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Bedford Borough Leisure Facilities Management

Description: Bedford Borough Council wishes to engage with potential bidders for a long term leisure operating contract, managing the operation of its current 5 sites. The Council has produced a questionnaire and invites participants to complete and feedback to inform the Council's procurement strategy. Participants are invited to register to our e-tendering portal where the questionnaire and briefing document can be downloaded and returned.

Summary: Bedford Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the management of its leisure facilities. This opportunity involves the operation of five leisure sites across the borough, with a long-term contract period planned from 1st February 2027 to 31st January 2041. The contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on sporting services. Interested participants are invited to engage in a market engagement exercise by accessing the Council's e-tendering portal, In-Tend. Prospective bidders must complete and return a questionnaire by the deadline of 7th August 2026. The procurement method is set as a procurement strategy aimed at informing potential bidders about the project scope and requirements.

Bedford Borough Leisure Facilities Management

Description: Bedford Borough Council wishes to engage with potential bidders for a long term leisure operating contract, managing the operation of its current 5 sites. The Council has produced a questionnaire and invites participants to complete and feedback to inform the Council's procurement strategy. Participants are invited to register to our e-tendering portal where the questionnaire and briefing document can be downloaded and returned.

Summary: Bedford Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the management of its leisure facilities. This opportunity involves the operation of five leisure sites across the borough, with a long-term contract period planned from 1st February 2027 to 31st January 2041. The contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on sporting services. Interested participants are invited to engage in a market engagement exercise by accessing the Council's e-tendering portal, In-Tend. Prospective bidders must complete and return a questionnaire by the deadline of 7th August 2026. The procurement method is set as a procurement strategy aimed at informing potential bidders about the project scope and requirements.

Open Framework for Building Maintenance and Building Services

Description: Bedford Borough Council is seeking to create an Open Framework for building maintenance services, comprising servicing and maintenance of all mechanical and electric installations and maintenance and repair of building fabric. The framework will comprise of multiple service specific lots with both opportunities to join both single supplier lots for regular planned and reactive maintenance, and multi-supplier lots for larger repairs/renewals projects. Having previously published a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice for this procurement, Bedford Borough Council wish to engage further specifically with suppliers interested in bidding for Lot 1 - Minor Building Works, in order to determine capacity and capability to provide estimates using nationally published rate schedules. This lot will comprise suppliers providing building fabric works for projects valued up to PS100k. Suppliers wishing to consult with (read more...)

Summary: Bedford Borough Council is in the planning stage for an Open Framework procurement process focused on building maintenance and building services. The Council, a sub-central government public authority, aims to establish a framework that includes both mechanical and electrical engineering services. This procurement is particularly relevant for contracts in the UKH24 region of the United Kingdom. As of 16 July 2026, interested parties are encouraged to engage by 31 July 2026, with the intention of facilitating potential suppliers' understanding of project requirements. Communication for future tender notices is scheduled by 3 August 2026, with the framework operation intended to start on 2 November 2026 and extend until 1 November 2034.

MoneyHelper Pensions Dashboards (MHPD) - Website Video Content

Description: SUMMARY The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) wishes to engage with the market to understand the range of website video content solutions available. This market engagement may then lead to a Proof of Concept (PoC) trial and testing opportunity. OVERVIEW OF THIS RFI The requirement for this Request for Information (RFI) is provision of information regarding website video content solutions that are appropriate for the requirements of the Money Helper Pension Dashboard (MHPD), developed by the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS). Secondly, to ascertain whether suppliers are interested/able to deliver Proof of Concept (PoC) testing on whether video based explanations improve consumer understanding of pension information displayed on MHPD. When considering ability to deliver requirements, please assume consumer testing is to be completed in Q4 2026/Q1 2027. Indicative (read more...)

Summary: The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, is initiating a procurement process focused on creating video content for the MoneyHelper Pensions Dashboard (MHPD). This process is currently in the planning stage, as of 6th July 2026, with a Request for Information (RFI) issued to gather insights on potential solutions. Located in Bedford, the buying organisation is looking to develop a range of short, accessible videos aimed at making pension information more understandable to consumers. Interested suppliers have until 20th July 2026 to respond. The Proof of Concept (PoC) trial is slated to begin in October 2026, with completion expected by June 2027.

Tresham Kettering Campus Heating & Hot Water Upgrade Project

Description: Bedford College is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Contractor to undertake the careful decommissioning, strip out and disposal of the existing main heating and hot water generation plant and the design, supply, installation and commissioning of a new main heating and hot water generation system to comply fully with the tender drawings, specifications and schedules provided.

Summary: Bedford College has initiated an open tender process for the Tresham Kettering Campus Heating & Hot Water Upgrade Project. This procurement falls under the 'works' category and seeks a Mechanical & Electrical Contractor to decommission and replace the current heating and hot water system. The project is located in the United Kingdom, with the primary delivery area being the region UKH24. Important dates for interested parties include an enquiry period ending on 17th July 2026 and a tender submission deadline of 20th July 2026. The procurement, valued at a gross amount of £420,000, utilises an open competition method, allowing electronic submissions through the MultiQuote platform.

CA18125 - Tresham Kettering Campus Heating & Hot Water Upgrade Project

Description: Tresham Kettering Campus Heating & Hot Water Upgrade Project. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18125. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18125 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Summary: The procurement process for the "CA18125 - Tresham Kettering Campus Heating & Hot Water Upgrade Project" is being managed by Bedford College. This tender falls under the electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment industry category and is aimed at improving the heating and hot water systems on the Tresham Kettering Campus. The procurement is currently at the 'tender' stage, with an open procedure method. Key dates to note include the tender period ending on 20th July 2026, followed by the contract period running from 27th July 2026 to 31st August 2026. The project location serves a diverse range of delivery addresses, including the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Europe, the Isle of Man, and other international regions, with a total project value estimated at £350,000.

Open Framework for Emergency Accommodation and Nightly-Let Housing Provision

Description: This Procurement is for an Open Framework as described in Section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023, containing various lots for the provision of Emergency Accommodation and Nightly-Let Housing. It is being run under the open procedure in accordance with the requirements of Sections 19 and 20 of the Procurement Act 2023, which is a formal bidding procedure under which the Open Framework is advertised and all interested organisations or consortia may bid.

Summary: The current procurement process, managed by Bedford Borough Council, seeks to establish an open framework for the provision of emergency accommodation and nightly-let housing. This procurement falls under the services category and is conducted using the open procedure, which allows all interested organisations or consortia to participate. The procurement relates primarily to accommodation services, with a gross budget of £60 million. The tender stage is active, and potential bidders must submit their bids by 29th July 2026. Contracts, divided into various lots, will commence on 1st October 2026 and run until 30th September 2034, primarily located in the UK region of Bedford.

3g Pitch Resurfacing Works

Description: 3g Pitch Resurfacing Works at Wixams for Bedford Borough Council

Summary: Bedford Borough Council has initiated a procurement process for "3g Pitch Resurfacing Works" at Wixams, in the Bedford area. This tender falls under the construction work category for sports facilities, specifically focused on the sports goods and outdoor equipment sector. The procurement is in the tender stage with an open competition process detailed as "Below threshold - open competition." Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 24th June 2026, and the tender period closing on 1st July 2026. Interested parties can engage with this opportunity electronically via the Bedford Council's submission portal.

CA17988 - Provision of Security Systems Services

Description: Bedford College is seeking an efficient and high-quality security systems service across campuses in the Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire regions. Information in respect of the buildings to be covered at each campus and required regularity is included within the tender pack. The security systems company must show best value; and deliver a consistently high level of service. A single provider is required to serve all campuses. The contract is offered on a 1 year plus 1 year plus 1 year plus 1 year basis - up to a maximum of four years. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17988. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17988 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 (read more...)

Summary: Bedford College is inviting tenders for the provision of security systems services across its campuses in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire. The procurement falls under the 'Test and evaluation of security equipment' industry category, with the process currently in the Tender stage. The contract is structured to be a single-provider service, with the possibility of renewal over four years. The initial contract period is from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027, with an anticipated total value of £200,000. The tender is open until 1st July 2026, and the method of procurement is the open procedure.

Provision of Security Systems Services

Description: Bedford College is seeking an efficient and high-quality security systems service across campuses in the Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire regions. Information in respect of the buildings to be covered at each campus and required regularity is included within the tender pack. The security systems company must show best value; and deliver a consistently high level of service. A single provider is required to serve all campuses. The contract is offered on a 1 year plus 1 year plus 1 year plus 1 year basis - up to a maximum of four years.

Summary: Bedford College, located in Bedford, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Security Systems Services" across its campuses in the Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire regions. Tagged under the services industry category, the contract was awarded on 9th July 2026, following an open competition below the threshold procurement approach. The award, valued at £54,255, has a significant duration starting from 1st August 2026 with potential extensions up to four years. The contract aims to ensure high-quality, efficient security systems service, with Infinity Secure Solutions Ltd selected as the supplier to deliver these services.