SFRS - Control & Incident Room AV

Description: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) seek to procure an integrated Audio-Visual (AV) and control room display system for the new Control Room and Incident Room located at Telford Central. The system is required to support 24/7 mission-critical operational environments, deliver enhanced situational awareness, enable multi-source visualisation, and ensure resilience during major and protracted incidents. This procurement ensures an open, fair, and transparent process while reflecting the extensive pre-market engagement and site assessments already undertaken.

Summary: The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner is overseeing a procurement process titled "SFRS - Control & Incident Room AV" on behalf of the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. This project aims to acquire an integrated audio-visual and control room display system to be deployed in the new Control Room and Incident Room at Telford Central. The system will support 24/7 mission-critical operations, facilitating enhanced situational awareness and resilience during major incidents. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement process has undergone extensive pre-market engagement. Key dates include a scheduled engagement milestone due by 14 January 2026, and the proposed contract period is from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on interactive voice response software development and audio-visual equipment, aimed at supporting mission-critical environments.

SFRS - Control & Incident Room AV

Description: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) seek to procure an integrated Audio-Visual (AV) and control room display system for the new Control Room and Incident Room located at Telford Central. The system is required to support 24/7 mission-critical operational environments, deliver enhanced situational awareness, enable multi-source visualisation, and ensure resilience during major and protracted incidents. This procurement ensures an open, fair, and transparent process while reflecting the extensive pre-market engagement and site assessments already undertaken.

Summary: The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner is overseeing a procurement process titled "SFRS - Control & Incident Room AV" on behalf of the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. This project aims to acquire an integrated audio-visual and control room display system to be deployed in the new Control Room and Incident Room at Telford Central. The system will support 24/7 mission-critical operations, facilitating enhanced situational awareness and resilience during major incidents. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement process has undergone extensive pre-market engagement. Key dates include a scheduled engagement milestone due by 14 January 2026, and the proposed contract period is from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on interactive voice response software development and audio-visual equipment, aimed at supporting mission-critical environments.

Provision, Installation and Operation of Christmas Attractions in Albert Square Manchester

Description: Manchester's annual festive programme is one of the most celebrated in Europe, attracting millions of visitors and creating a vibrant seasonal atmosphere across the city. As part of Manchester City Council's commitment to enhancing the city's cultural and event offering, we seek competent proposals for the delivery of Albert Square's Christmas attraction from 2026 onwards. Historically, Manchester's Christmas activities have included the award-winning Christmas Markets, an ice rink at Cathedral Gardens, and a range of family-friendly installations. With the full reopening of Albert Square following Town Hall regeneration works, the Council aims to create a world-class festive destination that complements the existing city-wide offer and strengthens Manchester's reputation as a leading winter destination. The requirement is for a Christmas attraction in Albert Square, operating seven days a week (read more...)

Summary: Manchester City Council has initiated a tender process for the provision, installation, and operation of Christmas attractions in Albert Square, Manchester. This tender is part of the city's commitment to enhancing its cultural and event offerings. The project, categorized under services in the event and entertainment industry, aims to create a world-class festive destination from November 2026 onwards. The procurement follows an open procedure, encouraging wide participation, with an estimated contract value of £24,000,000 gross. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 13th February 2026. The contract period begins on 1st July 2026 and could extend to 30th June 2031 if renewal options are exercised. The procurement process is handled through the e-business portal known as the Chest.

Soft Market Testing - E-magazines

Description: Soft Market Testing - E-magazines Please find attached document published on the Chest - www.the-chest.org.uk

Summary: The procurement process titled "Soft Market Testing - E-magazines" is being managed by Cheshire West and Chester Council, a sub-central government authority in the UK. The planned procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting library services. The process is currently in the planning stage, with the contracting period set to begin on 24th December 2025 and conclude by 19th January 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with the market engagement notice prior to this deadline, bringing attention to the council’s interest in exploring options for e-magazine services within the specified time frame.

Soft Market Testing - E-Newspapers

Description: Soft Market Testing - E-Newspapers Please find attached document on the Chest - www.the-chest.org.uk

Summary: Cheshire West and Chester Council is initiating a procurement process, currently in the planning stage, for the "Soft Market Testing - E-Newspapers" tender in the services category. This opportunity is targeted at suppliers interested in providing library services, as classified under CPV code 92511000. The procurement is taking place in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom, with key engagement activities scheduled until 19 January 2026. A preliminary market engagement notice has been published, and interested parties may refer to the details posted on the Chest portal. The tender is governed by the legal framework established in the UKPGA 2023/54.

WPLS Independent Assessor Framework 7

Description: Welsh Government is looking to recruit an independent assessor to evaluate the annual returns of the Welsh Public Library Standards for the years 2026- 2028The aim is to review and summarise, through the production of 22 individual reports, and 1 overarching report, the performance of each public library service in Wales, based on qualitative and quantitative information submitted in June each year as part of the annual reporting exercise against the Welsh Public Library Standards Framework.The objectives are:To assess local authority library service performance for 2026-2028 based on quantitative and qualitative evidence submitted by 22 local authorities. Culture officials will undertake an initial statistical analysis of the quantitative data and this information will be supplied to the successful bidder.To prepare an individual assessment report for each local authority (read more...)

Summary: The Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru) is in the planning stage of a tender process to establish the "WPLS Independent Assessor Framework 7". This procurement opportunity involves recruiting an independent assessor to evaluate the annual returns of the Welsh Public Library Standards from 2026 to 2028. Located in Cardiff, the buyer seeks services in the research and development consultancy and library services categories. With an estimated contract value of £110,000 (excluding VAT), the project requires comprehensive assessments of library performances across 22 local authorities in Wales, culminating in 22 individual reports and one collective report.

DPS for Design, Print and Related Services

Description: Southampton City Council ("the Council") will procure all its Design, Print and Related Services requirements using a Dynamic Purchasing System contract ("DPS") The Council has worked with Panacea Applications Limited to introduce a web based system, Panacea Software ("DPS Portal"), to manage this DPS. The Council will use this system for the procurement of all their Design, Print and Related Services ("the Services"). The Council's intention is to share the DPS with other public sector bodies in the UK. Therefore, other local authorities, NHS and government bodies shall be permitted to award contracts under the DPS for the provision of the Services in its own geographical area upon entering an access agreement with the Council. The DPS is divided into the following service categories (each being a "Service (read more...)

Summary: Southampton City Council is currently leading a procurement process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) concerning "Design, Print and Related Services". This process is in the tender stage and was last updated on 23rd December 2025. The DPS contract involves a broad array of service categories like standard print, mailing, creative services, and digital communications, divided into 13 distinct lots. The services will be managed through Panacea Software and are intended to be accessible by other UK public sector entities, including local authorities and NHS bodies. The procurement method is selective, employing a restricted procedure above the threshold, with a contract period set from 17th November 2022 to 16th November 2026.

Ceredigion: Creative Practitioner for Museum Display Interventions / Ceredigion: Ymarferydd Creadigol ar gyfer Ymyriadau Arddangosfa Amgueddfa

Description: Ceredigion County Council is seeking to procure the services of a qualified and experienced multidisciplinary creative practitioner, or a partnership of arts practitioners, to explore the themes of the project using museum objects and resources, to co-create at least 3 'interventions' in the new displays that reflect on the themes of the project. The estimated value is between PS12,000 and PS15,000 for the full term of the contract including all extensions. Please note that the contract value provided within this notice represents an estimate prepared by the Council. It is issued for guidance only and does not constitute a fixed budget or an indication of the expected contract price. Bidders are expected to submit a competitive bid based on market prices. Mae Cyngor Sir Ceredigion yn ceisio caffael (read more...)

Summary: Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council is seeking to procure the services of a multidisciplinary creative practitioner or a partnership of arts practitioners for the project titled "Ceredigion: Creative Practitioner for Museum Display Interventions." This procurement falls under the artistic services category and involves the location in the UK, specifically in Aberaeron. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with the submission deadline for proposals set on 26th January 2026. The process follows an open competition method allowing electronic submissions, in line with Welsh devolved regulations. The initiative aims to explore project themes using museum objects to co-create display interventions, with an estimated contract value between £12,000 and £15,000.

Destination Policy Impact Assessment

Description: Monmouthshire County Council wishes to commission consultants to undertake a Policy Impact Assessment to estimate the impact of recent legislation and tax changes on the county's visitor economy businesses and to test the priorities, objectives and targets set in the recently approved Destination Management Plan 2025-2030 within the context of a fast changing and more challenging policy environment. The council also requires an evaluation of different funding options and destination management models to enable delivery of the new Plan and is seeking recommendations on the types of business support that will be required to underpin future sustainable growth of the county's visitor economy.

Summary: Monmouthshire County Council is seeking consultancy services for a Destination Policy Impact Assessment, aiming to evaluate the effects of recent legislation and tax changes on the local visitor economy. This tender, titled "Destination Policy Impact Assessment," falls under the categories of research and development services, administrative services related to tourism affairs, and several other business services. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission period ending on 16th January 2026. Services are to be delivered in the United Kingdom, and the open competition procurement method is being used, with a project value estimated at £30,000 gross.

R6143 Mosque Engagement Service

Description: The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking a provider to deliver the Mosque Engagement Programme (MEP) is a longstanding initiative in Tower Hamlets that aims to strengthen relationships with Mosques of all sizes and capacities. Its purpose is to support the development of strong leadership and governance and enhance the ability of Mosques to address inequalities and non-religious needs. It aims to improve outcomes for the Muslim community, strengthen community cohesion, and harness the contribution of Mosques to civil society through partnership and collaboration.

Summary: The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is currently in the tender stage of procuring a service titled "R6143 Mosque Engagement Service" under an open procedure. The aim of this initiative is to strengthen leadership and governance in local Mosques, ultimately improving community cohesion and addressing non-religious needs in Tower Hamlets, London. The procurement is within the services category, specifically focusing on recreational, cultural, and social services. Key dates include the tender period closing on 30 January 2026 and the award period ending on 27 February 2026. Interested parties must register via the London Tenders portal to participate, with enquiry submissions closing by 23 January 2026. This tender has a total available amount of £274,896 (gross). The contract period is set from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029.