Clinical Supervision for Young People's Substance Misuse Workforce

Description: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council wish to procure a service to provide clinical supervision for up to seven staff of the young person's substance misuse service, including the Team Manager, Treatment Workers and Education Co-ordinators.

Summary: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, a public authority within central government, is seeking to procure services for "Clinical Supervision for Young People's Substance Misuse Workforce." This tender involves providing clinical supervision for staff involved in substance misuse services, including the Team Manager, Treatment Workers, and Education Co-ordinators, and falls under the 'services' category with specifics in medical practice and counselling services. The procurement process is in the tender stage, using an open competition method, and is below the financial threshold. It is located in the UK region UKG37, with the tender period closing on 6th February 2026. The value of the contract is £52,800, spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030.

Market Engagement Event - Integrated Sexual Health Services

Description: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) are committed to commissioning high-quality, cost-effective services that meet the diverse needs across Sandwell. SMBC is currently preparing a future procurement of the Integrated Sexual Health Service. This preliminary market engagement seeks to share with any interested organisation: - Why we are recommissioning and rational for holding a market engagement event - Sandwell Profile - Sexual Health need in Sandwell - Our challenges - What we want from a new service & ambitions - A procurement brief - Summary and next steps The event will be an opportunity to share insights and collaborate on shaping the future of Integrated Sexual Health Services within Sandwell. The Market Engagement event is an in-person event and will take place on Thursday 5th February 2026, 2:00pm to (read more...)

Summary: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of procuring Integrated Sexual Health Services, with an emphasis on high-quality and cost-effective solutions to match the diverse needs of the Sandwell area. As part of this initiative, the Council is hosting a Market Engagement Event, scheduled for 5th February 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Brasshouse Community Centre in Smethwick, West Midlands. The event aims to foster collaboration and share insights on upcoming service requirements. The procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the potential contract running from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030, and possibly extending until 2032.

Invitation to a Market Engagement Event for 0-19 Healthy Child Programme

Description: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) are committed to commissioning high-quality, cost-effective services that meet the diverse needs across Sandwell. SMBC is currently preparing a future procurement of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme, this Programme is a vital way in which we can deliver improved outcomes for all children, young people and families across Sandwell. This preliminary market engagement seeks to share with any interested organisation: - Information about the Sandwell context - Executive summary and key findings from the 0-19 health needs assessment - The current and proposed delivery model of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme - Our vision and key recommendations for the future contract - A procurement brief - A tabletop activity to support the development of the specification The event will be an opportunity to (read more...)

Summary: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process to commission the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme. This initiative is part of their commitment to provide high-quality, cost-effective services to meet the health needs of children, young people, and families in Sandwell. A market engagement event will be vital for understanding the current and proposed delivery model, scheduled for 5th February 2026 at the Brasshouse Community Centre in Smethwick, West Midlands. Interested organisations are requested to confirm their attendance by 5.00pm on 30th January 2026. This engagement is part of the preliminary planning and insights gathering phase, and it is aligned with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Emotional Wellbeing Service - Children We Care for and Care Experience Young People

Description: Sandwell Council in partnership with Sandwell Children's Trust are seeking to commission an emotional mental health and wellbeing (MHWB) service for children we care for (CWCF) 5-18 years old and care-experienced young people (CEYP 18-25 years old). The service will deliver therapeutic interventions, assessments, and support across three pathways: * Emotional wellbeing support for children entering care * Stabilising homes to prevent placement breakdown * Emotional wellbeing support for care-experienced young people (up to age 25 for SEND/CEYP). This service is being commissioned in response to mental health needs among vulnerable children and young people, with the aim of reducing placement instability and improving resilience, relationships, and long-term life outcomes. The service will be delivered across the Sandwell Borough and where required up to a 20-mile radius. alongside (read more...)

Summary: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated an open tender process for the "Emotional Wellbeing Service – Children We Care for and Care Experience Young People" to be delivered from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with an option to extend until 31 March 2031. The service aims to provide mental health and wellbeing support for children in care and care-experienced young people, with services offered across the Sandwell Borough and up to a 20-mile radius. Key procurement dates include a submission deadline on 13 March 2026, followed by an awarding period ending on 16 March 2026. With a gross budget of £1.5 million, this contract falls under the health and social work services category, incorporating associated guidance and counselling, administrative, and community health services.

Supply of Plant Hire Services

Description: Sandwell MBC Highways Services is responsible for street lighting, highway maintenance, and winter maintenance across the Borough of Sandwell. Highways Services is leading this procurement exercise to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of the Supply of plant hire, covering a range of equipment including compressors, rollers, excavators, tippers, and other specialist plant required by Sandwell MBC (the "Council").Highways Services invites interested suppliers ("Tenderers") to participate in the tender process for this Framework Agreement. It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will include a maximum of two suppliers, subject to the receipt of sufficient acceptable tender submissions. The contract will be awarded to the highest-scoring bidder, who will be designated as the Primary Contractor. The Primary Contractor will be offered all work opportunities in the first instance. (read more...)

Summary: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of plant hire services as part of their Highways Services operations, which include street lighting and highway maintenance within Sandwell, UK. This procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government category and is currently in the tender stage, utilising an open procurement process for a framework agreement. The tender invites submissions by 9th February 2026, with the award period concluding on 6th March 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, covering a range of equipment needs, such as compressors, excavators, and concrete mixers.

Provision of Community Equipment - Preliminary Market Engagement

Description: Preliminary Market Engagement for the Provision of Community Equipment Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council ('the Council') are conducting preliminary market engagement activity in relation to the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of standard and bespoke community equipment. The Council's Joint Equipment Stores, as part of the Adult Social Care Directorate, provides a comprehensive support service for residents of Sandwell, facilitating the procurement, delivery, collection, and recycling of daily living equipment and aids as prescribed by clinicians. This service ensures that individuals receive the necessary equipment to maintain independence and improve quality of life, with all items supplied in a timely and efficient manner.

Summary: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of a preliminary market engagement process for a Framework Agreement regarding the supply and delivery of both standard and bespoke community equipment. This procurement process is focused on goods within the community, social services, and medical aids categories. The location for this procurement is Oldbury, United Kingdom, under the jurisdiction of the sub-central government authority. The deadline for submitting questionnaires for this market engagement is scheduled for 10:00 hours on 2nd February 2026. The future notice for the procurement is anticipated to be published on 11th May 2026. This market engagement is not an official call for competition, but rather a tool to gather market insights, helping shape the upcoming procurement strategy.

Invitation to Tender for Asbestos Surveying, Sampling, Air Testing and Consultancy Services

Description: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders from experienced organisations to assist in the delivery of a wide range of Asbestos Surveying, Sampling, Air-Testing and Consultancy Services and ancillary to support and complement existing in-house service(s), all in accordance with these Tender Documents. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for (read more...)

Summary: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting bids for a contract titled "Invitation to Tender for Asbestos Surveying, Sampling, Air Testing and Consultancy Services." The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is being conducted through an open procedure. The contract focuses on technical inspection and testing services within the asbestos removal sector, under the industry categories of CPV 71630000 and CPV 90650000. The services are to be delivered within the UK region classified as UKG37, with a closing date for submissions set for 16 February 2026 at 15:00. Key locations include Tipton, Wednesbury, West Bromwich, Rowley, Oldbury, and Smethwick. The procurement process is above the financial threshold, with an estimated total contract value of £400,000 to £480,000.

Street Lighting Improvements Programme 2026 - 2030

Description: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Highway Authority has a legal duty to maintain the highway network within the borough, including street lighting and illuminated signage. Sandwell MBC provides and maintains 30,985 streetlights and approximately 5,000 other types of illuminated street furniture. Of these, 30,139 lighting units have already been upgraded through a previous lantern replacement programme. This delivered significant energy efficiencies, carbon reductions and introduced LED lighting technology controlled via a Central Management System (CMS), a platform that enables remote monitoring and adjustment of street lighting assets for optimal performance and fault detection. The proposed Street Lighting Improvement Programme Contract, will focus on upgrading the small number of remaining non-LED lighting units and converting approximately 9,000 existing LED lanterns onto a single, integrated CMS. Additionally, the contract will enable (read more...)

Summary: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a procurement process for a project titled "Street Lighting Improvements Programme 2026 - 2030" under an open procedure. This tender, classified in the industry category of works, focuses on upgrading street lighting infrastructure within the UK region of Sandwell. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a tender period closing on 4th February 2026 and an award period expected to conclude by 16th March 2026. This project seeks to convert remaining non-LED lighting units and integrate approximately 9,000 existing LED lanterns into a Central Management System. Furthermore, it involves the replacement of lighting columns and other street furniture reaching the end of their design life, ensuring optimal safety and functionality of the borough’s street lighting system.

Contract for the delivery of public health services

Description: Contract for the delivery of public health services to include: the Health Visiting Service, the Integrated Sexual Health Service, and the Child Vision Screening Service

Summary: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a substantial contract for the delivery of public health services to Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Hospitals Trust. This contract involves the Health Visiting Service, Integrated Sexual Health Service, and Child Vision Screening Service, with the services scheduled from 1 January 2024 to 31 March 2027. The procurement process followed the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, using a direct award method without prior publication of a call for competition. The buyer, located in Oldbury, UK, aims to enhance local health services, with the Council making the award decision on 10 September 2025. The total lifetime value of the contract is £12,501,263.

Appointment of Sandwell Childrens Trust External Auditor

Description: Sandwell Children's Trust invites tenders from suitably qualified and competent registered auditors with a high level of knowledge and understanding of the public sector for the provision of a statutory external audit and certain related services. For the period 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. The auditor must have previous experience of auditing a local authority children's service, Children's Trust or public bodies providing welfare services. Further details of the external audit and other services can be found in the attached document within the In-Tend ITT Pack, Schedule 5 - External Auditor Service Specification.

Summary: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the role of External Auditor for Sandwell Children's Trust, with the procurement process currently at the Tender stage. This service falls within the auditing services industry category and pertains to the United Kingdom. The procurement method being utilised is an open procedure, and interested parties must submit their proposals by 28th December 2025 at 15:00. The contract, with an estimated value of £200,000 to £240,000, is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and could run until 31st March 2030, with a possible extension of 12 months. Key contact for this tender is Neil Whitehouse, and further details can be accessed through the In-Tend host platform.