Clean Energy Skills - North West Regional Evidence Base Mapping

Description: Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington (ECW), a council-owned organisation, works alongside elected leaders to make the region the healthiest, most sustainable, inclusive, and growing place in the country. We collaborate with the three local councils, industry leaders, and community partners to shape economic and transport strategies, deliver skills training and business support, and ensure that the voice of business is heard in local decision-making. Through its Marketing Cheshire division, ECW also champions the region as an outstanding place to live, work, invest, study, and visit. Working in collaboration with local government, businesses, educational institutes and other public, private and community sector organisations, we keep Cheshire and Warrington firmly on the map. The recent North West Clean Power Paper makes clear the North West's ambitions to deliver on the Government's (read more...)

Summary: Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington, a council-owned organisation, is actively seeking consultancy support for the "Clean Energy Skills - North West Regional Evidence Base Mapping" project. This tender falls within the business services industry category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, having been announced on 2nd December 2025, with a closing deadline on 16th December 2025. The project is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement method being utilised is an open procedure, suitable for both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The service delivery is expected to commence on 5th January 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2026.

IT Neutral Vendor Framework

Description: This Framework Contract will adopt a Neutral Vendor Managed Service model to offer a 'one stop shop' for all in scope ICT goods and services based on the Framework CPV codes. The Neutral Vendor will act a single interface between the Customer and the Supply Chain. The Framework is primarily focused on the Education Sector, but must be available and suitable for all public sector organisations. This Procurement is for the appointment of a Neutral Vender. Only Suppliers capable of acting as a Neutral Vendor should apply at this stage. After the Framework Award, the appointed Neutral Vendor will start the process to build their supply chain with suppliers for each area.

Summary: HEART Academies Trust, a sub-central government public authority, is spearheading a procurement initiative titled "IT Neutral Vendor Framework" aimed at the education sector, though it is extendable to all public sector organisations. The framework seeks to establish a Neutral Vendor Managed Service model catering to a broad array of ICT goods and services. The procurement stage is active, with an open competitive procedure scheduled in two stages. The submission deadlines are set for Stage 1 on 12th December 2025 and Stage 2 concluding on 23rd January 2026. The procurement promises an extensive contract totalling £800 million in value with potential engagement across the UK, set to commence on 1st April 2026, running until 30th March 2030.

Provision of Outsourced Catering

Description: The Contract is to provide BBCET and its community of children with consistently high-quality food services that meet nutritional standards and support the wellbeing of all recipients. The awarded Supplier(s) are to work in partnership with BBCET in line with the following principles: Transparency: Operate with transparency, ensuring that all the actions, decisions, services and processes related to the Contract are open and easily understood. Assurance: Provide accurate information and assurance that the services delivered meet the agreed-upon standards and specifications. Efficiency: Adhere to agreed-upon timelines to ensure that the Contract progresses smoothly and meets deadlines. Communication and Engagement: Maintain open and effective communication and engagement with BBCET and individual schools, addressing concerns and providing updates on progress on a timely basis. Knowledgeable: Demonstrate expertise in their field (read more...)

Summary: The Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust (BBCET) is seeking to contract outsourced catering services with an overall contract value of £10,000,000, aimed at providing high-quality food services to its community of children. The contract is divided into three regional lots, specifically Newcastle West and North, North Tyneside and Newcastle East, and St Stephens and St Bartholomew's schools, all located in the United Kingdom's UKC region. This open procedure tender, published on 1st December 2025, is currently in the tender stage with an end date for submission set for 16th January 2026 at 12:00 PM. Businesses are invited to participate by accessing the Cimple platform for full documentation, with enquiries accepted until 17th December 2025.

Provision of Outsourced Catering

Description: The Contract is to provide BBCET and its community of children with consistently high-quality food services that meet nutritional standards and support the wellbeing of all recipients. The awarded Supplier(s) are to work in partnership with BBCET in line with the following principles: Transparency: Operate with transparency, ensuring that all the actions, decisions, services and processes related to the Contract are open and easily understood. Assurance: Provide accurate information and assurance that the services delivered meet the agreed-upon standards and specifications. Efficiency: Adhere to agreed-upon timelines to ensure that the Contract progresses smoothly and meets deadlines. Communication and Engagement: Maintain open and effective communication and engagement with BBCET and individual schools, addressing concerns and providing updates on progress on a timely basis. Knowledgeable: Demonstrate expertise in their field (read more...)

Summary: The Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust (BBCET) is seeking to contract outsourced catering services with an overall contract value of £10,000,000, aimed at providing high-quality food services to its community of children. The contract is divided into three regional lots, specifically Newcastle West and North, North Tyneside and Newcastle East, and St Stephens and St Bartholomew's schools, all located in the United Kingdom's UKC region. This open procedure tender, published on 1st December 2025, is currently in the tender stage with an end date for submission set for 16th January 2026 at 12:00 PM. Businesses are invited to participate by accessing the Cimple platform for full documentation, with enquiries accepted until 17th December 2025.

Provision of Insourced and Outsourced Clinical Services Framework (Framework Reopening)

Description: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The aim of this Framework is to provide Relevant Authorities with fully compliant solutions which supplement the delivery of patient care by Relevant Authorities in line with the NHS' core Key Performance Indicators and standards. The Framework has two Lots. Lot 1 Insourced Clinical Services Lot 2 Outsourced Clinical Services Insourced Services are clinical services which are delivered on the premises of the contracting Relevant Authority and may use that organisation's equipment. Outsourced Services are clinical services which are delivered on premises owned or operated by the Provider. Insourced and Outsourced Services will include the full range of Surgical and Medical specialties and sub-specialties. The specialties and sub-specialties are those listed by the various Surgical and Medical (read more...)

Summary: The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has reopened its Provision of Insourced and Outsourced Clinical Services Framework to facilitate enhanced healthcare delivery, in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This extensive framework, valued at approximately £1 billion, aims to support the NHS with insourced and outsourced hospital services, classified under the CPV code 85111000. The tender is at the award stage, with the framework already established. Set to run until at least 31st August 2029, this framework remains open to new applications, and Relevant Authorities are encouraged to apply by 12th December 2025, the end date for representations. The procurement method used is a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, focusing on providing flexible, high-quality healthcare services across UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, and UKL. The overall procurement process concluded on 1st December 2025.

Provision of Insourced and Outsourced Clinical Services Framework

Description: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The relevant Tender Notice was 2025/S 000-016528 with OCID ocds-h6vhtk-05065a The awarding of this framework agreement is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Procurement Regulations 2024 d o not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight at the end of 22 August 2025 to info@coch-cps.co.uk. This framework agreement has not yet been formally concluded; this notice serves as an intention to establish the framework agreement under the PSR. The award decision makers were two Senior (read more...)

Summary: The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is advancing the "Provision of Insourced and Outsourced Clinical Services Framework" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The framework, classified under health services (CPV 85100000), aims to cover a comprehensive range of surgical and medical specialties. It will be available across various UK regions, including the North East, Midlands, and London, among others. The procurement stage is complete, with the framework agreements formalised on 28th November 2025. This initiative involves both insourced and outsourced clinical services, creating a robust solution environment for all relevant authorities, aligning with NHS core performance indicators. Notably, this framework is valued at approximately £10,000,000,000.

Laundry service

Description: This notice informs suppliers of an upcoming procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 using the Open Procedure. The Trust intends to engage with the market to gather feedback and insights prior to issuing the Tender Notice. The Trust is intending to operate on a Trust-owned linen management system, where reporting and laundry services will be outsourced to a supplier. Suppliers should ensure they understand this operating model as part of their engagement and any subsequent tendering activity. The Trust seeks a Laundry Service provider capable of delivering: * Daily delivery and collection of Trust owned linen across Trust sites this may include: * Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL * Ellesmere Port Hospital, 14 Chester Rd, Whitby, Ellesmere Port CH65 6SG * Tarpley War Memorial (read more...)

Summary: The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in Chester, United Kingdom, is initiating a procurement process for a comprehensive laundry service under the Procurement Act 2023. This service involves daily delivery and collection of Trust-owned linen across various hospital sites within the UK. The procurement is currently in the planning stage and aims to operate on a Trust-owned linen management system. The Trust is engaging in preliminary market engagement to gather insights and prepare for the tender, which is scheduled to conclude on 11th December 2025. This falls under the public authority central government category and uses the Open Procedure method with a gross value of approximately GBP 10.96 million. The contract period is expected to start on 1st April 2026 and may extend until 2036.

Evaluation of the Skills Bootcamps Programme

Description: nterprise Cheshire and Warrington (ECW), a council-owned organisation, works alongside elected leaders to make the region the healthiest, most sustainable, inclusive, and growing place in the country. We collaborate with the three local councils, industry leaders, and community partners to shape economic and transport strategies, deliver skills and employment training and business support, and ensure that the voice of business is heard in local decision-making. Through its Marketing Cheshire division, ECW also champions the region as an outstanding place to live, work, invest, study, and visit. ECW seeks to appoint an experienced and independent evaluation provider to deliver a focused and practical assessment of the Skills Bootcamps Programme. The purpose of this evaluation is to provide a clear understanding of the quality, effectiveness, and overall impact of the (read more...)

Summary: Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington (ECW) has announced an open procurement procedure for the evaluation of the Skills Bootcamps Programme. As a buyer, ECW, a council-owned public undertaking located in Winsford, aims to assess the programme's impact, quality, and effectiveness across multiple stakeholder perspectives. The tender, focused on business services, holds relevance for the region of the United Kingdom with a total contract value of £50,000. Key dates include the submission deadline on 19th December 2025, with the award period concluding on 13th January 2026. The contract period will run from 24th January 2026 to 24th March 2026.

Freestanding Digital Screens 2025

Description: The Council seeks a contractor to enter into a concession contract for the provision of freestanding digital units across the Borough, in exchange for the right to exploit the land to generate advertising revenue. The successful contractor will be responsible for the supply, installation, maintenance and cleaning of freestanding digital units, to the approval of the Council. Please visit www.the-chest.org.uk for full details and tender pack.

Summary: Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the "Freestanding Digital Screens 2025" project. This project involves a concession contract for the provision, installation, and maintenance of digital signage across the Borough in exchange for advertising revenue. The procurement falls under the services industry category and is valued at £2,800,000. The contract will take place in England, United Kingdom, with the procurement method being an open procedure below the threshold. The tender period ends on 14th January 2026, and the contract period is set from 27th February 2026 to 29th February 2036.

Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation

Description: Safe accommodation for Domestic abuse - please refer to the chest for tender pack

Summary: Cheshire West and Chester Council is in the tender stage of procuring "Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation" services, with the procurement method being an open procedure. This initiative, under the health and social work services category, seeks to provide safe accommodation for victims of domestic abuse in the region UKD63, United Kingdom. The procurement process is governed by legal Basis UKPGA 2023/54 and features a robust tender notice, with submissions due by 19th December 2025 and enquiries closing on 12th December 2025. This represents a significant opportunity valued at approximately £4,942,333 GBP, with the contract set to commence on 28th July 2026 and an initial contract period extending to 2031, with potential renewals.