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Home to School Transport Bus Service

Description: Tameside Borough Council is looking to procure a coach and driver to transport children and young people (aged 11 - 16 years of age) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) living within the boundaries of Tameside Borough who otherwise would be unable to access an educational setting, respite care or day care. A PSV bus will be required to collect the young person(s) from a bus stop along the advised route and will take them to their educational setting, returning them in the afternoon from the setting back to the bus stop.

Summary: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a 'Home to School Transport Bus Service', classified under special-purpose road passenger transport services. The objective of this procurement is to ensure safe transportation for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities within Tameside Borough, UK, covering both their journey to educational settings and back. This open tender process has a significant budget allocation, with bids to be submitted via the Chest e-tendering system. The enquiry period for the tender ceases on 23rd March 2026, while the tender period concludes on 30th March 2026. The approval of the contract is anticipated to be finalised by 8th June 2026, and services are slated to commence on 1st September 2026, extending until 31st July 2030.

Stockport Council - Heat Network Development Partner

Description: Stockport Council is one of the leading authorities participating in the Government's Advanced Zoning Programme (AZP). Under the AZP, Stockport Council is seeking to procure a Development Agreement with a partner to fully design and ultimately invest, build, operate and manage the Stockport District Heat Network (a Green Heat Network Fund supported scheme). Please see tender pack for a full outline of the requirements.

Summary: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a procurement process seeking a Development Agreement partner for the Stockport District Heat Network under the Government's Advanced Zoning Programme. This project falls within the engineering design services category and is located in Stockport, United Kingdom. The tender is at the 'Tender Update' stage, with submission extended to 24th April 2026. Enquiries must be made by 27th March 2026, and the contract is anticipated to start on 8th July 2026, lasting one year. The Council has chosen an open procedure, which allows transparent competition, and is regulated under the Procurement Contract Regulations 2015.

Soft Market Test - Education Systems

Description: Published via the CHEST Portal Ref DN806303 Stockport Council's Education Service has relied on the Synergy system for case management since September 2015. While Synergy has supported our core processes, the education landscape and technology have evolved considerably since its implementation. As our contract approaches expiry in March 2028, we want to ensure our systems continue to meet the needs of children, families, schools, and the wider community. We are therefore undertaking a soft market testing exercise to: * Understand the current capabilities, innovations, and cost models available in the market for education case management systems. * Assess whether alternative solutions could better support our strategic objectives, improve service delivery, and offer better value for money. * Inform the development of a robust specification for any future procurement, (read more...)

Summary: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process concerning the development and implementation of education systems. The council, located in Stockport, United Kingdom, is undertaking a soft market test, scheduled to end on 31st March 2026. The initiative is led by the council's Education Service, aiming to explore current capabilities, innovations, and cost models in the market for education case management systems as the existing Synergy system contract approaches its expiry in March 2028. The primary focus is on the educational software package industry category, with the procurement type classified under services. This preliminary market engagement notice, published on 25th February 2026, is part of the council's strategic planning to ensure continued effective support for children, families, schools, and the wider community.

Choice Based Letting system - Soft Market Test Only. Published via the CHEST ref DN807962

Description: Tameside Council is inviting the industry to innovate and collaborate on a solution to manage our housing register and allocations services to enable our capabilities related to supporting our residents with their housing needs. We are looking for a Choice based lettings system which can be accessed by approximately 150 officers concurrently this would include registered social providers in Tameside to include partner access. The contract for the current housing system ends on the 31st of May 2027. TMBC currently have approx. 1400 customers active on the housing register, with approximately 1800 applications awaiting assessment. The system would also need to transfer applications for our partner agencies of around 6000 applications. We would like to take the opportunity to do some soft market testing, to determine current interest (read more...)

Summary: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process inviting industry collaboration on developing a Choice Based Lettings system. This project aims to enhance the management of their housing register and allocations services, supporting the council's capabilities in assisting residents with their housing needs. Up to 150 officers, including registered social providers, will need access to this system. The current housing system's contract expires on 31 May 2027, and the council is engaging in preliminary market testing to evaluate the interest and innovation potential within the industry. This initiative is classified under housing services, with delivery spanning regions across the United Kingdom.

"Airlock" Output Checking System OCS Decision Engine Development Partner

Description: UKB is seeking to further improve its technical controls and intends to implement a functional mechanism to check data egress requests to ensure that participant record-level data is not being removed and does not contain information that can identify individual participants. This Output Checking System (OCS) functionality will allow UKB to enhance the security of the UKB-RAP, reduce the risk of advertent and inadvertent data breaches and importantly increase the trust and transparency of the UKB resource. UKB intends to commence a procurement exercise to procure a replacement for the current UKB-RAP in 2027, which will come into effect in 2028. The OCS will need to be integrated with the new UKB-RAP. Output checking processes for Trusted Research Environments (TREs) have to date been based on manual processes, (read more...)

Summary: UK Biobank Ltd seeks a development partner for its “Airlock” Output Checking System (OCS) Decision Engine, an initiative aimed at strengthening data security and compliance for participant records. This procurement process, under the procurement method designated as open and competitive flexible procedure, involves the design and delivery of core algorithms to automate data assessment processes within UKB's infrastructure. The contract's estimated value is £2 million GBP, with the procurement featuring as a service in the IT and software development category, specifically targeting solutions that support compliance within Trusted Research Environments. Tenders are to be submitted electronically, priced in pounds sterling, with a deadline set for submissions on 2nd April 2026, and inquiries closing on 12th March 2026. The award period concludes on 26th June 2026, marking the procurement stage currently as active.

"Airlock" Output Checking System: OCS Decision Engine Development Partner

Description: UKB is seeking to further improve its technical controls and intends to implement a functional mechanism to check data egress requests to ensure that participant record-level data is not being removed and does not contain information that can identify individual participants. This Output Checking System (OCS) functionality will allow UKB to enhance the security of the UKB-RAP, reduce the risk of advertent and inadvertent data breaches and importantly increase the trust and transparency of the UKB resource. UKB intends to commence a procurement exercise to procure a replacement for the current UKB-RAP in 2027, which will come into effect in 2028. The OCS will need to be integrated with the new UKB-RAP. Output checking processes for Trusted Research Environments (TREs) have to date been based on manual processes, (read more...)

Summary: UK Biobank Ltd seeks a development partner for its “Airlock” Output Checking System (OCS) Decision Engine, an initiative aimed at strengthening data security and compliance for participant records. This procurement process, under the procurement method designated as open and competitive flexible procedure, involves the design and delivery of core algorithms to automate data assessment processes within UKB's infrastructure. The contract's estimated value is £2 million GBP, with the procurement featuring as a service in the IT and software development category, specifically targeting solutions that support compliance within Trusted Research Environments. Tenders are to be submitted electronically, priced in pounds sterling, with a deadline set for submissions on 2nd April 2026, and inquiries closing on 12th March 2026. The award period concludes on 26th June 2026, marking the procurement stage currently as active.

Plumbing and Heating Services

Description: The Plumbing and Heating Services tender will establish a compliant contract for delivering ad hoc plumbing and heating maintenance services across the Trust's sites. The contract will be to provide plumbing and heating maintenance services in respect of sanitary ware, pipework, and ground level drainage at the Trust's sites in terms of repairs, supply, new installations, commissioning, servicing and statutory checks. Suppliers must demonstrate strong technical capability, including, managing emergency response times, and maintaining compliance with safety legislation and staff competency requirements.

Summary: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage for a contract entitled "Plumbing and Heating Services." The tender, falling under the industry category of repair and maintenance services, seeks to establish a compliant contract for plumbing and heating maintenance at multiple Trust sites in the United Kingdom. Interested parties must ensure submission by the tender period end date, 6th March 2026. With the award period closing on 25th March 2026, the contract is set to commence on 13th April 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing various businesses to compete in delivering essential plumbing and heating services, ensuring statutory checks and emergency response capabilities are maintained throughout the Trust's premises.

Grounds Maintenance

Description: To carry out grounds maintenance on all of the Academy grounds and football pitches. We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to maintain the following to a high standard: 3 football pitches substantial grounds with grassed areas, hedges and shrubs. Weeds, including hardstandings and all other areas where they grow. The specification for these works is included in a separate attached document. We are looking to award a three year contract and expect the value to be between PS20,000 - PS50,000 per annum.

Summary: The Tame River Educational Trust is hosting a public procurement process for grounds maintenance services at Droylsden Academy, located in Manchester. Under an open procedure, the trust seeks a contractor to maintain three football pitches, substantial grassed areas, hedges, shrubs, and weeds across the academy's grounds for a three-year period. The estimated contract value is between £20,000 and £50,000 per annum, with the total gross value reaching £180,000. The procurement stage is in the tendering phase, with submissions closing on 27th February 2026 and the contract award expected by 28th April 2026. The service delivery will commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude on 1st May 2029.

Protect Framework (Compliance Services)

Description: Please complete the survey at the link found here https://forms.office.com/e/q20dNAU7eu You may need to copy and paste the link into your browser. Thank you in advance for the time taken to complete this survey, which will help to inform the development of the final framework.

Summary: The Hyde Group is planning a tender process titled "Protect Framework (Compliance Services)," focusing on repair and maintenance services for building installations. This procurement falls under the services industry category and is set to cover national locations across the UK. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with further market engagement sessions scheduled in mid-March 2026. The formal future notice of the tender is expected on 8th April 2026. The framework will span four years but includes provisions for longer-term call-offs. Managed by Echelon Consultancy on behalf of The Hyde Group, the framework will cover various compliance services such as electrical testing, gas, water hygiene, lifts, asbestos, fire detection, security systems, and more.

Oral Health Supplies

Description: The provision of physical resources for distribution by the public health team, midwifes, health visitors, schools and early years settings and other professionals. These will be supplies of toothbrushes, toothpaste, age-appropriate literature, and equipment required for supervised toothbrushing and promotion of good oral health.

Summary: The procurement process initiated by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, under the title "Oral Health Supplies," is currently in the tender stage. This contract focuses on the supply of oral health products, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, and educational resources for public health teams and educational settings. It is categorised under health services and located within the UKD region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 16th February 2026 and the final submission deadline on 23rd February 2026. This tender follows an open procurement method, classified as below threshold open competition, with a total estimated contract value of £93,000 to £111,600. The contract period is set from 17th March 2026 to 16th March 2029.