Accelerated Affordable Housing on Council Owned Sites

Description: Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is undertaking this preliminary market engagement exercise with Registered Providers (RPs) to understand interest in an Accelerated Affordable Housing project on 3 Council owned pilot sites. The role taken by the Council to encourage the provision of new affordable housing in the borough, has not been sufficient to address the Boroughs housing needs, and this is particularly evident in the lack of new build 1 bed properties. A pipeline of 1 bedroom units is critical to support the successful move on of our care leavers, vulnerable adult and homeless households who are ready to move to living independently. Without access to sufficient affordable housing numbers the Council will inevitably face increasing budget pressures across these key service areas. Feedback is sought on the principles of (read more...)

Summary: Stockton on Tees Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Accelerated Affordable Housing on Council Owned Sites." This initiative falls under the works category within the construction and housing services industries. Located in Stockton on Tees, United Kingdom, the project is aimed at addressing local housing needs by developing affordable housing units, specifically targeting the lack of one-bedroom properties to support care leavers, vulnerable adults, and homeless households. Interested parties are encouraged to complete the Market Engagement document by 6th February 2026, as part of a preliminary market engagement exercise targeting Registered Providers (RPs). This exercise seeks to gather feedback on the Council's strategic approach to enhancing affordable housing availability.

Provision of Catering Services

Description: The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland (the Authority) is seeking to award a Contract for the provision of Catering Services. The services required under the contract include: - Cafe services: Operation of a high-quality cafe offering a range of food, light snacks, confectionery, and hot/cold beverages with an emphasis on freshness, variety, and customer experience - Hospitality Services (Meetings): Provision of flexible and professional catering for meetings, events and formal functions tailored to meet the needs of different occasions and audiences. - Special Functions & Authority Events: Provision of hot and cold food and beverages for pre-planned events throughout the year. - Operational Catering for Ad-hoc events & Incidents: Provide and deliver food and beverages for operational activities, these could include training events and operational incidents. - (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process initiated by The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland is currently in the tender stage, seeking submissions for the "Provision of Catering Services" contract. Located in Stockton on Tees, UK, the procurement falls under the catering services industry category, emphasizing canteen and catering services. Site visits are scheduled for 8th January 2026, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 27th January 2026. The contract is to provide a range of catering services, including café operations, hospitality for meetings, and catering for operational and pre-planned events at police sites not open to the public. The procurement uses an open procedure, allowing for competitive submissions within the specified guidelines.

Open Framework for Supported and Temporary Accommodation

Description: Stockton On Tees Borough Council are looking to develop an Open Framework for Support and Temporary Accommodation aimed at supporting Children, Young People, Adults and Families. It is anticipated that the framework will be opened annually, and will run for up to 8 years. The framework will be split into several lots which are anticipated to be: 1)Solo Placement Accommodation with Support on Site (Children and Young People) 2) Shared Accommodation with Support on Site (Children and Young People) 3) Dispersed accommodation 16+ (Children and Young People) 4) Care Leavers accommodation (Children and Young People) 5) Floating Support (Children and Young People) 6) Supported Accommodation for Adults and Families 7) Temporary Accommodation for Adults and Families

Summary: Stockton on Tees Borough Council is planning an Open Framework for Supported and Temporary Accommodation, aimed at providing support to Children, Young People, Adults, and Families. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the framework set to open in mid-2026 and expected to last up to eight years. This service-oriented framework falls under the health and social work services category. The council has scheduled several market engagement events in January 2026, with details available for interested providers. The main service locations are within the UK, specifically targeting the region of Stockton on Tees.

NH2049 North East & North Cumbria Pathology Archiving System

Description: Cellular Pathology laboratories in the North East North Cumbria (NENC) region currently maintain long term (30+ years) archives of all wax tissue blocks and microscope slides that are produced. The North East & North Cumbria Pathology network (NENC) has obtained limited Digital Diagnostics Capability funding from NHS England for purchase of an "advanced archiving solution" that will both save time for laboratory staff and dramatically reduce the risk of misfiling and loss of tissue blocks and slides. Any proposed archiving solution must be compatible with the current and legacy linear and/or data matrix barcodes on blocks and slides for identification of the materials. Further details and ITT documents can be found on our e-tendering system Atamis at https://atamis-1928.my.site.com

Summary: The procurement process titled "NH2049 North East & North Cumbria Pathology Archiving System" is spearheaded by Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management. This initiative involves numerous NHS Trusts from the North East and North Cumbria regions of the United Kingdom. The tender is in the active stage, focusing on acquiring an advanced archiving solution to enhance the archival processes in Cellular Pathology laboratories. With a main procurement category as 'Goods', the contract has an anticipated value of £677,000 gross. Key dates include the submission deadline on the 22nd of January 2026 and the contract commencement on the 13th of February 2026. The opportunity falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category and uses an open procurement method.

North East & North Cumbria Pathology Archiving System

Description: Cellular Pathology laboratories in the North East North Cumbria (NENC) region currently maintain long term (30+ years) archives of all wax tissue blocks and microscope slides that are produced. The North East & North Cumbria Pathology network (NENC) has obtained limited Digital Diagnostics Capability funding from NHS England for purchase of an "advanced archiving solution" that will both save time for laboratory staff and dramatically reduce the risk of misfiling and loss of tissue blocks and slides. Any proposed archiving solution must be compatible with the current and legacy linear and/or data matrix barcodes on blocks and slides for identification of the materials

Summary: The procurement process titled "NH2049 North East & North Cumbria Pathology Archiving System" is spearheaded by Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management. This initiative involves numerous NHS Trusts from the North East and North Cumbria regions of the United Kingdom. The tender is in the active stage, focusing on acquiring an advanced archiving solution to enhance the archival processes in Cellular Pathology laboratories. With a main procurement category as 'Goods', the contract has an anticipated value of £677,000 gross. Key dates include the submission deadline on the 22nd of January 2026 and the contract commencement on the 13th of February 2026. The opportunity falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category and uses an open procurement method.

Specialist Family & Carers Service

Description: Specialist Family and Carers service by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, which aims to support people affected by someone else's drug or alcohol use, and/or involvement in the illicit and illegal drugs trade. The service will work holistically with families and carers to help them: * Manage, cope with, and reduce the impact of substance use on the whole family unit. * Support loved ones through their substance use treatment and recovery journey. This will be achieved through a mix of structured 1-1 and group interventions and trauma- informed counselling, following a robust initial assessment and care planning process. Service users will also receive ongoing information, advice, guidance, advocacy, peer support, training, signposting, respite activities, crisis intervention and practical support.

Summary: Stockton on Tees Borough Council is actively seeking tenders for the provision of a Specialist Family & Carers Service, under the open procedure, with a total contract value of up to £924,000 including VAT. The service is intended to support families affected by substance misuse issues, through interventions and counselling. Tender submissions are invited from eligible organisations in the health and social work services industry, with the tender period ending on 9 January 2026. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, having progressed from initial planning phases earlier this year. The service delivery will be confined to the region of UKC11, United Kingdom, with the contract set to begin on 1 April 2026.

Specialist Family & Carers Service

Description: Specialist Family and Carers service by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, which aims to support people affected by someone else's drug or alcohol use, and/or involvement in the illicit and illegal drugs trade. The service will work holistically with families and carers to help them: * Manage, cope with, and reduce the impact of substance use on the whole family unit. * Support loved ones through their substance use treatment and recovery journey. This will be achieved through a mix of structured 1-1 and group interventions and trauma- informed counselling, following a robust initial assessment and care planning process. Service users will also receive ongoing information, advice, guidance, advocacy, peer support, training, signposting, respite activities, crisis intervention and practical support.

Summary: Stockton on Tees Borough Council is actively seeking tenders for the provision of a Specialist Family & Carers Service, under the open procedure, with a total contract value of up to £924,000 including VAT. The service is intended to support families affected by substance misuse issues, through interventions and counselling. Tender submissions are invited from eligible organisations in the health and social work services industry, with the tender period ending on 9 January 2026. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, having progressed from initial planning phases earlier this year. The service delivery will be confined to the region of UKC11, United Kingdom, with the contract set to begin on 1 April 2026.

Stockton & Hartlepool Employment Connections - Individual Placement Support (SHEC IPS)

Description: Individual Placement Support (IPS) is a 'work first' intervention which is: * Highly personalised * Features significant employer engagement * Offers pre-employment support * Offers in-work support IPS supports people in recovery for substances (including alcohol) to find paid employment that matches their personal goals, helping them to find the right job for them. This not only helps them into work but also contributes positively to their recovery journey. The service is commissioned by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council (SBC) on behalf of SBC and Hartlepool Borough Council.

Summary: The procurement process for "Stockton & Hartlepool Employment Connections - Individual Placement Support (SHEC IPS)" is facilitated by Stockton on Tees Borough Council, with the collaboration of Hartlepool Borough Council. It falls under the public authority - sub-central government classification, focusing on health and rehabilitation services within the UKC11 region of the United Kingdom. This open procedure, identified as OPEN20251433, is in the tender stage with a notable tender period ending on 5 January 2026 and an award period concluding on 13 February 2026. The process is designed to find service providers who can offer personalized employment support to individuals recovering from substance dependence, ultimately enhancing their recovery journey through employment. The total contract value is approximately £1,464,798, inclusive of VAT.

Supply and Installation of Metalworking Machinery for Engineering Training Facilities - 2025

Description: The Education Training Collective (Etc.) is seeking suppliers to provide the required equipment to supply, install and commission in our new build NETA development project. The machines we are requiring needs to be able to support the learning requirements we are required to deliver, enabling them to carry out training efficiently and effectively with the highest level of safety.

Summary: The Education Training Collective, operating under GB-UKPRN-10006341 and based in Thornaby, United Kingdom, is actively seeking bids for the supply and installation of metalworking machinery for its engineering training facilities as part of the new build NETA development project. This tender, identified as ETCP-2025-0021, falls under the industry category of machine tools, specifically lathes, boring and milling machine tools, and is approximately valued at £250,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with tenders to be submitted electronically in English. The tender process is currently in the 'tender' stage, with the enquiry period closing on 7th January 2026, and the tender period concluding on 14th January 2026. The awarded contracts will commence on 2nd February 2026 and are expected to run until 31st October 2026, covering locations within the UKC1 and UKC11 regions.

Stockton & Hartlepool Employment Connections - Individual Placement Support (SHEC IPS)

Description: Individual Placement Support (IPS) is a 'work first' intervention which is: * Highly personalised * Features significant employer engagement * Offers pre-employment support * Offers in-work support IPS supports people in recovery for substances (including alcohol) to find paid employment that matches their personal goals, helping them to find the right job for them. This not only helps them into work but also contributes positively to their recovery journey. The service is commissioned by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council (SBC) on behalf of SBC and Hartlepool Borough Council.

Summary: The procurement process for "Stockton & Hartlepool Employment Connections - Individual Placement Support (SHEC IPS)" is facilitated by Stockton on Tees Borough Council, with the collaboration of Hartlepool Borough Council. It falls under the public authority - sub-central government classification, focusing on health and rehabilitation services within the UKC11 region of the United Kingdom. This open procedure, identified as OPEN20251433, is in the tender stage with a notable tender period ending on 5 January 2026 and an award period concluding on 13 February 2026. The process is designed to find service providers who can offer personalized employment support to individuals recovering from substance dependence, ultimately enhancing their recovery journey through employment. The total contract value is approximately £1,464,798, inclusive of VAT.