Soft Market Testing - Specialist child exploitation support service

Description: Nottinghamshire County Council currently commission a specialist service to support children at risk of sexual exploitation and looking to expand the provisions of this contract to support children impacted by criminal exploitation. In our local area, we recognise that children impacted by criminal exploitation often receive substantial support through our youth justice service, the youth service and other projects (often funded by the Violent Reduction Partnership) which seek to offer safe, positive and aspirational spaces providing opportunities for inclusion, connection and constructive activity. One of the strengths of our current specialist commissioned service is having the remit to reach out to families impacted by child sexual exploitation in a way that provides space, time and connection to increase safety whilst supporting children out of sexual exploitation. We recognise (read more...)

Summary: Nottinghamshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process concerning a contract titled "Soft Market Testing - Specialist child exploitation support service". This initiative is aimed at expanding current provisions and establishing enhanced support for children affected by criminal and sexual exploitation within Nottingham and surrounding areas, referenced as regions UKF15 and UKF16. The procurement falls under the services category in the social work domain (CPV: 85300000) and is designed to be above the financial threshold, thus adhering to the light touch regime. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in a soft market testing exercise, concluding with submissions due by 29th January 2026. The entire contracting period is projected to run from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029. For more details and further participation, interested organisations can reach out via the provided contact point at Nottinghamshire County Council.

Soft Market Testing - Specialist child exploitation support service

Description: We currently commission a specialist service to support children at risk of sexual exploitation and looking to expand the provisions of this contract to support children impacted by criminal exploitation. In our local area, we recognise that children impacted by criminal exploitation often receive substantial support through our youth justice service, the youth service and other projects (often funded by the Violent Reduction Partnership) which seek to offer safe, positive and aspirational spaces providing opportunities for inclusion, connection and constructive activity. One of the strengths of our current specialist commissioned service is having the remit to reach out to families impacted by child sexual exploitation in a way that provides space, time and connection to increase safety whilst supporting children out of sexual exploitation. We recognise that providing (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process, conducted by Nottinghamshire County Council, is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Soft Market Testing - Specialist child exploitation support service." This falls under the "Social work and related services" industry category, focusing on specialist support for children at risk of exploitation. The procurement process is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. An essential milestone in this process is the end date for market engagement, scheduled for 29th January 2026. Nottinghamshire County Council aims to gather data and input from potential providers to inform future commissioning strategies.

Nottingham & Nottinghamshire ICB Community Ophthalmology Market Engagement Event

Description: NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) are seeking to commission a Community Ophthalmology Service . Providers who would like to express an interest in providing the above service are invited to attend a Market Engagement Event with NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB.

Summary: The NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is organising a market engagement event for a Community Ophthalmology Service, scheduled to take place on 29th January 2026 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm online via MS Teams. This event is part of the planning stage of the procurement process, aimed at enhancing community ophthalmology services within four Place Based Partnerships in the Nottingham region to reduce unnecessary secondary care referrals. Interested providers should register through Atamis and express their interest by 12 pm on 28th January 2026. The service falls under the health services category, specifically focusing on community-based ophthalmological assessment, management, and treatment.

Children and Young People's Emotional Health and Wellbeing Early Support Pathway

Description: Early mental health support to children and young people aged 0-25 and their families, who are registered with a GP in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County (excluding Bassetlaw)

Summary: The procurement process involves the NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board, which has awarded a contract for the service titled "Children and Young People's Emotional Health and Wellbeing Early Support Pathway". This service falls under the health services industry (CPV code 85100000) and targets early mental health support for children and young people aged 0-25 in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County, excluding Bassetlaw. The procurement is at the award stage, using the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The services are scheduled to commence from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030, with the contract valued at approximately £4,955,104. The contract was awarded through a direct award process without prior publication of a call for competition, highlighting specific regulatory allowances.

Children and Young People's Emotional Health and Wellbeing Early Support Pathway

Description: Targeted Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Mental Health Support Teams

Summary: The procurement process led by the NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board concerns the "Children and Young People's Emotional Health and Wellbeing Early Support Pathway," categorized under health services (CPV 85100000). This procurement aims to support Targeted Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Mental Health Support Teams, with services to be provided from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030. The contracting process is at the award stage, with the latest update issued on 9 January 2026. The procurement was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 through a direct award process without a prior call for competition.

Children and Young People's Emotional Health and Wellbeing Early Support Pathway

Description: Virtual counselling and mental health and wellbeing support to children and young people aged 11-25 registered with a GP in Bassetlaw.

Summary: The procurement process for the "Children and Young People's Emotional Health and Wellbeing Early Support Pathway" is led by the NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. This process pertains to the health services category and is specifically aimed at providing virtual counselling and mental health support to young people aged 11-25 registered with a GP in Bassetlaw. The contract, awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, commenced with an intention to award notice published on 18th December 2025, leading to the contract's signing on 9th January 2026. The service provision is scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement utilised a limited method, specifically a direct award process without prior publication, demonstrating an exemption from the standard Procurement Act 2023.

Children and Young People's Weight Management Services

Description: Provides tailored support for children and young people (CYP) with elevated BMI and associated vulnerabilities. The service includes input from GPs, healthy lifestyle advisors, dietitians, and behavioural specialists, ensuring holistic care that addresses both physical and emotional wellbeing

Summary: The NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the "Children and Young People's Weight Management Services" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using a direct award process. The procurement process falls under the category of health services and was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at approximately £401,500, is to provide targeted support for children and young people with elevated BMI and associated vulnerabilities in the UK regions of UKF14, UKF15, and UKF16. The services are set to be delivered from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, and the procurement stage reached completion with the publication on 9 January 2026. The NHS board in Nottingham is the contracting authority, ensuring a well-integrated service with input from a range of health professionals.

Children and Young People's Emotional Health and Wellbeing Early Support Pathway

Description: Talkzone Service - early mental health support to children and young people aged 11-25 registered with a GP in Bassetlaw

Summary: The procurement process titled "Children and Young People's Emotional Health and Wellbeing Early Support Pathway" is managed by the NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. This project focuses on delivering early mental health support services to children and young people aged 11-25 in Bassetlaw, under the health services industry category. The location for this service is primarily in Nottingham (UKF16 region). The contract has been awarded following a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with a direct award process, and the service period is set between 1 April 2026 and 31 March 2027. The procurement method employed was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract has an approximate value of £148,254 and was recently awarded on 9 January 2026.

Interim contract for the delivery of 16+ supported accommodation service in the South of the County

Description: The Council's current contract for the provision of 16+ Supported Accommodation service operating in the Locality (as defined below) expired on 31 July 2022. The Council has awarded new contracts for the provision of 16+ Supported Accommodation service in the Locality which commenced on the 1 August 2022, but the Council was unable to award all contracts during the original procurement exercise and a second procurement exercise commenced in February 2022 and resulted in the award of contracts for all but one of the services. However, the acquisition or development of accommodation to fulfil the requirements of the specification will take some time and as a result an interim contract was required to avoid a gap in provision for looked after children and care leavers in the south (read more...)

Summary: Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking to extend an interim contract for delivering 16+ supported accommodation services in the South of the County, specifically in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement focuses on social work services with accommodation, under the CPV classification 85311000. The interim contract, currently held by Framework Housing Association, will now be extended from 1 April 2026 to 31 July 2027 to ensure continuity of service during ongoing accommodation sourcing and development delays. This tender, active as of 6 January 2026, lies within the tender stage of the procurement process, and businesses have until 7 January 2026, 08:00 am, to participate. The total estimated contract value is £1,045,170.

Walter Parker Memorial Square Design and Construction

Description: Nottinghamshire County Council (the 'Council') is seeking tenders, on behalf of Broxtowe Borough Council (BXBC), for the design and construction of a new landscape for their Walter Parker VC Memorial square. The Service Provider must be appropriately qualified and experienced, and affiliated or accredited to and/or registered with the appropriate regulatory/professional bodies, in line with the requirements of the Contract. The Service Provider is required to deliver the Service in a cost-effective manner, whilst ensuring that the appropriate standards are achieved and maintained.

Summary: Broxtowe Borough Council, in collaboration with Nottinghamshire County Council, has announced a tender for the design and construction of the Walter Parker Memorial Square. This procurement process is at the tender stage and involves a construction project classified under the CPV category "45000000" which pertains to construction work. Located in Beeston, UK, within the region UKF16, the tender has a submission deadline set for 6th February 2026. Prospective bidders are encouraged to submit their proposals electronically, with the enquiries period closing on 23rd January 2026. The procurement process is open competition, under a "below threshold" framework, focusing on achieving a blend of quality and price, weighted at 75% and 25% respectively. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 2nd March 2026 and conclude on 30th October 2026, carrying an estimated value of £840,000 gross.