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Intelligent Transport Systems including traffic signals, variable message signs and car park signs

Description: Southend-on-Sea City Council is looking to appoint a suitable Supplier to supply, install and maintain intelligent transport systems and associated equipment including traffic signals, Variable Message Signs, RGB Signs, School Warning Signs, Car Park Guidance Signs, Car Park Count controllers and Vehicle Speed Activated Signs. All equipment is within the City of Southend and the Council will provide the Supplier with access to an asset management system where all faults and issues will be logged. The Supplier will be required to interrogate the Council's system on a daily basis to pick up faults, attend to rectify faults and then update the Council's system to confirm that the fault has been rectified. The Supplier will also be required to undertake annual inspections and internal cleaning of equipment. The Supplier (read more...)

Summary: Southend-on-Sea City Council is actively seeking a supplier for its Intelligent Transport Systems project. This tender involves the supply, installation, and maintenance of traffic management systems including traffic signals, variable message signs, and car park signs within the city. The procurement is in the tender stage with a deadline for tender submission set for 29th May 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £3 million gross, will commence on 1st August 2026. The process is being conducted through an open, competitive flexible procedure under the UK Procurement Act 2023, inviting any interested organisations to partake in a pre-tender dialogue to refine project scopes and requirements.

CCTV RE-DEPLOYABLE

Description: Southend-on-Sea City Council ("the Council") is responsible for managing and enforcing restrictions made under Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs), including parking, bus lane and moving traffic contraventions, within its jurisdiction, in order to support the safe and efficient operation of the road network. To support these functions, the Council is seeking to procure a Supplier for the provision, installation, maintenance and support of static re deployable roadside CCTV enforcement systems equipped with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology. The systems will be used for both attended and unattended enforcement at a range of locations, including but not limited to school streets, school keep clear locations, bus lanes, yellow box junctions, prohibited turns and other moving traffic restrictions. The Supplier must ensure that all CCTV and ANPR camera devices proposed (read more...)

Summary: Southend-on-Sea City Council is currently in the tendering stage for a contract titled "CCTV RE-DEPLOYABLE" under the industry category of parking services. The contract is set to enhance traffic regulation enforcement within the UKH31 region, specifically in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Key components include the provision, installation, and maintenance of CCTV enforcement systems with ANPR technology for traffic and parking management. The open procurement method highlights an urgent need, with the tender period ending on 27th April 2026. The contract is anticipated to commence on 30th June 2026 and conclude by 29th June 2028, with an option for a 12-month renewal.

SCC South Local Bus Service

Description: Southend-on-Sea City Council (SCC) seeks to engage the market through this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of a South Local Bus Service. The detail of which can be found in the Engagement section below. Scope: Description: Currently there are no commercial bus services which provide a service with a direct link into Airport land, operating between Southend Travel Centre and London Southend Airport and Temple Farm Industrial Estate. This new bus service will support residents within St. Laurence; Prittlewell; St. Luke's; Southchurch; Victoria; Kursall; Milton Wards and enable new connections across the city. Consultation for the BSIP identified many residents wanted to see a route from the Eastern area of Southend-on-Sea into London Southend Airport and considered that such a service could (read more...)

Summary: Southend-on-Sea City Council is initiating a preliminary market engagement exercise in anticipation of potentially procuring a new South Local Bus Service. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement event scheduled for 31st March 2026, and its deadline for interest set at 30th March 2026. The council, identified as a sub-central public authority, will host the event online via Teams, addressing various aspects such as service overview and procurement timeline. This tender falls under the public road transport services category and aims to enhance connectivity between Southend Travel Centre and various local points, including London Southend Airport and Temple Farm Industrial Estate. Interested parties from small and medium enterprises are encouraged to engage, as the procurement seeks service providers to stimulate regional transport improvement, with the contract estimated to begin on 18th October 2026.

Holiday, Activities and Food (HAF) Programme - Round 3

Description: Southend-on-Sea City Council are seeking to add additional suppliers to join the Framework Agreement for the provision of Holiday Activity and Food Programme Services (HAF) in Southend-on Sea. The Healthy Activities and Food programme (HAF) has been funded by the Department for Education to deliver activities and food to vulnerable children during school holiday periods. The provision must be used to provide access to holiday activity programmes as follows: - At least 4 hours for 4 days a week for 4 weeks the Summer, and a week in Easter and a week at Christmas - Inclusive and accessible provision - Provision offered to all Benefits related FSM children of statutory school age in Southend-on-Sea. The minimum standards for the delivery of high quality provision include healthy food (meeting (read more...)

Summary: Southend-on-Sea City Council is inviting additional suppliers to join the Framework Agreement for the Holiday, Activities and Food (HAF) Programme – Round 3. The programme, funded by the Department for Education, aims to provide activities and food to vulnerable children during school holidays in Southend-on-Sea. The procurement is in the tender stage, with the opportunity closing on 1st May 2026 at 12 Noon. This contract falls under the industry categories of Health and social work services and Other community, social and personal services, with services to be delivered in Southend-on-Sea, Essex starting from 15th June 2026. Businesses can submit tenders through the designated website, following an open procedure with electronic submissions allowed in English.

Provision of a Children's Residential and Accommodation Framework (Re-open 2026)

Description: Southend-on-Sea City Council (SCC) is reopening the Children's Residential and Accommodation Framework. The Framework was originally established in September 2025. A description of each lot and applicable sub-lot is as set out below. Framework Lots: Lot 1: Residential Care Provision For children unable to reside with their family, providing care, support, and a nurturing environment. Below are the applicable sub-lots: a) Individual Placements (including Emergency and Crisis Care) b) Block Booking c) Bespoke Arrangements d) Respite Placements Lot 2: Supported Accommodation For 16-25-year-olds, offering housing with additional support services to help transition to independent living. This lot will encompass the previous Transitional Supported Housing services for 16-25-year-olds including young parents. Providing temporary housing with supportive services to help residents move towards and maintain permanent housing. Below are the (read more...)

Summary: Southend-on-Sea City Council is inviting businesses to submit bids for the reopening of its Children's Residential and Accommodation Framework, initially established in September 2025. This framework covers two primary lots: Residential Care Provision for children and Supported Accommodation for young people aged 16-25. The procurement process currently is in the tender stage, with submissions to be completed electronically via the council's e-procurement system, ProContract. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th March 2026, with bids to be opened later that same day. This procurement, under the Health and social work services category, invites proposals from providers capable of delivering various services across Essex, in the region UKH31.

Replacement Gas Boiler

Description: 1. Supply and install 3 times A rated ultra-high efficient condensing, wall hung gas boilers, having at least a combined thermal output of 165kw, to the basement area. 2. Supply and install new horizontal twin flue technology system 3. Supply and install cascade rig/frame system with a low loss header and associated fittings 4. Supply and install pressurisation unit and expansion vessel 5. Supply and install magnetic filter to protect boilers from sludge/debris. 6. Supply and install new pipework and fittings to basement area as required 7. Undertake and complete all necessary electrical work required 8. Flush through, fill heating system and commission / test complete heating system. 9. Top up heating circuit with inhibitor to protect system from limescale/corrosion. 10. Decommission, drain down and remove the existing (read more...)

Summary: Leigh-on-Sea Town Council is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of replacement gas boilers, aiming to enhance the heating infrastructure at the Leigh Community Centre, Essex, with A-rated ultra-efficient models. This falls under the 'Central-heating installation work' and 'Boiler installation work' categories of the public works industry. With a procurement method characterised by an open procedure, businesses have the opportunity to submit their proposals by 2 April 2026. Businesses can direct their enquiries until 30 March 2026, while the award decision is expected by 15 April 2026. The project execution is scheduled from 1 May to 31 August 2026.

Occupational Therapy - Maintenance, Inspection and Repair Service for Lifting Equipment

Description: Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking a single supplier for the Provision of a Maintenance, Inspection and Repair Service for Lifting Equipment. The equipment that requires this service is generally located in private dwellings for the use of Southend-on-Sea residents and their carers, or may be located in the community equipment service warehouse. The equipment is procured separately. The Supplier must be suitably qualified to provide this service as per English and Welsh Law. This service is required to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operation of lifting and handling equipment used in a home environment, and so that the Council is in compliance with its obligations with regard to: The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, the Health & Social (read more...)

Summary: Southend-on-Sea City Council is currently seeking a supplier for its Occupational Therapy - Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair Service for Lifting Equipment. The tender process is being conducted via an open procedure, with a total contract value of £450,000 GBP. Located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, the procurement is primarily within the services category, specifically repair and maintenance. Prospective suppliers must submit their bids by 23rd March 2026, and any enquiries should be completed by 13th March 2026. The procurement includes stringent compliance requirements with regulations like the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 and the Health & Social Care Act 2008.

Empowering Families (Family Mentor Service)

Description: Southend-on-Sea City Council are looking to procure the services of a suitable organisation to deliver a volunteer mentor service for vulnerable families in the Southend-on-Sea City area. The provider will deliver Empowering Families Service using community volunteers to mentor vulnerable families, as part of a whole-family approach to facilitate change, improve wellbeing, build resilience and empower families. The service will work with families identified by children's services, most of the families will have children who are known to children's social care either as a Child in Need or with a Child Protection Plan. The community volunteer mentors will offer focused interventions to vulnerable children, young people and their families to contribute to improved health and wellbeing, education, employment, training, housing and finance outcomes. Developing their emotional, educational, and (read more...)

Summary: Southend-on-Sea City Council has initiated a procurement process for the "Empowering Families (Family Mentor Service)" aimed at supporting vulnerable families in the Southend-on-Sea area. The open tender process is in the active procurement stage and is classified under social work and related services. The tender invites organisations to provide community volunteer-based mentoring services to improve family wellbeing, resilience, and support affected children and young people. Important dates include the tender submission deadline by 3rd March 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 24th February 2026. The estimated contract value is £200,000 GBP, with a contract period starting on 1st June 2026, possibly extending until 31st March 2029.

Provision of a Children's Residential and Accommodation Framework

Description: Southend-on-Sea City Council is reopening the provision of a framework for Children's Residential and Accommodation services for: Lot 1 - Residential Homes Lot 2 - Supported Accommodation The framework first opened on the 20th of February 2025 and closed on the 24th March 2025. The framework will reopen in January 2026. A market engagement event is being held virtually via teams on Wednesday the 7th of January at 10am. If you are interested in attending this event please email: strategiccommissioning@southend.gov.uk for further details. The engagement session will provide an introduction into the framework itself and will outline the procurement/bidding approach. The session will also provide an opportunity for questions.

Summary: Southend-on-Sea City Council is inviting businesses to submit bids for the reopening of its Children's Residential and Accommodation Framework, initially established in September 2025. This framework covers two primary lots: Residential Care Provision for children and Supported Accommodation for young people aged 16-25. The procurement process currently is in the tender stage, with submissions to be completed electronically via the council's e-procurement system, ProContract. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th March 2026, with bids to be opened later that same day. This procurement, under the Health and social work services category, invites proposals from providers capable of delivering various services across Essex, in the region UKH31.

M2627-01 - Supply and Installation of New Boilers, Boiler Replacement and Up-grading of Existing Heating Systems and Associated Works

Description: Installation of Gas Boilers and associated works Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/

Summary: Southend City Council is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process titled "M2627-01 - Supply and Installation of New Boilers, Boiler Replacement and Upgrading of Existing Heating Systems and Associated Works". This procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services (CPV: 50000000), with specific focus on central-heating boilers and their parts. The initiative is geographically located in England, United Kingdom, and key deadlines include a tender period ending on 6th March 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 16th April 2026 and conclude on 23rd April 2029. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, aimed at businesses that can supply and install heating systems effectively.