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Early Market Engagement on Health and Work Outcomes-Based Contracting

Description: In line with the Government's 10 Year Health Plan for England, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), working with NHS England, is exploring outcomes-based approaches that enable new partnerships to address health-related economic inactivity and support sustained employment for people with health conditions. This early market engagement seeks to gather views from potential investors and service providers on the feasibility, attractiveness, and design of proposed Health and Growth outcomes-based contracts, ahead of any potential future formal market activity.

Summary: The Department of Health & Social Care, in collaboration with NHS England, is initiating an early market engagement process for the development of Health and Growth outcomes-based contracts. This effort is in line with the UK Government’s 10 Year Health Plan for England, which aims to address health-related economic inactivity by supporting sustained employment for individuals with health conditions. The engagement process, currently in the planning stage, seeks to explore models for outcomes-driven, "pay by impact" contracts. It is set to start on 23rd March 2026, with relevant feedback due by 12th April 2026. Operating predominantly within the health and social work services industry, this initiative is rooted in London but extends across the United Kingdom.

CA17564 - RFQ 2026/02 - Retender - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" - Market Ready Programme - Sustainably Made, Ready to Trade

Description: Newry Mourne & Down District Council's PEACEPLUS Action Plan includes the delivery of Collaborative Interaction Programmes under Strand 2 - Thriving and Peaceful Communities. A need has been identified through consultation for the delivery of a Market Ready Programme. This programme will aim to work alongside specific groups to promote the use of sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices, while engaging local home industries and encouraging the development of new relationships and skills transfer between people working within these sectors. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17564. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17564 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Summary: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is inviting tenders for their PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" Market Ready Programme, under the reference CA17564. The programme focuses on promoting sustainable business practices and encouraging skills development through collaborative interaction, offering services in the education and training industry category. This tender, initiated under an open procedure, is active and aims for delivery within the United Kingdom and wider regions by the start of 18th May 2026, concluding on 31st October 2026. Interested businesses should note the deadline for tender submission is 1st May 2026 at 12:00 PM.

RFQ 2026/02 - Retender - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" - Market Ready Programme - Sustainably Made, Ready to Trade

Description: Newry Mourne & Down District Council's PEACEPLUS Action Plan includes the delivery of Collaborative Interaction Programmes under Strand 2 - Thriving and Peaceful Communities. A need has been identified through consultation for the delivery of a Market Ready Programme. This programme will aim to work alongside specific groups to promote the use of sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices, while engaging local home industries and encouraging the development of new relationships and skills transfer between people working within these sectors.

Summary: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is inviting tenders for the PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" Market Ready Programme under a retender process, focusing on sustainability and trade readiness. This opportunity is classified under education, training, and community services, with a delivery region across the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 24 April 2026 and a submission deadline of 1 May 2026. The process is being conducted through an open procurement method under a light touch regime, with a contract period from 18 May 2026 to 31 October 2026.

Market Engagement - Learning Disability Provision in the Residential, Nursing and Supported Living Sector - South Eastern Trust in Northern Ireland

Description: Title: Market Engagement - Learning Disability Provision in the Residential, Nursing and Supported Living Sector - South Eastern Trust in Northern Ireland Recent changes regarding capacity provision for Learning Disability placements in residential, nursing and supported living environments in the South Eastern Trust has resulted in pressures being placed on Trust services. As a result the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust are developing plans for the future of this provision across our Trust area and would like to talk to Learning Disability providers within the Northern Ireland market and potential new providers to the Northern Ireland market, to assist the Trust in developing future service provision. The purpose of this Market Engagement is to gauge market interest, invite discussion on how best to develop these services (read more...)

Summary: The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust is currently in the planning stage of a market engagement process titled "Market Engagement - Learning Disability Provision in the Residential, Nursing and Supported Living Sector." The focus is on addressing capacity challenges in the learning disability placement services across the South Eastern Trust in Northern Ireland. As a public authority operating under central government, the Trust is inviting learning disability providers, both current and potential new entrants into the Northern Ireland market, to explore innovative service delivery solutions. Expressions of interest must be submitted by 3pm on 24th April 2026. The engagement will proceed with meetings or conference calls scheduled for 30th April 2026, and these discussions will help shape the future direction of services. This procurement process is primarily categorized under "Other community, social and personal services" and aims to inform potential future procurements rather than serve as a formal tender process at this stage.

BBCS Linen & Laundry Facility Joint Venture Opportunity

Description: The Birmingham, Black Country and Solihull Procurement Collaborative (BBCS PC) is acting on behalf of the Trusts to explore a system-wide solution for an in house Linen and Laundry facility.

Summary: The procurement process is being initiated by the collaborative efforts of several NHS Trusts, with the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust acting as the lead buyer. The contract is titled "BBCS Linen & Laundry Facility Joint Venture Opportunity" and falls under the services category, specifically focusing on laundry-operation services, hospital linen supply, and facilities management. This procurement intends to establish an in-house linen and laundry facility serving the Birmingham, Black Country, and Solihull area. Currently, in the planning stage with a scheduled engagement deadline of 1st May 2026, interested suppliers are invited to participate in this pre-market engagement exercise, which will shape the upcoming tender process. The contract is planned to commence on 1st April 2028 and end on 31st March 2038.

Repairs and Associated Works 2026 - Tiered Framework

Description: Provide a support services framework for Housing Operations, services such as: Glazing - General Building Works (& Maintenance) - Pitched and Flat Roofing - Electrical Maintenance and Installation - Gas Maintenance and Installation - Drainage Surveys, Clearance & Repairs - Locksmithing Services - Scaffolding - Carpentry - Damp-proofing, Timber Treatment & Associated Repairs - Asbestos Surveys, Monitoring, Removal and Analytics. etc.

Summary: Southampton City Council has initiated a public tender process titled "Repairs and Associated Works 2026 - Tiered Framework," focusing on the works category. This opportunity is part of an open procurement method to establish a framework agreement for varied support services related to housing operations, including roofing, electrical, gas maintenance, and other general building works within the UKJ3 region. The tender is at the active stage, with key dates such as the tender submission deadline on 19th May 2026 and the award period terminating on 18th June 2026. The procurement process aims to contract through JCT Framework Agreements, tailored and amended based on past supplier feedback.

GMCA 1784 Greater Manchester Equality Panel Facilitation

Description: The Greater Manchester Equality Panels have been established to advise, support and challenge Greater Manchester's political leaders and policy-makers to tackle the discrimination and disadvantage that cause injustice and inequality in society, and champion Greater Manchester as an inclusive city-region. They do this by working together with the GMCA and partners to: * Provide insight into Greater Manchester's diverse communities, enabling political leaders and public bodies to listen and engage in a more targeted and effective way * Communicate key messages to our communities as trusted sources * Codesign policies, programmes and strategies to ensure they work effectively for communities * Support an asset-based approach, highlighting new opportunities (and challenges) for positive collaboration that build on the resources and strengths within our communities

Summary: The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is inviting tenders for the "GMCA 1784 Greater Manchester Equality Panel Facilitation" project. This open procedure is part of the services category and aims to establish equality panels to support Greater Manchester's socioeconomic inclusivity. The tender, tagged as "active," targets several UK regions such as UKC, UKD, and others. The process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 30 April 2026 and tender submissions closing on 18 May 2026. All proposals must be submitted through The Chest procurement portal, and further details can be found using reference DN811922.

T2689 - Delivery of Various Employability & Skills Requirements

Description: Belfast City Council requires agile and flexible Employability and Skills solutions to be able to respond to challenges and opportunities within the labour market. Sufficient flexibility within the delivery of Employability & Skills interventions is required to take account of: a) Emerging needs. b) New initiatives and areas of development e.g. skills interventions within the Local Economic Partnership, Labour Market Partnership etc. c) Specialist employability and skills delivery. d) To test new areas of work as agreed. e) E&S specialist technical assistance. f) Sectors that are not covered within the current Employment Academy Framework (T2474) g) To pick up overflow of delivery if the current Contractors on T2474 are working to full capacity On this basis, the Council is considering setting up an "Open Framework", which would allow (read more...)

Summary: Belfast City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a project titled "T2689 - Delivery of Various Employability & Skills Requirements." This initiative falls under the services category and aims to develop flexible employability and skills solutions within the labour market. The procurement is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations, with a legal basis referencing UK legislation from 2023. A preliminary market engagement session is scheduled for 1st May 2026 via MS Teams to shape this procurement strategy, with expressions of interest due by 29th April 2026. The value of the services is estimated at £6 million (gross £7.2 million), spanning initially from October 2026 to September 2027, with potential extension up to 2034.

Preliminary Market Engagement - Non-Convicted Perpetrator Programme

Description: North East Lincolnshire Council (the Authority) is seeking to engage with the market to inform the future commissioning of a Non-Convicted Perpetrator Programme (NCPP), and to gather insight and feedback from the market to support this process.

Summary: North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process, seeking to engage with the market for a "Preliminary Market Engagement - Non-Convicted Perpetrator Programme" within the services industry. The contract, valued at £330,000 net (£396,000 gross), is scheduled for delivery across the UK, with key engagement occurring by 27th April 2026. Additionally, communications indicate that further notices are expected by 1st May 2026. This procurement initiative is in the 'light-touch' category and includes guidance, counselling, health, and community services, which offers a contract duration from 1st July 2026 up to 30th September 2028, with potential renewal options extending to 2029.

Ceredigion - Peripatetic Family Support

Description: Ceredigion County Council invites suitably qualified service providers to submit to deliver a Preventative Family Support (families with children aged 0-11 years): Peripatetic 1:1 support in the home and the community.

Summary: Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council is inviting bids for the "Ceredigion - Peripatetic Family Support" contract, focusing on providing 1:1 support for families with children aged 0-11 years both in homes and the community. This opportunity is part of the open tender process under UK Welsh devolved regulations, with a procurement method described as "Below threshold - open competition." The project is categorised under social work and health services, requiring delivery in the UKL14 region, United Kingdom. Key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 30th April 2026, and a submission deadline set for 7th May 2026, with a contract period expected to start on 1st October 2026. The tender is currently in the active stage and accepting electronic submissions through the eTenderWales platform.