Monitoring of School Attendance

Description: Monitoring of School Attendance of Children and Young People in Care and Children and Young People with an Education, Health & Care Plan (OOC). Wolverhampton City Council (the Council) has a statutory duty to monitor the school attendance of children and young people in care placed in out-of-city independent placements, and for children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) attending out-of-city education settings. This duty is primarily governed by the Education Act 1996 and relevant Department for Education (DfE) statutory guidance. To fulfil this responsibility, the Council requires a service provider capable of delivering a robust service for collecting and monitoring attendance data for these two cohorts. The overarching aim is to improve school attendance among Wolverhampton pupils placed outside the city by delivering (read more...)

Summary: Wolverhampton City Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Monitoring of School Attendance" service, aimed at improving school attendance for children and young people in care and those with Education, Health, and Care Plans placed in out-of-city placements. This active procurement is under the "services" category and follows an open competition method, with submissions allowed electronically. Organisations have until 16 January 2026 to submit their tenders, following guidelines in the Invitation to Tender documents. The contracted service is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2026 and will continue for a three-year period, with the option for a one-year extension, across the United Kingdom.

CWC25185MW - Preliminary Market Engagement For a Digital Solution to Support Care Leavers

Description: Wolverhampton City Council are conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement to see what solution exist for a Digital Solution to Support Care Leavers. The Reach Leaving Care Service at the Council supports 584 care experienced young people, as part of the service we are required to advertise out the local offer which outlines the support they are entitled to from 16-25 years ranging from identity, health, education, independence, finances and relationships. The local offer is provided under The Social Work Act 2017, and we would like a solution to be able to advertise this offer and support people in how to access this. If you would like to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement please complete and submit the questionnaire available on the Council's website Opportunities - www.wolverhamptontenders.com The (read more...)

Summary: Wolverhampton City Council is actively planning a procurement process, inviting interest for a Digital Solution to Support Care Leavers. This initiative underlines the council's effort to support 584 care-experienced young individuals through the Reach Leaving Care Service. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically targeting software packages and information systems. Located in Wolverhampton, UKG, the procurement is currently in the planning stage. The council has issued a Preliminary Market Engagement to identify existing solutions, with responses to be submitted by midday on 6th January 2026 after an extension. The intention is to enhance the advertisement of support available to care leavers under The Social Work Act 2017. The official start date of the contract is slated for 1st February 2026, lasting until 31st January 2027.

CWC25195MW - Telecare Project

Description: Wolverhampton City Council are conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement for Telecare Services. Telecare is a preventative service designed to support independent living by providing remote monitoring and emergency response solutions. It enables individuals, particularly older adults and those with vulnerabilities to remain safely in their own homes, reducing reliance on more intensive care services. In Wolverhampton, this is primarily delivered through the provision of personal alarms and pendants connected to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), complemented by a 24-hour physical response service commissioned separately. The Council is engaging with the market to understand: * The capability of providers to deliver all or part of the Telecare service. * Innovative approaches and technologies that can overcome current challenges. * Potential business models and indicative costs for market-led delivery. * (read more...)

Summary: Wolverhampton City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "CWC25195MW - Telecare Project." This initiative focuses on delivering Telecare Services, aimed at supporting independent living through remote monitoring and emergency response solutions. The procurement falls under the industry categories of rescue and emergency equipment, IT services, and health and social work services. Located in the UK region of West Midlands (UKG39), the council is engaging in pre-market consultation with a deadline for supplier engagement responses set for 16th January 2026. The project will commence on 1st July 2026 and run until 30th June 2029, with the process currently in the market engagement phase.

Provision of Kerbside Recycling

Description: The council requires a contract for the haulage and processing of dry mixed recycling (DMR). This is a statutory requirement and to maintain the operation of the city's domestic and commercial kerbside collection services and also allows households the opportunity to deliver their household recycling to the councils Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC's). The council also provides recycling skips at its retail markets for traders to dispose of recycling waste. The kerbside collection service, HWRC and retails markets services currently collect the recycling as single steam dry mixed recycling meaning that all paper, cardboard, cans, bottles and tins are collected in one bin or skip. This recycling is taken to the waste transfer station, located in Crown Street, WV1 to be checked for contamination and loaded into walking (read more...)

Summary: The Wolverhampton City Council is managing a procurement process for the "Provision of Kerbside Recycling" services, classified under non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal. This procurement involves the haulage and processing of dry mixed recycling in Wolverhampton, UKG39 region. As of the latest stage, it is active in the tender phase, following a preliminary market engagement. The tender closes on 30th January 2026, with enquiries ending on 22nd January 2026 and the award expected by 20th February 2026. This open procedure requires electronic submission via www.wolverhamptontenders.com, with a project budget outlined at £7,200,000 gross.

Housing Maintenance Support Contract

Description: Wolverhampton Homes will be holding a remote market warming session on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 regarding their requirement, which includes Three new Measured Term Maintenance Contracts will be required to undertake a wide range of general building maintenance, electrical, roofing and adaptation works to voids (empty homes), tenanted homes and communal areas. Two contracts will predominantly deliver planned/batched works, on a geographical basis. One contract will cover the entire City and will predominately undertake 'responsive' works arising through tenant requests, including works under the scope of Awaab's Law, and Disrepair Claims, where works are subject to prescribed timescales. For business continuity and delivery risk reasons, a supplier/company group, may only be awarded one of the three contracts. Should a supplier tender for more than one contract, WH will (read more...)

Summary: Wolverhampton Homes Limited is planning a Housing Maintenance Support Contract, which will be conducted under the "works" industry category. The process, initiated as a tender, involves a comprehensive maintenance operation with three Measured Term Maintenance Contracts covering both planned and responsive works to various structures including voids, tenanted homes, and communal spaces within Wolverhampton. Interested businesses are invited to participate in a market warming session on 3rd February 2026. This session will provide insights into the contract's scope and approach. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, and organisations interested can register by 28th January 2026. The contracts are valued at approximately £22 million (gross) and will commence on 19th November 2026, running through to 18th November 2030.

Housing Maintenance Support Contract

Description: Wolverhampton Homes will be holding a remote market warming session on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 regarding their requirement, which includes Three new Measured Term Maintenance Contracts will be required to undertake a wide range of general building maintenance, electrical, roofing and adaptation works to voids (empty homes), tenanted homes and communal areas. Two contracts will predominantly deliver planned/batched works, on a geographical basis. One contract will cover the entire City and will predominately undertake 'responsive' works arising through tenant requests, including works under the scope of Awaab's Law, and Disrepair Claims, where works are subject to prescribed timescales. For business continuity and delivery risk reasons, a supplier/company group, may only be awarded one of the three contracts. Should a supplier tender for more than one contract, WH will (read more...)

Summary: Wolverhampton Homes Limited is planning a Housing Maintenance Support Contract, which will be conducted under the "works" industry category. The process, initiated as a tender, involves a comprehensive maintenance operation with three Measured Term Maintenance Contracts covering both planned and responsive works to various structures including voids, tenanted homes, and communal spaces within Wolverhampton. Interested businesses are invited to participate in a market warming session on 3rd February 2026. This session will provide insights into the contract's scope and approach. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, and organisations interested can register by 28th January 2026. The contracts are valued at approximately £22 million (gross) and will commence on 19th November 2026, running through to 18th November 2030.

Specialist Domestic Abuse Services

Description: City of Wolverhampton Council (CWC) seeks to procure specialist support services for victims of domestic abuse, including children. Informed by best practice, the new services will respond to local need and recognise the rich diversity of the city. In accordance with Part 4 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, the new services will respond to the duty on local authorities to provide support for all victims of domestic abuse and their children within safe and relevant accommodation. They will also be expected to make a key contribution to Wolverhampton's response to children affected by domestic abuse as victims in their own right, as set out in the Act (2021). CWC is seeking to procure the following services: Lot 1: Domestic abuse specialist support in safe accommodation. Lot 2: (read more...)

Summary: Wolverhampton City Council is currently running a tender process for procuring specialist support services for victims of domestic abuse in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. The procurement, entitled "Specialist Domestic Abuse Services," falls under the social work and related services industry category. This tender is at the active stage with preparation to close submission on 28 January 2026. Enquiries can be made until 12 January 2026. The tender process is open and above the threshold, executed in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and categorised as a light touch regime. Interested enterprises must be registered at www.wolverhamptontenders.com to participate. The estimated award decisions are expected by 24 February 2026 for Lot 1 and 17 March 2026 for Lots 2-5.

Hickman Avenue Fleet and Council Service Facility Works

Description: City of Wolverhampton Council ("CWC" / "Council") are seeking to appoint a Contractor for the new Fleet Services Depot, offices and associated parking at the Council owned former Wholesale Market site on Hickman Avenue (WV1 2TX). The scheme involves relocating Fleet Services and other Council services from numerous Council sites to the Hickman Avenue site and accommodate the following facilities or services: * Taxi Licensing * Fleet services vehicle workshop (including an ATF Lane) and associated vehicle parking provision with electric vehicle chargers. * Travel Unit minibus parking. The solution has to achieve 'O' licence status from the Department for Transport. * Meals on Wheels * Street Lighting and Cleaning Stores storage * Shared office and welfare facilities for the above services * Provision of renewable energy sources, (read more...)

Summary: Wolverhampton City Council is undertaking an ambitious procurement project titled "Hickman Avenue Fleet and Council Service Facility Works," set in the public authority - sub-central government category. This procurement focuses on building construction, specifically a new fleet services depot, offices, and associated parking at Hickman Avenue, Wolverhampton (WV1 2TX), in the UKG39 region. The project is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines for tender submissions on 13 February 2026, followed by an award period ending on 11 May 2026. Using the competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, this tender offers an inviting opportunity for contractors with relevant expertise to engage with strategic works aimed at sustainability and social value, including the provision of renewable energy sources.

Investment Strategy Modelling

Description: Following the outcome of the government's 'Fit for Future' consultation, LGPS Partner Funds are required to take their primary advice on strategic asset allocation from their chosen asset pool (LGPS Central Limited being one of those asset pools). Partner Funds' pension liabilities under membership of the LGPS are defined benefit in nature. By this, we mean that pension promises are made to members, and Partner Funds set aside large pools of assets held collectively, and in order to meet those pension promises. Strategic asset allocation decisions therefore require some consideration of those liabilities, including the impact on contributions requirements (to cover both ongoing accrual of benefits and any asset shortfall which may have arisen), as well as the likely investment returns (and uncertainty thereof) from the assets held. (read more...)

Summary: LGPS Central Limited, a public authority operating within the sub-central government tier in the United Kingdom, is conducting a procurement process titled "Investment Strategy Modelling". This tender, categorised under financial management consultancy services, is currently in the tendering stage with a submission deadline of 16 January 2026. The project is designed to develop a robust investment strategy modelling capability, following recent government consultation outcomes. Operating within the competitive flexible procedure framework, the tender is set to award a contract valued at GBP 4,320,000, with the contract execution window beginning on 1 April 2026 and potentially extending until 2035. The services will mainly be delivered to the region marked as UKG39.

Gully and Waste Sweeping Disposal

Description: CWC Street Cleaning Highway team remove approximately 3,500 tonnes of detritus per annum. This is done using Council fleet vehicles. Mechanical channel sweepers and precinct sweepers collect and remove detritus. The highway gully tanker removes and flushes out the highway gully pits to ensuring they do not get blocked dispersing standing water during heavy rain fall. CWC need to dispose of the waste on a daily basis.

Summary: Wolverhampton City Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Gully and Waste Sweeping Disposal" project in the West Midlands region (UKG39), United Kingdom. This tender is part of the 'services' procurement category, specifically focusing on sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. The procurement process is in the tender stage, offering an open procedure for submissions. Interested parties can submit their electronic tenders by 7 January 2026, with an enquiry deadline set for 2 January 2026. The project aims to manage and dispose of approximately 3,500 tonnes of detritus annually using council fleet vehicles and mechanical sweepers. The successful bidder will initiate the contract on 1 April 2026, running until 31 March 2028, with options for renewal extending to 2030.