Science Museum Group Security Services

Description: The Science Museum Group (SMG) is conducting this preliminary market engagement exercise in relation to its security services requirements. The Science Museum Group comprises the Science Museum in London, the National Railway Museum in York, Locomotion in Shildon, the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester and the Science and Innovation Park in Wiltshire. You can find out more about SMG here: https://www.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/about-us The current security contract is held as part of a Consortium with the V&A Museum and Natural History Museum which expires in March 2027. SMG has decided to leave the Consortium and proceed alone for the re-tendering of its security services in early 2026. The contract is expected to be for a duration of 3-5 years with the (read more...)

Summary: The Science Museum Group (SMG), a central government public authority, is preparing to re-tender its security services contract, transitioning from the existing consortium approach with the V&A Museum and the Natural History Museum. This procurement process is in the planning stage, with preliminary market engagement underway to shape the future operating model. Key dates include a supplier webinar on 16th December 2025, and the submission deadline for preliminary survey responses is 9th January 2026. The procurement seeks to secure services by 1st April 2027 across various UK regions, including London, Yorkshire, and the North West. The intended service provision covers essential security measures and will be offered in multiple site-based lots. The contract duration extends between three to five years, with a possibility for further extension.

Science Museum Group Security Services

Description: The Science Museum Group (SMG) is conducting this preliminary market engagement exercise in relation to its security services requirements. The Science Museum Group comprises the Science Museum in London, the National Railway Museum in York, Locomotion in Shildon, the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester and the Science and Innovation Park in Wiltshire. You can find out more about SMG here: https://www.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/about-us The current security contract is held as part of a Consortium with the V&A Museum and Natural History Museum which expires in March 2027. SMG has decided to leave the Consortium and proceed alone for the re-tendering of its security services in early 2026. The contract is expected to be for a duration of 3-5 years with the (read more...)

Summary: The Science Museum Group (SMG), a central government public authority, is preparing to re-tender its security services contract, transitioning from the existing consortium approach with the V&A Museum and the Natural History Museum. This procurement process is in the planning stage, with preliminary market engagement underway to shape the future operating model. Key dates include a supplier webinar on 16th December 2025, and the submission deadline for preliminary survey responses is 9th January 2026. The procurement seeks to secure services by 1st April 2027 across various UK regions, including London, Yorkshire, and the North West. The intended service provision covers essential security measures and will be offered in multiple site-based lots. The contract duration extends between three to five years, with a possibility for further extension.

PGCE Award Body

Description: *Delivery and awarding of PGCE for both secondary and primary routes, including those teaching in special schools *Deliver a coherent, research-informed curriculum aligned with the ITTECF. *Provide a clearly sequenced curriculum that aligns with Ark Teacher Training's own academic overview *Fully compliant with Ofsted requirements For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Higher-education-services./MVV764M898 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/MVV764M898

Summary: The public procurement process managed by Ark, a sub-central government public authority based in London, seeks qualified providers for the delivery and awarding of PGCE qualifications. This open procedure focuses on higher education services, with an emphasis on secondary and primary teacher training, including special schools. The tender, titled "PGCE Award Body," requires a coherent curriculum and compliance with Ofsted requirements. Interested parties should note the procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with all electronic submissions due by 7 January 2026. The procurement is valued at £1,800,000 GBP, and the contract, commencing on 3 August 2026, spans three years with potential extensions.

Project Management for Futures Gallery

Description: Project Management and Contract Administration including Masterplan programme wide collaboration as required, to ensure the successful planning and delivery of the Futures Gallery. The Project Manager will be required to liaise, collaborate, and coordinate with the design team throughout the project.

Summary: The Science Museum Group is currently engaging in the procurement process for a project titled "Project Management for Futures Gallery," focusing on construction project management services and project management consultancy services. This open competition is below the threshold and involves an active tender stage. The procurement is taking place in London, United Kingdom, with electronic submission of tenders accepted via the specified portal. Interested parties must submit their proposals by the deadline on 15th December 2025 at 12:00 PM GMT. The contract is set to commence on 19th January 2026, with a possible one-year extension option.

Gallery 33 Strip Out and Refurbishment Heritage Principal Contractor

Description: The Natural History Museum is tendering for a Heritage Principal Contractor (Strip Out and Refurbishment) to deliver our vision for the building and its new permanent exhibition in Gallery 33, replacing the current Creepy Crawlies gallery on the ground floor of the Grade 1 listed Waterhouse East Building. This new, permanent gallery at South Kensington will be dedicated to building a positive connection to nature in our very youngest audiences - aged 4-7 years old - and their adults. The Gallery 33 Strip Out & Refurbishment Project will be split into two key phases: *Phase 1: Strip Out of the existing 1980's exhibition *Phase 2: Internal refurbishment of the gallery In order to participate in the tender exercise for the Strip Out and Refurbishment Heritage Principal Contractor, an (read more...)

Summary: The Natural History Museum, located in London, is currently in the planning stages for a significant procurement process titled "Gallery 33 Strip Out and Refurbishment Heritage Principal Contractor." This procurement falls under the works category, specifically dealing with the construction work for art and cultural buildings. The project is planned to take place at the museum's South Kensington site, and it aims to replace the Creepy Crawlies gallery in the Grade 1 listed Waterhouse East Building. The tender exercise is set to commence during the week commencing 24 November 2025, with key dates including a due date for the engagement process by 8 January 2026. The entire project is scheduled to run from 2 March 2026 to 30 April 2027. Interested parties must complete a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to participate in the tender process.

Provision of stray dogs service in H&F

Description: Procurement for the provision of a comprehensive stray dog service between 01/05/2026 - 30/04/2028, with the option of two additional discretionary one year extensions until 30/04/2030. The service includes collection of stray dogs reported within the borough in accordance with all relevant legislation and statutory duties, kennelling and care to meet welfare standards and legal requirements, and ensuring staff are suitably trained and equipped for safe handling of dogs. The provider must maintain effective communication with the Council, including escalation of urgent cases, provision of updates on dogs in care, access to the stray dog register, and submission of performance reports. High-quality customer service for residents and callers is required, including fee collection, complaint resolution, and ensuring accessibility. Added-value services such as microchipping advice, promotional materials, and support (read more...)

Summary: The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is actively seeking tenders for the provision of a stray dogs service across the borough. This procurement process, categorised under ‘other community, social and personal services’, is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 19th December 2025. The contract will commence on 1st May 2026 and run through 30th April 2028, with potential extensions up to April 2030. Business entities are invited to submit their tenders via an open competition, accessible through the specified tender portal. The estimated contract value is set at £120,000 net annually, with gross provisions up to £144,000.

Project Management for Futures Gallery

Description: Project Management and Contract Administration including Masterplan programme wide collaboration as required, to ensure the successful planning and delivery of the Futures Gallery. The Project Manager will be required to liaise, collaborate, and coordinate with the design team throughout the project.

Summary: The Science Museum Group is currently engaging in the procurement process for a project titled "Project Management for Futures Gallery," focusing on construction project management services and project management consultancy services. This open competition is below the threshold and involves an active tender stage. The procurement is taking place in London, United Kingdom, with electronic submission of tenders accepted via the specified portal. Interested parties must submit their proposals by the deadline on 15th December 2025 at 12:00 PM GMT. The contract is set to commence on 19th January 2026, with a possible one-year extension option.

Quantity Surveyor for Futures Gallery

Description: Quantity Surveying including project wide collaboration as required, to ensure the successful planning and delivery of the Futures Gallery.

Summary: The Science Museum Group is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for their Futures Gallery project, located at The Science Museum in London. This procurement process, initiated by a public authority within the central government, is at the tender stage with procurement details last updated on 18th November 2025. The procurement is classified under quantity surveying services for civil engineering works. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals by 15th December 2025, 12:00 PM GMT. The contract is valued at £50,000, with a maximum duration extending from 19th January 2026 to 18th January 2029, and includes a potential one-year renewal.

Carers Hub for the Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham

Description: The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is seeking to commission a Carers Hub to fulfil its statutory duties under the Care Act 2014. This includes responsibilities related to the provision of information and advice, emergency planning cards, training, support planning, social opportunities and the facilitation of Carers Assessments and reviews for adult unpaid carers aged 18 and over including those transitioning into adulthood. The Council is seeking the provision of a one-stop shop 'Hub' model to enable Carers to access services that support their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing to enable them to continue in their caring role and to improve their quality of life. The Council expects the successful Provider to develop, maintain and deliver a range of person-centred and coordinated services for carers in Hammersmith (read more...)

Summary: The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (LBHF) is currently in the tender stage for procuring a Carers Hub within the borough, aligned with its statutory duties under the Care Act 2014. This open procedure invites suppliers to deliver health and social work services that address the physical, mental and emotional well-being of adult unpaid carers aged 18 and over. The contract, valued at £1,200,000, is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and run for an initial three-year period with options for two one-year extensions. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 17th December 2025, with requirements to register via LBHF's tender portal. The project location is centred in Hammersmith & Fulham, within the UKI33 region.

Web Hosting (PaaS)

Description: The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Council is seeking to engage with the market to better understand the capabilities, innovations, and service offerings available in the Platform as a Service (PaaS) hosting sector. This engagement is a preliminary step to inform a potential procurement strategy for secure, scalable, and high-performance website hosting services.

Summary: The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is initiating a procurement process for "Web Hosting (PaaS)" services. This process is currently at the planning stage, with a focus on the Platform as a Service (PaaS) hosting sector. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 17th November 2025, and interested parties are invited to participate before the deadline on 28th November 2025. The procurement aims to facilitate engagement to explore capabilities and innovations for secure, scalable, and high-performance website hosting services. The procurement falls under the services category and is expected to have a gross value of £70,000. The services are to be delivered in the UKI33 region, with the contract period set to commence on 1st June 2026 and potentially extend until 31st May 2029.