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The Gamble - Main Works D&B

Description: Requirement to appoint a contractor to deliver the main works associated with the Gamble Building Refurbishment Project. This procurement will allow the Council to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the core refurbishment works and the construction of a new extension, in accordance with the approved project scope and programme. The main purpose of the project is to repurpose the Gamble Building into a cultural and learning hub with flexible spaces for social, educational, and cultural activities. The vision is to make it more modern, inclusive, and acting as a catalyst for community pride. The Gamble Building is a key heritage asset located in St Helens Town Centre. To ensure the appropriate balance of cost, quality and risk management it is propose to progress with (read more...)

Summary: St Helens Council is inviting tenders for the Gamble Building refurbishment and extension project, situated in St Helens Town Centre. The procurement process is in the tender stage as of 19 March 2026, with key deadlines including the expression of interest by 14 April 2026 and enquiries due by 7 April 2026. The tender, labelled DN810523, aims to transform a heritage building into a modern cultural and learning hub with flexible spaces for social, educational, and cultural activities. The project falls under the construction industry category and involves a construction value of up to £15,000,000. The council is conducting this procurement through a two-stage competitive flexible procedure, adhering to the Procurement Act 2023.

Knowsley 0-19(25) Healthy Child Programme

Description: We intend to commission services relating to: Knowsley 0-19(25) Healthy Child Programme The 0-19 Healthy Child Programme is a comprehensive, evidence-based public health framework which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families under the PSR Most Suitable Provider route

Summary: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Knowsley 0-19(25) Healthy Child Programme," aiming to evaluate and select a Most Suitable Provider under the Public Services (Social Value) Regulations. The procurement focuses on health services within the UK, specifically in the region UKD, and involves comprehensive health support for children and young families. Scheduled information notice date is set for 7th August 2026. Interested businesses should note their involvement in the upcoming tender process as it progresses.

Development Viability Appraisal Services (DM)

Description: The Council wishes to appoint a qualified and experienced consultancy to provide Development Viability Appraisal Services, and to provide a clear framework for undertaking this work. This will include the appraisal of relevant planning applications, such as those subject to S106 requirements or for enabling development to secure the future of a heritage asset, and their supporting viability assessments.

Summary: Knowsley Council, located in Huyton, United Kingdom, is the contracting authority for a tender inviting qualified consultancies to offer Development Viability Appraisal Services. This open procurement, categorised under business and management consultancy services, aims to appraise planning applications involving S106 requirements or enabling development for heritage assets. The tender process commenced on 13 March 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 23 March 2026 and a submission deadline on 25 March 2026. The procurement method is open competition with submissions required electronically via The Chest e-procurement portal. The contract is valued at approximately £99,996, with the possibility of extension beyond the initial 36-month period, subject to satisfactory performance.

St Helens Integrated Sexual Health Service

Description: The St Helens integrated sexual health service includes sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services for a full range of contraception and family planning interventions, services for the management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), targeted young people's sexual health services, outreach and engagement, and health improvement services. St Helens Council would like to take the opportunity to do some 'soft market testing' as outlined below, to determine current interest levels in the market to provide the service. Providers are invited to register on The-Chest portal www.the-chest.org.uk download the SMT documents and submit their responses no later than 12 noon on 24th March 2026

Summary: St Helens Council, a sub-central government authority, is initiating the tender process for the "St Helens Integrated Sexual Health Service." Located in St Helens, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the health services industry category. The current stage of this procurement is the planning phase, with a key milestone set for 24th March 2026 when providers are invited to submit their soft market testing responses via The-Chest portal. This procurement will deliver comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services, including contraception, STI management, and young people's health services. It is governed by legal regulations as per UK legislation 2023/54.

Short Term Vehicle Hire Framework

Description: Tameside & St Helens Council are seeking to establish a framework agreement for the hire of various types of vehicles from cars to specialist heavy goods vehicles. The framework agreement will also be open to all Liverpool City Region Local Authorities and all STAR Procurement Partners to utilise if they wish to do so.

Summary: The Short Term Vehicle Hire Framework is being organised by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council and St Helens Council, focusing on the services industry specifically related to vehicle-fleet management. This procurement is at the planning stage, with the future notice date set for 30th April 2026. The framework will be open for utilisation by Liverpool City Region Local Authorities and STAR Procurement Partners, with a contract period spanning from 31st August 2026 to 30th August 2030. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring that interested parties can participate without prequalification. Key locations for this framework include regions across the United Kingdom such as UKC, UKD, and others.

Cafe Operation: Earlestown Town Hall

Description: St Helens Borough Council is undertaking soft market testing to understand market interest in operating a new cafe facility within the recently refurbished Earlestown Town Hall. As part of the wider regeneration programme for Earlestown, the Grade II listed Town Hall has undergone extensive restoration and refurbishment to bring this landmark building back into civic, cultural, and community use. A new extension has been constructed to the north of the Town Hall to accommodate the cafe. This purpose-built space has been designed to act as an inviting, vibrant focal point within the building, offering a high-quality and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, families, and those working locally. The cafe will provide approximately 40 internal covers within a seating area of 36.15m2, with potential for additional outdoor seating within (read more...)

Summary: St Helens Council is undertaking a planning process for the procurement of a cafe operation within Earlestown Town Hall, located in St Helens, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the public authority category of sub-central government, focusing on service industry operations specifically within restaurant and food-serving services. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a soft market testing scheduled until 20th March 2026. Interested suppliers should register their interest via The Chest and submit a questionnaire by the stipulated deadline to engage further with the council concerning this opportunity.

Stadium Feasibility Study

Description: The purpose of the preliminary market engagement (PME) process is to ascertain whether there is any interest in the market in undertaking a feasibility study to help the Council determine the future role and function of its stadium. This engagement with the market will help the Council to understand and gauge market interest and any considerations ahead of any possible formal tender process. This information notice does not commit Halton Council to any future procurement or any subsequent decisions based on the output of the market testing exercise. This process is run via The Chest. https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ Reference: DN808520

Summary: The procurement process initiated by Halton Borough Council focuses on conducting a feasibility study for the future role and function of their stadium, targeting the industry category of advisory services and project and design preparation. The process is in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement (PME) notice released on 2nd March 2026. Located in Widnes, within the UKD71 region of the United Kingdom, the council invites interested suppliers to respond to the engagement process via The Chest portal. Key deadlines include the completion of a questionnaire by 16th April 2026, and the Study contract period is scheduled from 1st June to 30th June 2026. This initiative complies with the Procurement Act 2023, requiring supplier registration on the Central Digital Platform.

External Call Handling Service

Description: Halton Housing require a qualified and experienced service provider to provide an external telephone call handling service, for calls received from HH tenants and customers. The previous iteration of this contract started as an out of hours call handling service only, but this requirement has grown to include notable in-hours support. Full details of the required service are detailed within the 'Service Specification 2026.pdf' which can be found within the 'Supporting Information.zip' folder. Usage figures for the last 12 months can be found in the attached spreadsheet titled "HH Call Service Usage Jan to Dec 26.xlsx". The outcome of the tender process will be a single contract with one service provider. The contract will be for an initial 2 years with 1 option to extend by a further (read more...)

Summary: Halton Housing, a sub-central government public authority, is seeking a qualified service provider for an External Call Handling Service. Located in Widnes, United Kingdom, the service is intended to handle calls from tenants and customers, expanding previous out-of-hours support to include in-hours assistance. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the process conducted through open competition, below the threshold. Interested parties have until 30th March 2026 to submit their proposals, while enquiries can be made until 20th March 2026. The anticipated commencement date for the contract is 1st June 2026, with an initial term of two years and a possible one-year extension, depending on performance and requirements.

1x Trailed Multi-Purpose Vacuum

Description: St Helens Council are looking to procure 1x Trailed Multi-Purpose Vacuum. Please see the tender documents for further detail and instructions.

Summary: St Helens Council is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "1x Trailed Multi-Purpose Vacuum" within the agricultural machinery category. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with an open competition method. Interested parties must submit their tender response documents electronically via The Chest e-tendering system before the deadline on 31 March 2026 at 12:00 GMT. The contract, valued at £78,000 exclusive of VAT, is scheduled to commence on 20 July 2026. This opportunity is located in St Helens, United Kingdom, and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Debt Collection Service

Description: Livv Housing Group own and manage around 13,000 homes across Knowsley and the wider Liverpool City Region. The Group is seeking bids for a Debt Collection Service. The levels of service required are expected to include: * Collection service * Trace and collect service The anticipated contract commencement date is estimated to be 4th May 2026. The contract is anticipated to be for 3 years, subject to Livv Housing Group requirements and the successful supplier's performance.

Summary: Livv Housing Group, a public authority managing approximately 13,000 homes in Knowsley and the broader Liverpool City Region, is seeking bids for a debt collection service. This tender falls under the industry category of collection agency services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open competition procurement method. Potential suppliers should note the contract is expected to commence on 4th May 2026, with a duration of three years contingent on performance and organisational needs. Interested parties are advised to submit enquiries by 19th March 2026 and their bids by 26th March 2026. The contract location is within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKD region.