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EHRC 2627-14 Graphic Design Framework

Description: The Equality and Human Rights Commission is looking to set up a Framework Agreement with suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to undertake graphic design work for publications, including research reports and business plans, as well as static infographics and simple gifs.

Summary: The Equality and Human Rights Commission has initiated a tender for the "EHRC 2627-14 Graphic Design Framework". This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and seeks to establish a framework agreement with experienced suppliers for graphic design services, specifically for publications, including research reports, business plans, infographics, and simple gifs. The buyer is based in Manchester, UK, and the services are required across multiple UK regions. The tender is an open competition below the threshold, with enquiries closing on 25th August 2026 and submissions due by 8th September 2026 at 13:00 BST. The contract's estimated value is £40,000, with potential renewals extending up to 2030.

Property Maintenance & Construction Materials

Description: Great Places Housing Group (GPHG) operates a warehouse Distribution Centre in Trafford Park, Manchester, through which it provides building repairs and other materials to repairs and grounds maintenance operatives and other staff as required. These materials may be distributed out of the warehouse, delivered direct to site, or picked up by operatives from suppliers' premises as appropriate. GPHG is establishing an open framework for the provision of these goods, made up of 11 Lots defined by the category of goods required. GPHG expects that Lots will likely be re-opened at different frequencies (for instance, high volume & high cost lots may be re-opened annually, whilst other may be re-opened bi- or tri- annually).

Summary: Great Places Housing Group Limited, a public authority operating as a sub-central government, has initiated an open tender process for the provision of property maintenance and construction materials. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 7th September 2026. The framework, based in the UK, is designed to distribute materials via a warehouse Distribution Centre located in Trafford Park, Manchester, and potentially include sites across other regions like UKE3. The procurement method is open, inviting suppliers to tender for 11 Lots, including categories like electrical apparatus, construction materials, and plumbing supplies. The contract is valid from 2nd November 2026 to 31st October 2034, with a total value of GBP 32 million net. The framework agreement allows reopening at varying frequencies and flexibility to adapt to procurement needs over time.

TPT519 - Asset Management / Maintenance of Station Information & Security Systems (SISS)

Description: TransPennine Trains Limited (TPT) is seeking to procure a supplier for the provision of Station Information & Security Systems (SISS) maintenance and asset management services across its station network. The contract will cover approximately 3,800 assets across 19 stations, including Customer Information Systems, CCTV, public address systems, passenger help points and associated telecommunications, network infrastructure and supporting equipment forming the SISS estate. The scope includes delivery of planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance services to ensure asset availability and performance in line with defined service levels, together with operation of a service management and helpdesk function and maintenance of an accurate asset management system. The supplier will be required to undertake asset verification in the first year and provide ongoing asset management, reporting and performance management thereafter. The (read more...)

Summary: TransPennine Trains Ltd is seeking a supplier for the maintenance and asset management of Station Information & Security Systems (SISS) across its network in Manchester, UK. This procurement, titled "TPT519 - Asset Management / Maintenance of Station Information & Security Systems (SISS)," falls under the active tender stage and is conducted following an open, competitive flexible procedure in line with the UK Procurement Act 2023. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 1st September 2026 and an end award period on 11th January 2027. The contract, valued at £750,000 (gross £900,000), is set to start on 1st April 2027 and could extend to March 2032 subject to performance.

GM Regeneration Legal Services Framework

Description: Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), acting as a central purchasing body on behalf of GMCA Group organisations and participating Greater Manchester public sector authorities, intends to establish a multi-supplier legal services framework for the provision of specialist legal advice and support in relation to regeneration, infrastructure, place-making, housing, transport, economic development and associated major projects. The framework is expected to provide access to a range of legal disciplines including, but not limited to, commercial, property, planning, construction, development, procurement, subsidy control, governance, compulsory purchase, highways and related dispute resolution matters. The framework is intended to support both high-value strategic regeneration programmes and associated legal workstreams across participating authorities. The framework is expected to be procured as a Light Touch services framework under the Procurement Act 2023. GMCA anticipates (read more...)

Summary: The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is in the planning phase of a procurement process for a multi-supplier legal services framework titled "GM Regeneration Legal Services Framework". The process is set to support a range of public sector authorities in Greater Manchester with specialist legal advice concerning regeneration, infrastructure, and other major projects. This procurement, estimated to be valued at GBP 350 million, falls under the services industry category and will follow a competitive flexible procedure as outlined in the Procurement Act 2023. The legal framework is scheduled to start on 1st April 2027 and end on 31st March 2037, with future notices expected by 29th October 2026. The main delivery region is UKD3 in the United Kingdom, with the primary contact point being the Greater Manchester Combined Authority's procurement office.

Cleaning and Maintenance of Cultural Objects

Description: Manchester City Council's Public Realm Team is seeking to engage with the market to inform the potential procurement of a contract for the cleaning and maintenance of the Council's 103 heritage assets. These assets, many of which are listed structures, are located across the city and include war memorials, public artworks, and a variety of other historic structures. The proposed contract will provide for the regular cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of these assets in accordance with an agreed programme and schedule of works. The Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor with demonstrable expertise in heritage asset maintenance, conservation, and restoration. This preliminary market engagement is intended to: * Assess market interest and supplier capacity. * Provide further information regarding the assets included within (read more...)

Summary: Manchester City Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Cleaning and Maintenance of Cultural Objects" in the UK region, focusing on heritage asset maintenance. Currently in the planning stage, this engagement will address services such as cleaning and maintenance of 103 heritage assets across the city, including war memorials and public artworks. A preliminary market engagement session will take place on 4 September 2026 at The Friends Meeting House, Manchester. This session aims to assess market interest and provide additional information, with registration closing on 2 September 2026. The proposed contract, valued at approximately £250,000, is planned to commence on 4 January 2027 and conclude by 3 January 2032.

Cleaning and Maintenance of Cultural Objects

Description: Manchester City Council's Public Realm Team is seeking to engage with the market to inform the potential procurement of a contract for the cleaning and maintenance of the Council's 103 heritage assets. These assets, many of which are listed structures, are located across the city and include war memorials, public artworks, and a variety of other historic structures. The proposed contract will provide for the regular cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of these assets in accordance with an agreed programme and schedule of works. The Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor with demonstrable expertise in heritage asset maintenance, conservation, and restoration. This preliminary market engagement is intended to: * Assess market interest and supplier capacity. * Provide further information regarding the assets included within (read more...)

Summary: Manchester City Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Cleaning and Maintenance of Cultural Objects" in the UK region, focusing on heritage asset maintenance. Currently in the planning stage, this engagement will address services such as cleaning and maintenance of 103 heritage assets across the city, including war memorials and public artworks. A preliminary market engagement session will take place on 4 September 2026 at The Friends Meeting House, Manchester. This session aims to assess market interest and provide additional information, with registration closing on 2 September 2026. The proposed contract, valued at approximately £250,000, is planned to commence on 4 January 2027 and conclude by 3 January 2032.

ESF DCT consensus support

Description: The purpose of this commission is to provide independent expert review and validation of the developing NICE Evidence Standards Framework for Digital Health Technologies (ESF DCT) (https://www.nice.org.uk/what-nice-does/digital-health/evidence-standards-framework-esf-for-digital-health-technologies). The commissioned supplier will support NICE by designing, delivering and reporting a structured expert consensus process to assess, refine and validate draft framework content developed by NICE. The supplier will work collaboratively with NICE throughout the project. NICE will provide draft framework materials, supporting documentation and access to relevant project information. NICE will retain responsibility for all decisions relating to framework development, interpretation and publication. More details are within the ITT.

Summary: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), a central government public authority in the UK, invites tenders for the project titled "ESF DCT consensus support." This tender process, currently in the 'tender' stage, falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy. The objective is to provide independent expert review and validation of NICE's developing Evidence Standards Framework for Digital Health Technologies. Located in Manchester, the procurement follows an open competition method, with gross value estimated at £48,000. Interested suppliers should submit their proposals via the Atamis e-sourcing portal before the tender deadline on 26th August 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 19th August 2026.

GMC2558 Freedom to speak up guardian service

Description: The GMC are looking to appoint a freedom to speak up guardian.

Summary: The General Medical Council (GMC), a public authority in the UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "GMC2558 Freedom to speak up guardian service." This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting miscellaneous business-related services. The contract, valued at £400,000 with a gross amount of £480,000, spans a period from 23rd October 2026 to 22nd October 2028, with a potential extension up to 2030. The procurement process began with a market engagement held on 31st July 2026, and a further notice is expected by 14th August 2026. The service is intended to be delivered across the United Kingdom, and it is suitable for small businesses and voluntary community and social enterprises.

Provision of Best Start Hubs and Healthy Babies Parenting Services

Description: Manchester City Council's Manchester Strategy 2025-2035 strategic theme sets out the city's overarching priorities. Our People, focuses on everyone who calls Manchester home, and seeks to ensure that all residents have the opportunity to live their best lives. This theme is centred on supporting people to be happy, healthy, safe, and active from childhood and throughout their lives. It recognises that the wellbeing of Manchester's residents is fundamental to the city's long-term success.

Summary: The public procurement process for the "Provision of Best Start Hubs and Healthy Babies Parenting Services" is currently active and is spearheaded by Manchester City Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Manchester, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of health and social work services and is part of Manchester's strategic focus on improving the well-being of its residents. The procurement is in the tender stage, requiring submissions by 4th September 2026 at 11 am. The open procedure procurement method is being utilised, providing a straightforward approach for interested suppliers. The contract's value is set at £2,800,000 (gross: £3,360,000) with a contract period starting on 29th December 2026 and ending on 28th April 2029, with possible extensions up to April 2031.

Grocery, Dried Goods & Frozen Products - 069-2026

Description: Manchester Central is currently looking for a Contractor to supply groceries and frozen food products to Manchester Central Convention Complex, Junction, Manchester Town Hall Central Library, Runway Visitors Park and Manchester Town Hall. It is important that the services provider are the same across all site such as delivery times etc. Estimated annual spend for groceries and frozen food is circa PS622k. Spend is estimated on current supply and Manchester Central are unable to guarantee such levels of purchasing. The Contract will be for a period of two (2) years with a Manchester Central only option to extend for an addition twelve (12) months from the commencement date of services, with an anticipated Contract start date of November 2026

Summary: The procurement process for the supply of groceries, dried goods, and frozen products is initiated by Manchester City Council, serving as a regional or local authority buyer. The contract is entitled "Grocery, Dried Goods & Frozen Products - 069-2026" and falls under the 'Food, beverages, tobacco and related products' category, with an estimated contract value of approximately £1,036,666.67. This active tender is currently in the tender stage and is scheduled to award contracts by 31st August 2026. The anticipated commencement date for the contract is 9th November 2026, lasting two years, with a potential extension of twelve months. The contract covers the Manchester Central Convention Complex and related sites within the UKD3 region.