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BHR/Transformation of Pathology Services

Description: The Barking Havering and Redbridge University Trust (BHRUT) is looking to establish a strategic partnership to drive transformation of its pathology services. It is exploring procurement solutions for merging in-house and outsourced services to deliver pathology as part of a managed pathology network. The aim of the transformation is to improve operational delivery, efficiency and resilience, supporting the best possible patient care. BHRUT is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise (PME) to gauge interest in any future procurement of pathology services and obtain feedback from the market to help shape the service specification, investment case, procurement route and commercial structures. Background: With a dedicated workforce of more than 9,500 staff and volunteers and an income of PS1.007bn, BHRUT is a large district general hospital providing all the major (read more...)

Summary: The Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is currently in the planning stage of transforming its pathology services, as reflected in the Preliminary Market Engagement exercise. This process, titled "BHR/Transformation of Pathology Services," aims to establish a strategic partnership that will drive improvements in operational delivery, efficiency, and resilience within the trust's pathology services, aligning with its strategic aims. The procurement falls under the services industry category and is set in Romford, United Kingdom. Key dates include a virtual engagement session on 29th May 2026 and the conclusion of the Preliminary Market Engagement on 12th June 2026. The process aims to explore the merging of in-house and outsourced services and is not yet at the call for competition stage, thus focusing on gathering market feedback to inform a future procurement route.

GMCA 1983 - Safe Transitions - Refugee Lodging Scheme

Description: The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) intends to procure the next phase of the Safe Transitions - Refugee Lodging Scheme, designed to prevent homelessness among newly recognised refugees and support long-term independence and integration. Greater Manchester currently accommodates a significant asylum population, with more than 8,500 people living in asylum support accommodation as of June 2025. Following receipt of refugee status, individuals have only 42 days to leave Home Office accommodation and secure alternative housing. Many face barriers including limited knowledge of UK systems and entitlements, restricted access to local authority housing support for non-priority needs, financial constraints, lack of documentation and challenges accessing the private rented sector. The commissioned service will provide a structured, trauma-informed and person-centred temporary lodging pathway through three core areas: Refugee Support: Matching (read more...)

Summary: The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Safe Transitions - Refugee Lodging Scheme," set to address homelessness among newly recognised refugees. This service falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services and is intended to operate within the United Kingdom, specifically in the Greater Manchester area. An initial contract is valued at £77,270, covering the period until March 2027, with possible extensions increasing the total to £294,545.87 by 2029. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an online pre-market engagement session scheduled for 4th June 2026. The estimated start date for the contract is 14th September 2026.

GMCA 1982 - Safe Transitions - New Community Guidance

Description: The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) intends to commission the Safe Transitions: New Community Guidance Project, designed to improve access to information, strengthen integration outcomes and reduce the risk of homelessness among newly granted refugees and other migrant communities across Greater Manchester. Greater Manchester currently hosts over 8,500 people living in asylum support accommodation (June 2025). Evidence indicates that people with asylum backgrounds are disproportionately represented within homelessness and rough sleeping services, often due to limited understanding of UK systems, fragmented transition support and barriers to accessing housing, welfare and local services. The proposed service will focus on three key areas of delivery. Accessible Guidance Resources Development of accessible, multilingual guidance resources in a range of formats, including written materials and multimedia content, covering rights, entitlements, healthcare, housing, (read more...)

Summary: The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "GMCA 1982 - Safe Transitions - New Community Guidance" project. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on health and social work services. The project is designed to aid newly granted refugees and other migrant communities in Greater Manchester by improving access to information and integrating these groups into the community more effectively. The address for this process is located at 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, UK, and the estimated contract value is £307,691.66, with a delivery period from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2029. An online pre-market engagement session is scheduled for 4th June 2026, from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm.

Community Living Ethical Framework

Description: Wigan Council and NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (Wigan Locality) are committed to enabling people to live fulfilled and valued lives in their own homes and communities. Central to this ambition is the delivery of high quality, ethical, asset based support by a skilled, caring and compassionate workforce. The Community Living Ethical Framework has been developed to establish strong, values based partnerships with high quality providers who share this commitment. The Framework will be the Council's primary mechanism for commissioning with confidence ethical providers who deliver strengths based, community focused support, while recognising and valuing the essential contribution of their workforce. The Framework seeks to support a transformed model of care and support that focuses on people's strengths, networks and aspirations, enabling them to live independently and (read more...)

Summary: Wigan Council, in collaboration with the NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (Wigan Locality), has announced the tender for the "Community Living Ethical Framework," focusing on health and social work services. This procurement seeks to deliver high-quality, strengths-based community support through ethical partnerships. Located in the UK (region UKD3), the procurement is at the tender stage with a deadline for tender submissions set for 17 June 2026. The process follows an open, competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, with potential awards finalised by 10 September 2026. The framework, operational until 2034, values the gross amount of £840 million and offers a significant investment opportunity for involved parties.

Market Engagement for Respite and Short Breaks

Description: A Market Engagement Event is being held on Tuesday 2nd of June 14.00-15.00 via Microsoft Teams to discuss Planned and Unplanned Building based short Break Services for Working-Age Adults. Dorset Council is seeking to engage with the provider market to inform the future development of Planned and unplanned (Crisis) Short Break services in Dorset. To register for the event, please use the link provided in the Addition Information section. If your organisation is unable to attend the event, but would like a copy of the recording, please also email accommodationwithsupport@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk to express an interest. The council is exploring a more integrated model of building based short break provision which would bring together: Planned short breaks and Unplanned/crisis services, including step up and step down from hospital The intention (read more...)

Summary: Dorset Council is initiating a market engagement process for "Respite and Short Breaks," falling under the Social Services industry category with CPV classification 85320000. The event targets potential suppliers of planned and unplanned short break services for working-age adults and is categorised within the planning stage. The event aims to inform participants of future development in Dorset, United Kingdom. A market engagement session is scheduled for 2nd June 2026 from 14.00-15.00, hosted via Microsoft Teams. Interested parties are encouraged to register via a provided link or contact Dorset Council if unable to attend. The engagement seeks insights on integrating planned and unplanned services into a cohesive offering, targeting adults with diverse needs such as learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, and other physical or sensory needs.

Restricted Eligibility Support Service (RESS)

Description: The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is procuring the next phase of the Restricted Eligibility Support Service (RESS), supporting migrants experiencing or at risk of homelessness across Greater Manchester. The service supports delivery of the Greater Manchester Homelessness Prevention Strategy 2021-2026 and aims to improve outcomes for people with restricted eligibility for public funds, including those with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) and unresolved immigration status who are disproportionately represented among people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping in Greater Manchester The opportunity will be split into two lots: Lot 1 - Immigration and Legal Advice (Estimated Total value PS649,371.64 Sept 26-Mar 29) Provider(s) will deliver specialist immigration and legal advice and casework to help individuals regularise immigration status, access welfare benefits or asylum support, prevent homelessness, and (read more...)

Summary: The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is undertaking a planning phase for its upcoming procurement of the Restricted Eligibility Support Service (RESS). This initiative, crucial for advancing the Greater Manchester Homelessness Prevention Strategy 2021-2026, aims to support migrants at risk of homelessness. The procurement process, currently at the Planning stage, involves a preliminary market engagement session on 4th June 2026. This service will be divided into two lots: Immigration and Legal Advice and Specialist Floating Support, with a total estimated contract value of approximately £1.6 million. The procurement applies to the region of Greater Manchester and is classified under the Social Work and Related Services category.

Housing, Health & Wellbeing Hospital Discharge Support Service

Description: The service is to prevent individuals aged 18 and over from being discharged from hospital into street homelessness, and to support safe, timely, and sustainable discharges through coordinated in-hospital intervention and time-limited post-discharge support. The service will provide proactive, responsive, and coordinated support through: *Early identification of individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; *In-hospital assessment, advocacy, and discharge coordination; & *Time-limited post-discharge support to sustain accommodation and reduce the risk of readmission. The service will specifically support individuals who: *Are homeless or at risk of homelessness; *Have support needs relating to drug and alcohol use; and *Are known to Adult Social Care services, including those with assessed care and support needs, those open to Adult Social Care teams, and those requiring coordinated discharge planning. Durham (read more...)

Summary: Durham County Council is seeking submissions for the provision of a Housing, Health & Wellbeing Hospital Discharge Support Service, intended to prevent discharges into street homelessness and support timely, sustainable discharges through coordinated interventions. This service targets individuals aged 18 and over, particularly those at risk of homelessness or with specific support needs. This open procurement process, valued at £3,100,000, underlines the council's commitment to comprehensive, person-centred care aligned with the statutory duties of the Care Act 2014. The tender period concludes on 22 June 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 17 August 2026 and run until 31 March 2029, with options for extension up to two additional periods of 24 months, contingent on funding and performance.

Domiciliary Care

Description: Domiciliary Care services in Carmarthenshire. This UK1 supersedes Pipeline Notice MAY514005 published on 19th May 2025.

Summary: Carmarthenshire County Council is planning a procurement process for domiciliary care services, with a focus on health and social work services under the industry category code CPV 85000000. The procurement process, currently at the planning stage, is situated in Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom (region UKL14), with services scheduled to commence on 10th January 2027 and to potentially extend over a period of up to six years until 9th January 2033. The total contract value is projected to be £84,000,000, inclusive of a framework agreement. An expected notice date for further details is set for 16th July 2026. This procurement adheres to the light touch regime specified under UK legal regulations, offering substantial business opportunities.

MRI - PET Diagnostic Services Colchester

Description: Provision of unreported MRI scanning to Colchester Hospital NHS Trust. To include the supply and maintenance of MRI scanning equipment

Summary: The procurement process initiated by East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the provision of MRI and PET Diagnostic Services at Colchester Hospital. This planned tender is categorised under medical imaging services and serves the public authority - central government sector. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a formal notice expected on 1st February 2027. The contract period for the service delivery spans from 1st April 2028 to 31st March 2035, indicating a significant commitment to strengthening medical diagnostic capabilities within the UK, specifically in Colchester.

Educational Psychology Assessments

Description: Outsourcing the assessment element of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) to an external provider. The outsourcing will ensure timely assessments, compliance with statutory requirements, and better outcomes for children and young people.

Summary: Milton Keynes City Council is planning a public procurement process titled "Educational Psychology Assessments," focusing on health and social work services within the UKJ12 region, United Kingdom. The tender, tagged as "planning," was initiated on 22 May 2026. The procurement process aims to outsource the assessment component of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and improve outcomes for children and young people. This process is in the planning stage, with a planned start date for the contract on 1 April 2028, concluding on 31 March 2033, and a future notice date set for 3 May 2027. With an estimated contract value of £3,600,000 gross, this procurement falls under the category of services and follows a light touch regime, indicating its above-threshold nature.