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Stowmarket Christmas Lighting Scheme

Description: Stowmarket Town Council invites tenders for the design, supply, installation, maintenance, removal, and storage of a Christmas lighting scheme. The scheme will cover the town centre, from Ipswich Street (opposite The Regal), through the town centre and along Bury Street, as well as the exterior of Town Council-owned buildings, including The Regal Theatre, Milton House, and Stowmarket Community Centre. The Town Council is seeking a high-quality, design-led scheme that enhances the visual appearance of the town centre and creates a welcoming and engaging festive experience for residents, visitors, and businesses.

Summary: Stowmarket Town Council is conducting an open procurement process for the design, supply, installation, maintenance, removal, and storage of a Christmas lighting scheme titled "Stowmarket Christmas Lighting Scheme". This initiative is focused on enhancing the visual appeal of Stowmarket's town centre, particularly on Ipswich Street through Bury Street, and town council-owned properties, including The Regal Theatre and Milton House. The tender is currently active and closes on 30th April 2026. Key dates include site visits on 17th April 2026, by appointment, with awards expected by 15th June 2026. This procurement falls under the services category and utilises an open procedure method, ensuring broad accessibility for potential bidders.

IT Support services

Description: IT Support Services Tender Document (RFP) 1. Introduction This Request for Proposal (RFP) invites qualified IT service providers to submit proposals for the provision of comprehensive IT Support Services for Consortium Trust. The objective is to appoint a reliable partner to ensure secure, efficient, and continuous IT operations in alignment with the Trust's statutory duties, governance framework, and responsibilities to its academies, pupils, and staff. 2. Organization Overview * Organisation Name: Consortium Trust * Legal Status: Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) * Governance Structure: Board of Trustees, Accounting Officer, and Executive Leadership Team * Industry / Purpose: Education * Location(s): Suffolk and Norfolk (see list at the end of this document) * Number of Settings: 12 Primary schools, 2 Special schools, 1 private nursery plus the Central Office * Current (read more...)

Summary: The Consortium Trust, a multi-academy trust based in the United Kingdom, is currently seeking proposals for comprehensive IT support services. This tender, initiated on 27 February 2026, falls under the 'Services' industry category, with a focus on education. It involves providing secure and efficient IT operations across the Trust's academies located in Suffolk and Norfolk. The procurement method is open competition, below the threshold, with a tender period concluding at 5pm on 31 March 2026. Interested suppliers have until midday on 27 February 2026 to submit clarifications, ensuring all submissions align with standards like safeguarding compliance for education settings. The contract is expected to commence on 1 September 2026, with an initial duration of three years, potentially extending to a fourth year based on performance.

Festive Lighting Stowmarket Town Council

Description: Design, supply (hire), installation, maintenance and de-rigging of Festive lighting. The service to include provision and decoration of the Towns Christmas tree and all festive lighting in the Town. Installation to be undertaken after Remembrance Services, 11 November but before 20th November annually. Contract Value PS20,000pa exc VAT

Summary: Stowmarket Town Council is conducting an open procurement process for the design, supply, installation, maintenance, removal, and storage of a Christmas lighting scheme titled "Stowmarket Christmas Lighting Scheme". This initiative is focused on enhancing the visual appeal of Stowmarket's town centre, particularly on Ipswich Street through Bury Street, and town council-owned properties, including The Regal Theatre and Milton House. The tender is currently active and closes on 30th April 2026. Key dates include site visits on 17th April 2026, by appointment, with awards expected by 15th June 2026. This procurement falls under the services category and utilises an open procedure method, ensuring broad accessibility for potential bidders.

Festive Lighting Stowmarket Town Council

Description: Design, supply (hire), installation, maintenance and de-rigging of Festive lighting. The service to include provision and decoration of the Towns Christmas tree and all festive lighting in the Town. Installation to be undertaken after Remembrance Services, 11 November but before 20th November annually. Contract Value PS20,000pa exc VAT

Summary: Stowmarket Town Council is conducting an open procurement process for the design, supply, installation, maintenance, removal, and storage of a Christmas lighting scheme titled "Stowmarket Christmas Lighting Scheme". This initiative is focused on enhancing the visual appeal of Stowmarket's town centre, particularly on Ipswich Street through Bury Street, and town council-owned properties, including The Regal Theatre and Milton House. The tender is currently active and closes on 30th April 2026. Key dates include site visits on 17th April 2026, by appointment, with awards expected by 15th June 2026. This procurement falls under the services category and utilises an open procedure method, ensuring broad accessibility for potential bidders.

Consortium Trust tender for catering services

Description: Consortium Trust is a family of schools and educational provisions with the fundamental aim to not only maintain but to enhance quality education at the centre of their communities across East Anglia. They are seeking a contractor to provide catering services at 14 of their sites; 11 primary schools, 2 special through schools and 1 private nursery. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 1st September 2026 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years, which will be measured on the achievement of agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), from Day One of the contract. The Client is seeking a partnership to continue to maximise the opportunity of the catering facilities and to further enhance the dining experience for both (read more...)

Summary: The Consortium Trust, a family of educational institutions in East Anglia, is seeking a contractor to provide catering services across 14 sites. This tender, entitled "Consortium Trust tender for catering services," covers 11 primary schools, 2 special through schools, and 1 private nursery. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure under the competitive flexible procedure framework. Key deadlines include submission by 9th March 2026 and the award announcement by 1st September 2026. The contract, valued at £1,020,000, starts on 1st September 2026 for a period of three years, with potential extensions of up to an additional two years. The procurement falls under the industry category of school catering services, to be delivered in the United Kingdom.

IT Support services

Description: IT Support Services Tender Document (RFP) 1. Introduction This Request for Proposal (RFP) invites qualified IT service providers to submit proposals for the provision of comprehensive IT Support Services for Consortium Trust. The objective is to appoint a reliable partner to ensure secure, efficient, and continuous IT operations in alignment with the Trust's statutory duties, governance framework, and responsibilities to its academies, pupils, and staff. 2. Organization Overview * Organisation Name: Consortium Trust * Legal Status: Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) * Governance Structure: Board of Trustees, Accounting Officer, and Executive Leadership Team * Industry / Purpose: Education * Location(s): Suffolk and Norfolk (see list at the end of this document) * Number of Settings: 12 Primary schools, 2 Special schools, 1 private nursery plus the Central Office * Current (read more...)

Summary: The Consortium Trust, a multi-academy trust based in the United Kingdom, is currently seeking proposals for comprehensive IT support services. This tender, initiated on 27 February 2026, falls under the 'Services' industry category, with a focus on education. It involves providing secure and efficient IT operations across the Trust's academies located in Suffolk and Norfolk. The procurement method is open competition, below the threshold, with a tender period concluding at 5pm on 31 March 2026. Interested suppliers have until midday on 27 February 2026 to submit clarifications, ensuring all submissions align with standards like safeguarding compliance for education settings. The contract is expected to commence on 1 September 2026, with an initial duration of three years, potentially extending to a fourth year based on performance.

CA17079 - Consortium Trust tender for catering services

Description: To provide catering services to the Consortium Trust, a group of schools based in East Anglia. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17079. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17079 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Summary: The public procurement process for the "CA17079 - Consortium Trust tender for catering services" is being conducted by the Consortium Trust, which comprises a group of schools based in East Anglia. The tender is currently in the active stage and is a part of the service industry, specifically focusing on school catering services. The procurement method is an open procedure, which allows any interested party to submit a tender. The process started on 28th January 2026, with the tender period concluding on 9th March 2026 at 10:00 AM. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2026 and end on 31st August 2029. The delivery addresses for this tender include various locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and others.

Toilet Block Refurbishment and Park Entrance Archway

Description: Stowmarket Town Council is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for improvement and enhancement works at Stowmarket Recreation Ground. The objective of this project is to improve access, usability, and the visual appeal of the site, ensuring that it continues to serve as a valued community asset for residents and visitors. The scope of works includes, but is not limited to: * Design, fabrication, and installation of a new entrance archway, creating a welcoming and distinctive focal point for the site. * Refurbishment of the existing toilet block, including internal and external upgrades to improve functionality, safety, and accessibility. * Removal of existing bollards and installation of new bollards, improving site access control and public safety. Stowmarket Town Council requires that all works under this contract (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process for the "Toilet Block Refurbishment and Park Entrance Archway" has been managed by Stowmarket Town Council, headquartered at Milton Road South, Stowmarket, IP141EZ, United Kingdom. This project, falling under the construction industry category, includes works such as the design, fabrication, and installation of a new entrance archway and the refurbishment of a toilet block. It was conducted via an open procedure, offering ample opportunity for qualified businesses to participate. The award stage was completed on 22nd December 2025, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 19th January 2026 and conclude by the end of March 2026. All works are to be completed before this deadline, ensuring minimal disruption alongside the installation of a new play area, a separate but coordinated project.

Construction of Gantry Sign

Description: See attached Invitation to Tender document

Summary: Stonham Parva Parish Council is conducting a tender for the "Construction of Gantry Sign" project, with the tender currently active in the tender stage. The project, classified under historical monument or memorial construction, will be located across several regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement follows an open method under a below threshold open competition, allowing for electronic submissions to the Parish Clerk by 23rd December 2025. Enquiries must be submitted no later than 1st December 2025. The project's value is £40,000 net, with a gross amount of £48,000.

Toilet Block Refurbishment and Park Entrance Archway

Description: Stowmarket Town Council is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for improvement and enhancement works at Stowmarket Recreation Ground. The objective of this project is to improve access, usability, and the visual appeal of the site, ensuring that it continues to serve as a valued community asset for residents and visitors. The scope of works includes, but is not limited to: * Design, fabrication, and installation of a new entrance archway, creating a welcoming and distinctive focal point for the site. * Refurbishment of the existing toilet block, including internal and external upgrades to improve functionality, safety, and accessibility. * Removal of existing bollards and installation of new bollards, improving site access control and public safety. Stowmarket Town Council requires that all works under this contract (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process for the "Toilet Block Refurbishment and Park Entrance Archway" has been managed by Stowmarket Town Council, headquartered at Milton Road South, Stowmarket, IP141EZ, United Kingdom. This project, falling under the construction industry category, includes works such as the design, fabrication, and installation of a new entrance archway and the refurbishment of a toilet block. It was conducted via an open procedure, offering ample opportunity for qualified businesses to participate. The award stage was completed on 22nd December 2025, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 19th January 2026 and conclude by the end of March 2026. All works are to be completed before this deadline, ensuring minimal disruption alongside the installation of a new play area, a separate but coordinated project.