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Ofsted Registered Alternative Provision for KS3/4 in Sheffield - Market Engagement

Description: We are seeking to identify Ofsted-registered Alternative Provision providers who can deliver education programmes for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 learners in Sheffield. Please see the full Market Engagement information document on the YORTender portal for more detail about the anticipated service.

Summary: Sheffield City Council is initiating a preliminary market engagement process for Ofsted Registered Alternative Provision in Sheffield, targeting education services for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 learners. The contract is currently in the planning stage and is valued at approximately £500,000 to £600,000. The procurement process focuses on secondary education services and is classified under the light-touch regime, with a regional focus on Sheffield (UKE32). Market engagement activities are scheduled to conclude by 15th July 2026, with the anticipated contract period running from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028. Interested parties can find further details on the YORTender portal.

Child Poverty Strategic Partnerships

Description: Introduction * This information note, along with the accompanying details, is being publicly shared via Find a Tender Service, making it accessible to all organisations in the market. * The purpose of this market engagement is to identify one or more partners who can work with the Department to help improve health outcomes for children living in poverty in England. * DHSC is specifically looking at collaborating on a "value in kind" basis with potential partners to deliver on the aims of the Child Poverty Strategy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696646bc99fbdc498faecd98/child-poverty-strategy.pdf), published in December 2025. There is no dedicated funding available for a strategic partnership in this space. This is not a public procurement exercise, nor a paid partnership or sponsorship opportunity and as such it will not lead to the award (read more...)

Summary: The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC), based in London, is actively seeking strategic partnerships to address child poverty's impact on health outcomes in England. This initiative, titled "Child Poverty Strategic Partnerships," falls under the services industry category, specifically health, social work, and related services, as indicated by the CPV codes. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a market engagement notice published to gather insights and explore collaboration opportunities. Responses to the market consultation questionnaire are due by 23:59 on 3rd August 2026. The contracts are expected to start on 4th August 2026 and run until 1st July 2030. The aim is to collaborate innovatively on a “value in kind” basis. Although not a traditional procurement exercise, this engagement outlines potential collaborations rather than a direct procurement process.

Child Poverty Strategic Partnerships

Description: Introduction * This information note, along with the accompanying details, is being publicly shared via Find a Tender Service, making it accessible to all organisations in the market. * The purpose of this market engagement is to identify one or more partners who can work with the Department to help improve health outcomes for children living in poverty in England. * DHSC is specifically looking at collaborating on a "value in kind" basis with potential partners to deliver on the aims of the Child Poverty Strategy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696646bc99fbdc498faecd98/child-poverty-strategy.pdf), published in December 2025. There is no dedicated funding available for a strategic partnership in this space. This is not a public procurement exercise, nor a paid partnership or sponsorship opportunity and as such it will not lead to the award (read more...)

Summary: The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC), based in London, is actively seeking strategic partnerships to address child poverty's impact on health outcomes in England. This initiative, titled "Child Poverty Strategic Partnerships," falls under the services industry category, specifically health, social work, and related services, as indicated by the CPV codes. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a market engagement notice published to gather insights and explore collaboration opportunities. Responses to the market consultation questionnaire are due by 23:59 on 3rd August 2026. The contracts are expected to start on 4th August 2026 and run until 1st July 2030. The aim is to collaborate innovatively on a “value in kind” basis. Although not a traditional procurement exercise, this engagement outlines potential collaborations rather than a direct procurement process.

Return to Practice Test of Competence Preparation Programme

Description: NHS England is running an Open Procurement Process for the Delivery of the Return to Practice Test of Competence Preparation Programme. The maximum end date of any agreement will be 31/3/2030. The initial term of the agreement will be for 2 years. The maximum value of any awarded agreement will be PS4,800,000 exc. VAT. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 31st July 2026 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. Further information relating to this project can be found on the NHSE (read more...)

Summary: NHS England is managing an open procurement process titled "Return to Practice Test of Competence Preparation Programme." This initiative falls under the education and training services category and aims to support the healthcare sector in the United Kingdom, specifically based in London. The procurement stage is active, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 31st July 2026 at midday. The initial contract period is from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028, with potential extensions up to March 2030. The total contract value is up to £4,800,000 excluding VAT, and the procurement follows an open procedure as per UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

Return to Practice Test of Competence Preparation Programme

Description: NHS England is running an Open Procurement Process for the Delivery of the Return to Practice Test of Competence Preparation Programme. The maximum end date of any agreement will be 31/3/2030. The initial term of the agreement will be for 2 years. The maximum value of any awarded agreement will be PS4,800,000 exc. VAT. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 31st July 2026 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. Further information relating to this project can be found on the NHSE (read more...)

Summary: NHS England is managing an open procurement process titled "Return to Practice Test of Competence Preparation Programme." This initiative falls under the education and training services category and aims to support the healthcare sector in the United Kingdom, specifically based in London. The procurement stage is active, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 31st July 2026 at midday. The initial contract period is from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028, with potential extensions up to March 2030. The total contract value is up to £4,800,000 excluding VAT, and the procurement follows an open procedure as per UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

Adult Education and Training Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle

Description: The London Borough of Camden ('the Authority') are reopening the Adult Education and Training Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle for new applicants for Lot 2: Programmes that promote employment in the Health and Social Care Sector, Hospitality and Retail, Construction/Green Skills and STEAM (Scientific, Technical, Engineering, Arts and Medical) ONLY. Adult Community Learning and the Inclusive Economy services provide education and learning for adults. The Adult Community Learning Services provide learning opportunities that meet the needs of learners over the age of 19 in Camden. The mission is to encourage and support adults to make their steps back into learning and so become more active economically, in their families and communities, and maintain better health. The services commissioned will offer learning in a wide variety of community venues and/or online (read more...)

Summary: The London Borough of Camden is actively seeking new applicants for its "Adult Education and Training Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle," specifically targeting Lot 2, which focuses on programmes promoting employment in sectors such as Health and Social Care, Hospitality and Retail, Construction/Green Skills, and STEAM. This procurement process is in the tender stage, utilizing an open procedure method below the threshold. The opportunity targets services within the "Education and training services" industry category, with a delivery location across England. Interested parties should note the deadline for tender submissions, which is set for 13 July 2026, with the contract period slated to begin on 1 September 2026 and conclude on 31 May 2028.

Cycle Training

Description: The London Borough of Harrow is considering its approach to the re-procurement of the Cycle Training contract and is undertaking market engagement to explore potential routes to market. Cycling is an activity Harrow actively promote to our residents due to the associated health and environmental benefits and to take every possible opportunity to equip our cyclists with the knowledge and skills to safely integrate with motorists in a shared multi-user road space environment. The scope will involve: * National Standards Levels 1, 2 and 3 cycle training for children during term time and during the holiday periods at nominated schools. * Individual training and/or group instruction for adults - ranging from those with no ability to cycle to those wanting confidence building and/or practical advice on dealing with (read more...)

Summary: The London Borough of Harrow is currently in the planning stage for the re-procurement of its Cycle Training contract. This contract falls under the services category, with a focus on training services, and is expected to span from 2027 to 2029, potentially extending until 2030. A market engagement event is scheduled for 24 July 2026, allowing interested suppliers to understand the procurement process better and provide insights that will shape the final tender specification. The engagement session may occur virtually via Microsoft Teams or in person at the Harrow Council Hub. Suppliers must register their interest by emailing Bhavisha.Patel1@harrow.gov.uk by 23 July 2026.

Apprenticeship Training

Description: The GCA intends to establish a route to market to provide a route to market for central government and wider public sector organisations to procure apprenticeship training and related services. The commercial agreement is intended to offer apprenticeship standards, foundation apprenticeships and apprenticeship units approved for delivery by Skills England, including End Point Assessments. This agreement is intended to replace GCA's RM6102 commercial agreement. When contacting GCA regarding this agreement, please ensure that you reference the agreement details in all correspondence

Summary: The Government Commercial Agency (GCA) is planning a significant procurement process titled "Apprenticeship Training," aimed at central government and broader public sector organisations in the United Kingdom. This planned procurement, initiated as a tender, is categorized under services, specifically education and training services (CPV code: 80000000). Based in Liverpool, the GCA seeks to establish a framework agreement for procuring apprenticeship training and related services to replace its previous RM6102 agreement. The process is currently in the planning stage, with an anticipated communication date of 13th October 2027 and an expected contract period starting on 12th April 2028 and ending on 11th April 2036. The planned framework has an estimated gross value of £6 billion.

THE EXTRACARE CHARITABLE TRUST - HARD FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Description: The undertaking of Hard Facility Management to ExtraCares Villages and Housing Schemes

Summary: The ExtraCare Charitable Trust is initiating the procurement process for "Hard Facilities Management" services to be implemented across its villages and housing schemes. This tender, tagged as a planning process with ID EXHF01, is part of a public undertaking and covers industry categories such as lighting equipment, electrical installation, plumbing, and more. The procurement is currently in the planning phase with a pre-market engagement scheduled until 23rd July 2026, and an anticipated future notice date set for the 14th of August 2026. Key activities will occur in the UK regions of UKF and UKJ, with the primary contracting phases set to commence from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2032 and have the possibility of renewal. The gross contract value is projected to be £47 million.

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Labour Market Partnership Employer Led Progression Programme 26/27

Description: local authority outside of Belfast with a resident population of over 217,000 people. The Borough has a strong and diverse economy with 9,255 VAT and/or PAYE registered businesses, an increase of 3.6% on 2021 (the largest increase of all LGD areas), accounting for 11.7 percent of all such businesses in Northern Ireland. The borough boasts a thriving entrepreneurial and diverse business base ranging from innovative small to medium enterprises (SME's) to global brands. Council recognises that a skilled, flexible, and resilient workforce is a key to the recovery and growth of the local economy and to achieve our vision for the Borough to be a place where all people can prosper. This means every person being able to access the opportunities available regardless of background or circumstance. This (read more...)

Summary: Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has initiated a tender process for their Labour Market Partnership Employer Led Progression Programme 26/27, focusing on services in education, training, and human resources. The contract has an estimated value of £51,336 and is open for proposals until 22nd July 2026. The procurement is taking place at the local authority level in Northern Ireland, with the contract period set from 6th August 2026 to 31st March 2027. Businesses interested can inquire until 15th July 2026 through the eTendersNI platform. The process is conducted under open competition methods, targeting entities capable of delivering services that enhance skills and workforce resilience, thereby contributing to regional economic growth.