INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT) for the provision of Professional consultancy services to manage delivery of Herefordshire Council's school building maintenance programme

Description: Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint a multi-discipline service provider to plan, coordinate and manage the delivery of its planned programme for the county's local authority maintained schools plus any emergency/contingency works (unplanned maintenance) that may arise

Summary: Herefordshire Council has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for providing professional consultancy services to manage its school building maintenance programme. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with an open procedure method, inviting bids for a contract valued at £1,000,000. The services fall under the building consultancy sector, with Herefordshire, UK, being the primary location. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12:00 PM on 16th December 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 9th December 2025, and the award expected by 5th February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 9th March 2026, extending for four years with a potential one-year renewal option based on performance and funding availability.

Expressions of Interest - contract for building of bespoke 'bat towers'

Description: Vincent Wildlife Trust invites Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified contractors for the construction of bespoke bat towers to support the recovery of lesser horseshoe bat populations across Wales. This work will contribute to the Landscape for Lessers project, funded by the Welsh Government's Nature Networks Fund.The design of each bat tower will vary depending on the species' requirements at each location and will be adapted to reflect local planning requirements and site conditions. Tower designs have been developed, although modifications will be required to suit specific site needs.The maternity bat towers have an approximate footprint of 3x3x4.5m and are constructed of block and timber construction with a slated pyramid roof. The expected cost for construction is expected to be in the range of GBP 17,000-25,0000The night roosts (read more...)

Summary: The Vincent Wildlife Trust has initiated a public procurement process seeking Expressions of Interest for the construction of bespoke 'bat towers' to support the conservation of lesser horseshoe bat populations across Wales. The procurement is in the tender stage, inviting qualified contractors to submit proposals for this valuable project. The towers, intended as new roosting sites, will be constructed in key regions including Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Powys, and Denbighshire, with an expected completion deadline by 1st December 2025. The initiative falls under the construction and nature reserve services sector, with a procurement method classified as open, allowing for electronic submissions via the Postbox facility.

Tender for Improvement works to the Sliding sash timber windows at Churchill House, Hereford

Description: Churchill House is a Grade II listed building in the city of Hereford. Herefordshire Council is seeking a supplier to restore 36 vertical sliding timber sash windows within the building, install draught proofing and reglaze where necessary. Full details of the requirements can be found in the tender documents. Bidder's may visit the site during the tender period. Details explaining how to arrange a visit can be found in the tender documents.

Summary: Herefordshire Council has updated its tender process for restoration works on the vertical sliding sash timber windows at the Grade II listed Churchill House in Hereford. This procurement, classified under restoration work, invites suppliers to restore 36 windows, a project scheduled to commence on 2nd March 2026 and conclude by 13th May 2026. This opportunity is deemed suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, with a gross value of £36,000. The procurement follows an open competition method below the threshold, and all documentation is accessible via the electronic portal, with site visit arrangements detailed within the tender documents. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12:00 GMT on 11th December 2025, with all inquiries needing resolution by 4th December 2025.

Tender for Improvement works to the Sliding sash timber windows at Churchill House, Hereford

Description: Churchill House is a Grade II listed building in the city of Hereford. Herefordshire Council is seeking a supplier to restore 36 vertical sliding timber sash windows within the building, install draught proofing and reglaze where necessary. Full details of the requirements can be found in the tender documents. Bidder's may visit the site during the tender period. Details explaining how to arrange a visit can be found in the tender documents.

Summary: Herefordshire Council has updated its tender process for restoration works on the vertical sliding sash timber windows at the Grade II listed Churchill House in Hereford. This procurement, classified under restoration work, invites suppliers to restore 36 windows, a project scheduled to commence on 2nd March 2026 and conclude by 13th May 2026. This opportunity is deemed suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, with a gross value of £36,000. The procurement follows an open competition method below the threshold, and all documentation is accessible via the electronic portal, with site visit arrangements detailed within the tender documents. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12:00 GMT on 11th December 2025, with all inquiries needing resolution by 4th December 2025.

Tender for the provision of Postal Delivery of Nicotine Replacement Therapy in Herefordshire

Description: Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint a service provider for the Postal Delivery of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Service in Herefordshire. The Herefordshire Healthy Lifestyle Service provides the Herefordshire Stop Smoking Service (HSSS) and is commissioned by Public Health to provide the recommended standard treatment programme and supply of NRT to their clients to support a stop smoking quit attempt. The objectives of the service are to support individuals who want to stop smoking, and to reach individuals in rural areas of Herefordshire who do not have access to a community Pharmacy in their local area and have limited means of directly accessing NRT. The contract will commence upon 1 January 2026 and will continue until 31 December 2027. There will be an option to extend this contract (read more...)

Summary: Herefordshire Council is inviting tenders for the Postal Delivery of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Service, aimed at supporting individuals, particularly in rural Herefordshire, to quit smoking. This procurement is classified under Pharmaceutical Products and falls within the goods category with an estimated contract value of £140,000 to £168,000. The procurement process is in the tender stage, conducted through an open competition method. The tender was issued on 12th November 2025, with a submission deadline set for 5th December 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2027, with options for extension based on performance and funding. Herefordshire Council's contact, Ms Aksana Hironak, is available for enquiries until 27th November 2025.

Invitation to Tender to join the Framework for Education - Alternative Education Provision (AP) in Herefordshire

Description: Herefordshire Council is seeking to establish an Open Framework of suitably qualified providers to deliver alternative education for those children and young people for whom it has a statutory responsibility, who are without a school place; or where a maintained school or academy has been unable to fully provide an appropriate individualised education package. Alternative provision may also be put in place for students who are at the point of permanent exclusion, have been permanently excluded from school or signed off from school on medical grounds. The Alternative Education Provision Framework will contain 3 Lots: * Lot 1 - Education and engagement activities * Lot 2 - Mentoring (face to face and/or online) * Lot 3 - Tuition (face to face and/or online) Providers are permitted to bid (read more...)

Summary: Herefordshire Council is conducting an open tender for the establishment of a Framework for Education - Alternative Education Provision (AP) in Herefordshire. This procurement falls under the "services" category and uses the open procedure method according to the Procurement Act 2023. The council is inviting suppliers to contribute to the framework, which includes three lots: Education and Engagement Activities, Mentoring, and Tuition. The framework is strategically designed to cater to children and young people without a school place or with specific educational needs. The contracting process is currently in the "tender" stage, with a deadline for submissions on 17 December 2025 and contracts expected to commence in March 2026, running up to seven years with potential extensions.

Framework for Home Care Services in Herefordshire - Meet the Buyer / Market Engagement Event

Description: Herefordshire Council will be running a Market Engagement event for all businesses interested in delivering Home Care Services in Herefordshire. These services are commissioned for residents with assessed eligible needs, in order to enable them to remain safe and independent in their own homes for longer, reducing or delaying the need for more formal health and social care services. The engagement event will take place on Thursday 04 December 2025 at HARC (Herefordshire Archive and Record Centre), Fir Tree Lane, Rotherwas Industrial Estate, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 6LA. There are three sessions available throughout the day and providers are limited to 2 attendees per provider: Session 1: 10am - 11:30am (arrive from 9:30am) Session 2: 12:30pm - 2pm (arrive from 12pm) Session 3: 3pm - 4:30pm (arrive from 2:30pm) (read more...)

Summary: Herefordshire Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Framework for Home Care Services in Herefordshire," focusing on the delivery of health and social work services. The council, classified under the sub-central government category, aims to engage potential providers through a Market Engagement event scheduled for 4 December 2025 at the Herefordshire Archive and Record Centre in Hereford. Interested parties are encouraged to register by 27 November 2025, with the actual services slated to commence on 1 November 2026. This initiative is aimed at supporting the provision of care services to adults in Herefordshire, allowing them to maintain independence within their homes.

Invitation for Tender for the provision of Bus shelter replacement, maintenance and refurbishment of bus shelters and associated public transport infrastructure service. (1175)

Description: Herefordshire Council is launching a major initiative to improve the bus waiting experience for passengers across the county. As part of its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), the programme seeks to upgrade bus stop infrastructure with the aim of making public transport more attractive and encouraging higher patronage. The programme of works will be dynamic, with individual work packages being called off from the contract as needed. Works will include replacement, maintenance and refurbishment of its public transport infrastructure, predominantly bus shelters.

Summary: Herefordshire Council has initiated an open tender process for the provision of bus shelter replacement, maintenance, and refurbishment services, as part of its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). The industry category for this tender falls under public transport infrastructure works, specifically targeting bus shelters and associated constructions. The procurement process currently resides at the 'tender' stage, with crucial deadlines including the enquiry period ending on 24th November 2025, and the tender submission deadline set for 1st December 2025. Located in Herefordshire, UK (Region UKG11), the awarded contract is expected to commence on 23rd January 2026, running up to 22nd January 2027, with a possibility of a 12-month extension based on performance and funding conditions.

Meet the Buyer / Market Engagement Event for Overnight Short Breaks with Outreach Support Service for Children and Young People with Disabilities (0-18 years old) in Herefordshire

Description: Herefordshire Council will be running a Market Engagement events for all businesses interested in delivering Overnight Short Breaks with Outreach Support Service for Children and Young People with Disabilities (0-18 years old) in Herefordshire. Dates of the engagement: 1) 5th November 10:00am - 12:30pm at Shell Store, Rotherwas, Skylon Park, Hereford HR2 6SR 2) 12th November 1:00pm - 2:00pm via Microsoft teams (for this event suppliers should confirm their name and email address that we should send the Microsoft Teams invitation to) Each event will cover the following topics: information of where to find council opportunities, how to successfully bid for them and specific information about this project along with opportunities to ask questions and network. ALL SUPPLIERS WHO WISH TO ATTEND WOULD NEED TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST (read more...)

Summary: Herefordshire Council is in the planning stages of a procurement process for the provision of Overnight Short Breaks with Outreach Support Services for children and young people with disabilities, aged 0-18 years old, in Herefordshire. As part of their preparatory activities, the Council is organising a series of market engagement events to engage potential suppliers. These events are scheduled for 5th November 2025, at Shell Store, Rotherwas, Skylon Park, Hereford, and 12th November 2025, via Microsoft Teams. Interested parties must register by 31st October for the in-person session and by 10th November for the virtual session. The procurement is categorized under Health and Social Work Services and is being planned under the 'light touch' regime, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

External Audit Services

Description: Hoople Ltd are looking to appoint a single supplier to provide a comprehensive and efficient external audit of the annual accounts to be completed annually, after year end closure of accounts. Within statutory deadlines including an audit opinion for presentation at Hoople Board and preparation of Companies' House corporation tax return. For full details of the requirements, including specifications, please register an interest in the opportunity to access the full tender pack. Please note only submissions made via the portal will be accepted.

Summary: Herefordshire Council has initiated a tender process to appoint a supplier for External Audit Services, following an open procurement method. The tender is linked to Hoople Ltd and involves conducting a comprehensive external audit of annual accounts after year-end closure, with statutory deadlines. The procurement is under the "services" category, specifically within auditing services, and is located in the UK, region UKG11. Interested parties must register on the Procontract e-Tendering system through the Supplying the Southwest portal, with submissions exclusively accepted via this portal. The tender process is in the "tender" stage with an enquiry period closing on 17th November 2025 and the submission deadline set for 24th November 2025. The contract period is planned from 1st April 2026 to 1st April 2028, with possible renewal extending to 1st April 2029.