Step Down Beds

Description: The provision of 13 Step Down Beds for adult service users who occupy a MCFT mental health inpatient bed who will remain open to a mental health CMHT and/or CRHT service.

Summary: The procurement process, titled "Step Down Beds," is being managed by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, located in Liverpool, United Kingdom. This process falls under the health and social work services category, specifically for the provision of 13 step-down beds for mental health service users. The procurement employs a direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with a contract term from 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2027, valued at £495,000. The contract was awarded to Excel Housing Solutions, with key stages including the contract award notice on 16 January 2026 and the formal award on 16 December 2025. The contracting process is at the award stage, confirming the procurement method as a direct award without prior publication, favouring continuity of services with an existing provider. The services are located in the Merseyside region.

Passenger Lifts Servicing & Maintenance

Description: Livv Maintenance Limited (part of Livv Housing Group) is seeking to establish a contract with a single contractor to provide passenger lift servicing and maintenance across a number of sites within North West England. This ITT is issued as a single stage Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Services initially required under the contract are expected to include monthly planned servicing and maintenance of passenger lifts, remedial repairs and emergency call outs as and when required. The service will initially be required primarily in the borough of Knowsley; however services may be required throughout North West England and surrounding areas as appropriate to meet the operational needs of the business. The full service specification, site list and the form of contract to be used is included within (read more...)

Summary: Livv Maintenance Limited, part of Livv Housing Group, is inviting tenders for a contract dedicated to passenger lift servicing and maintenance. The procurement covers multiple sites, primarily in the borough of Knowsley, while potentially extending throughout North West England. Issued as a single-stage Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, this tender aims to engage a single contractor for comprehensive lift maintenance services, including planned servicing, remedial repairs, and emergency call-outs. Important dates include the tender period closing on 16th February 2026 and the award period ending on 16th March 2026, with the contract set to commence on 23rd March 2026.

Provision of Tics and Tourettes Service

Description: Provision of Tics and Tourettes Service in Knowsley.

Summary: The procurement process conducted by the Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the provision of Tics and Tourettes service in Knowsley, classified under the health and social work services industry (CPV Code 85000000). The procurement followed a direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations. The initial process had started with the intention to award, and by 14th January 2026, the contract was formally awarded to Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The contract, valued at £20,000, spans from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026. The process involved a limited procurement method, thus bypassing the need for a call for competition, with final decisions ratified by the Senior Leadership Team of the Community Care Division.

Treatment and Disposal of Household Garden Waste for St Helens Council - EOI

Description: Treatment and Disposal of Household Garden Waste for St Helens Council - Expression of Interest. The council are looking to obtain information from local operators around this project, questions are detailed in the EOI document which can be found on the chest platform.

Summary: St Helens Council has initiated a procurement process in the planning stage, seeking expressions of interest for the treatment and disposal of household garden waste. As a public authority in the sub-central government category, St Helens Council aims to engage with local operators to inform this project. The tender is categorised under refuse and waste-related services, with operations based in the UK, specifically in the region of UKD7. Key dates include a due date for market engagement responses set for 9th February 2026. The procurement process aligns with the UKPGA legal framework, and interested parties can find detailed information and questions related to this project on the Chest platform.

The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Description: The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for the following twelve Schools within The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust (MAT): 1.Bishop Bronescombe C of E School, Boscoppa Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL5 3DT 2.Grampound Road Village CE School, South Street, Grampound Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 4DY 3.Grampound With Creed C of E School, Fore Street, Grampound, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 4SB 4.Ladock C of E Primary School, Ladock, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 4PL 5.Penponds School, Higher Penponds, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 0QN 6.St Issey C of E Primary School, Gardeners Way, St Issey, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7RN 7.St Meriadoc C of E Infant Academy, Rectory Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7DW 8.St Meriadoc C of E Junior Academy, Cranfield Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7PN 9.St Michael's C of E Primary (read more...)

Summary: The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust is actively seeking a supplier to provide catering services across twelve schools within their network, located in Cornwall, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and is guided by an open, competitive flexible procedure under the main procurement category of services. The total estimated contract value is £2,600,000, with a contract period commencing on 1 September 2026, lasting five years, and potential extensions for up to two additional one-year terms. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders by 24 April 2026. The service required falls within the industry category of school catering services and will require coordination across multiple primary school locations in the region UKD72. Critical deadlines for queries are by 6 February 2026, and awards are anticipated by 8 June 2026.

Boiler and Gas Servicing Contract

Description: Servicing of equipment at various premises for 3 years plus 2 additional 1 year extensions

Summary: St Helens Council, acting as the buyer in this procurement process, has issued an open tender titled "Boiler and Gas Servicing Contract" under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. This contract involves servicing equipment across various premises in the St Helens region (UKD7) for a period of three years with an option to extend for an additional two years. The industry category is centred on repair and maintenance services of machinery, with an estimated gross value of £300,000. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 2nd February 2026, and the contract award anticipated to be made by 2nd March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and could extend until 31st March 2031 if renewal options are utilised.

Provision of a Seasonal Pantomime

Description: Halton Borough Council is seeking an experienced production company to work with the Council to produce an annual Pantomime over the next three years 2026-2029 at the Brindley Theatre, Runcorn. The Brindley Theatre is Halton's 21-year-old, purpose-built theatre situated in Runcorn, Cheshire. The building is fully accessible and includes a 424-seat proscenium arch theatre (less up to 13 seats for sound desk positions), wheelchair access, 119 flexible Studio space, Library, Education Room, Bar and Cafe. All public parking is provided free of charge. The Brindley Theatre is a previous winner of the National Lottery Best Arts Project in the UK and also holds a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence. The annual schedule is balanced between a mixed programme of professional work across all the art forms and community, (read more...)

Summary: Halton Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for the provision of a seasonal pantomime at Brindley Theatre, Runcorn. This open tender, under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54, seeks a qualified production company to collaborate on annual performances from 2026 to 2029. The process has been classified under the entertainment services category, inviting expressions of interest before the submission deadline on 3rd February 2026. Job completion at the Brindley Theatre, a renowned venue in Cheshire, is aimed for by March 2029, with opportunities for renewal up to March 2032. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 27th January 2026, by which all questions must be submitted via the Chest e-tendering portal.

Supply of Butchery / Meat Products for St Helens College

Description: St Helens College and Knowsley Community College, which merged in 2017, form one of the largest and most inclusive college groups in the Northwest. Together, they support approximately 7,500 students across four main campuses in St Helens and Knowsley, delivering high-quality education and training that meets the needs of learners, employers, and communities. The College currently runs 5 canteens across the campuses with food provision from catering staff for student and staff consumption. St Helens & Knowsley College delivers a range of professional cookery and catering courses designed to equip learners with practical skills aligned to industry standards. As part of the curriculum, students are required to prepare, butcher, and cook a variety of meat, poultry, and game products to develop competencies in handling, portioning, and presenting dishes (read more...)

Summary: St Helens College is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Supply of Butchery / Meat Products for St Helens College", with a focus on the goods category, specifically animal products, meat, and meat products. The tender is part of an open competition with an estimated value of £200,000 and is held in the Northwest region of the United Kingdom, specifically falling under the UKD area. This procurement is geared towards supplying meat products to the college's canteens, which serve approximately 7,500 students and staff across its four campuses. Interested parties must submit their interest by emailing procurement@sthelens.ac.uk, with tender submissions due by 2 February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 16 February 2026, and run through 15 February 2028, with options for additional purchases during this period.

*Market Engagement Cancelled*

Description: Due to unforeseen circumstances the council has decided to postpone the market engagement, with potential to revisit at a later date. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Summary: St Helens Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process regarding the development of a town-wide, low-carbon heat network. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on energy and related services, as well as engineering design. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st October 2027 and end on 30th September 2030. Located in the UKD7 region, the council's procurement is currently at the soft market testing phase, initially planned to involve a market engagement session, which has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. The planning process includes a Soft Market Testing exercise, set to conclude by 23rd January 2026, with a webinar planned for 8th January 2026. St Helens Council, a public authority under sub-central government level, is facilitating the process, seeking to shape and inform the proposed network with input from potential suppliers.

Carriageway Resurfacing 2026/27

Description: The works are Carriageway Resurfacing Works 2026/27. A sample of three schemes has been provided for the quality/pricing element of the contract, along with a request for rates only for standard items expected to be used throughout the contract. It is anticipated that the successful bidder will be given around 30 schemes, subject to the prices provided. Upon award of the contract, the successful bidder will receive site extents, core data, site specific information and lining drawings once the contract has been awarded.

Summary: The procurement process for carriageway resurfacing in 2026/27 has been initiated by St Helens Council, a public authority within the sub-central government classification. The tender, currently active and at the tender stage, is set in the United Kingdom, specifically in the St Helens area (UKD7 region). Interested bidders must submit their proposals by the end date of the tender period on 26 January 2026, with enquiries closing on 19 January 2026. The procurement method is open competition and designed for works, with submissions to be made electronically via The Chest platform. The potential value of the contract is £1,728,000 (gross), with a focus on resurfacing works as per the CPV classification 45233251.