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Request for Information for the provision of Beach Lifeguard Services

Description: The Authority is seeking market information from suppliers capable of delivering fully managed seasonal beach lifeguard services across multiple coastal locations within its geographical area. The purpose of this RFI is to understand market capacity, capability, and interest in providing compliant, risk-based beach safety services, including trained lifeguard personnel, rescue equipment and vehicles, operational bases, incident management systems, and coordination with emergency and regulatory partners, under a single contract covering several high-profile bathing beaches.

Summary: The North Yorkshire Council is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of seasonal beach lifeguard services across multiple coastal locations in their geographical area. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather market insights into the capacity and capability of suppliers who can deliver comprehensive beach safety services, including trained lifeguard personnel, equipment, and coordination with emergency services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, aiming to commence services on 1 January 2027 and lasting until 31 December 2032, with potential renewal extending to 2038. Key industry category is services, specifically beach services (CPV code: 92332000), with a gross contract value estimated at £1,368,000. The deadline for preliminary market engagement is scheduled for 7 April 2026, while a future notice date has been set for 1 July 2026.

Refurbishment of Multi-Use Games Area

Description: Scope of Works * Cleaning and Preparation o Clear/cut grass in the immediate area surrounding the surface (note: Harris fencing will be made available & placed by HTC) o Pressure wash, hand clear and/or chemically clean natural growth (moss, weeds, etc) as well as possible. o Jet wash of the surface to remove any remaining organic matter o Include a biocide treatment to the entire surface to kill any remaining moss spores * Surface Repair o Dig out all damaged or cracked surface areas in order to refill where repairs are needed to create a smooth surface. * Surface Coverage with PlastiRoute o Apply the full colour coverage using specialist super-durable paint from the PlastiRoute range. o Colours as noted in enclosed diagram (Appendix E) * Line Marking (read more...)

Summary: Hythe Town Council has initiated the procurement process for the refurbishment of a Multi-Use Games Area, with the tender titled "Refurbishment of Multi-Use Games Area." This project falls under the construction industry category and encompasses repair and maintenance services as well as recreational services. The location specified for this tender is Hythe, England, with the postal code CT21 6JQ. The contracting process is currently in the tender stage, with relevant details published on 20 March 2026. Interested parties should note that the tender period concludes on 17 April 2026, and the contract period is set to commence on 15 May 2026, expected to continue until 30 September 2026. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure above the threshold, making it accessible to a wider range of bidders.

Resurfacing of Tennis Hard Courts

Description: Scope of Works The outline below, and the grounds map specifications (Appendix D), detail the required works, which include: Scope of Works * Cleaning and Preparation o Eliminate weed growth around edges (note: the courts are fenced in so no Harris fencing is required) o Pressure wash, hand clear and/or chemically clean natural growth (moss, weeds, etc) as well as possible. o Jet wash of the surface to remove any remaining organic matter o Include a biocide treatment to the entire surface to kill any remaining moss spores * Surface Repair o Dig out all damaged or cracked surface areas in order to refill where repairs are needed to create a smooth surface. * Surface Coverage with PlastiRoute o Apply the full colour coverage using specialist super-durable paint (read more...)

Summary: This procurement process, initiated by Hythe Town Council, seeks to resurface tennis hard courts in Hythe, England, under an open procedure. The contract falls within the construction industry category, specifically focussing on repair and maintenance services with a nod to recreational, cultural, and sporting services. Interested parties should note the tender is active as of 20 March 2026, with the closing date for submissions set for 17 April 2026. The project is slated to start on 15 May 2026 and complete by 30 September 2026. The contact person for any queries is France Tetreault, reachable via email at Projects@Hythe-tc.gov.uk or telephone at 01303 266152.

Southwark Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-28

Description: Southwark Council is seeking to appoint providers to deliver the Holiday Activity and Food programme across Southwark, locally known as Southwark Food and Fun Programme. This programme is delivered in Easter, summer and winter school holidays to children age 4- 16 years who are eligible for benefits related Free School Meals. A 12 month break-clause is likely to be included in the contract, to be activated prior to the end of each 12 month period (if applicable). Providers will be expected to deliver the programme in line with the Department of Education's standards for holiday provision and the Council's local specification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/holiday-activities-and-food-programme/holiday-activities-and-food-programme-2026-to-2027#annex_a

Summary: The London Borough of Southwark invites bids for the "Southwark Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-28". This tender is part of an active procurement process aimed at securing services to deliver holiday activities and meals to children aged 4-16 who receive benefits related to Free School Meals. The programme will occur during Easter, summer, and winter school holidays. Interested parties must submit their documents by 30th March 2026 at 10:30 am through the provided email address and ensure completion of the relevant Microsoft Form. The procurement method is open and falls under a "Below threshold - open competition" category, specifically targeting services in health, social work, recreation, and community sectors within South London's region UKI44.

Mobile Threat Detection

Description: Mobile Threat Detection (MTD) Solution

Summary: The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is planning a procurement under the title "Mobile Threat Detection", classified in the industry category of Cybercafé services. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, focusing on acquiring advanced mobile threat detection solutions. The procurement method involves seeking expressions of interest, specifically targeting services that provide real-time mobile device protection against various threats. Suppliers are invited to express interest before the deadline on Monday, 13th April 2026, at 1200 hours. The procurement will be sourced via a further competition from the CCS Cyber Security Services 3 Dynamic Purchasing Framework. Interested parties can learn more about joining the framework via the provided Crown Commercial Service link.

Dock Park Sports Facilities

Description: Dumfries and Galloway Council are seeking operators who may be interested in running the Dock Park sports facilities (trampolines, bowling, mini golf and putting).

Summary: Dumfries and Galloway Council is initiating a tender process for operating the Dock Park sports facilities in Dumfries, Scotland, which include trampolines, bowling, mini golf, and putting within a fenced area. Classified under the 'general public services' category, this planning stage procurement opportunity is designed to identify suitable operators for the sports facilities, with the communication of future notices scheduled for 20th April 2026. The procurement process entails a trial period of one year, followed by a potential three-year contract contingent upon satisfactory review. The Council will maintain the grounds during the initial year, aiming for the supplier to undertake these tasks beyond the trial period.

OGH Beta Principal Contractor

Description: The Old General Herbarium (OGH) Beta Project is a light touch refurbishment of a section of the OGH gallery to bring it back into public display for the first time since 1948. The project will install a temporary pop-up display opening in September 26. This is a light touch refurbishment of the front half of the gallery space allowing it to open up to visitors including the installation of the Pop-up exhibition offer lasting approximately 18-months. This offer is the first phase of a bigger project which is part of the NHM 150 programme. The Pop-up will act as a test bed for the planned permanent gallery which will involve full refurbishment and exhibition installation through the OGH gallery opening 2029 TBC. In order to access the tender (read more...)

Summary: The Natural History Museum is planning a tender process for the OGH Beta Principal Contractor position, aimed at refurbishing the Old General Herbarium Gallery in South Kensington, London. This project, under the planning stage, involves a light touch refurbishment to enable a pop-up exhibition as part of the Museum's 150th Anniversary celebrations. Procurement documents will be made available via the Tenderbox stage post NDA completion, with a target date of 30th April 2026. The refurbishment is valued at approximately £140,000 and will include temporary exhibition space open from September 2026 for 18 months. Interested parties must act swiftly, with the closing date for tender submissions set for 1st May 2026. The procurement falls under the 'works' category primarily involving construction for cultural buildings and museum services.

OGH Beta Principal Contractor

Description: The Old General Herbarium (OGH) Beta Project is a light touch refurbishment of a section of the OGH gallery to bring it back into public display for the first time since 1948. The project will install a temporary pop-up display opening in September 2026. The Museum is running a competition for the provision of Principal Contractor services for the refurbishment and fit-out works in the gallery. In order to access the tender documents for the OGH Beta Principal Contractor tender exercise, all tenderers must complete the NDA available in the SQ stage document library. The NDA must be signed by an appropriate representative of the tendering company and returned to the Museum for countersignature. Once the NDA has been completed by both parties, it will be sent to (read more...)

Summary: The Natural History Museum, located in London, is inviting bids for the OGH Beta Principal Contractor project under its tender process. This initiative is geared towards the refurbishment and fit-out of the Old General Herbarium gallery. The procurement falls under the construction industry category, specifically targeted at art and cultural buildings. With the project set to have a temporary pop-up display opening in September 2026, interested tenderers must complete a non-disclosure agreement by 17th April 2026 to access subsequent tender documents. The tender period concludes on 1st May 2026, with an estimated contract value of £140,000. This is an open competition procurement method, managed through the Delta eSourcing portal, ensuring transparency and wide accessibility.

Heathrow IRC Operator Services

Description: The Authority is responsible, under statutory obligations including the Immigration Act 1971, the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, the Nationality Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 and the Immigration Act 2014, for detaining and/or enforcing the removal of certain persons. Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) is Europe's largest immigration detention facility, providing a contracted capacity of 1093 beds, and is made up of two sites: Harmondsworth (754 beds); and Colnbrook (339 beds). Heathrow IRC accepts around 12,000 detained individuals every year and provides crucial strategic and operational benefits to the Home Office. The Authority is seeking a commercial partner to operate the Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre, with the required services including but not limited to: a) security services; b) canteen and catering services; c) special-purpose road passenger-transport services; d) (read more...)

Summary: The Home Office has initiated a tender process seeking to contract operator services for the Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre (IRC), the largest immigration detention facility in Europe, located in London, United Kingdom. The tender is in the procurement stage, aiming for a procurement specific questionnaire response deadline on the 3rd of March 2026 and tender submissions due by the 20th of April 2026. Valued at approximately £901.5m excluding VAT, this open procurement involves competitive flexible procedure inviting organisations to manage services ranging from security and catering to religious and cleaning services. The current contracting extends from April 2028 to March 2034, with potential extensions extending up to four years.

Secure Bulk Destruction & Disposal of Confidential Waste

Description: The Authority requires a service for the Secure Bulk Destruction & Disposal of Confidential Waste. Waste products for destruction include NHS prescriptions and patient medical records as well as waste cardboard. Due to the value that this wastepaper can attract within the paper pulp and paper recycling market, it is expected that the Authority may be able to generate revenue from this contract. The existing contract expires on 31st July 2026. The Authority requires a new contract to commence from 1st August 2026. The contract will be for a period of four years, with a mechanism to extend for an additional two years at the discretion of the Authority. The procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 regulations. Please note that the 'Total Contract (read more...)

Summary: The NHS Business Services Authority is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Secure Bulk Destruction & Disposal of Confidential Waste," focusing on refuse and waste-related services. This procurement falls under the industry category of services and is planned to commence on August 1, 2026, following the expiry of the existing contract on July 31, 2026. Located in the United Kingdom, this open procurement process is guided by the Procurement Act 2023 regulations. Interested parties must register via the eSourcing portal Atamis by April 29, 2026, with enquiry period closing on April 22, 2026. The deadline for awarding the contract is set for May 28, 2026, with the lot evaluated based on quality, social value, and price criteria.