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Public Mental Wellbeing Programme - Lot 1: Community Bereavement Support Service for Children Young People and Families; Lot 2:Community Bereavement Support Service for Adults

Description: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to procure for Public Mental Wellbeing Programme: Lot 1: Community Bereavement Support Service for Children Young People and Families; Lot 2: Community Bereavement Support Service for Adults. How we respond to those who are bereaved can have a long-term impact on how they grieve, their health and their memories of the individual who has died. Bereavement can result in clinical depression, anxiety states, panic syndromes, and posttraumatic stress disorder and is associated with increased risk of mortality, greater use of health services, and subsequent poor mental and physical health. Bereavement can also trigger loneliness, and increased social isolation. For many people, bereavement also brings life changes and practical challenges, including dealing with the administration of the death and taking on new (read more...)

Summary: Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council is initiating a public procurement process for its Public Mental Wellbeing Programme, focusing on Community Bereavement Support Services. The procurement comprises two lots: Lot 1 targets support for Children, Young People, and Families, while Lot 2 is aimed at Adults. Both lots seek to offer low-level emotional and practical support to bereaved individuals as part of a broader mental wellbeing strategy. This tender falls under the "health and social work services" category (CPV 85000000) and is located in the UKD41 region of the United Kingdom. Adopting an open procedure procurement method, the tender is currently at the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 2nd March 2026. Key dates also include an enquiry period concluding on 13th February 2026 and an anticipated contract commencement on 1st July 2026.

BwD Alcohol and Drugs Misuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery

Description: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is hosting a pre-market engagement event and would like to invite potential providers to attend an open, discussion-led session. The purpose of this event is to explore the local market and identify the range of services providers can offer to support to young people and adults who experience issues with drugs (illegal & prescription) and alcohol, with a particular focus on the following areas: * Harm Reduction * Psychosocial treatment and support * Community specialist clinical interventions * Supervised consumption/ needle syringe programme * Community based detoxification * Tier 4 inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation services * Alcohol care teams * Criminal justice * Recovery and support

Summary: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "BwD Alcohol and Drugs Misuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery." This project is categorised under health and social work services and focuses on addressing substance misuse issues in the region UKD41, United Kingdom. The Council plans to hold a pre-market engagement event on Thursday, 26th February 2026, from 2pm to 4:30pm at the Town Hall, Blackburn, BB1 7DP. Interested businesses must register by noon on Tuesday, 24th February 2026. The procurement method is a tender process, and the total contract value is estimated at £14,550,000, beginning on 1st April 2027, with a potential extension to 30th September 2033.

BwD Alcohol and Drugs Misuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery

Description: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is hosting a pre-market engagement event and would like to invite potential providers to attend an open, discussion-led session. The purpose of this event is to explore the local market and identify the range of services providers can offer to support to young people and adults who experience issues with drugs (illegal & prescription) and alcohol, with a particular focus on the following areas: * Harm Reduction * Psychosocial treatment and support * Community specialist clinical interventions * Supervised consumption/ needle syringe programme * Community based detoxification * Tier 4 inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation services * Alcohol care teams * Criminal justice * Recovery and support

Summary: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process to address alcohol and drug misuse prevention, treatment, and recovery services. The initiative is categorised under health and social work services and targets both young people and adults who face issues with drugs and alcohol. A pre-market engagement event is scheduled for 26th February 2026 from 2pm to 4:30pm at the Blackburn Town Hall. This session aims to engage with potential providers to discuss service offerings in areas such as harm reduction, psychosocial treatment, and specialist clinical interventions. Interested parties must register by 24th February 2026.

Star Academies - Multifunctional Devices (MFDs) and Associated Products, Services and Support

Description: Star Academies (Star) is a not-for-profit multi-academy trust. As one of the UK's leading trusts, Star runs a diverse network of primary and secondary schools across the UK. Star currently comprises 36 schools - 11 primary schools, 23 secondary schools and two 'all through' schools. There is also a Head Office and Professional Development institute, both based in Blackburn. Our schools are located in five regional clusters: Lancashire, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, West Midlands and Greater London. The trust is expected to grow over the lifetime of the contract. Further details about the trust can be found on our website: www.staracademies.org. Star Academies are looking to run an FTS (above threshold) competitive flexible procedure compliant under PA2023 to appoint a single suitable supplier across the trust. The supplier (read more...)

Summary: Star Academies, a prominent multi-academy trust based in Blackburn, UK, has initiated a tender process for the procurement of Multifunctional Devices (MFDs) and associated services. This tender is part of a competitive flexible procedure aimed at appointing a single supplier to provide comprehensive support across the trust's network of 36 schools located in Lancashire, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, and Greater London. The contract is set to commence on 1st June 2026 and will run for a maximum of five years, contingent upon supplier performance. Key dates in the procurement timeline include a deadline for tender submissions by 2nd March 2026 and a completion of the award process by 14th May 2026. This tender falls under the "goods" category with an industry classification focusing on office machinery and related services, estimated at a gross value of £9,600,000.

Oral Health Improvement Service

Description: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to procure for Oral Health Improvement Service. Oral health is vital to overall wellbeing, enabling people to eat, speak, and socialise confidently. Poor oral health can cause pain and is linked to conditions such as pneumonia, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Despite being largely preventable, dental disease remains a significant issue, with clear social inequalities. In Blackburn with Darwen, many residents experience poor oral health throughout life. The new service will be tiered according to available funding. The new core service (tier 1), funded by the public health grant, will maintain a preventative focus for children and young people, in line with national guidance and current local OHI strategy. It will also extend support to vulnerable adults and older adults in (read more...)

Summary: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is conducting an open procurement process to commission an Oral Health Improvement Service, aimed at enhancing oral health and addressing oral health inequalities within the region. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 27th February 2026 at 12:00 GMT. The initiative falls under the health and social work services category and will operate primarily within the UKD41 region. Interested parties had access to a market engagement event earlier in September 2025 to prepare for the submission. The total contract value is approximately £898,980, spanning from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, with potential extensions. The contract will begin on 1st June 2026, following the award period conclusion.

TaAF Leadership

Description: This contract aims to strengthen system leadership and build sustainable capacity across Pennine Lancashire by delivering certified CliftonStrengths coaching, collaborative leadership facilitation, and a Train-the-Trainer (TTT) programme. The work supports the Leadership Workstream within Sport England's Place Partner programme, running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

Summary: The Blackburn with Darwen Council has initiated an open tender process for the "TaAF Leadership" contract, aimed at enhancing system leadership and building sustainable capacities in the Pennine Lancashire region. This initiative is part of Sport England’s Place Partner programme and will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The contract's focus is on delivering certified CliftonStrengths coaching, collaborative leadership facilitation, and a Train-the-Trainer programme. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 16th February 2026, with enquiries closing on 9th February 2026. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically training services, and is valued at £210,000 (net). The process is in the Tender stage, conducted under an open procedure, and submissions can be made electronically through the provided portal.

Provision of Bid Writing Services

Description: Newground Together are seeking to engage with suppliers in connection with the delivery of bid writing and opportunity identification services to help us understand the market, capabilities, regional / cross regional abilities and the likely costs associated with these services.

Summary: Newground Together is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Provision of Bid Writing Services. This involves engaging with suppliers to explore the market for bid writing and opportunity identification services. The focus includes assessing supplier capabilities and regional abilities, as well as understanding cost implications. The buying organisation, Newground Together, is located in Blackburn, United Kingdom, classified as a public undertaking. The engagement process seeks participant input through a questionnaire, with a submission deadline set for 30th January 2026. This tender falls under the services category with specific interest in business services related to law, marketing, consulting, and writing agency services.

Star Academies Furniture and Associated Services

Description: Star Academies (Star) is a not-for-profit multi-academy trust. As one of the UK's leading trusts, Star runs a diverse network of primary and secondary schools across the UK. Star currently comprises 36 schools - 11 primary schools, 23 secondary schools and two 'all through' schools. There is also a Head Office and Professional Development institute, both based in Blackburn. Our schools are located in five regional clusters: Lancashire, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, West Midlands and Greater London. The trust is expected to grow over the lifetime of the contract. Further details about the Trust can be found on our website: www.staracademies.org. Star Academies are looking to run an FTS (above threshold) competitive flexible procedure compliant under PA2023 to appoint a single suitable supplier for each lot (region), suppliers (read more...)

Summary: Star Academies, a prominent not-for-profit multi-academy trust operating a network of 36 schools across regions including Lancashire, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, and Greater London, is in the tender stage of procuring furniture and associated services. The procurement, titled "Star Academies Furniture and Associated Services", falls under the category of goods and is currently active. The trust seeks to engage suppliers through an innovative competitive flexible procedure to provide supply, installation, and packaging removal services for furniture. The tender is divided into four regional lots, expected to commence on 1st June 2026, with an initial contract period of three years and potential extensions totalling two additional years. Interested suppliers have until 2nd February 2026 to express their interest electronically via the In-Tend Education e-Tendering Portal.

BwDBC Waste Contracts 2026

Description: Lot 1 - The Treatment and Processing of Recyclable Waste Lot 2 - The Treatment and Processing of Food Waste Lot 3 - The Disposal of Municipal Waste

Summary: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is actively engaging in the tender process for the "BwDBC Waste Contracts 2026," focusing on refuse disposal and treatment services within the UKD41 region, specifically Blackburn. The procurement, currently in the 'tender' stage, has an end date for tenders submission set on 9th February 2026, with an anticipated award by 27th February 2026. The open tender procedure allows interested businesses to bid on three active lots: the treatment and processing of recyclable waste, food waste, and municipal waste. Collectively valued at £48,000,000, these opportunities present a significant undertaking for suitable contractors. The service commencement is scheduled for 1st June 2026, with operations extending through to May 2029, inclusive of potential renewals. The opportunity entails substantial engagement with local waste management solutions, aligning with legal mandates for sub-central government procurements under UKPGA 2023/54.

Star Academies - Mechanical Services

Description: Star Academies are looking to run an FTS (above threshold) compliant tender under PA2023 to appoint up to two suitable suppliers across each lot (region) in a dual sourced contract arrangement (please note that at Star's discretion a single supplier may be appointed to a lot where the scoring is strongly weighted in one supplier's favour). The suppliers selected will be able to provide a complete Mechanical Services package (including AC, AHU's, Boiler Servicing, gas and pressure system testing) all in accordance with SFG20 and the final ITT documents. The supplier must also be able to provide reactive maintenance and a 24 hour call out facility 365 days/year across each lot for which they wish to bid.

Summary: The current procurement process conducted by STAR ACADEMIES involves a tender titled "Star Academies - Mechanical Services," focusing on repair and maintenance services in building installations across various regions in the United Kingdom such as the North West, West Yorkshire, and West Midlands. The procurement is in the tender stage, aiming to appoint up to two suppliers per lot under a competitive flexible procedure. Prospective suppliers are invited to submit their expressions of interest by 30th January 2026, with final bidding following a rigorous multi-stage evaluation. The contract period commences on 1st May 2026, with the possibility of two optional 12-month extensions. This tender encompasses providing comprehensive mechanical services including reactive maintenance and a 24-hour call-out facility, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as SFG20.