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Preliminary Market Engagement - Events and Activities Countywide

Description: Preliminary Market Engagement for Events and Activities across the County of Durham

Summary: Durham County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement - Events and Activities Countywide," focused on services within various sectors including the hotel, restaurant and retail trade, exhibition, fair and congress organisation, education and training, recreational, cultural and sporting, as well as other community services. The procurement is taking place in the United Kingdom, specifically within the County Durham region. As of now, the key date to note is the deadline for returning the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) form by 7th July 2026. The tender is set under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations of 2023, and it's expected to commence from 1st August 2026, extending potentially until 2030.

Amusement Arcade Purchase Buyer

Description: BCP Council own and operate an amusement arcade within its geographical area. We are seeking a dedicated buyer that can undertake all procurement related activity on behalf of the Arcade staff. The requirements to procure and source the amusement arcade are niche in nature. Procurement follows three separate purchase streams: 1) Arcade Machines 2) Spares for Arcade Machines 3) Stock (for arcade and amusement prizes)

Summary: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is planning a procurement process titled "Amusement Arcade Purchase Buyer" within the industry category of games, toys, and entertainment services, specifically focusing on fairground amusements. This procurement is happening in the UK, specifically in region UKK24. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 11th June 2026, and a due date for submission of documents by 23rd July 2026. The intended start date for the contract period is 11th June 2027, and it will run until 10th June 2031. This project aims to intricately manage the procurement activities for an amusement arcade, including sourcing arcade machines, spares, and stock for prizes, underscoring niches in procurement requirements.

Amusement Arcade Purchase Buyer

Description: BCP Council own and operate an amusement arcade within its geographical area. We are seeking a dedicated buyer that can undertake all procurement related activity on behalf of the Arcade staff. The requirements to procure and source the amusement arcade are niche in nature. Procurement follows three separate purchase streams: 1) Arcade Machines 2) Spares for Arcade Machines 3) Stock (for arcade and amusement prizes)

Summary: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is planning a procurement process titled "Amusement Arcade Purchase Buyer" within the industry category of games, toys, and entertainment services, specifically focusing on fairground amusements. This procurement is happening in the UK, specifically in region UKK24. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 11th June 2026, and a due date for submission of documents by 23rd July 2026. The intended start date for the contract period is 11th June 2027, and it will run until 10th June 2031. This project aims to intricately manage the procurement activities for an amusement arcade, including sourcing arcade machines, spares, and stock for prizes, underscoring niches in procurement requirements.

Contract for Elba Skatepark, Swansea

Description: This contract is to redevelop the Elba Skatepark in Gowerton, Swansea, to provide accessible skate & ride opportunities in a welcoming, community-friendly space. The Elba Skatepark Refurbishment is the sixth round in a series of skatepark and pump track projects to be delivered across the city and county of Swansea. This skatepark within this contract will be complemented by existing facilities and new projects to create a network of skate and wheeled sports facilities of different size, scale and challenge level.

Summary: The City & County of Swansea is seeking to redevelop the Elba Skatepark located in Gowerton, Swansea. This tender, titled "Contract for Elba Skatepark, Swansea," falls under the recreational, cultural and sporting services category, as well as construction work relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging, and restaurants. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, using an open procedure. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 6th July 2026 and a submission deadline set for 16th July 2026. With a contract value up to £396,000, the award decision is anticipated by 17th July 2026. The procurement includes works that are above threshold and is managed in accordance with the Welsh devolved regulations, showcasing Swansea's commitment to enhancing community-friendly spaces.

Procurement of services for the development and implementation of a communication campaign to promote the "Vlasna Sprava: Creative Industries" program

Description: Chemonics Group UK Limited which is implementing the Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine Phase 2 (PFRU-2) Project as part of international technical assistance (hereinafter referred to as Chemonics) invites you to submit a Tender for Procurement of Services for the Development and Implementation of a Communication Campaign to Promote the "Vlasna Sprava: Creative Industries" Program. The selected vendor will be awarded a Purchase Order with a period of performance of 11 months.

Summary: Chemonics International, Inc. is soliciting tenders for a project titled "Procurement of services for the development and implementation of a communication campaign to promote the 'Vlasna Sprava: Creative Industries' program," as part of the Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine Phase 2 (PFRU-2). The procurement falls under the advertising and marketing services industry category, with additional classifications in business and management consultancy, and recreational, cultural, and sporting services. Situated in Ukraine, this open procedure tender is currently active, with the tender period closing on 10th July 2026. The selected vendor will be awarded an 11-month contract with a performance period starting from 19th August 2026 through to 19th July 2027.

Wigan Museum - Our Northern Soul: Exhibition Design and Build

Description: You are invited to tender for the provision of 'Wigan Museum - Our Northern Soul: Exhibition Design and Build' under the terms and instructions set out in the Invitation to Tender documentation. In summary, we are seeking an experienced Exhibition Design and Build contractor to design and build all the 2D and 3D aspects of the ground floor main gallery exhibition and Discover Room from RIBA Stages 3-6. This includes: * Exhibition Design Development (RIBA Stages 3-4). * Delivery of 5 co-creation sessions with Community Partners for design development of exhibition displays and themes (RIBA Stage 3) from August-November 2026. * 3D Fabrication (walls, plinths, displays, small interactives, mounts, furniture). * Decoration (paint decoration of walls). * Gallery Floor Treatment. * AV Hardware, AV software and electrical works. (read more...)

Summary: Wigan Council is actively seeking an experienced contractor for the 'Wigan Museum - Our Northern Soul: Exhibition Design and Build' project. This tender, aimed at the exhibition industry, falls under the services category and is being pursued via an open competition procurement method. The project entails the entire design and build process for the exhibition at the Wigan Museum's main ground floor gallery and Discover Room, including RIBA Stages 3 to 6. The deadline for final tender submissions is set for 8th July 2026 at 12:00 noon, with project inquiries closing on 29th June 2026. Located at 41 Library St, Wigan, the scope involves tasks from community co-creation sessions to site management and the final handover, with a contract period from 10th August 2026 to 9th July 2027.

Leisure Management for Parish Wharf and Strode Leisure Centres

Description: The Council requires a single supplier for Leisure Management Services to manage the operation of two Leisure Centres in North Somerset, Strode Leisure Centre in Clevedon and Parish Wharf Leisure Centre in Portishead. The centres welcome over 600,000 uses annually, making a significant contribution to public health, wellbeing, and community cohesion. The successful tenderer will deliver an inclusive and affordable leisure offer through the centres for people of all ages, offering membership and pay and play opportunities. Alongside state-of-the-art fitness equipment and classes, they will maintain access to lower income-generating activities such as badminton and pickleball. This balanced and varied provision supports participation across all abilities, helping residents to stay active and enhance their wellbeing. The route to market will be via a competitive flexible procedure with a (read more...)

Summary: North Somerset Council is in the planning phase of a public procurement process for the provision of Leisure Management Services at Parish Wharf and Strode Leisure Centres. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement involves managing these centres, which serve over 600,000 users annually. This process is catalogued under the 'services' industry category, specifically for sports facilities operation services. The official procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure with stages for negotiation. The procurement timeline includes several key dates: the publication of Conditions of Participation (CoP) and Invitation to Submit Indicative Tenders (ISIT) is set for 8 July 2026, with a deadline in August 2026. Further negotiations and evaluations will occur through the remainder of 2026, leading to contract commencement in April 2027.

PEACEPLUS supported Tender for Delivery of ABC Councils Positive Pathways Programme - an Outdoor Instructor Training programme in Snow Sports and Water Sports

Description: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council supported by PEACEPLUS funding invites Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified service providers for the delivery of the ABC Council's Positive Pathway Programme. Tendering companies must be able to deliver five, 6-month Instructor Training programmes within the agreed timescale to include There will be 12 students per course aged 16 years and above. SSE Snow Sports Instructor Training Courses and associated qualifications and requirements * Water Sports - Paddle UK, Paddle Sports Instructors Courses and associated qualifications and requirements RYA Powerboat L2 certificate.

Summary: The Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, supported by PEACEPLUS funding, is seeking tenders for the delivery of their Positive Pathways Programme, an Outdoor Instructor Training programme focusing on Snow Sports and Water Sports. This procurement falls under the 'sporting services' category and is located in Craigavon, Northern Ireland. The tender, using an open procurement method, is currently in the tender stage with crucial dates being the enquiry period ending on 24th June 2026 and the submission deadline on 1st July 2026. The contract period will commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2029. The total contract value is set at £108,000 and requires the provision of specific training courses for up to 12 students per course over six months.

Protect and Prepare Capability (Role Player)

Description: This procurement is being conducted by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on behalf of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) who are the Contracting Authority as defined in Section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023. This Invitation to Tender has been issued by MOPAC who are seeking to award a Contract to provide role-players and associated services in support of the National Counter Terrorism Security Office's Protect and Prepare Capability Testing project. The requirement is for an organisation to supply role-players, catering, transportation, accommodation, filming and general logistics to support live trials set to take place in September and October 2026.

Summary: The procurement process for the "Protect and Prepare Capability (Role Player)" contract is being managed by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, with expertise from the Metropolitan Police Service. This active tender falls under the services category and aims to engage roles related to live trials involving role-players, catering, and logistics to support the National Counter Terrorism Security Office's project in the UK. The procurement follows an open procedure, with a submission deadline of 30th June 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 19th June 2026. The contract, valued grossly at £1,929,600, is set for commencement on 21st August 2026 and may extend until 20th August 2029 if renewal options are exercised. The evaluation criteria hinge on quality, price, and social value.

ITT - National Blue Plaque Scheme Freelance Historian Framework - UID 199M

Description: We are seeking freelance historians and researchers to join our Framework to produce preliminary and full research reports on candidates nominated for a National Blue Plaque. We are looking to appoint 10 freelance historians / researchers to the framework. Further information on how the framework will work is detailed below.

Summary: Historic England, a central government public authority, is inviting tenders for the "National Blue Plaque Scheme Freelance Historian Framework". Located in Swindon, UK, the organisation seeks freelance historians and researchers to produce research reports for the scheme. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 8 July 2026, at 09:30 AM. The initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting research and development consultancy services. The procurement method is an open, below-threshold competition, and the total value is projected at £75,000.