Personal Care and Wellbeing Support Service for Frickley Mews

Description: Wakefield Council is looking to commission Personal Care and Wellbeing Support Services at Frickley Mews Extra Care Scheme. The aim of this service is to support individuals to live as independently as possible through the provision of a dedicated, skilled on-site team of staff available 24/7, 365 days a year. The contract will run for an initial period of 2 years, starting 1st May 2026 until 30th April 2028, with the option to extend for a further 2 years up to 30th April 2030.

Summary: The Council of the City of Wakefield has issued a tender for Personal Care and Wellbeing Support Services at Frickley Mews, located in Wakefield, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 5th January 2026 at 12:00 noon. The industry category for this tender falls under Health and Social Work Services. This open procedure allows for electronic submissions and requires bids to be made through the Mercell YORtender system using reference 105432. The contract is intended to commence on 1st May 2026 with an initial duration of two years, potentially extending up to 30th April 2030. The award for this tender is scheduled to conclude by 9th February 2026.

NHSWYICB - Community Ophthalmic Service (Specialist Contact Lens)

Description: Specialist Contact Lens is Community Ophthalmic service delivered in North Kirklees place.

Summary: NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the Community Ophthalmic Service, specifically for Specialist Contact Lens services, within the Health services industry category. The procurement is situated in North Kirklees with formal contract award confirmed on 3 December 2025 under the Provider Selection Regime. This five-year contract running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031 was awarded following the Direct Award C Process. Located in Wakefield, the buying organisation aims to continue servicing the community with a focus on maintaining high healthcare standards.

NHSWYICB - Community Ophthalmic Service (Specialist Contact Lens)

Description: Specialist Contact Lens is Community Ophthalmic service delivered in North Kirklees place.

Summary: The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the Community Ophthalmic Service focusing on Specialist Contact Lens delivery in North Kirklees. The procurement process governed by the Provider Selection Regime follows Direct Award C, without prior competition publication. This service, categorised under health services, is anticipated to run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, with a contract value of £386,166. EYE-DOO OPTICAL LTD has been designated the supplier, fulfilling the criteria for the continuation of existing service delivery. Key deadline for representations by providers was set for 1 December 2025, and arrangements have been overseen by NHS England Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel.

Loft and Cavity Insulation

Description: Vico Homes Ltd are inviting bids from organisations that are able to meet the requirements for Loft and Cavity Wall Insulations and associated services within the Wakefield District and surrounding area. Vico Homes Ltd is looking for one contractor who can work across the whole of the Wakefield district and surrounding area. All works will include emergency work, and any contractor must have provision to attend to emergencies as outlined in this document.

Summary: Vico Homes, a sub-central government public authority, is currently inviting bids for a contracting process titled "Loft and Cavity Insulation" within the Wakefield District and surrounding area. This procurement falls under the industry category of insulation work and is valued at £1,100,000 GBP. This tender process is in the "active" stage and follows an open procurement method. Potential contractors must meet the requirements for insulation works, including emergency response capabilities. Businesses interested in this opportunity should prepare for submission by 9th January 2026, when the tender period ends, with the contract set to commence on 26th January 2026 and running until 25th January 2029, with a possible extension up to 25th January 2030 subject to satisfactory performance.

Folding Furniture

Description: YPO are looking for Suppliers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement following a Competitive Tendering Procedure for the supply of Folding furniture for use primarily in the education market and local authority sectors. This Framework is designed to allow YPO to meet the needs of all public sector Contracting Authorities by establishing an agreement for Suppliers to deliver to YPO customers on a direct basis whereby the end customer places the order with YPO and YPO places the order with the Supplier, but the Supplier delivers direct to the end customer.

Summary: The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) is currently engaging in a public procurement process for the provision of folding furniture, primarily aimed at the education sector and local authorities within the UK. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure with a total estimated value of £6,000,000 and is focused on establishing a framework agreement. The process is currently in the tender stage following recent updates to extend submission deadlines, with the final date for submission set on 16 December 2025. The award period is planned until the end of January 2026, and interested suppliers are encouraged to make submissions electronically in English. The framework aims to streamline direct delivery from suppliers to YPO customers, ensuring effective meeting of needs across public sector contracting authorities. The legal basis is under the UK Procurement Act 2023, and YPO reserves potential framework renewal opportunities following the initial contract period ending in 2028, possibly extending until 2030.

Supply of Assistive Technology Equipment for Daily Living Framework

Description: This framework will provide equipment which will deliver community benefits by promoting and maintaining the independence and well-being of the residents of Leeds, Calderdale, Bradford and Wakefield. The community loan services supports more people to live at home by developing preventative, reablement and assistive services which deliver economies of scale by undertaking bulk purchasing arrangements and sharing costs.

Summary: Leeds City Council has initiated a procurement process under the title "Supply of Assistive Technology Equipment for Daily Living Framework," designed to enhance the independence and well-being of residents in Leeds, Calderdale, Bradford, and Wakefield. This tender falls under the industry category of medical devices and products and focuses on goods such as miscellaneous medical devices, with delivery regions including UKE41, UKE42, UKE44, and UKE45 within the United Kingdom. Key dates in this procurement include the tender submission deadline on 7th January 2026 and the expected contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031, with potential extensions up to 2034. The process is currently at the tender stage, utilising an open procedure and is conducted electronically via the yortender platform.

The Provision of Health and Safety Advisory Services

Description: Outwood Grange Trust Trust "The Trust" is seeking detailed Tenders for a Health and Safety Advisory Service including enabling the Trust to satisfy the "competent persons" requirement of Regulation 6 of the Management of the Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. The Trust is looking to contract with a single supplier for the Provision of Health and Safety Services.

Summary: The Outwood Grange Academies Trust in Wakefield, United Kingdom, is actively seeking tenders for the provision of Health and Safety Advisory Services. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the Trust aiming to work with a single supplier to meet the “competent persons” requirement under Regulation 6 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Bidders should note the key dates: the enquiry period closes on 5 January 2026, while the tender submission deadline is set for 23 January 2026. The contract, valued at £220,000 net (£264,000 gross), will cover regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and UKF. The procurement follows an open procedure and is part of a concession regime.

NHSWYICB - Mental Health Third Sector

Description: Safe space for day visitors and overnight guests who are experiencing a Mental Health crisis.

Summary: The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is in the process of awarding a contract for health services titled "NHSWYICB - Mental Health Third Sector." The contract is targeted at providing a safe space for day visitors and overnight guests experiencing a mental health crisis. It falls under the services category with a specific focus on health services (CPV code: 85100000) and will be executed in the UKE42 region. The procurement process is at the award stage, with a formal intention to award the contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), adhering to the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The standstill period is active, allowing representations from providers until 10th December 2025, with the contract period scheduled from 19th January 2026 to 18th January 2027, totalling a value of £1,948,765.

Material Handling Equipment

Description: YPO is looking to engage with potential providers to scope internal MHE procurement planned for 2026 Q2. This project aims to re-procure our Material Handling Equipment (MHE) ahead of the expiry of the current contract (September 2026). The equipment is essential for supporting safe, efficient movement and storage of goods within our warehouse and operational environments. Key objectives include: - Ensuring continuity of service by replacing or renewing equipment before contract expiry. - Improving operational efficiency and safety through modern, fit-for-purpose MHE. - Achieving best value through a competitive and compliant procurement process. - Supporting sustainability goals by exploring energy-efficient and low-emission options.

Summary: The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO), a public authority in Wakefield, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for Material Handling Equipment (MHE). This initiative aims to replace or renew existing equipment before the current contract expires in September 2026. The scope includes short- and long-term hire, servicing, and maintenance of MHE to support safe and efficient operations within YPO's facilities. Interested parties are invited to participate in a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights for a specification that aligns with industry best practices. The deadline for submitting RFI responses is set for 13 January 2026, with the formal tender expected to be issued in the second quarter of 2026.

Healthcare and Forensic Services in Custody (Ref. 049-POL-24)

Description: West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) as the contracting authority for West Yorkshire Police (WYP) wish to invite Suppliers for the provision of healthcare and forensic services in custody. The Supplier is required to deliver a high quality and cost effective service, which meets the healthcare requirements of detainees and assists with the recovery of forensic evidence, whilst working to reduce re-offending. The Supplier must deliver a 24/7/365 embedded service in all Force custody suites, at; Elland Rd (Leeds DHQ) Stainbeck (Leeds) Trafalgar House (Bradford) Halifax (Calderdale) Dewsbury (Kirklees) (New station opening 2026) Havertop (Wakefield DHQ) There is also an Overspill Suite at Pudsey (Leeds) which is occasionally used. Plus the North East Counter Terrorism Unit is based in West Yorkshire. The Force requires one HCP to be embedded (read more...)

Summary: West Yorkshire Police is currently in the planning stage of a new procurement process for their "Healthcare and Forensic Services in Custody" contract, reference number 049-POL-24. The procurement, under the light touch regime and categorised in the health services industry (CPV: 85100000), involves the provision of comprehensive 24/7 healthcare services across several custody suites, including locations in Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, and Wakefield. These services include healthcare assessments, forensic examinations, and health promotion, with the aim of reducing re-offending. The procurement process will follow a competitive flexible procedure, with key stages including an Initial Tender Stage, a Negotiation and Best and Final Offer (BAFO) Stage, and a Preferred Supplier Stage. Suppliers are required to submit responses by 9th February 2026 via the Bluelight Electronic Tendering Portal.