Market Engagement - Entertainment Provision (Bradford Markets)

Description: Bradford Metropolitan District Council is undertaking a market engagement exercise in relation to the proposed procurement of an Entertainment Provision service for Bradford Markets. The purpose of this market engagement is to inform the market of the Council's upcoming procurement opportunity, provide background information on the scope and requirements, and to invite feedback from interested suppliers to help shape the final procurement approach and documentation. This engagement is not a call for competition, does not form part of any formal procurement process, and participation will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement. Suppliers are invited to: - Review the outline requirements and indicative scope - Ask clarification questions via YORtender during the engagement period - Provide non-binding feedback on the proposed approach The council may (read more...)

Summary: The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is conducting a market engagement exercise for the procurement of an entertainment services provision for Bradford Markets. The process is currently in the tender stage with a focus on the industry category of entertainment services (CPV code: 92300000). The procurement is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. Prospective suppliers are invited to review the tender details and provide feedback through YORtender, with the market engagement period concluding on 4th February 2026. Following this, the contract period is slated to begin on 5th February 2026 and end on 6th February 2026.

Refurbishment of Sport Wales National Centre Changing Rooms

Description: Sport Wales is seeking to award a contract for the refurbishment of the existing ground floor changing rooms at Sport Wales National Centre, Cardiff. Full tender spec in attached documents.

Summary: Sport Wales, a sub-central government public authority in the UK, has initiated a tender process for the refurbishment of the ground floor changing rooms at the Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff. This procurement falls under the construction industry category and is identified with CPV codes for construction work, construction-related services, and sports facilities operation services. The tender, which is currently active, is being conducted through an open competition method. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 6th February 2026, the tender submission deadline on 13th February 2026, and the contract period starting on 9th March 2026. The refurbishment project, with an estimated contract value of £550,000 (excluding VAT), aims to enhance the facility in line with Welsh devolved regulations.

Women's Health Market Engagement

Description: In March 2026, to support the renewal of England's women's health strategy, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is exploring collaboration opportunities with stakeholders from: * the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) and * private sector organisations interested in supporting the improvement of women's health outcomes, to help overcome some of the barriers preventing women from accessing support, engaging with services and having a positive experience of healthcare. DHSC is interested in exploring how industry and government can better work together to achieve its strategic ambitions for women's health. The purpose of this market engagement is to announce that DHSC will also be hosting a virtual Market Engagement event with a Q&A on the 3rd February 2026 to facilitate a conversation around what organisations are (read more...)

Summary: The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) is currently in the planning stage of its procurement process for a market engagement focused on improving women's health outcomes in the UK. The initiative falls under the services category and primarily caters to voluntary, community, social enterprise (VCSE), and private sector organisations. A virtual Market Engagement and Q&A event is scheduled for 3rd February 2026, which requires interested parties to register by completing a questionnaire by 28th January 2026. The opportunity seeks collaboration in enhancing women's access to healthcare, addressing systemic barriers, and improving overall health experiences.

Request for Quote: Musical Groups & Workshop Providers - Fenland & Huntingdonshire (June-July 2026)

Description: Organisation: Cambridgeshire Music Service Required: Live Performances & Interactive Music Workshops for Primary-Aged Children Location: Fenland and Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire Delivery Window: June-July 2026 (school hours) Cambridgeshire Music is seeking requests for quotes from local musical groups, ensembles, solo performers, and music workshop providers of any genre to deliver engaging performances or practical musical workshops for primary and / or secondary -aged pupils across schools in Fenland and Huntingdonshire. We welcome interest from artists working in all musical styles, including (but not limited to) classical, folk, pop, rock, jazz, world music, electronic, choral, and culturally specific traditions. Our aim is to provide high-quality, inspiring musical experiences that broaden children's understanding and enjoyment of music. Requirements: - Ability to deliver 30-60 minute performances or hands-on musical workshops suitable for primary-aged (read more...)

Summary: Cambridgeshire County Council is currently engaged in the procurement stage of an open competition tender titled "Request for Quote: Musical Groups & Workshop Providers - Fenland & Huntingdonshire (June-July 2026)." The aim is to secure live performances and interactive music workshops for primary-aged children in schools across Fenland and Huntingdonshire, within the educational and entertainment services sectors. Interested local musical groups, solo performers, and workshop providers are invited to submit their quotes by 23rd January 2026. The contract period is set between June and July 2026, during school hours, with a total estimated contract value of £10,000. The procurement method is open competition and submissions must be sent via email as electronic submissions are not allowed. The project falls under the 'services' category and is below the threshold for higher-tier procurement processes.

CA17031 - RFQ 2025/50 - Provision to Operate a Service of Outdoor Visitor Attractions at Castle Park Newcastle

Description: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council are seeking to appoint a suitable operator for the management and operations of seasonal visitor attractions at Castle Park, Newcastle, County Down To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17031. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17031 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Summary: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is seeking a suitable operator to manage and operate seasonal outdoor visitor attractions at Castle Park in Newcastle, County Down. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Fair and amusement park services" with a classification code of 92331000. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, and interested parties must submit their proposals by 30th January 2026, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2026 and concluding on 30th September 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of potential suppliers to apply.

RFQ 2025/50 - Provision to Operate a Service of Outdoor Visitor Attractions at Castle Park Newcastle

Description: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council are seeking to appoint a suitable operator for the management and operations of seasonal visitor attractions at Castle Park, Newcastle, County Down. Initial contract will be for one year, with a possible extension following review for a further 4 years.

Summary: The procurement process involves Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) seeking suitable operators to manage and operate seasonal outdoor visitor attractions at Castle Park, Newcastle, County Down. The project falls under the fair and amusement park services category, with procurement being conducted under an open competition method. The current stage is the Tender stage, with the opportunity open for submissions until 30th January 2026, and enquiries being accepted until 27th January 2026. The initial contract is scheduled to start on 1st April 2026 and run through 30th September 2026, with potential extensions available. With a total project value of £30,000, this is a light-touch procurement aimed at enhancing public service offerings.

NEPRO4

Description: NEPRO3, originally NEPRO, was first introduced in 2012 acting as a neutral vendor framework delivered through a dedicated delivery partner. From the first iteration of NEPRO we have continued to grow, providing a fully compliant, outcomes-based route for procuring Specialist Professional Services and Consultancy across the public sector. The current and third iteration of the framework, NEPRO3, is scheduled to run until 31 August 2027, at which point it will be re-tendered. The framework agreement will require a Delivery Partner to strategically work with NEPO for the delivery of Specialist Professional Services procurements across various categories for our members. It is envisaged that this will continue to be a neutral vendor framework and will have an end-to-end process of support for our users across their individual projects. The (read more...)

Summary: The Association of North East Councils Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Gateshead, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the NEPRO4 framework. This process aims to procure Specialist Professional Services and Consultancy through a neutral vendor framework, continuing the long-standing NEPRO framework originally introduced in 2012. The contract will cover multiple service categories such as Financial and Insurance Services, IT Services, and Health and Social Work Services, to name a few. The procurement process follows a competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, with the current framework iteration scheduled to conclude on 31 August 2027, and a tendering process expected to follow this at a later stage.

IWM/2526/Dux/3492: Specialist Logistics for Large Museum Assets at IWM Duxford

Description: IWM Duxford, part of the Imperial War Museums (IWM), is a major heritage site and visitor attraction located on a historic airfield. The site includes 38 listed buildings and operates within a conservation area. This project forms part of the IWM Masterplan and involves the relocation of 37 large historic vehicles from one building to multiple locations across the Duxford site. Objects include: *WWII tanks *Cold War tanks *Contemporary armoured vehicles *Locomotives The moves will be phased from April 2026, ensuring safe, damage-free handling and full compliance with all relevant regulations. Access Code : MDWCHN2NCV For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Hire-of-construction-and-civil-engineering-machinery-and-equipment-with-operator./MDWCHN2NCV To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/MDWCHN2NCV

Summary: The Imperial War Museums, a central government public authority, is seeking tenders for a project titled "IWM/2526/Dux/3492: Specialist Logistics for Large Museum Assets at IWM Duxford". This tender falls under the services category, specifically addressing the relocation and handling of large historic vehicles such as WWII tanks and contemporary armoured vehicles within the IWM Duxford site in the UKH12 region. The process is currently at the tender stage, with an enquiry period ending on 11th February 2026 and submissions closing on 16th February 2026. The procurement method is an open and competitive flexible procedure, and the total contract value is estimated at £206,400. Key stages include a Procurement Specific Questionnaire, the Tender, and an Interview.

PP-10183a Hornchurch Academy Trust Facilities Management Open Framework

Description: This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") has been issued by Place Group Limited as Procurement Agent of Hornchurch Academy Trust ("the Client"). You are invited by the Client to tender for a position on an Open Framework for the provision of various Facilities Management requirements in accordance with this ITT, including the following categories: a. Category 1: Catering Services b. Category 2: Cleaning Services c. Category 3: Waste Services d. Category 4: Grounds Maintenance e. Category 5: Security Services f. Category 6: Leisure Management g. Category 7: Furniture and Fit Out h. Category 8: Laundry and Linen Services i. Category 9: Hard Facilities Management Services j. Category 10: Total Facilities Management The Open Framework will act as a scheme of frameworks that provides for the award of successive frameworks (read more...)

Summary: The Hornchurch Academy Trust, operating as a sub-central government public authority, is inviting tenders for its "Facilities Management Open Framework" through an open procedure. The procurement process, managed by Place Group Limited, is in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 13 February 2026. The framework aims to cover various facilities management services across the United Kingdom, including catering, cleaning, waste management, grounds maintenance, and security services, among others. The framework has an estimated value of £830 million over eight years and supports direct award and mini-competition procurement methods. The end of the award period is anticipated to be 27 April 2026.

T25-025BUS Design, Manufacture and Installation of Mounts for Artefacts and Archives in DNA Museum

Description: The Contract is for the design, manufacture and installation of purpose made museum-grade artefact and archive mounts for galleries in the Derry Londonderry on the North Atlantic (DNA) Museum. The new DNA Museum will deliver a world-class attraction and resource to exhibit, explain and explore the rich, unique and fascinating history of Derry Londonderry, Strabane and the wider Foyle basin. The proposal includes the re-use of two Grade B2 listed buildings, set within the historic 'star fort' wall of Ebrington Square, on the east bank of the Foyle River. The site itself is historically significant both to the city and arguably the whole of Northern Ireland, with links to the Siege of Derry. The Museum will exhibit collections on the history of the city and district and provide (read more...)

Summary: The Derry City and Strabane District Council is inviting tenders for the project titled "T25-025BUS Design, Manufacture and Installation of Mounts for Artefacts and Archives in DNA Museum," under the procurement process stage identified as "tender". This procurement process is an open competition for museum services, aiming to procure the services of expert artefact mount makers with a background in Museum and Heritage or Visitor Attraction projects. The main task is to design, manufacture, and install mounts for artefacts at the DNA Museum, located in the historically significant area of Ebrington Square, Derry Londonderry. The deadline for tender submission is set for 13th February 2026, while any enquiries must be made by 30th January 2026. The contract period will run from 27th March 2026 to 26th March 2027, with a total contract value estimated at £48,600.