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Re-Opening of Support Services Framework for Babies, Children, Young People and Families

Description: Re-Opening of Support Services Framework for Babies, Children, Young People and Families Lot 3: Any Other Support Provision Previous contract notices published: UK2 SEP545931: Support Services Framework for Babies, children, Young People and Families UK3 OCT552158: Support Services Framework for Babies, children, Young People and Families UK6 OCT552667: Support Services Framework for Babies, children, Young People and Families

Summary: Powys County Council intends to reopen its support services framework for babies, children, young people and families, covering Lot 3, “Any Other Support Provision”. The requirement is for health, social work, community and personal support services. Delivery is in Powys, Wales. The framework is intended to support children, young people and families through services that fall outside the more specifically defined support categories. It is a council-led public service requirement under the Welsh devolved public procurement regime. The work will suit organisations providing practical, social, personal or community-based support to children, young people and families, including providers whose services span more than one of these areas.

Laundry Equipment Repair and Maintenance 26/27

Description: Industrial Laundry Equipment Repair and Maintenance Services

Summary: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust plans to buy industrial laundry equipment repair and maintenance services. The requirement covers washing equipment, preventive maintenance, repair and maintenance of electrical machinery and associated equipment, and laundry-operation services. The work is for the Trust’s laundry operations and is associated with the Trust’s sites in Worthing, West Sussex. This is a services procurement for one requirement rather than separate lots. The buyer is a public NHS foundation trust. Suppliers should therefore expect to support operational laundry equipment in a healthcare environment, helping to keep machinery available and laundry services running safely and reliably. The scope is relevant to specialist laundry engineering, equipment maintenance and repair businesses, including firms that combine mechanical, electrical and operational laundry expertise.

South West Wales Regional Civil Engineering Contractors Framework 2027

Description: Carmarthenshire County Council in association with Ceredigion County Council, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Pembrokeshire County Council and Swansea Council intends to establish a new iteration of this Framework by appointing suitably qualified Contractors for the delivery of civil engineering related construction projects and other works across the region. The Framework will include value-banded and geographical/regional lots for Civil Engineering Works (e.g. Very Small, Small, Medium and Large Civils Work) as well as lots for Specialist Civils Work (e.g. Demolition, Public Lighting, Lining & Road Marking, Surfacing, Ground Investigations, Marine Works, Traffic Management, Bridge Maintenance, Landscaping). An initial framework information document is attached to assist interested parties in preparing to bid. However, at this stage, the lotting structure is still under development and may be subject to (read more...)

Summary: Carmarthenshire County Council is working with Ceredigion County Council, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Pembrokeshire County Council and Swansea Council to establish a regional civil engineering contractors framework. It will support civil engineering construction projects and related works across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea. The planned scope covers very small, small, medium and large civil engineering works, alongside specialist services including demolition, public lighting and associated electrical works, lining and road marking, surfacing, ground investigations, marine works excluding coastal work, traffic management, bridge maintenance, and hard and soft landscaping and landscape maintenance. The procurement is primarily for construction works, with related marine, geological, traffic control and road maintenance services also included. Other public bodies may have the option to use the framework.

ACE Churn Work

Description: The University of Edinburgh ("the University") is undertaking early market engagement in relation to a forthcoming procurement for moving, removals, internal relocations, packing and associated services across the University Estate. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to: -Understand supplier capability to deliver the service scope described below; -Understand achievable timeframes (e.g., lead times, response times, mobilisation); -Identify appropriate contract structure, including whether a single-supplier or multi-supplier model would work best; -Identify opportunities to improve service quality, compliance, sustainability and value for money. This RFI does not form part of any formal procurement process and responses will be used solely for market research and to inform the potential procurement strategy and specification. Participation is voluntary and will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in a future (read more...)

Summary: The University of Edinburgh is planning a university-wide moving, removals and internal relocation service across its buildings, accommodation and wider estate in Edinburgh. The work is expected to cover both reactive and planned activities, including moving furniture, beds, mattresses, white goods, luggage and boxed or fragile items between buildings and to exact locations such as bedrooms and flats. It may also involve packing, collecting and returning keys, stacking and unstacking furniture, assembling flat-pack furniture, room clearances, removing unwanted items, recycling and responsible off-site disposal of packaging and waste. The service is intended to provide churn and portering support for the University estate, with mattresses and other items moved to central estate locations where required. The relevant service classification is moving and storage services.

Connect to Work - Local Commissioning

Description: The London Borough of Lambeth Council seek to establish a contract for the commission of up to four local providers to deliver Supported Employment provision through the targeted Individual Placement and Support (IPS) 'Place and Train' model. This model is designed to move people rapidly into employment and provide 12 months of ongoing support for both the employer and the individual to sustain that employment. This procurement is divided into 4 Lots that includes learning disabilities or autism, physical long-term health condition, severe mental health conditions and 'In work support for residents at risk of job loss' etc.

Summary: The London Borough of Lambeth is commissioning supported employment services under its Connect to Work programme. Up to four local providers will deliver targeted Individual Placement and Support using a “Place and Train” model: helping residents move rapidly into employment, then providing continuing support to the individual and employer to sustain the job. The requirement covers four service areas: people with learning disabilities or autism; people with physical long-term health conditions; people with severe mental health conditions; and in-work support for residents at risk of losing their jobs. This is a public service and community support opportunity, including welfare services for disabled people and broader social services. The work is for residents in Lambeth and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

LGA children's improvement - Health Engagement Advisors (HEA) with notice

Description: The Local Government Association (LGA) is the national membership body for local authorities. It works on behalf of member councils to support, promote, and improve local government. The LGA delivers a programme of children's services leadership support to councils and corporate and political leaders. This programme is supported through grant funding from the Department for Education (DfE), with a focus on: * Building leadership capacity and capability within local authorities, equipping corporate and political leaders with the skills, confidence and knowledge to lead SEND improvement and deliver SEND reforms. * Strengthening leadership readiness for SEND reform, including improving strategic oversight, system leadership and the effective use of learning and best practice. To support delivery of this programme 2 x Health Engagement Advisers will be contracted to provide associate (read more...)

Summary: The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government, working through the Local Government Association, is procuring two Health Engagement Adviser associate roles for a national children’s services and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) improvement programme. The advisers will support councils and Integrated Care Boards, working with NHS England and other stakeholders to strengthen SEND services, strategic oversight, leadership readiness and preparedness for reform. The work combines virtual engagement with face-to-face delivery across England. It falls within health services, specialist professional support and management consultancy, including evaluation and organisational improvement. Suppliers will contribute to a programme that builds leadership capability and shares effective practice across local government and health systems.

DNWP0073 - Lot 1B/In-SEP ID - Controlled Area Initial Decommissioning Operations

Description: The anticipated scope for DNWP0073 is indicatively only. The Contractor requires support to the Inside Controlled Area (In-SEP) Decommissioning Operations. This will take the form of the provision of resource, up to 30 Full Time Equivalent (FTE), with an appropriate ratio of blue:white collar resources to be determined by the Subcontractor to best meet the Initial Decommissioning (ID) activities required by the Contractor. A current contract is in place until 31st March 2027 to prove the concept and develop an initial operating capability. This EOI relates to the longer-term works anticipated to commence thereafter, with an estimated duration of 24 months. The tasks undertaken will be broad and varied, and will be located in existing In-SEP and any future In-SEP buildings. Broadly, the Subcontractor will be required to (read more...)

Summary: Altrad AtkinsRealis Joint Venture is procuring decommissioning operational support inside controlled areas of nuclear facilities. The work covers an initial decommissioning capability in existing In-SEP buildings and any future In-SEP buildings, within a live operational environment. Initial activities include removing, packaging and dispatching waste, size reduction, and deplanting, including the removal, lifting, size reduction and transport of redundant plant. The supplier will support operations, develop the existing capability, improve future working methods and help define the decommissioning workload. Tasks will be agreed by the ID In-SEP Delivery Board and locally through Plant Operations Control Centres. The procurement is for works, with delivery in the United Kingdom and a scope that may change as the programme develops.

Estates & Facilities Consultancy Services Framework 4

Description: NHS London Procurement Partnership (hosted by Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust) are looking to procure the next iteration of the Estates & Facilities Consultancy Services Framework 4 to provide high quality estates & facilities consultancy services to the public sector. Please note we reserve the right not to proceed with this procurement.

Summary: Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, hosting NHS London Procurement Partnership, intends to establish the fourth Estates & Facilities Consultancy Services Framework. It will provide high-quality consultancy to public-sector organisations across the United Kingdom. The scope covers architectural, construction, engineering, inspection and building consultancy; construction and project management; quantity surveying; contract administration; real-estate development, leasing and property services; facilities management; energy-efficiency and environmental consultancy; safety consultancy; and security-equipment testing and training. The framework is for professional services supporting estates and facilities programmes, including non-residential property and construction activity. It is a single planned lot and is intended to replace or follow the previous agreement. The buyer has reserved the right not to proceed.

LGA children's improvement - Health Engagement Advisors (HEA) with notice

Description: The Local Government Association (LGA) is the national membership body for local authorities. It works on behalf of member councils to support, promote, and improve local government. The LGA delivers a programme of children's services leadership support to councils and corporate and political leaders. This programme is supported through grant funding from the Department for Education (DfE), with a focus on: * Building leadership capacity and capability within local authorities, equipping corporate and political leaders with the skills, confidence and knowledge to lead SEND improvement and deliver SEND reforms. * Strengthening leadership readiness for SEND reform, including improving strategic oversight, system leadership and the effective use of learning and best practice. To support delivery of this programme 2 x Health Engagement Advisers will be contracted to provide associate (read more...)

Summary: The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government, working through the Local Government Association, is procuring two Health Engagement Adviser associate roles for a national children’s services and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) improvement programme. The advisers will support councils and Integrated Care Boards, working with NHS England and other stakeholders to strengthen SEND services, strategic oversight, leadership readiness and preparedness for reform. The work combines virtual engagement with face-to-face delivery across England. It falls within health services, specialist professional support and management consultancy, including evaluation and organisational improvement. Suppliers will contribute to a programme that builds leadership capability and shares effective practice across local government and health systems.

Connect to Work - Local Commissioning

Description: The London Borough of Lambeth Council seek to establish a contract for the commission of up to four local providers to deliver Supported Employment provision through the targeted Individual Placement and Support (IPS) 'Place and Train' model. This model is designed to move people rapidly into employment and provide 12 months of ongoing support for both the employer and the individual to sustain that employment. This procurement is divided into 4 Lots that includes learning disabilities or autism, physical long-term health condition, severe mental health conditions and 'In work support for residents at risk of job loss' etc.

Summary: The London Borough of Lambeth is commissioning supported employment services under its Connect to Work programme. Up to four local providers will deliver targeted Individual Placement and Support using a “Place and Train” model: helping residents move rapidly into employment, then providing continuing support to the individual and employer to sustain the job. The requirement covers four service areas: people with learning disabilities or autism; people with physical long-term health conditions; people with severe mental health conditions; and in-work support for residents at risk of losing their jobs. This is a public service and community support opportunity, including welfare services for disabled people and broader social services. The work is for residents in Lambeth and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.