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End Point Assessment Organisation for ASW and AAP Apprentices

Description: YAS 44 2026_27End Point Assessment Organisation for ASW and AAP Apprentices

Summary: The Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking to procure an End Point Assessment Organisation for ASW and AAP Apprentices. This initiative falls under the Education and Training Services category and is located in Wakefield, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 16th July 2026. The process is being conducted through an open procedure, and the associated value of the tender is £1,920,000 gross. Initial contract terms include a two-year period, commencing on the 28th of October 2026, with potential extensions up to 2030.

Wakefield Council Procuring a Planning, Land Charges and Building Control system

Description: Wakefield Council delivers statutory Planning and Building Control and Local Land Charges (LLC) functions across the district. The Planning Service is responsible for the processing and determination of a wide range of planning applications, appeals, enforcement cases, and associated activities including S106 and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Building Control manages applications, inspections, and compliance activities to ensure that construction work meets required standards and regulations. The Council currently processes a high volume of planning and building control applications each year, including full applications, householder developments, prior approvals, enforcement investigations, plan checks, and site inspections. The LLC service is responsible for the maintenance of the Local Land Charges Register, ensuring its kept complete, up to date and accurate. It also receives and processes a high volume of CON29 (read more...)

Summary: The Council of the City of Wakefield is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Planning, Land Charges and Building Control system, crucial for managing planning applications and building control activities across the district. This procurement, categorised under the IT software package industry, is set to engage public and private entities through a scheduled market engagement, with the submission due by 25th June 2026. The contract implementation is slated to start on 30th March 2027 and conclude on 29th March 2030, with a budget of £145,000. This initiative aligns with the sub-central government categorisation and will serve the Wakefield area, region UKE in the United Kingdom.

Wakefield Council staff survey

Description: Wakefield Council wishes to engage with the market to understand it's requirements for a staff survey. The survey should increase participation, build strong confidence in anonymity, generate actionable insight, and ensure inclusive access for colleagues. Wakefield Council employs approximately 5,000 staff (excluding Schools) across five directorates: Children and Young People (CYP), Adults and Health, Resources, Chief Executive, and Regeneration Environment and Economic Growth. Recent staff survey completion rates have declined from 43% in 2021 to 31.6% in 2023, with a target of 50% completion rates going forward. Internal insight shows high willingness to participate, but key barriers include concerns about anonymity, limited visible action following surveys, accessibility challenges, and overly complex reporting. The Council's ambition is to strengthen staff voice, improve insight for managers, and support delivery of (read more...)

Summary: The Council of the City of Wakefield is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a staff survey, aimed at enhancing participation and staff engagement. With a focus on survey services, this opportunity falls under the services category and is scheduled for completion by 31st August 2029. Key dates include a planning milestone deadline set for 23rd June 2026, by which all questionnaires and related information must be submitted via the YORtender portal. The procurement aims to increase the completion rate from the current 31.6% to 50% and address challenges related to anonymity, accessibility, and reporting simplicity. This initiative is set to support the Council’s People Strategy by providing actionable insights and improving manager-staff engagement within Wakefield, UK.

ICT Hardware Refresh - Summer 2026

Description: To supply iPads to The Enquire Learning Trust and it's schools as part of our annual refresh to ensure devices are kept updated and within the Trust specification/age limits.

Summary: The Enquire Learning Trust is inviting tenders for their "ICT Hardware Refresh - Summer 2026" project, which aims to supply iPads to the trust and its schools. This opportunity is being managed under an open procedure and falls within the category of goods, specifically tablet computers. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 24th June 2026. Based in Wakefield, United Kingdom, The Enquire Learning Trust operates as a public authority within the sub-central government sector, focusing on maintaining up-to-date ICT hardware for educational purposes. The total estimated contract value is £620,000, with a substantial emphasis on cost (weighted at 80%) alongside quality considerations (weighted at 20%).

Office Furniture Products

Description: YPO are looking to undertake preliminary market engagement to establish a compliant route to market for public sector organisations requiring Office Furniture Products under the Procurement Act 2023. This is a renewal of the previous framework 1133 (under the now redundant Public Contracts Regulations 2015). This framework will be for direct delivery from the supplier to YPOs customer.

Summary: The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) is in the planning stage of a public procurement process intended for the acquisition of Office Furniture Products. This opportunity, valued at approximately £14.4 million, is geared towards renewing a previous framework under the new Procurement Act 2023 guidelines. With a structured timeline, YPO has scheduled a preliminary market engagement period from 8th June 2026 to 19th June 2026. This engagement aims to discuss market conditions, innovation, and potential product features. The organisation, located in Wakefield, UK, welcomes potential suppliers to reach out to Sam Johnson via email for further information. The formal tender process is expected to start within a few months after this engagement phase.

Educational Tables

Description: YPO are looking to undertake preliminary market engagement to establish a compliant route to market for public sector organisations requiring Educational Tables under the Procurement Act 2023. This is a renewal of the previous framework 1113 (under the now redundant Public Contracts Regulations 2015). This framework will be for direct delivery from the supplier to YPOs customer. Including but not limted to classroom tables, exam desks and tilt tables.

Summary: The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) is currently in the planning stage for a tender related to the procurement of Educational Tables, located in Wakefield, United Kingdom. Indicated by the industry category of school furniture (CPV code: 39160000), the process is still in the initial phase, focusing on the preliminary market engagement to assess a suitable approach under the Procurement Act 2023. The pre-engagement period is scheduled from 5th June to 19th June 2026, with Amiee Price as the contact point for interested suppliers. This engagement aims to review the current framework, explore innovations, and establish future procurement conditions with a prospective contract period starting on 1st January 2027 and potentially extending until 31st December 2030.

Support & Services for Unpaid Carers

Description: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council is exploring future commissioning options for a service that provides information, advice and support to unpaid carers living in Wakefield District. This market engagement exercise is intended to test provider interest, capacity and ideas ahead of any potential tender process.

Summary: The procurement process initiated by The Council of the City of Wakefield is currently in the planning stage for the project titled "Support & Services for Unpaid Carers". This tender process is being conducted under the services category, specifically dealing with health and social work services and is situated in the Wakefield District, United Kingdom. The Council is seeking to engage market participants for feedback through a Market Engagement questionnaire that must be submitted by 26 June 2026 at 10am. The contracting period is planned from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with a potential extension until 31 March 2033. The procurement method aligns with a light-touch regime, targeting a wide range of providers.

Wakefield Council Equal Pay Audit

Description: Wakefield Council invites responses from qualified suppliers to deliver a comprehensive Equal Pay Audit (EPA) in line with the Equality Act 2010 and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) five-step equal pay audit framework. The audit will assess pay outcomes for equal work, identify and explain any unjustified disparities, and test whether pay systems are fair and free from bias. The EPA will also consider intersectional pay outcomes where data quality allows and produce clear, evidence-based outputs to support governance, workforce engagement and external scrutiny. The review will be diagnostic and assurance-focused, informing proportionate future action rather than redesigning pay arrangements

Summary: The Council of the City of Wakefield is in the planning stage of procuring a comprehensive Equal Pay Audit (EPA), which aims to evaluate pay outcomes and ensure fair pay practices in alignment with the Equality Act 2010 and EHRC guidelines. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically auditing services, and is valued at £60,000. The market engagement phase is active, seeking supplier insights to refine requirements and inform the procurement strategy. Interested parties are encouraged to participate by completing a questionnaire available on the YORtender site, with a deadline of 16 June 2026. The contract is scheduled to begin on 1 September 2026 and conclude on 1 September 2027, and it aligns with region UKE in the United Kingdom.

Wakefield Council Equal Pay Audit

Description: Wakefield Council invites responses from qualified suppliers to deliver a comprehensive Equal Pay Audit (EPA) in line with the Equality Act 2010 and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) five-step equal pay audit framework. The audit will assess pay outcomes for equal work, identify and explain any unjustified disparities, and test whether pay systems are fair and free from bias. The EPA will also consider intersectional pay outcomes where data quality allows and produce clear, evidence-based outputs to support governance, workforce engagement and external scrutiny. The review will be diagnostic and assurance-focused, informing proportionate future action rather than redesigning pay arrangements

Summary: The Council of the City of Wakefield is in the planning stage of procuring a comprehensive Equal Pay Audit (EPA), which aims to evaluate pay outcomes and ensure fair pay practices in alignment with the Equality Act 2010 and EHRC guidelines. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically auditing services, and is valued at £60,000. The market engagement phase is active, seeking supplier insights to refine requirements and inform the procurement strategy. Interested parties are encouraged to participate by completing a questionnaire available on the YORtender site, with a deadline of 16 June 2026. The contract is scheduled to begin on 1 September 2026 and conclude on 1 September 2027, and it aligns with region UKE in the United Kingdom.

Trikes, Scooters & Ride-ons

Description: Under the Procurement Act 2023, YPO are looking to establish a compliant route to market for public sector organisations specifically for Early Years establishments requiring Trikes, Scooters and Ride-ons. This framework will be for direct delivery from the supplier to our customer base. The aim of this framework is to provide high quality products for the Nursery and Early Years market, including primary schools, nurseries, playgroups and childminders.

Summary: The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) is actively conducting a procurement process titled "Trikes, Scooters & Ride-ons," which falls under the industry category of musical instruments, sports goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials, and accessories. The current stage of the procurement is the Tender stage, with a completion date for the tender period on 25th June 2026. This tender aims to establish a compliant route to market for public sector organisations, specifically Early Years establishments, including nurseries, primary schools, playgroups, and childminders throughout the United Kingdom. The procurement method being used is an open procedure with an estimated total contract value of £2.4 million, with the contract period set to begin on 1st October 2026 and end on 30th September 2030.