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ACL Management Information System

Description: Essex Adult Community Learning (ACL) are seeking a comprehensive Management Information System tool to support the Council's ongoing ACL Transformation and Refresh programme. Essex ACL is undertaking this Preliminary market engagement notice (PME) to engage with potential suppliers to understand market capability and available solutions to help develop to Essex ACL's identified requirements and inform the procurement strategy. ACL is looking to understand more about the MIS tools that can provide the following outcomes: * Enhance learner tracking and performance * Adhere to DfE mandatory compliance checks and be auditable * Real time updates to allow rapid inclusion of new learners * Integrated reporting function built in to solution * Options for current and future integration with other ACL tools i.e. Scheduling * Up to date and user (read more...)

Summary: Essex County Council is in the planning stage for the procurement of a Management Information System (MIS) for its Adult Community Learning (ACL) programme. This initiative is part of the ACL Transformation and Refresh programme intended to enhance learner tracking and ensure compliance with Department for Education standards. The procurement process is currently at the market engagement stage, with a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) notice released to gather insights from potential suppliers. The engagement aims to evaluate the market capability and refine the procurement strategy, with responses due by 22nd June 2026. The contract is expected to begin on 30th March 2027, allowing for a transitional overlap with the existing contract, which ends on 30th September 2027. The project is located in Chelmsford, UK, and falls under the services category, specifically information technology services.

Chelmsford College Adult Skills Fund Subcontracting

Description: Chelmsford College is seeking to subcontract PS150,000 of its non-devolved Adult Skills Fund (ASF) allocation to expand and enhance its adult education provision across Essex. This initiative aims to collaborate with experienced training providers capable of delivering high-quality, DfE compliant adult learning programmes that align with local skills needs and community priorities

Summary: Chelmsford College is actively seeking to subcontract £150,000 of its non-devolved Adult Skills Fund allocation to extend its adult education services throughout Essex. The procurement process, categorized under education and training services, is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline on 20th June 2026. This initiative is primarily aimed at collaborating with proficient training providers that can deliver high-quality, government-compliant adult learning programmes that respond to local skill requirements and community needs. The procurement method employed is a selective innovation partnership, encouraging a methodical yet flexible approach to tendering, with opportunities spread across various regions in the United Kingdom.

Commercial Gas Boiler Replacement CB1

Description: Replace the commercial boilers (38 years old) with new boilers. Connect back onto the existing pipework system. Check the flow rates prior to commencing the works, noting that all the test points are currently blocked. Electrical wiring of boilers and associated equipment to be delivered within the scope. The control systems are more recent so retain the existing control systems and pipework with only the minimum modifications to integrate the new boilers into the existing system. If modifications to the ventilation, flue and pressurisation units are required, these are to be delivered within the scope. The boilers are located in a dedicated plant room on the ground floor of a single storey pent roof brick building. Provision of scaffolding and any associated safety equipment for working at height (read more...)

Summary: The East Anglia Reserve Forces and Cadets Association is inviting tenders for a project titled "Commercial Gas Boiler Replacement CB1" to replace old commercial boilers in a Chelmsford facility. This procurement, classified under the 'works' category, focuses on central-heating boilers and related installation work. The procurement process is in the tender stage, following an open competition method, and falls under a defence and security special regime. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 19th June 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 12th June 2026. The project has an estimated value of £140,000, and the contract is planned to start on 21st June 2026, concluding by 31st October 2026.

H120 Roadworks

Description: To deliver highway improvements works, widening the A131/London Road south roundabout to create two lanes. The estimated budget is PS220,000.00

Summary: Braintree District Council is currently inviting bids for the "H120 Roadworks" project, which involves highway improvement works, specifically widening the A131/London Road south roundabout to create two lanes. The project has an estimated budget of £220,000 and falls under the construction work for highways and roads in the South East of England (UKH3 region). The procurement process is at the 'Tender' stage, with Braintree District Council as the buying organisation and Essex County Council acting as the procuring entity. Interested parties should note the tender period ends on 5th June 2026, and enquiries must be submitted by 27th May 2026. The procurement method being employed is an open competition, suitable for SMEs, and is under the legal basis outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

Festive Light Scheme for Braintree Town Centre

Description: To procure the design, supply (on a hire basis), installation, and removal of new festive lights within Braintree town centre. Under this procurement, there is also the requirement to upgrade the existing connection points, and electrical infrastructure to support the proposed scheme. Due to the works and service elements, there will be two contracts under this procurement, both contracts will be awarded to one contractor. The cost and quality response for both elements will be evaluated as a combined bid. There is scope within the specification for the scheme to be reduced depending on available budget.

Summary: The procurement process, led by Braintree District Council in collaboration with Essex County Council, is seeking tenders for the "Festive Light Scheme for Braintree Town Centre". This initiative involves the design, supply (on a hire basis), installation, and removal of festive lights, along with upgrades to connection points and electrical infrastructure. The procurement falls under the services category with additional works elements and is conducted through an open procedure. Braintree Town Centre in the UKH3 region is the designated location for this project, which has a tender deadline of 4th June 2026 and is expected to be awarded by 3rd July 2026. The contract period is slated to start on 10th July 2026, and it may be extended until January 2030.

Waste reduction behaviour change targeted programme

Description: The Tender covers two projects in the Waste Reduction Behaviour Change Targeted Programme. Project One: Houses A large-scale intervention targeting a maximum of 391,000 and a minimum of 200,000 eligible households across nine (9) WCA areas. The intervention aims to increase the amount of food diverted from the residual waste (black bag) stream and into the dedicated food waste recycling stream; by providing residents with a targeted package of food caddy liners, information leaflets and/or bin stickers; depending on the household group, directly to residents' doors. Project Two: Flats A targeted intervention for purpose-built flats and blocks of flats across two (2) WCA areas. The intervention aims to increase the amount of food diverted from the residual waste (black bag) stream and into the dedicated food waste recycling (read more...)

Summary: Essex County Council is actively seeking proposals for its "Waste reduction behaviour change targeted programme" through an open procedure in the services sector. The initiative, which addresses environmental and waste management needs, involves two main projects focused on both houses and flats across various Waste Collection Authority areas in the United Kingdom, particularly within the UKH region. The tender has reached the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 18 May 2026 at 14:00, followed by an award period ending on 1 June 2026. The contract period is from 1 September 2026 to 1 April 2027, with an estimated gross value of £240,000 GBP. The project's procurement method is accelerated due to urgency, and submissions are to be made electronically and in English.

H120 Roadworks

Description: To deliver highway improvements works, widening the A131/London Road south roundabout to create two lanes. The estimated budget is PS220,000.00

Summary: Braintree District Council is currently inviting bids for the "H120 Roadworks" project, which involves highway improvement works, specifically widening the A131/London Road south roundabout to create two lanes. The project has an estimated budget of £220,000 and falls under the construction work for highways and roads in the South East of England (UKH3 region). The procurement process is at the 'Tender' stage, with Braintree District Council as the buying organisation and Essex County Council acting as the procuring entity. Interested parties should note the tender period ends on 5th June 2026, and enquiries must be submitted by 27th May 2026. The procurement method being employed is an open competition, suitable for SMEs, and is under the legal basis outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

EPP0253 Parent and Child Supported Housing

Description: Tendring District Council is undertaking a market engagement exercise to inform the potential future procurement of a Parent and Child Supported Housing service within the district. The service is intended to support vulnerable parents and their children who require additional assistance to maintain safe and stable family living arrangements. The service will provide suitable, child-friendly accommodation alongside intensive, trauma-informed and person-centred support, helping families to develop parenting capacity, sustain tenancies, improve wellbeing, and plan for independent living. Delivery will require experienced providers with robust safeguarding arrangements, appropriately qualified staff, and strong partnership working across statutory and voluntary agencies. Tendring has experienced an increase in young parents presenting as homeless or at risk due to domestic abuse, family breakdown, or lack of suitable accommodation. This has highlighted the need (read more...)

Summary: Tendring District Council, in collaboration with Essex County Council, is in the planning stage of procuring a Parent and Child Supported Housing service within the UKH34 region, specifically in Clacton-on-Sea. This initiative, titled "EPP0253 Parent and Child Supported Housing," aims to provide essential housing services and welfare support for vulnerable parents and their children. The market engagement opened on 6th May 2026, with responses due by 19th May 2026. This procurement exercise seeks to gather insights to shape the future tender process for these crucial support services, catering to families facing challenges such as homelessness, domestic abuse, and housing instability.

H120 Roadworks

Description: To deliver highway improvements works, widening the A131/London Road south roundabout to create two lanes. The estimated budget is PS220,000.00

Summary: Braintree District Council is currently inviting bids for the "H120 Roadworks" project, which involves highway improvement works, specifically widening the A131/London Road south roundabout to create two lanes. The project has an estimated budget of £220,000 and falls under the construction work for highways and roads in the South East of England (UKH3 region). The procurement process is at the 'Tender' stage, with Braintree District Council as the buying organisation and Essex County Council acting as the procuring entity. Interested parties should note the tender period ends on 5th June 2026, and enquiries must be submitted by 27th May 2026. The procurement method being employed is an open competition, suitable for SMEs, and is under the legal basis outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

NHSTT & PTSMHP

Description: This is a Contract Notice communicating NHS Essex Integrated Care Board's (herein referred to as 'the Authority') commencement of a competitive process to award a public contract for provision of this 'NHS Talking Therapies (NHS TT) and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems (PT SMHP) services (the Service). The process will be conducted in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The proposed contract term is from 01st April 2027 - 31st March 2030, with the option to extend for a maximum of 24 months, until 31st March 2032. The aggregate contract value is PS94,118,443 pound sterling for the 3-year contract term (01st April 2027 - 31st March 2030). This figure acts as the maximum financial envelope for the procurement. (read more...)

Summary: The NHS Essex Integrated Care Board is initiating an open procurement process for the provision of NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems services. This tender, identified as Contract Reference C443109, falls under the health services category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Tender' phase, with the tender period closing on 17th June 2026 at 12:00 PM. The contract is intended to commence on 1st April 2027 and will run until 31st March 2030, with a possible two-year extension. The total contract value is estimated at £203,000,000, with the initial three-year term valued at £94,118,443.