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GMCA1894: Building Futures - Mentoring Delivery Organisations

Description: Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the potential future commissioning of a mentoring offer as part of the Building Futures programme. The proposed mentoring offer is intended to support 1125 young people in Years 8-10 (mainstream secondary schools) who are at risk of disengagement from education or becoming Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). The programme is expected to operate GM wide, with delivery potentially structured on a locality basis depending on need, provider capacity and delivery model. Delivery is planned for term-time from September 2026 to April 2028, pending funding, governance and approvals. Paid mentors will offer weekly mentoring sessions on school premises, support is expected to be delivered over an indicative period of approximately 26 weeks per participant, subject (read more...)

Summary: The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "GMCA1894: Building Futures - Mentoring Delivery Organisations," aimed at delivering school-based mentoring services. Targeting education and social service sectors, the initiative involves mentoring approximately 1,125 students at risk of disengaging from education within Years 8-10 in around 50 mainstream secondary schools across Greater Manchester. The service is planned to operate during term-time from September 2026 through April 2028, with feedback from prospective suppliers due by 13th April 2026. The procurement process is currently focused on market engagement, with an indicative delivery structure tailored by locality and provider capacity, contingent on funding, governance, and approvals.

Estates Works and Capital Projects Dynamic Market

Description: Embark Multi Academy Trust is establishing a Dynamic Market under the Procurement Act 2023 for the provision of Estates Works and Capital Projects services across the United Kingdom. This Dynamic Market will enable flexible, compliant access to a wide range of suppliers for construction, refurbishment, and maintenance projects. Opportunities to provide works, services and supplies will be available in the following categories: Adaptations Air Monitoring Air Handling Units, Filters, Ventilation & Extraction / Cleaning Asbestos removal/treatment/analytical services. Identification, containment, and disposal of materials containing asbestos Boilers, Heating & Associated Plant - gas safety / flue testing. Oil, LPG Brick & Blockwork Building Management Systems & Automatic Control Systems Capital Projects Catering / kitchen equipment servicing/maintenance Civil Engineering & Groundworks Cladding & Insulation Cleaning & Site Clearance Curtains & (read more...)

Summary: Embark Multi Academy Trust, based in Derby, United Kingdom, is in the process of establishing a Dynamic Market under the Procurement Act 2023 for Estates Works and Capital Projects. This active tender opened on 20th March 2026 and will enable compliant and flexible access to numerous suppliers for construction, refurbishment, and maintenance services across the UK. Key industry categories include construction work, site preparation, and engineering services, among others. This procurement follows an open dynamic market method, allowing continuous submission applications throughout its period until 2031. Key participants include Dukefield Procurement Limited, the managing agent assisting in establishing and managing the process on behalf of Embark Multi Academy Trust.

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.

Linen and Laundry

Description: HealthTrust Europe is establishing a new multi-lot Framework Agreement for the provision of comprehensive Linen and Laundry Services to the UK public sector. The Framework comprises six distinct specialist lots: * Lot 1: Total Linen & Laundry Managed Service * Lot 2: Standard Laundry Processing (customer-owned items) * Lot 3: Linen Hire & Asset Management * Lot 4: Specialist Cleanroom & Sterile Theatre Textiles (CE-marked) * Lot 5: Workwear, Uniform & Scrub Management (including tracked scrubs, automated dispensing and fire PPE decontamination) * Lot 6: Laundry Equipment Supply, Installation & Maintenance * Lot 7: Purchase of Linen The bodies to whom the use of this framework will be open include all contracting authorities in the United Kingdom as defined in Section 1 of the Procurement Act 2023. In (read more...)

Summary: The Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust and HealthTrust Europe LLP are teaming up to establish a new multi-lot Framework Agreement for Linen and Laundry Services across the United Kingdom, aiming primarily at public sector entities. The procurement process is currently in the planning phase, and interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in the Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire due by 7 April 2026. This framework covers services such as Total Linen & Laundry Management, Standard Laundry Processing, Linen Hire, Specialist Cleanroom and Sterile Theatre Textiles, Workwear Management, and Laundry Equipment supply. The contract is set to commence on 19 May 2026 and run through 18 May 2028, with potential renewals extending to 2030. Both central government authorities and entities of health and social care nature in the UK can access this framework under the Procurement Act 2023.

Gateway Recovery Services

Description: The service will support individuals to overcome barriers that may prevent them from engaging with recovery focused activities in community settings. It will challenge the stigma around mental health and alcohol or drug related issues and ensure that individuals accessing support are enabled to participate in purposeful activities that support mental and physical health and wellbeing

Summary: Inverclyde Council is initiating a planned procurement process entitled "Gateway Recovery Services," categorised under "Other community, social and personal services." Located in Greenock, Inverclyde (region UKM83), this procurement, currently in the planning stage, aims to provide services that support individuals in overcoming barriers to engage with recovery-focused activities. The exercise seeks to challenge the stigma associated with mental health and substance-related issues, facilitating participation in activities that promote mental and physical wellbeing. Interested parties are encouraged to complete a Market Research Questionnaire by 15 April 2026, with potential future notices anticipated around 29 July 2026.

Archaeological Contractor - Bradbourne Re-bourne Rejuvenate

Description: Sevenoaks District Council (SDC) wishes to improve the facilities available to the communities surrounding Bradbourne Lakes. Development Phase Funding for this purpose was approved mid-2024, with most of the funding coming from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Delivery Phase application is submitted in November 2025 for approval in March 2026. Part of this project includes a funded two-year (in 2026 and in 2028) heritage and archaeology-led intervention working with young people. This will take the form of an adapted version of a Historic England (HE) project known as Rejuvenate. Project Rejuvenate in 2023 followed work exploring how Historic England might work collectively to use heritage and archaeology as a tool for building self-determination and resilience in vulnerable young people. This brief relates to that element of the Lottery-funded (read more...)

Summary: Sevenoaks District Council has initiated a tender for the "Archaeological Contractor – Bradbourne Re-bourne Rejuvenate" project, which falls under the services category in the community, social, and personal services sector. Located in Sevenoaks, Kent, the tender seeks to improve facilities around Bradbourne Lakes through a heritage and archaeology-led intervention targeting young people. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions open until 17th April 2026 and enquiries closing on 10th April 2026. The project is part of a broader initiative backed by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, with development funding approved in mid-2024 and delivery phase funding submitted for approval in March 2026.

AGHS Refactor Size Reduction ROM

Description: We are looking for suppliers to provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost based on this Request For Information (RFI) for an off-site decommissioning solution. Can we ask that, if you are interested, to reply please by 24th April.

Summary: The UK Atomic Energy Authority, located at Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, is progressing a procurement process titled "AGHS Refactor Size Reduction ROM". This initiative is in the Planning stage, seeking expertise in nuclear safety services and engineering design. The process aims to develop a Rough Order of Magnitude cost based on a Request for Information for an innovative off-site decommissioning solution. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage with this process, with responses due by 24 April 2026. The contract, with a projected value of £250,000, is set to commence on 3 August 2026, concluding on 31 March 2027, providing ample opportunities for those involved in goods and services related to nuclear evaluation instruments and reactor construction.

ASPH/RSFT Linen & Laundry Services

Description: Provision of Linen & Laundry Services

Summary: The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is planning a procurement for linen and laundry services under the title "ASPH/RSFT Linen & Laundry Services". This procurement falls within the services category and is pertinent to laundry-management services. The location for service delivery is in the UKJ2 region of the United Kingdom. The process is at the planning stage, with the contract set to start on 1st November 2026 and conclude on 31st October 2029, with possible extensions until 2031. The procurement will be conducted through a selective method, utilising pre-commercial tools under the 2023/54 legal basis.

Veterans Support Service (The Delivery of Hull's Armed Forces Community and Armed Forces Covenant Project)

Description: Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Veterans Support Services (The Delivery of Hull's Armed Forces Community and Armed Forces Covenant Project) in Kingston upon Hull. The tender is an open procedure consisting of a one stage process. The contract is anticipated to commence 1st June 2026 for two years with the option to extend by a further 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the service to be PS180,000.00 including the option to extend. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process initiated by Hull City Council involves an open tender for providing Veterans Support Services as part of Hull’s Armed Forces Community and Armed Forces Covenant Project. This opportunity, with an estimated value of £180,000, seeks to engage organisations for a contract starting 1st June 2026, lasting for two years with a potential 12-month extension. The services are required in Kingston upon Hull, aligning with the civic betterment and community support services category. The tender is currently in the active stage, and interested parties must submit their bids by 21st April 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 15th April 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure model under the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

Gateway Recovery Services

Description: The service will support individuals to overcome barriers that may prevent them from engaging with recovery focused activities in community settings. It will challenge the stigma around mental health and alcohol or drug related issues and ensure that individuals accessing support are enabled to participate in purposeful activities that support mental and physical health and wellbeing

Summary: Inverclyde Council has initiated a planned procurement process for Gateway Recovery Services, aimed at providing support in community settings to individuals facing barriers related to mental health and alcohol or drug issues. This procurement, classified under the general public services category, is currently at the planning stage, with a planned value of £240,000. The project is located in Inverclyde, UK region code UKM83. Interested parties are expected to complete a market research questionnaire with a deadline for submission set for 15 April 2026. This contract offers significant opportunities for service providers specialised in mental health and substance abuse support, particularly those able to engage in community-centric recovery programmes.