Embrace Multi Academy Trust - Provision of Outsourced Catering Service

Description: This tender opportunity has been issued by Embrace Multi Academy Trust ("the Trust"). The proposed contract will be for the provision of Outsourced Catering Service ("the Service") to the Trust. The Trust is seeking a Contractor to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the service requirement. The Contract will start on Saturday 1st August 2026.

Summary: The Embrace Multi Academy Trust has initiated a tender process for the provision of an outsourced catering service, aimed at delivering high-quality catering solutions across its schools. This open procedure tender falls under the services category and targets the school catering services industry. Located in Leicester, UK, the Trust expects the contract to commence on 1st August 2026, with a procurement value of £3,000,000, rising to a gross potential of £3,600,000. The tender remains in the active phase with important deadlines, ending the tender period on 26th February 2026, and the awarding expected to conclude by 27th April 2026. The procurement adheres to UK legislation reference 2023/54 and involves the submission through electronic means with English as the main language of communication.

Distribution of Leicestershire Matters Magazine

Description: Leicestershire County Council is seeking to enter into a contractual arrangement with a suitable organisation for the distribution of its magazine-style journal 'Leicestershire Matters,' which is to be delivered to all homes (currently approx 325,000 residential properties) in Leicestershire (Excluding Leicester City). Delivery to business premises is not required. The requirement is to distribute up to three issues in 12 months.

Summary: Leicestershire County Council is inviting tenders for the distribution of its magazine, 'Leicestershire Matters,' to approximately 325,000 residential properties throughout Leicestershire, excluding Leicester City. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically postal and telecommunications services, and follows an open competition method suitable for contracts below the threshold, including an electronic submission option. The tender process is currently active, with critical dates including the enquiry period closing on 23rd January 2026 and the tender submission deadline set for 30th January 2026. The contract is anticipated to commence on 2nd March 2026, running until 1st March 2027, with potential adjustments to household delivery numbers for issues released in July and December 2026.

344_26 Signs

Description: An ESPO national framework agreement for the supply and installation of signs including safety signs, corporate signage, road name signs and electronic signs. The Framework is divided into 8 lots. Please refer to the tender documents for further details (including for any further details on each of the Lots) - the closing date for submission of Tenders has been extended to 12:00 (12 noon) on 21 January 2026. To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed): (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '344_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen). Any questions or clarifications (read more...)

Summary: Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, is overseeing a public procurement process titled "344_26 Signs," focused on supplying and installing various types of signs including safety signs, corporate signage, road name signs, and electronic signs across the UK. The procurement process is currently at the tender update stage, following the open procedure method. The deadline for tender submission has been extended to 21 January 2026 at noon. The framework agreement covers eight lots, with a total estimated value of £18 million and runs from 4 March 2026, with the possibility of extension. Interested parties must visit the EastMidsTenders Portal to register and express participation interest.

Sustainable Appliances Marketplace for Africa & Asia (SAMPA)

Description: Establish a centralised procurement and quality-assurance platform for affordable, energy-efficient appliances As part of the 11 year, PS110m research programme called Modern Energy Cooking Services funded by UK Aid, Loughborough University (Grant holders) and other funders are cooperating on establishing the above 'SAMPA'. SAMPA will be a created operation (new or an extension of existing services) set up with the aim of aggregating demand for appliances, aggregating order sizes for improved pricing, organising tenders with local and global suppliers and coordinating the international logistics of the supply. It will be structured to pass along cost savings to in country distributors, households and businesses after ensuring the platform is sustainable. The funders seek an operating collaborator or consortium of collaborators to launch and manage SAMPA. SAMPA will focus on (read more...)

Summary: Loughborough University, acting as the contracting authority, is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Sustainable Appliances Marketplace for Africa & Asia (SAMPA)." This initiative focuses on the goods industry category, specifically targeting domestic and electrical appliances. The project is part of the Modern Energy Cooking Services programme, supported by UK Aid, and aims to create a platform for energy-efficient appliances. The procurement process includes market engagement, with a key deadline for supplier registration set for 23 January 2026. The project will be conducted in Loughborough, United Kingdom, but the implications extend to various developing regions, primarily Africa and Asia. The contract period is from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

SKDC-1534 Tender for Disabled Adaptations to a Residential Property for on behalf of South Kesteven District Council

Description: South Kesteven District Council ( SKDC) wish to appoint a suitably experienced principal contractor under a JCT Minor Works Building Contract 2024 delivering major and minor adaptations to a private dwelling 27a Queensway, Grantham. The proposed adaptation is to a Housing Association owned property to meet the needs of two disabled occupants. It is proposed to construct a two bedroom and shower room single storey extension to the rear of the property.

Summary: South Kesteven District Council has initiated a public procurement process for the project titled "SKDC-1534 Tender for Disabled Adaptations to a Residential Property." The tender aims to procure building construction work, categorised under CPV 45210000, to deliver major and minor adaptations to a residence located at 27a Queensway, Grantham, for two disabled occupants. This procurement, facilitated by Welland Procurement, is in the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 13th February 2026. The tender follows an open procurement method, under the legal framework of UKPGA legislation 2023/54, offering gross funding of £144,000. The contract period is scheduled from 9th March 2026 to 8th September 2026, with potential renewal for an additional six months.

Mobile Phone Signal Booster Solution Loughborough College Group Brooksby Campus

Description: Mobile Phone Signal Booster Solution Loughborough College Group Brooksby Campus. The College is undertaking early market engagement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Loughborough:-Wireless-telecommunications-system./889J98PQR2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/889J98PQR2

Summary: Loughborough College is currently engaging in a planning phase for a project titled "Mobile Phone Signal Booster Solution Loughborough College Group Brooksby Campus." The procurement process is initiated under the framework of the Procurement Act 2023, focusing on services in the wireless telecommunications system category. The project aims to enhance mobile signal coverage at the Brooksby Campus, addressing current deficiencies that affect communication and safety. As a part of early market engagement, suppliers are invited to comment on potential solutions before the deadline on 29th January 2026. The procurement is slated to start on 5th April 2026 and is set to end on 5th April 2027, with a total estimated value of £100,000.

Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a Static Roller Packer

Description: Leicestershire County Council is seeking quotations for the supply, installation, and commissioning of one static roller packer, along with associated works at the Shepshed Recycling and Household Waste Site. This RFQ also includes an option for the Council to purchase up to two additional roller packers at any point during the five-year Contract Term, starting from the date the first roller packer is commissioned.

Summary: Leicestershire County Council has initiated a tender process for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a static roller packer at the Shepshed Recycling and Household Waste Site. This procurement falls under the industrial machinery category, specifically compacting machinery, and is classified within the goods procurement category. The location for delivery is in the UKF22 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an open competition method under a below-threshold framework. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 16th February 2026, and a tender submission deadline on 2nd March 2026. The contract period is set to start on 1st May 2026 and will last until 30th April 2031, with an option for the Council to purchase up to two additional roller packers during the term.

Out of Court Resolution Recommissioning

Description: The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire is looking to award the opportunity to a single provider.

Summary: The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire is initiating a procurement process titled "Out of Court Resolution Recommissioning." This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals and other related services. The procurement is open for submissions until 13 February 2026, with the award decision expected by 11 March 2026. Located in the United Kingdom, primarily within the UKF region, this procurement follows an open procedure method. Interested parties can submit their proposals electronically and must do so in English. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2026 and may extend until 31 March 2029, inclusive of a possible renewal option.

Grave digging

Description: Kirby Muxloe Parish Council is located in Leicestershire and are responsible for the gravedigging within Desford Road Cemetery (LE9 2BD) Details are included in the Tender documentation. The contract is a fixed price three year contract commencing on 1st April 2026. N.B - while a value has been stated, this is obviously dependent on need. Tenders should be sent by post or delivered by hand in a sealed envelope marked: PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL Parish Clerk Kirby Muxloe Parish Council Station Road Kirby Muxloe Leicestershire LE9 2EN To arrive no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 11th February 2026.

Summary: Kirby Muxloe Parish Council, located in Leicestershire, invites tenders for the provision of grave-digging services at Desford Road Cemetery under a fixed-price contract lasting three years. The procurement process is currently active and employs a direct procurement method through single tender action, applicable for contracts below the financial threshold. The industry falls under the 'works' category, specifically classified as grave-digging work. The tender period concludes at 12 noon on 11th February 2026, with the contract commencement set for 1st April 2026, and completion on 31st March 2029. Submissions must be delivered by post or hand to the Parish Clerk, clearly marked as private and confidential, to reach the Kirby Muxloe Parish Council's office by the deadline.

Grounds Maintenance

Description: Kirby Muxloe Parish Council is located in Leicestershire and are responsible for the maintenance of various areas of green space throughout the parish. Details of the areas to be maintained are included in the Tender documentation . The contract is a fixed price three year contract commencing on 1st April 2026. Tenders should be sent by post or delivered by hand in a sealed envelope marked: PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL Parish Clerk Kirby Muxloe Parish Council Station Road Kirby Muxloe Leicestershire LE9 2EN To arrive no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 11th February 2026.

Summary: Kirby Muxloe Parish Council, based in Leicestershire, is inviting tenders for a grounds maintenance contract with a budget of £90,000. This procurement process falls under the category of works, specifically grounds maintenance services (CPV code 77314000). The contract is a fixed-price agreement for a duration of three years, commencing on 1st April 2026. Prospective suppliers are required to submit their tenders by 12 noon on 11th February 2026, with submissions to be made in a sealed envelope either via post or by hand delivery to the council office located on Station Road, Kirby Muxloe, LE9 2EN. The current procurement stage is tender, following a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold.