Social Mobility Commission - Qualitative research understanding the experiences of young people who are NEET

Description: The Social Mobility Commission (SMC) monitors progress towards improving social mobility in the UK and promotes social mobility in England. It is an independent statutory body created by an Act of Parliament. The SMC is conducting qualitative research to understand the lived experiences of young people who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), the factors that lead to them becoming and remaining NEET, and the barriers to effective support. This project aims to address key gaps in existing research, particularly the need for qualitative understanding of how complex, co-occurring, and compounding factors contribute to being NEET, and to examine this issue through a social mobility lens. The approach will be qualitative and phased, including a pilot in Blackpool with the potential to roll-out to two other (read more...)

Summary: The Social Mobility Commission, an independent statutory body part of central government in the UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Social Mobility Commission - Qualitative research understanding the experiences of young people who are NEET." This initiative focuses on qualitative research to explore the experiences of young people who are Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET). The project includes a pilot study in Blackpool, and there is potential expansion to two additional locations in North East England and the West Midlands. The engagement phase is scheduled from 8th to 23rd December 2025, during which the Commission seeks expressions of interest and feasibility clarifications regarding the research. Any clarifications should be submitted by 19th December 2025, with expressions of interest due by 23rd December 2025.

External Audit and Accountancy Services

Description: Hertfordshire Catering Limited (HCL) is a limited company, limited by a single share wholly owned by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC). It is a specialist contract caterer delivering catering service in the education sector. We are looking for a suitable qualified provider to provide external audit and accountancy services. The Procurement will be evaluated based on MEAT criteria. For further details of the procurement, please refer to the tender documents. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Welwyn-Garden-City:-Accounting-and-auditing-services./A3J96ZWUP9 To respond to this opportunity, please visit the Delta portal here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A3J96ZWUP9 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Welwyn-Garden-City:-Accounting-and-auditing-services./A3J96ZWUP9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A3J96ZWUP9

Summary: Hertfordshire Catering Limited is actively seeking a qualified provider for external audit and accountancy services, located in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom. As a specialist contract caterer in the education sector, Hertfordshire Catering Limited functions as a public authority under sub-central government classification. This tender, identified as "External Audit and Accountancy Services", is currently in the tender stage, inviting submissions under an open procurement method that is below the threshold. Interested businesses should note the key deadlines: enquiries must be submitted before 17:00 on 19th December 2025, and tender submissions are due by 12:00 on 9th January 2026. The successful contract will commence on 1st February 2026 and could extend beyond its closing date of 31st January 2030 by up to nine months.

Framework Agreement for the provision of Corporate Security Services Lots 1 - 3

Description: Swansea Council intends to establish a multi-lot Framework Agreement to deliver comprehensive corporate security services across a diverse range of sites throughout the Swansea area.

Summary: The City & County of Swansea is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Corporate Security Services, encompassing Static Guarding, Mobile Patrol, Key Holding, Alarm Response, Event Security, and Security for Temporary Supported Accommodation. This procurement process, initiated on 5th December 2025, is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 19th January 2026. The full range of services will be delivered across various sites in Swansea, falling under the industry category of Security Services (CPV: 79710000). The procurement method is an open procedure, anticipated to involve up to ten participants, in accordance with Welsh devolved regulations. The framework seeks to cater to services needs for Swansea Council from April 1st 2026, with potential renewals extending to March 2030, and key deadlines for tender submission and enquiries closing on 12th January 2026.

Building Maintenance - Mechanical and Electrical (Hard FM services)

Description: The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is conducting market research in relation to the relet of our Building Maintenance Contract. The service includes the planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical, electrical and building services together with fabric maintenance works and associated controls and equipment maintenance, at the Scottish Parliament Building, Holyrood, Edinburgh. Market Research - Any prospective bidding organisations that wish to be involved in the market research stage are to register interest by emailing Procurement@Parliament.scot by mid day on Wednesday 17th December 2025, please ensure "Building Maintenance Market Research" is in the Subject. The procurement approach for this requirement has not yet been finalised, please note responding to this notice is not a guarantee that you will be invited to tender. The following is a list of (read more...)

Summary: The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is in the planning stage of re-letting its Building Maintenance Contract, focusing on mechanical and electrical services at their Holyrood site in Edinburgh. This tender falls under building and facilities management services and is associated with non-residential property services. Currently, the SPCB is seeking interested parties to participate in market research, with a deadline for registration by noon on 17th December 2025. The procurement approach has yet to be finalised, and businesses are encouraged to express interest via email. The future notice date is set for 12th June 2026, signalling continued opportunities in this procurement process.

Creative Agency Services

Description: This is an exciting opportunity to become the creative and strategic agency partner for a trailblazing train operating company with big ambitions to raise the bar in travel marketing, driving powerful revenue impact and brand fame. We want to be the train operator that bucks the trend not only in the world of rail but in the travel category, implementing best-in-class travel marketing communications that excites customers to get on board and experience our world-class network. GWR has received significant peer and industry recognition in recent years for our long-running Famous Five creative strategy, including being named the 'UK's most consistent brand' by System1 as well as our most recent campaign being ranked in the top 3% of all travel ads in the country for distinctiveness, in a (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process initiated by First Greater Western Limited seeks a strategic and creative lead agency partner to support their "Creative Agency Services" for travel and rail marketing. As a private utility operating in the United Kingdom, the company aims to elevate its marketing communications within the rail and travel sectors. The procurement, categorised under advertising and marketing services, is currently in the tender stage with important dates including the expression of interest deadline on 9th January 2026 and the award period ending on 8th May 2026. This competitive flexible procedure will be conducted through stages, including initial ITT and negotiations. The location scope covers multiple regions across the UK, offering a substantial opportunity with a contract value of up to £8 million, renewable up to five years.

Provision of M & E Consultancy Service for 2 X Chiller Replacements

Description: This procurement is for the provision of M & E Consultancy Service for 2 X Chiller Replacement in Theta Building, Camberley, Surrey Heath For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Camberley:-Building-services-consultancy-services./FX8AX795ZJ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FX8AX795ZJ

Summary: Surrey Heath Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of M & E Consultancy Services focused on replacing two chillers in the Theta Building located in Camberley, Surrey Heath, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the building services consultancy industry category, specifically targeted at public authority sub-central government projects. The procurement process is currently in the 'Tender' stage with an open competition procurement method, and interested parties must submit their documents electronically. The enquiry period ends on 19th December 2025, and the tender period concludes on 8th January 2026, with a contract period commencing on 9th February 2026 and finishing on 30th June 2027.

Supply of External Legal Support

Description: The Supply of ad hoc external legal support for the Council.

Summary: Derbyshire County Council is initiating a procurement process for the supply of external legal support services, with a projected value of £7,500,000, and a gross amount of £9,000,000. This procurement is classified under legal services and falls within the sector of public authority - sub-central government. The main procurement category is services, with the contract period planned to start on 1st August 2026, concluding on 1st August 2029, and potentially extending to 1st August 2030. Located in the region UKF13 and aimed at legal support across the UK, the tender is in the planning stage with a future notice expected on 1st June 2026.

Provision of Passport Manufacturing and Personalisation Services

Description: Scope The Home Office is seeking to engage with suppliers interested in delivering a secure, end-to-end passport manufacturing and personalisation service. This includes the secure design artwork, manufacturing, and personalisation of UK passports and related travel documents under a new contract planned to commence September 2027, to replace the current agreement ahead of its scheduled expiry in 2029. This is a second round of market engagement following up on the first round which concluded in August 2025. Description HM Passport Office (HMPO) issues approximately 8 million passports annually and is the sole provider of passports to British nationals globally. The current contract, held by Thales, covers: * UK e-passports and variants for Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories * Official, Diplomatic, Emergency, and Temporary e-passports * Biometric Travel (read more...)

Summary: The contract for the provision of Passport Manufacturing and Personalisation Services is being managed by the Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street, London. This procurement is in the planning stage, focusing on securing services for producing and personalising UK passports. Currently, the Home Office is conducting its second round of market engagement for this procurement process. Interested suppliers must register on the Home Office’s eSourcing Portal (JAGGAER) and complete necessary steps by 19th December 2025 to participate in the Market Engagement Event on 13th January 2026. This procurement process aims to replace the existing contract in 2027 and involves engagement through a competitive tender process, scheduled to continue until the projected contract start date of September 2027.

CA16828 - York College - ITT to create Framework Agreement for Provision of Temporary Staff

Description: York College - ITT to create Framework Agreement for Provision of Temporary Staff Consisting of two Lots: 1-Teaching and LEarning Staff, 2-Admin & Support (Professional) Staff Includes Lots: Lot 1: Teaching and Learning Staff Lot 2: Professional Services Staff To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16828. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16828 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Summary: York College has initiated an active tender process titled "CA16828 - York College - ITT to create Framework Agreement for Provision of Temporary Staff." This tender aims to establish a framework agreement for the supply of temporary personnel, divided into two main lots: Teaching and Learning Staff, and Professional Services Staff. With a procurement category focused on service provision, the opportunity is under the CPV classification 79620000, related to the supply services of personnel. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concludes on 9th January 2026. The contract period is slated to begin on 20th April 2026 and will continue until 19th April 2029. The tender is particularly relevant to locations including, but not limited to, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

York College - ITT to create Framework Agreement for Provision of Temporary Staff

Description: York College - ITT to create Framework Agreement for Provision of Temporary Staff Consisting of two Lots: 1-Teaching and LEarning Staff, 2-Admin & Support (Professional) Staff

Summary: York College is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Temporary Staff through an open procedure. The procurement process, titled "ITT to create Framework Agreement for Provision of Temporary Staff," falls within the services category and is divided into two lots: Teaching and Learning Staff, and Professional Services Staff. Located in York, UK, this tender is currently active with a submission deadline on 9th January 2026, and the enquiry period closing on 6th January 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 20th April 2026 and will last until 19th April 2029, with the potential for a maximum of two 12-month extensions. The legal basis for this procurement is documented under UKPGA 2023/54. The total value of the contract is estimated at £1,440,000 GBP. Interested suppliers can submit their tenders electronically, ensuring they adhere to the requirements set out in the tender documents.