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Circular Food Growing Model

Description: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (the Council) is commissioning a provider to deliver a circular food growing model for Bradford primary schools, secondary schools and alternative provision settings, consisting of five key areas: food education, food growing, selling food produce, seed donation, and composting.

Summary: The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is engaging in a procurement process titled "Circular Food Growing Model," focusing on the delivery of services within the community health and education sectors. This tender is designed to implement a circular food growing model across Bradford's educational institutions, including primary and secondary schools. The procurement is taking place in the Yorkshire and the Humber region (UKE41), United Kingdom, under an open competition method suitable for contracts below the threshold. As of the current tender stage, active with a submission deadline on 2nd September 2026, potential suppliers must submit their enquiries by 23rd August 2026. The anticipated contract, which is valued at £155,000 excluding VAT, is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and will run until 30th August 2030.

Home Safety and Security Installation Service

Description: Short Description:Kent County Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement on Tuesday 25 August 10:00-11.30 and Friday 4 September 10:00-11.30, to inform the future development of its Home Safety and Security Installation Service. We are inviting organisations to attend an online market engagement event to help inform the future design and commissioning of the service. The online sessions will be facilitated by Kent County Council and will include a presentation on the proposed service requirements, opportunities for discussion through facilitated group conversations, and interactive feedback activities to gather provider views and market intelligence. This exercise is being conducted to: *understand current market delivery models for domestic abuse sanctuary-style provision, *gather insight on service design, delivery approaches, and capacity, and *help shape potential future commissioning arrangements. The Council is keen (read more...)

Summary: Kent County Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Home Safety and Security Installation Service," within the services industry category. The procurement focuses on developing a service to enhance security in domestic settings across the region of South East England, specifically UKJ4. The proposed initiative is slated to start on 1st November 2027 and will conclude by 31st October 2030, with a potential two-year extension option. An estimated contract value is up to £500,000 annually. To inform the future development of this service, Kent County Council will be conducting preliminary market engagement events on 25th August and 4th September 2026; interested parties need to express interest by 21st August 2026. This planning process aligns with the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring a competitive tendering environment.

DWP Skills Bootcamps

Description: Please note: This is not a call for competition and does not form part of any procurement process. Shropshire Council is exploring the commissioning of DWP Skills Bootcamp delivery across a range of priority sectors to support residents into employment and help employers address local skills shortages. The Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement to better understand provider capacity, delivery models and market appetite before determining the final procurement approach. The information gathered will inform the development of the specification, lot structure and procurement strategy. Skills Bootcamps are flexible training programmes designed to help adults develop sector-specific skills that are in demand by employers. They typically support learners to gain new skills, progress into employment, or advance within their current role. Skills Bootcamps are developed in partnership with (read more...)

Summary: Shropshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process involving the commissioning of DWP Skills Bootcamps. These bootcamps are designed to provide flexible training programmes targeted at developing sector-specific skills that align with employer needs. The procurement activity, classified under the services category, focuses on vocational training services within the UKG22 region, aligned with sub-central government public authority requirements. As part of preliminary market engagement, the council invites feedback from potential suppliers to inform the procurement strategy. Business representatives interested in contributing are encouraged to complete a survey by 31st August 2026. The council aims to refine the official tender announcement, expected in December 2026, for contract commencement by April 2027.

Metabarcoding validation framework 2026/2027

Description: DNA-based methods have the potential to significantly change how we monitor and assess ecosystems. Natural England has been exploring the use of these methods for environmental monitoring for several years, delivering a series of reports which focus on the development of DNA-based methods with potential in a particular area. These methods are now being used more widely within Natural England, particularly the detection of ecological communities using environmental DNA (eDNA). This is often conducted by employing metabarcoding assays which target specific species assemblages (e.g. fish, mammals) or broader taxonomic groups (e.g. vertebrates, invertebrates, bacteria). The DNA Team aims to operationalise DNA-based methods and produces guidance for using them in monitoring projects. In order to provide sound recommendations, it is important that we understand the limitations of, and uncertainties (read more...)

Summary: Natural England, a public authority within the central government, is undertaking an active procurement process for the "Metabarcoding Validation Framework 2026/2027". This initiative, categorized under research and development as well as environmental training services, is based in the United Kingdom. The project aims to validate and advance DNA-based methods for environmental monitoring, using an open, below threshold competition procurement method. Interested parties must submit their quotations by 9:00 on 17 August 2026. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, having been updated on specific details as of 11 August 2026.

Medical Simulations Devices and Technologies

Description: Supply Chain Coordination Limited ("NHS Supply Chain") is developing a Medical Simulation and Technologies Framework. This Framework includes but is not limited to; Full body simulation manikins, adult forearm manikins used for IV training, birthing simulators and physical and immersive training aids. The aim is to ensure we can support our customers with simulation, related immersive technologies and training aid requirements as the need for more effective and advanced training becomes ever important. The Lot structure is as follows; Lot 1: Human Patient Simulators Lot 2: Task Trainers Lot 3: Surgical and Procedural Trainers Lot 4: Immersive Technology / Virtual Clinical environments and Recording Lot 5: Performance Recording Systems & Software The Authority estimates that, in the first twelve months of the Framework, the total value of purchases (read more...)

Summary: Supply Chain Coordination Limited, trading as NHS Supply Chain, is actively in the tender stage with their procurement initiative titled "Medical Simulations Devices and Technologies". This ambitious public procurement project spans various industry categories related to medical simulations, such as training simulators and immersive technology platforms. The tender is conducted through an open procedure aimed at establishing a framework agreement to supply medical simulation devices, including full-body manikins and immersive training systems. This framework is expected to serve healthcare providers across the UK, including NHS Trusts and universities. The procurement process, currently active, emphasises a comprehensive supplier engagement, with expected submissions due by 28th September 2026, while the framework agreement is anticipated to award on 5th March 2027. A total procurement value of £210 million (excluding VAT) is projected over a 48-month term.

Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer

Description: The Supplier Development Programme, Falkirk, Clackmannanshire, and Stirling Councils invite local businesses and third sector organisations to network at Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer, a free, in-person event, at Forth Valley College, on Thursday 17 September 2026. This event will introduce suppliers to buyers and commissioners so they can discover what types of goods, works and services are going out to tender. Attendees will also have the chance to learn about upcoming contract, supply chain and sub-contracting opportunities in the Forth Valley area, directly from public and private sectors buyers. BOOK HERE: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/forth-valley-meet-the-real-buyer-1958/

Summary: The procurement process, titled "Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer," is currently in the planning stage and is initiated by Stirling Council, Clackmannanshire Council, Falkirk Council, and the Supplier Development Programme. The event aims to facilitate networking between local businesses and buyers at Forth Valley College, Falkirk, scheduled for Thursday, 17 September 2026, from 9:30 AM to 1 PM. The procurement focuses on the services industry, covering a wide range of classifications, including public services and general goods. The main procurement category is services, and the process is part of a planned future notice that will take place in regions UKM77, UKM76, and UKM72. The event is directed towards providing insight into types of goods, works, and services available for tender in the Forth Valley area.

Economics for Foreign Policy

Description: The contract is for the development and delivery of an online course designed to equip FCDO staff with role-relevant practitioner level economics knowledge and boost their analytical skills. Upon completion, learners will know how to critically appraise data, scrutinise relevant economic indicators, understand how evaluation can support FCDO's work, and use robust evidence to inform decision-making. Further details are provided in the tender pack.

Summary: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is in the tender stage of procuring a contract titled "Economics for Foreign Policy." The contract is intended to deliver an online course designed to enhance the economics knowledge and analytical skills of FCDO staff. The project falls under the education and training services industry category and will be delivered throughout the United Kingdom. The procurement follows an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 15th September 2026 and awards expected by 25th September 2026. Interested suppliers can submit their tenders electronically, with further details available through the FCDO E-Sourcing platform. A market engagement call was previously held on 10th February 2026 to inform suppliers of the forthcoming procurement.

Invitation to Tender - AI Skills Boost Hub

Description: The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is seeking to appoint a supplier to design, build, host, maintain and support a single integrated AI Skills Boost digital platform. The platform will bring together the existing AI Skills Boost and AI Skills Hub services into one user-focused website to support the Government's ambition to upskill 10 million UK workers in AI skills by 2030. The requirement includes website discovery, design, build, testing, hosting, service management, analytics, user account functionality, diagnostic and self-assessment tools, personalised learning pathways, course catalogue functionality, provider submission functionality, digital credentialing, accessibility, security, data protection and ongoing platform improvement. The supplier will also be responsible for content curation, course and provider quality assurance, alignment of learning content to agreed AI skills competency frameworks, metadata management, content (read more...)

Summary: The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is actively seeking a supplier through an open tender process to design and manage an AI Skills Boost digital platform, slated to consolidate existing AI training services into a single, integrated website. The initiative aims to upskill 10 million UK workers by 2030 and encompasses a comprehensive scope of work including website building, hosting, analytics, and content curation. Located in London, the department invites suppliers to submit proposals through the DSIT e-sourcing portal by 4th September 2026. The project falls under the services industry category, with a procurement process governed by open procedure standards. Initial contracts commence in October 2026 and may extend to 2030, reflecting budget considerations up to £1,500,000 excluding VAT.

HCC August 2026 - The Provision of a framework for Skills Bootcamp

Description: Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) are out to tender, for Skills Bootcamps. Skills Bootcamps aim to secure benefits for adults by giving them access to in-demand skills training and a guaranteed interview for a more sustainable, higher-skilled job and higher wages over time. The benefits for employers include helping them fill specific skills shortage vacancies, enabling them to become more productive, more quickly. The overall aims of the Skills Bootcamps are: o To deliver flexible training programmes lasting up to 16 weeks, based on employer / sector 'in-demand' skills needs which may be either regulated (i.e. qualification based) or non-regulated (e.g. based on alignment with industry standards) enabling adults to do training around work and other commitments, looking to gain work, additional responsibilities, or access new opportunities and will (read more...)

Summary: Hertfordshire County Council invites tenders for the provision of a Skills Bootcamp framework targeting in-demand skills training to improve adult employability and meet local labour market needs. This open procurement involves an active tender stage, with submissions closing on 14 September 2026, while contract awards are expected by 30 November 2026. The programme spans across various industries such as Digital, Creative and Design, and Engineering. The main location is Stevenage, under the management of Hertfordshire County Council. The framework, valued at approximately £8 million (gross), is set to commence on 1 January 2027 and has a potential term extension up to three years.

Specialist Dyslexia Assessment and Coaching Service

Description: For the continued provision of diagnostic assessment for dyslexia and specialist dyslexia coaching for doctors and dentists in training for London & Kent, Surrey & Sussex.

Summary: NHS England is inviting bids for an active procurement process titled "Specialist Dyslexia Assessment and Coaching Service." The contract focuses on providing diagnostic assessment for dyslexia and specialist coaching for medical and dental professionals in training, specifically in London, Kent, Surrey, and Sussex. This procurement process utilises the open competition method, classified under the "Education and training services" industry category. The tender stage is currently open, with a tender submission deadline of 21st August 2026. Interested parties should submit their applications through the Atamis e-sourcing portal by the aforementioned date. The total contract value is estimated at £330,000 gross, with the contract period set from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2027, with an option to extend for an additional year.