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Justice-wide Intermediary Services - Preliminary Market Engagement

Description: The MoJ is currently exploring the future of intermediary services provision and conducting preliminary market engagement, prior to any procurement process. This notice is published for transparency purposes in accordance with the Procurement Act (2023) and does not constitute the commencement of a procurement. The MoJ is exploring how these services may be delivered across the Ministry and the wider justice sector. Services being considered include those currently provided under the HMCTS Appointed Intermediary Services Frameworks (HAIS) and the Witness Intermediary Scheme (WIS), in addition to ad hoc intermediary services provided to support His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and the Parole Board. You can find out more about the current HAIS arrangements at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmcts-intermediary-services#about-hmcts-intermediary-services You can find out more about the current Witness Intermediary Scheme at: (read more...)

Summary: The Ministry of Justice is exploring a single, justice-wide intermediary services arrangement covering the Ministry and the wider justice sector across the United Kingdom. The service would support vulnerable witnesses, defendants and other parties to communicate fully, coherently and accurately, and to understand and participate in proceedings. It is expected to bring together services currently delivered through HMCTS Appointed Intermediary Services Frameworks and the Witness Intermediary Scheme, as well as ad hoc support for His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service and the Parole Board. Intermediaries would assess communication needs, report orally or in writing on appropriate measures, and implement those measures at court hearings, interviews, solicitor offices or police stations. This is a services requirement related to court and police activity, with participation intended to suit SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

EOD Services Sennelager Training Area

Description: The contracted Supplier is invited to submit a proposal in accordance with the 02 DIO/SEN/1054/SOR to provide EOD Services on Sennelager Training Area, summarised as follows: * The Contractor shall be a suitably accredited Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) organisation competent in the identification, assessment, safe handling, and disposal of UXO, including legacy munitions dating from the Second World War and later periods, across STA. * The Contractor shall provide personnel qualified to recognised EOD standards appropriate to the ordnance category and threat profile encountered. CMD-qualified personnel alone are not sufficient to meet this requirement. * The Contractor shall deliver the services in a manner that reduces UXO risks to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP), supports safe continuation of training, protects the public, and preserves MOD reputation (Ref (read more...)

Summary: FCDO Services is procuring specialist explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) services for Sennelager Training Area in Germany. The requirement covers military defence and fire and explosion protection services, including identifying, assessing, safely handling and disposing of unexploded ordnance (UXO), including legacy munitions from the Second World War and later periods. The supplier will reduce UXO risks to As Low As Reasonably Practicable, enable training to continue safely, protect the public and support the Ministry of Defence’s reputation. Detailed service outputs, operational constraints and reporting requirements are set out in the statement of requirement. This is a services procurement in the defence and security sector, with the work delivered across the training area.

Appointment of Fire Risk Assessor (2026 to 2028)

Description: Loreburn Housing Association Ltd. (the Employer) wishes to appoint a Fire Risk Assessor to undertake Fire Risk Assessments (FRA's) within non-domestic and domestic premises such as workplaces and houses in multiple occupation (HMO's).

Summary: Loreburn Housing Association is seeking a fire risk assessor to carry out fire risk assessments in both domestic and non-domestic premises. The work covers workplaces and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), supporting the association’s housing and property safety responsibilities. Delivery is across Dumfries and Galloway. This is a fire safety consultancy and inspection service, rather than construction or fire protection installation. The requirement is classified under fire protection services (CPV 75251110). The appointed provider will assess a range of property types and should be able to work across the employer’s relevant housing and workplace portfolio. The buyer is Loreburn Housing Association, based in Dumfries, and the opportunity concerns one service lot.

Income Maximisation, Welfare and Debt Advice Service

Description: The City of Edinburgh Council, require to appoint Providers to deliver an Income Maximisation, Welfare and Debt Advice Service. The contract is divided into the following 4 Lots: Lot 1 - North Lot 2 - South Lot 3 - Disability Service Lot 4 - Advice Network Support Co-ordinator Please see attached tender documentation for further details.

Summary: The City of Edinburgh Council is procuring an Income Maximisation, Welfare and Debt Advice Service in Edinburgh. The service will help people maximise income, access welfare benefits and obtain advice on debt, including support relating to disability benefits and welfare services outside residential care. The requirement is divided into four lots: North, South, Disability Service, and Advice Network Support Co-ordinator. Suppliers may deliver one of these service areas, with the Council intending to appoint up to four providers, or four consortiums with a lead organisation, one for each lot. This is a community, social and personal service opportunity, suited to organisations providing welfare rights, benefits, debt advice, disability support or coordination across advice networks.

Adult Mental Health Support Services for Swindon

Description: Swindon Borough Council, jointly funded with the Integrated Care Board through pooled budget arrangements, is recommissioning adult mental health support services in Swindon. two distinct but complementary Lots. Lot 1 - Therapeutic and Recovery Support Services Structured, evidence-informed therapeutic and recovery-focused support, with a particular role in early intervention, recovery, self-management and appropriate step-up and step-down pathways. Detailed requirements are set out in Appendix B1. Lot 2 - Nature, Arts, Music and Creative-Based Therapies Non-clinical, community-based support using nature, arts, music and creative approaches to improve wellbeing, reduce isolation, strengthen confidence and resilience and support sustained community participation. Detailed requirements are set out in Appendix B2. The two Lots will operate as a coherent prevention and recovery offer while retaining distinct delivery models and strengths. Providers bidding for (read more...)

Summary: Swindon Borough Council is procuring adult mental health support services in Swindon, jointly funded with the Integrated Care Board through pooled budgets. This is a services contract covering two complementary lots. Lot 1 is therapeutic and recovery support, including evidence-informed early intervention, recovery, self-management and step-up and step-down pathways. Lot 2 is non-clinical, community-based support using nature, arts, music and other creative approaches to improve wellbeing, reduce isolation, build confidence and resilience, and support sustained community participation. Providers bidding for both lots must preserve the distinct delivery models while coordinating access, pathways and learning. The work is classified as provision of services to the community (CPV 75200000), with delivery in Swindon.

Managed Debt Collection Services

Description: The establishment of a framework for Managed Debt Collection Services using a Managed Service Provider (MSP). The MSP will manage a panel of FCA regulated Debt Collection Agencies (DCAs) who have specialist capabilities in debt management. The DCAs offer desk based collection services to arrange repayment of outstanding debts. The MSPs will use data to create debt recovery strategies and monitor performance. The MSP will work with buyers to ensure debt is collected sustainably and fairly, including identification and ethical treatment of vulnerable consumers. Envisaged scope of services: * Managed Service: The Supplier will provide comprehensive management of all debt collection activities via their own operations and/or subcontractors. * Optional Services: The Supplier may be required to offer access to additional services, including but not limited to: * (read more...)

Summary: The Government Commercial Agency intends to establish a managed debt collection services framework for public sector buyers. The service will use a managed service provider (MSP) to oversee a panel of Financial Conduct Authority-regulated debt collection agencies with specialist debt management capabilities. Agencies will provide desk-based collection services, arrange repayment of outstanding debts and use data to develop recovery strategies and monitor performance. The MSP will work with buyers to support sustainable and fair debt collection, including identifying and treating vulnerable consumers ethically. The potential scope also includes litigation, auctioneer services and international debt collection. This is a financial transaction and debt recovery service, with delivery across the United Kingdom, the Crown Dependencies and specified British Overseas Territories.

Income Maximisation, Welfare and Debt Advice Service

Description: The City of Edinburgh Council, require to appoint Providers to deliver an Income Maximisation, Welfare and Debt Advice Service. The contract is divided into the following 4 Lots: Lot 1 - North Lot 2 - South Lot 3 - Disability Service Lot 4 - Advice Network Support Co-ordinator Please see attached tender documentation for further details.

Summary: The City of Edinburgh Council is procuring an income maximisation, welfare and debt advice service for people in Edinburgh. The work covers advice on increasing household income, welfare benefits and debt, with a separate support function for the local advice network. There are four service areas: North, South, Disability Service, and Advice Network Support Co-ordinator. The council intends to appoint a separate provider or consortium for each area, with delivery across Edinburgh. This is a public service opportunity suited to advice agencies, charities, third-sector organisations and specialist welfare or debt services with the capacity to deliver locally. The service classification is social work and related community services (CPV 98000000).

Arts Provider to run the Art Studio at The Nicholson Institute Leek

Description: Leasing of The Arts Studio at the Nicholson Institute to deliver arts related activities in keeping with the Nicholson Institute Charity's Trust Deeds. The Art Studio lease will require that the provider works collaboratively with the other tenants in the building to ensure a comprehensive programme of arts related activities are delivered for the local community and visitors. There will be no funding for this activity from Staffordshire County Council.

Summary: Staffordshire County Council is seeking an arts provider to lease and run the Art Studio at the Nicholson Institute in Leek. The provider will deliver arts-related activities consistent with the Nicholson Institute Charity’s Trust Deeds, creating a comprehensive programme for the local community and visitors. The work involves collaboration with the other tenants in the building so that activities complement one another and provide a coordinated offer. This is a community-focused arts service within the services category, classified under CPV 75200000, provision of services to the community. The opportunity concerns the Art Studio lease and its associated programme of activities, rather than a council-funded arts delivery contract.

Provision of an E Bulk Solution for the Administration of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Description: The Authority is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and compliant Bidder to provide a secure, efficient and fully compliant electronic bulk ("e-Bulk") solution for the end-to-end administration of DBS applications. The solution must support the Authority's Registered Body status and provide a fully hosted, cloud-based platform that enables the secure processing, tracking and management of DBS applications across multiple Council services and user groups. The Successful Provider must be an approved DBS e-Broker, authorised to submit applications on behalf of Registered Bodies. The Authority requires an accessible, bilingual in Welsh and English, compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WGAC) 2.2 AA accessibility standards, and capable of supporting multiple Council service areas and user roles. An optional Digital Identity Verification service may also be awarded as part of (read more...)

Summary: Caerphilly County Borough Council is procuring a hosted electronic bulk DBS checking service for the end-to-end administration of Disclosure and Barring Service applications. The service must allow secure submission, processing, tracking and management of applications across multiple Council services, teams and user groups, supporting the Council’s Registered Body status. It includes a cloud-based platform and related document management and administrative services. The successful provider must offer an accessible bilingual service in Welsh and English, meeting Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 AA standards. An optional digital identity verification service may also be awarded. The work will support services delivered across the Caerphilly County Borough area. Relevant activities include DBS processing, compliance software, identity verification, secure data handling and employment-related administration.

Non-Domestic EPCs

Description: Non-Domestic EPCs RBH are looking for a supplier that can carry out non-domestic Energy Performance Certificates (EPC's) for properties within the society's portfolio. This will include but is not limited to shops, community centres, community bases, offices, stores. In carrying out this service, RBH will require * A prompt response/acknowledgement to email instructions (within 2 working days). * To arrange appointments directly with customer (if occupied) within 2 working days of instruction. * Prompt collection and return of keys from RBH office/hubs within the following postcode areas (OL10, OL11, OL12, OL15, OL16, M24, BL9). * EPC lodgement within 5 days of access to the property. * Provide link to lodged EPC and copy of XML file via email within 5 working days of EPC lodgement.

Summary: Rochale Boroughwide Housing is procuring non-domestic Energy Performance Certificate services for properties across its housing society portfolio in England. The work covers a varied estate, including shops, community centres, community bases, offices and stores. The appointed supplier will assess these non-residential properties and produce and lodge the required EPCs, with the completed information supplied to RBH. The service is therefore suited to an energy assessor or specialist building compliance provider able to work across a dispersed property portfolio. Operational activity will be coordinated through RBH offices and hubs serving the OL10, OL11, OL12, OL15, OL16, M24 and BL9 postcode districts, with customer-facing arrangements required where properties are occupied. This is a services contract rather than a works or goods supply opportunity.