Global Travel, Accommodation and Venue Management Services

Description: A framework providing comprehensive booking solutions for all UK Public Sector Travel needs, including air, rail, taxis, coaches, car hire, accommodation and venues for meetings, conferences and events, as well as emergency travel and accommodation solutions, including for civilian cohorts under the care of a UK Public Sector organisation. Customers using the framework for civilian accommodation solutions can also access supporting services such as welfare and security provision.

Summary: The Crown Commercial Service, a central government authority based in Liverpool, is planning a comprehensive framework under the title "Global Travel, Accommodation and Venue Management Services." This service aims to provide booking solutions for the UK Public Sector, addressing various travel needs, including air, rail, car hire, as well as accommodation and emergency solutions. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically travel management services, with a framework agreement in place. The contract, with an estimated value of £9 billion, has a planned start date of 14 April 2027 and will run until 13 April 2030, extendable to 2031. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date anticipated for 14 October 2026.

Income Generation from Estates, Assets & IP (DPS)

Description: Crown Commercial Service as the authority intends to put in place a new pan-government collaborative agreement for the provision of income generation from estates, assets and Intellectual Property (IP). This will be a Dynamic Purchasing Solution where suppliers can join throughout the life of the agreement. This agreement will be used by Central Government Departments, their agencies, (including publicly owned transport organisations), Non Departmental Public Bodies, and all other UK Public Sector bodies, including local authorities, health, education providers, devolved administrations and charities. The agreement will enable government and public sector bodies to run mini competitions to establish contracts with suppliers for income generation services including but not limited to the following services: - Self service vending - Automated retail - Pop up retail - Automated Cash Machines (read more...)

Summary: The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), acting on behalf of the UK government, is leading a procurement process with the intention to establish a Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) for income generation across estates, assets, and Intellectual Property (IP). This comprehensive agreement titled "Income Generation from Estates, Assets & IP" is under the industry category of services and will cater to a broad spectrum of public sector bodies all over the United Kingdom, including central and local governments, healthcare, education providers, devolved administrations, and charities. The procurement stage is currently active, with selective procurement employed through a restricted procedure. The total estimated value of this agreement is £700 million, and the timeframe spans from August 2028 until September 2028, following an optional extension now utilised to end by 15/09/2028. Suppliers have the opportunity to participate via mini competitions that will be held throughout the duration of this agreement.

Self Serve Project (N.B name may be subject to future change)

Description: CCS is looking to procure a solution which will enable users to complete elements of their procurement journey with increased efficiencies and less complexity. The areas considered for this phase of the initiative focuses on a customer easily raising and refining a requirement, being routed to the most appropriate buying channel and then developing the relevant procurement documentation but reducing the manual effort currently associated with doing so. The overall aim is to improve customer experience and help them make more informed and compliant decisions earlier in the procurement journey. This should encourage the uptake of CCS products, too. Example outcomes of this solution include: 1. Understanding buyer needs 2. Recommending appropriate procurement routes 3. Supporting the creation of procurement documentation 4. Embedding compliance and policy guidance 5. (read more...)

Summary: The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), a central government public authority located in Liverpool, UK, is progressing a significant procurement initiative titled the "Self Serve Project." Currently in the planning stage, this project focuses on enhancing procurement efficiency within office, computing, and IT service domains. Integral activities include an invitation for market engagement, scheduled for completion by 30th January 2026, that will influence the final contractual terms anticipated to commence from April 2027. Important milestones include a webinar briefing on 8th January 2026 and final clarification responses by 26th January 2026. Businesses interested in participating must register their interest by 19th January 2026 through the provided online registration link to receive the market engagement pack.

LW164 Radiology Diagnostic Imaging Services (HCF)

Description: The purpose of this project is to appoint a suitably qualified and CQC-registered provider to deliver radiology diagnostic imaging services along with medical radiology report to support its research. The appointed provider will deliver high-quality, timely imaging and reporting within a defined geographical radius to ensure ease of access for participants. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Liverpool:-Medical-imaging-services./Y7YZM6HERG To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y7YZM6HERG

Summary: The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is currently undertaking a procurement process to appoint a qualified and CQC-registered provider to deliver radiology diagnostic imaging services. The contract titled "LW164 Radiology Diagnostic Imaging Services (HCF)" is classified under the medical imaging services industry category. The work will be based in Liverpool, UK, with key tender deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 7th January 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 12th January 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, and the tender is in the active stage, indicating it is still available for bidding.

Realizing Net Zero Liverpool - EV Charging Infrastructure

Description: Liverpool City Council is aiming to develop robust and flexible EV smart charging infrastructure across the Realising Net Zero Liverpool (RNZL) Exemplar sites which includes Neesham Park, Festival gardens and the Liverpool city centre area. The purpose of the engagement is to estimate the potential market opportunities, capacity and innovation around installation of rapid (50 KWh) and ultra-rapid (150 KWh +) EV chargers. The project will include installation of public EV chargers and utilisation of the chargers as a hub for power sources fulfilling additional/other occasional energy demands and readiness for emergency use.

Summary: Liverpool City Council is in the planning phase of a significant electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure project, titled "Realizing Net Zero Liverpool - EV Charging Infrastructure." This procurement process is designed to establish EV smart charging infrastructure across various key sites, including Neesham Park, Festival Gardens, and Liverpool city centre. The target date for service commencement is 1st July 2026, and the project end date is scheduled for 30th June 2041, with potential extensions until 2044. The industry categories involved are chargers, transport equipment, electrical installation work, electricity distribution, and engineering services. Interested service providers are encouraged to express their interest by 21st January 2026, by registering their details with the designated council contacts as part of the pre-market engagement phase.

LCRCA Multi-Modal Account Based Ticketing

Description: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has made significant steps with our Smart Ticketing strategy over the past 5 years and we are well on the way to delivering the Mayor's vision for the London-style integrated transport network that our region deserves. A tap-and-go model is central to this approach, transforming the way people pay for and use public transport through Smart Ticketing to deliver a fully integrated, multi-modal, multi -operator and multi- token 'Tap and Go' fare capping system - ultimately aimed at growing the use of public transport across all modes. LCRCA are ready to procure a solution which can accept and process cEMV and ITSO transactions from the LCRCA estate across all modes and can construct single and multi-modal journeys, in addition to capping fares (read more...)

Summary: The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for its "LCRCA Multi-Modal Account Based Ticketing" system, set to be delivered by September 2027. This project falls under the services industry category and seeks to create an integrated, tap-and-go payment system across multiple modes of transport such as buses, ferries, and rail services within Merseyside, UK (region UKD7). Interested suppliers are invited to attend a supplier engagement session scheduled on 22nd January 2026 at the LCRCA’s location in Liverpool. Registration for this event closes on 19th January 2026. This procurement, valued at £5 million, will follow the open procedure method, with contracts expected to start on 1st October 2026.

LCRCA Multi-Modal Account Based Ticketing

Description: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has made significant steps with our Smart Ticketing strategy over the past 5 years and we are well on the way to delivering the Mayor's vision for the London-style integrated transport network that our region deserves. A tap-and-go model is central to this approach, transforming the way people pay for and use public transport through Smart Ticketing to deliver a fully integrated, multi-modal, multi -operator and multi- token 'Tap and Go' fare capping system - ultimately aimed at growing the use of public transport across all modes.

Summary: The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for its "LCRCA Multi-Modal Account Based Ticketing" system, set to be delivered by September 2027. This project falls under the services industry category and seeks to create an integrated, tap-and-go payment system across multiple modes of transport such as buses, ferries, and rail services within Merseyside, UK (region UKD7). Interested suppliers are invited to attend a supplier engagement session scheduled on 22nd January 2026 at the LCRCA’s location in Liverpool. Registration for this event closes on 19th January 2026. This procurement, valued at £5 million, will follow the open procedure method, with contracts expected to start on 1st October 2026.

Commercial Support Services

Description: Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority ("the Authority") is procuring a specialist commercial advisory service to support the ongoing management and assurance of its long-term PFI/PPP Waste Management Contract. The appointed Provider will deliver expert, ad-hoc commercial advice including contract interpretation, payment mechanism assurance, QCiL review, insurance and JICR support, variation assessment, dispute avoidance, expiry planning and other related commercial activities as set out in the Specification. The services will be delivered primarily by a named senior commercial specialist with demonstrable experience in PFI/PPP contracts and complex public sector commercial arrangements. Work will be commissioned on an ad-hoc basis depending on operational requirements, and no minimum level of activity is guaranteed. The Contract will be awarded to a single Provider for an initial period of three (3) years, with the (read more...)

Summary: The Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority is initiating a tender for "Commercial Support Services" to support their long-term PFI/PPP Waste Management Contract. The tender is part of the services category within the business industry, specifically focused on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. It is being procured through an open procedure, with submissions accepted electronically until 12:00 PM on 19 January 2026. The contracting process remains at the tender stage, with an active status and a contract value estimated at £500,000 to £600,000. The location for this procurement is the United Kingdom, and the contracting period starts on 2 March 2026, initially running for three years with potential extensions of up to two additional years.

EPMS - Energy Portfolio Management System

Description: The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Energy Team purchases Gas and Electricity on the UK wholesale markets on behalf of public sector organisations. Our energy portfolio consists of approximately 1,200 customers, managing c.108,000 meters (power and gas) across c.80,000 sites, and continues to grow. We are conducting this Request for Information (RFI) to identify a Cloud-based Energy Portfolio Management System (EPMS). The primary objective is to establish a "Single Source of Truth" that enables efficient internal portfolio management, integration with third-party energy suppliers, and a self-service environment for customers to audit their portfolios.

Summary: The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is currently in the planning stage for procuring an Energy Portfolio Management System (EPMS). This initiative is oriented towards finding a Cloud-based solution that supports efficient internal portfolio management and customer self-service functionalities for auditing. As part of the procurement process, a Request for Information (RFI) is scheduled, with suppliers required to complete and submit it by 31 January 2026. This procurement is centrally managed from their office in Liverpool, under the UKD72 region, with the project set to commence on 1 September 2026 and run until 31 August 2031. The focus is on IT services relevant to software packages and information systems, with an anticipated value of £2,200,000 in gross terms.

Soft Market Test for Heat Network Consultancy

Description: Please note that this is not a call for competition. Soft Market Test (SMT) Plus Dane is seeking early feedback from the market on how best to package and scope a potential future procurement opportunity. This is an exploratory stage, prior to any formal procurement process. The SMT aims to: * Understand how providers might deliver the proposed service. * Gauge market interest. * Inform Plus Dane's options appraisal and recommendations. Participation is voluntary and will not affect future opportunities. Responding does not guarantee an invitation to tender or that Plus Dane will proceed with procurement. Any future procurement will comply with the Procurement Act 2023. Confidentiality Each Party shall: a) treat the other Party's confidential Information as confidential and safeguard it; accordingly, and b) not disclose the (read more...)

Summary: Plus Dane Housing Group Limited is conducting a soft market test for heat network consultancy services, specifically seeking feedback from relevant organisations to better understand how to scope and package a potential future procurement opportunity. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on heating-system design services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Interested parties are invited to provide their details by the engagement end date of 5th January 2026. As a social-purpose-driven housing association with over 13,500 homes and nearly 600 employees across Merseyside and Cheshire, Plus Dane is committed to providing excellent service while ensuring compliance with future Ofgem regulations, impacting their heat network infrastructure.