, surveying and removal services, Property protection and security services, Water hygiene, testing and treatment services, Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) compliance services, Electrical testing, inspection and remedial works, Building safety and associated compliance services and other statutory compliance disciplines identified through market engagement The above scope is indicative at this stage and may be amended or expanded following Preliminary Market Engagement and further development of the procurement strategy. Please refer to the attached ASC2 Preliminary Market Engagement document for further information on the proposed framework and details of how to register for (read more...)

Summary: The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA), through LHC Procurement Group, is developing a framework for public sector asset safety and statutory compliance services across Scotland. The indicative scope spans asbestos consultancy, surveys and removal; property security; water hygiene testing and treatment; heating, ventilation and air-conditioning compliance; electrical inspection, testing and remedial work; and building safety. Other statutory compliance disciplines may be added following market engagement. The framework is intended to build on SPA’s existing ASC1 arrangement and provide a broad asset safety and compliance solution for public sector organisations. The market engagement is also exploring digital compliance management, data and reporting, social value and sustainability, alongside potential regional and national delivery models.

Criminal Exploitation & Disruption Hub

Description: The service will provide targeted support to Lambeth residents aged 18-34 who are vulnerable to criminal exploitation, serious violence, repeat victimisation and related safeguarding concerns. The service will operate as a core component of Lambeth's wider Criminal Exploitation & Disruption Hub model and support a coordinated multi-agency response to the growing challenge of exploitation affecting young adults.

Summary: The London Borough of Lambeth intends to commission a community welfare and social work service for residents aged 18–34 who are vulnerable to criminal exploitation, serious violence, repeat victimisation and related safeguarding concerns. The service will provide targeted support and form part of the borough’s wider Criminal Exploitation & Disruption Hub, contributing to a coordinated response across agencies to exploitation affecting young adults. Delivery is in Lambeth, London. The work is community-based support rather than residential care, and sits within social services.

Asset Safety and Compliance (ASC2) - PME

Description: Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is developing its next-generation Asset Safety and Compliance Framework (ASC2), building upon the existing ASC1 framework. The potential scope of ASC2 is currently expected to include services relating to Asbestos consultancy, surveying and removal services, Property protection and security services, Water hygiene, testing and treatment services, Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) compliance services, Electrical testing, inspection and remedial works, Building safety and associated compliance services and other statutory compliance disciplines identified through market engagement The above scope is indicative at this stage and may be amended or expanded following Preliminary Market Engagement and further development of the procurement strategy. Please refer to the attached ASC2 Preliminary Market Engagement document for further information on the proposed framework and details of how to register for (read more...)

Summary: The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA), through LHC Procurement Group, is developing a framework for asset safety and statutory compliance services for public sector organisations in Scotland. The anticipated work spans asbestos consultancy, surveys and removal; property protection and security; water hygiene testing and treatment; heating, ventilation and air conditioning compliance; electrical testing, inspection and remedial works; and building safety. Other statutory compliance services may also be included after market engagement. The framework is intended as a successor to the existing ASC1 arrangement and aims to provide a comprehensive asset safety and compliance solution. Suppliers may also have relevant expertise in digital compliance management, data and reporting, as these are among the areas SPA is considering for the framework.

Framework for the Provision of Trailblazer Programme Support Services and Activities

Description: Swansea Council is establishing a Framework Agreement to commission suitable providers to deliver accessible, community-based activities and support as part of Swansea Council's Trailblazer programme. Funding for this commission has been secured through the Welsh Government's Trailblazer fund. The services will support economically inactive residents across Swansea to improve health, wellbeing, confidence, resilience, social connection and readiness to move closer to employment, training, volunteering or wider community participation. The programme will align with CFW+ and strengthen links with statutory, third sector, health, community and employer-based services to ensure participants can access appropriate local support and opportunities. The Framework is comprised of Four (4) Lots:- Lot 1: Physical and Emotional Health Lot 2: Education, Employability and Skill Building Lot 3: Creative and Cultural Provision Lot 4: Other Beneficial Provision

Summary: City & County of Swansea is setting up a framework to provide community-based activities and support for economically inactive residents in Swansea. The aim is to improve health, wellbeing, confidence, resilience and social connections, helping people move towards employment, training, volunteering or wider community participation. Services are arranged in four areas: physical and emotional health, including counselling and activity; education, employability and skills; creative and cultural activities; and other provision addressing barriers or gaps not covered elsewhere. Providers are expected to connect participants with relevant local statutory, third-sector, health, community and employer services, and to align provision with the CFW+ programme. Delivery is across Swansea.

Court Appointed Intermediary Services - Framework Re-Opening October 2026

Description: This notice relates to the re-opening of framework agreements originally awarded following a procurement exercise conducted under the light tough regime, following a process similar to the open procedure. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is inviting tenders for the provision of Court Appointed Intermediary Services (CAIS), to support vulnerable defendants in the criminal jurisdiction and vulnerable parties and witnesses in the civil, family and tribunal jurisdictions. These services will be provided in courts and tribunals in England and Wales and tribunals in Scotland. Intermediaries facilitate impartial communication to enable complete, coherent and accurate communication between vulnerable people and the courts/tribunals. Intermediaries may be instructed to provide an assessment of a person's communication needs, and provide recommendations on measures that could be put in place by the court to (read more...)

Summary: The Ministry of Justice is procuring court-appointed intermediary services for vulnerable defendants in criminal proceedings, and vulnerable parties and witnesses in civil, family and tribunal proceedings. Intermediaries help people communicate impartially with courts and tribunals, and may assess communication needs, recommend adjustments and attend hearings to provide support. Services are required in courts and tribunals across England and Wales, and in tribunals in Scotland. This procurement covers services outside the Ministry of Justice Witness Intermediary Scheme: requests for intermediary support for witnesses in criminal cases remain within that scheme. The work is a specialist legal and court support service (CPV 75231100).

Humanitarian Emergency Response Operations and Stabilisation 2.0 (HEROS 2.0)

Description: The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) intends to run a competitive procurement for the Humanitarian Emergency Response Operations and Stabilisation (HEROS) successor programme (HEROS 2.0). HEROS 2 will be procured as two Lots: * Lot 1: Early Warning, Risk Analysis and Humanitarian Response * Lot 2: Conflict Expert Advisory Service Implemented since November 2017, the Humanitarian Emergency Response Operations and Stabilisation programme (HEROS 1.0) (Development Tracker link: https://bit.ly/4176TTi) has enabled FCDO to respond rapidly and at scale to global humanitarian crises, while also supporting work on protracted crises, chronic emergencies and humanitarian reform. HEROS 1.0 provides a flexible delivery model to support the UK Government's conflict, stabilisation and security objectives in fragile and conflict-affected contexts, both during steady-state periods and in response to emerging crises.

Summary: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office plans to procure HEROS 2.0, a successor to its Humanitarian Emergency Response Operations and Stabilisation programme. This is a service contract supporting the UK government’s conflict, stabilisation and security objectives in fragile and conflict-affected settings, including responses to humanitarian crises and work on prolonged emergencies and humanitarian reform. The programme is divided into two lots: early warning, risk analysis and humanitarian response; and a conflict expert advisory service. The available procurement information describes the first lot as foreign economic-aid-related services. The buyer is the FCDO, based in London. The programme is intended to provide a flexible delivery model for work in crisis-affected contexts; the two lots cover distinct service areas, so suppliers should consider which aligns with their expertise.

Specialist Advice, Debt and Income Maximisation Service throughout Pembrokeshire

Description: Contract Notice - Specialist Advice, Debt and Income Maximisation Service throughout Pembrokeshire. The contract includes a potential additional services budget of PS100,000 per annum. This has been included within the value contained within this notice however may not be taken up.

Summary: Pembrokeshire County Council is seeking a specialist advice, debt and income maximisation service for residents across Pembrokeshire. The service covers general advice and help with debt and income maximisation, alongside targeted support for children, young people and families. It is intended to help residents achieve financial outcomes and includes work on accessibility and inclusion, partnership working and integration with the community. This is a social and community support service, including benefits advice (CPV 85000000). The requirement is arranged as one lot and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. Service delivery is throughout Pembrokeshire.

Humanitarian Emergency Response Operations and Stabilisation 2.0 (HEROS 2.0) - Lot 1: Early Warning, Risk Analysis and Humanitarian Response

Description: The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) intends to run a competitive procurement for the Humanitarian Emergency Response Operations and Stabilisation (HEROS) successor programme (HEROS 2.0). HEROS 2 will be procured as two Lots: * Lot 1: Early Warning, Risk Analysis and Humanitarian Response * Lot 2: Conflict Expert Advisory Service Implemented since November 2017, the Humanitarian Emergency Response Operations and Stabilisation programme (HEROS 1.0) (Development Tracker link: https://bit.ly/4176TTi) has enabled FCDO to respond rapidly and at scale to global humanitarian crises, while also supporting work on protracted crises, chronic emergencies and humanitarian reform. HEROS 1.0 provides a flexible delivery model to support the UK Government's conflict, stabilisation and security objectives in fragile and conflict-affected contexts, both during steady-state periods and in response to emerging crises. Under (read more...)

Summary: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office plans to procure HEROS 2.0, a successor to its Humanitarian Emergency Response Operations and Stabilisation programme. This is a service contract supporting the UK government’s conflict, stabilisation and security objectives in fragile and conflict-affected settings, including responses to humanitarian crises and work on prolonged emergencies and humanitarian reform. The programme is divided into two lots: early warning, risk analysis and humanitarian response; and a conflict expert advisory service. The available procurement information describes the first lot as foreign economic-aid-related services. The buyer is the FCDO, based in London. The programme is intended to provide a flexible delivery model for work in crisis-affected contexts; the two lots cover distinct service areas, so suppliers should consider which aligns with their expertise.