NHS Healthier You

Description: Following extensive Preliminary Market Engagement with suppliers and a route to market assessment, NHS England (NHSE) is actively exploring scope to commission a range of behavioural support for obesity prescribing and diabetes prevention services, known as NHS Healthier You, through the competitive process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Subject to final decisions, NHSE is intending to commence a competitive procurement process in early 2026 to award supplier contracts to deliver multiple behavioural support services to be brought together under the NHS Healthier You branding to each integrated care board (ICB) or ICB cluster in England. Scope Further to previous Preliminary Market Engagement notices (2025/S 000-052155 and 2025/S 000-021802), the proposed procurement of NHS Healthier You will comprise: Diabetes prevention: a 9-month behaviour support (read more...)

Summary: NHS England is set to commence a competitive procurement process in early 2026 for the delivery of behavioural support services under the NHS Healthier You programme. The procurement is at the planning stage, targeting health services, specifically focusing on obesity prescribing and diabetes prevention. Suppliers across England will deliver these services to integrated care boards (ICBs), with contracts aiming to start in August 2026. The indicative timeline includes a contract notice published in Q1 2026, a tender return deadline in Q2 2026, and service commencement by Q3. The procurement method is an open procedure, aligning under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with a three-year contract term and an optional extension up to 24 months.

GB-Leeds: 2025/26-5283- Supply of a High Temperature Simultaneous Thermal Analysis system with MS detector

Description: The School of Civil Engineering at the University of Leeds is seeking tenders for a High Temperature Simultaneous Thermal Analysis system with MS detector for evolved gas analysis (TGA with DSC). The system will be used primarily for analysis of cementitious materials therefore systems that avoid samples coming into contact with moist air and carbon dioxide are preferred Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Summary: The University of Leeds is currently in the tender stage of procuring a High Temperature Simultaneous Thermal Analysis system with an MS detector, primarily for the analysis of cementitious materials. This tender is classified under the "Analysers" industry category and will be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The tendering process follows an open procedure and has a publication date of 4th December 2025, with the deadline for submissions set for 7th January 2026. The expected contract period will start on 1st April 2026 and end on 1st April 2027.

Maintenance and Repair of On-street Infrastructure

Description: Provision of on-street new infrastructure which will include new shelters and bus stops, in addition to ongoing maintenance and repair works to existing stock consisting of circa 4,000 shelters and 10,000 bus stops.

Summary: The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is planning a procurement process titled "Maintenance and Repair of On-street Infrastructure," focusing on the construction and maintenance of new bus shelters and stops and the ongoing repair of existing infrastructure across Leeds, United Kingdom. This process falls under the "works" procurement category and is valued at £12,000,000. The contract period is scheduled from 29 June 2026 to 28 June 2030, with a future notice date set for 27 February 2026, indicating updates on tender details. The process is currently in the planning stage, with procurement conducted under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. For more information, interested parties can contact Nicholas Magog at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

Auditory brainstem implant (ABI) for children with congenital abnormalities of the auditory nerves or cochleae

Description: This is a Contract Award Notice to award contracts using the Most Suitable Provider Process to a providers for Auditory brainstem implant (ABI) for children with congenital abnormalities of the auditory nerves or cochleae.

The auditory brainstem implantation (ABI) service is for highly complex children (interested organisations should note the scope includes children under the age of 5) with profound deafness who have no functional hearing as a result of congenital abnormalities affecting the auditory nerve or the cochlea, meaning that they are unable to use conventional hearing aids or cochlear implants. These children require highly specialist service input to include multidisciplinary assessment, surgical implantation and rehabilitation (including maintenance of the implant). The provider must already have a contract with NHS England for specialist ear, nose and throat services (read more...)

Summary: NHS England has awarded contracts under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI) services aimed at children with congenital abnormalities of the auditory nerves or cochleae. This procurement falls within the health services category and involves highly specialised services for children, including surgical implantation and multidisciplinary rehabilitation. The contracts have been awarded to Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, effective from 1 March 2025 to 28 October 2029, with an option to extend for up to 24 months. The total value of these contracts amounts to £5,201,000, split between the two trusts. The procurement stage is complete, and the method utilised was 'limited', bypassing traditional competitive tendering due to its specialised nature.

East Coast Hydrogen FEED Design & PEC Work Packages

Description: NGN is seeking to appoint one or more experienced consultants to deliver key work packages for the East Coast Hydrogen (ECH) Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) project. This project forms a critical part of NGN's strategy to enable the transition to a low-carbon energy system, supporting the UK's net zero targets by 2050. The ECH initiative aims to repurpose and expand existing gas infrastructure to transport hydrogen across the region, creating a reliable and scalable hydrogen network to facilitate hard-to-electrify industrial processes.

Summary: Northern Gas Networks Limited invites bids for the 'East Coast Hydrogen FEED Design & PEC Work Packages' project, focusing on the expansion of gas infrastructure to transport hydrogen. This tender is in the tender stage and includes work in multiple regions across the United Kingdom. The procurement process follows a competitive flexible procedure, offering a gross value of £6,000,000. Businesses are encouraged to express interest by 5th January 2026, with pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQ) submissions concluding by 12th January 2026. The project, supporting the UK's net zero targets, comprises two lots: engineering design and planning, environmental, and consents, commencing in June 2026 with a potential extension to 2028.

783SB Delivery of Electrical Components

Description: Delivery of Electrical Components for Leeds Beckett University. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Electrical-components./2D57XU6F37 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2D57XU6F37

Summary: Leeds Beckett University in Leeds, United Kingdom, has initiated an open tender process titled "783SB Delivery of Electrical Components" as of 1st December 2025. The tender focuses on the procurement of electrical components, suitable for the goods sector, and falls under a sub-central government authority classification. This tender is currently in the active stage with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 17th December 2025 and a tender submission deadline set for 5th January 2026. The procurement method is open competition, with a total estimated contract value of £140,000. The contract period is slated to start on 2nd February 2026 and end on 1st February 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030 based on performance evaluations.

NHSE1094 - Healthcare Services for the Yorkshire and Humber Female Secure Estate - Request for Information

Description: North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for and on behalf of NHS England - North East and Yorkshire (Health and Justice Team) (the Relevant Authority), who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in relation to the delivery of Healthcare Services for the Yorkshire and Humber Female Secure Estate. Services to be considered are: Primary Care Services; Mental Health Services; and Substance Misuse Services, all to be delivered for service users at HMP New Hall and HMP Askham Grange.

Summary: NHS England - North East and Yorkshire is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "NHSE1094 - Healthcare Services for the Yorkshire and Humber Female Secure Estate - Request for Information." This initiative, managed by North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), focuses on health services in the Yorkshire and Humber region, specifically within the female secure estate. The procurement process is aligned with the CPV classification for health services and is expected to serve HMP New Hall and HMP Askham Grange. Interested parties need to submit their response by 12 noon on 9th December 2025. This RFI exercise aims to gather information and raise awareness ahead of a future tender expected to commence in February 2026, with an anticipated contract start date in September 2026.

GB-Automated Kjeldahl: Leeds

Description: The School of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Leeds is seeking tenders for semi - automated Kjeldahl distillation and titration system. The Kjeldahl distillation and titration system is used for determining the nitrogen content of a sample to enable accurate protein measurement. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Summary: The University of Leeds is inviting tenders for a semi-automated Kjeldahl distillation and titration system under the procurement title "GB-Automated Kjeldahl: Leeds". This procurement falls under the industry category of instruments for measuring the flow, level, and pressure of liquids and gases (CPV code 38420000). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure method to ensure a fair selection based on predefined criteria. The goods are to be delivered to Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, with the tender period ending on 14th December 2025. The contract is set to begin on 2nd March 2026 and will conclude on 2nd March 2027, involving an estimated value of £100,000.

Children's Rights and Advocacy Service

Description: Service to meet these outcomes: To ensure children and young people are aware of their rights and have access to advocacy when required. To also ensure young people are aware of their rights and have access to independent advocacy, information, advice and support in relation to children and young people (up to age 25 where an EHC Plan is in place) with SEN and Disabilities.

Summary: Leeds City Council is seeking to procure a "Children's Rights and Advocacy Service" aimed at ensuring children and young people understand and can access their rights, with an emphasis on advocacy, especially for those with SEN and Disabilities. This procurement falls under the services category, with guidance services as a key component, and is set in the UK region. The procurement process is at the tender stage, utilising an open procedure under a light touch regime. The contract value is set at £1,403,454 gross, with submissions accepted electronically in English by 22nd December 2025, and the awarding process expected to conclude by 3rd March 2026. The contract term is planned to start on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2029, with possible extensions up to 2031.

GB-Leeds: 2025-26/5269- Supply of An Automated Soxhlet Unit

Description: The School of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Leeds is seeking tenders for an automated Soxhlet unit The Soxhlet extraction method is used for determining the lipid content of a sample to enable accurate lipid measurement.

Summary: The University of Leeds is currently in the tender stage for supplying an Automated Soxhlet Unit, with the process being initiated on 1st December 2025. The procurement falls under the industry category of machinery and apparatus for filtering liquids, with delivery to the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. The University is utilising an open procurement method and details can be accessed via an open procedure. The tender has a closing date of 14th December 2025, and the contract is expected to commence on 2nd March 2026 and conclude on 2nd March 2027. This procurement is valued between GBP 50,000 to GBP 100,000.