Early Market Engagement (EME): Technology Efficiency & Digital Workplace Transformation Services

Description: The LSB are a legal oversight regulator conducting early market engagement to inform an urgent procurement for technology efficiency and digital workplace transformation services. This EME seeks indicative pricing and capability information to support business case approval and enable a swift procurement process. Our Context: We are an oversight regulator experiencing significant workload growth while organisational size remains static. We need to urgently improve operational efficiency to free up capacity and enable our existing workforce to meet increased demands effectively. Senior leadership is committed to rapid transformation with a strong mandate for efficiency improvements. What We Need: A supplier to deliver transformational change across five key objectives: Transform Statutory Decisions processes (Priority #1) - modernise workflows, improve efficiency, reduce cycle times Drive productivity & cultural change - build (read more...)

Summary: The Legal Services Board, based in London, England, is initiating an Early Market Engagement (EME) process for "Technology Efficiency & Digital Workplace Transformation Services." This procurement is aimed at improving operational efficiency amidst growing workloads. The industry category is focused on information systems or technology strategic review and planning services, with additional facets such as project management consultancy and office automation services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for EME responses set for the 15th of December, 2025. The process is expected to move quickly, with work commencing in January 2026, subject to formal budget approval.

Weobley High School - Catering Contract

Description: The school is looking for a Contract Caterer specialising in state schools to provide healthy nutritional meals to the school and it students.

Summary: The Weobley High School is currently in the tender stage for a catering contract specifically aimed at providing healthy, nutritional meals to students in state schools. This procurement process falls under the school catering services category and operates within Hereford, United Kingdom. The buyer, Weobley High School, seeks to engage contract caterers through a selective procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure. The tender process consists of a selection stage followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT), with deadlines for expression of interest set for 20 February 2026. The award period concludes on 1 June 2026, and the service contract is anticipated to start on 1 September 2026, lasting until 31 August 2029, with potential extensions up to 31 August 2031.

EU_936- The supply of textbooks to the British Council France

Description: The British Council in France is looking for book suppliers to provide us with the coursebooks we will be needing for our sponsored students and, in the future, with the coursebooks we will be needing on our intensive courses. We would like to set up a framework agreement. The numbers would vary year on year, an estimate would be between 200 - 500 to be confirmed as the courses are launched.

Summary: The British Council is seeking suppliers to provide textbooks for its activities in France under the title "EU_936- The supply of textbooks to the British Council France." This procurement falls within the goods category and is part of the education materials industry. The process is open competition, below the threshold, with electronic submissions allowed until 6 January 2026. The contract period is set from 14 January 2026 to 11 January 2030. The British Council, a public authority of sub-central government, requires delivery to France, emphasising cooperation with book suppliers for a range of 200 to 500 textbooks annually.

catering Services Contract for Coombe Academies Trust

Description: This five school Trust is looking for a contract caterer to provide a fixed price catering contract to the two secondary schools and three primary schools in the Trust.

Summary: The Coombe Academy Trust, a public authority operating within sub-central government, has initiated a tender process for a catering services contract. The contract is to be implemented across its five schools—two secondary and three primary—located in New Malden, United Kingdom. The procedure is currently in the tender stage, featuring a selective procurement method. Interested parties must submit their expression of interest by 24th December 2025, with the award period concluding on 20th April 2026. The procurement is categorised under school catering services, with a fixed price contract valued at approximately £5.5 million (gross amount £6.6 million GBP). The actual contract period will span from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, with potential extensions available.

Accessibility Guides

Description: This is not a call for competition: Provide an online, searchable map-based database of accessibility guides to local venues. Make visits/re-visits to venues to assess their accessibility. Make the database available via an app. Ensure that the accessibility info is relevant to those with all types of disability, including neurodiversity. Adhere to GDPR regulations in relation to security and data management. Promoting the database locally and engage with relevant resident groups. Help the Council implement referral links and develop an appropriate button. Provide promotional material for the guides. Produce quarterly reports summarising key improvements and usage including: * Venues reviewed by type of review and outcome * Evidence of links established * Report on feedback from training and engagement events * Numbers of people supported to accompany surveyors (read more...)

Summary: The London Borough of Newham is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Accessibility Guides." This initiative, classified under the industry category of services, focuses on creating an online, searchable database of accessibility guides for local venues to support those with disabilities. The procurement plan involves engagement activities ending on 19th December 2025, allowing interested parties to submit provider surveys. The process aims to adhere to GDPR regulations while promoting accessibility information locally. The location for this procurement is London, specifically within the UKI41 region of the United Kingdom.

AM_988 Venue for Study UK Pop-up in LA

Description: Source a venue to host a Study UK event in Los Angeles, California, scheduled for May 2026. This event is part of the Greater Together campaign, led by GREAT and the FCDO. We require a venue that can accommodate 150-200 attendees and offers integrated event logistics services, ideally all in one place.

Summary: The British Council is conducting an open tender process for sourcing a venue in Los Angeles to host the Study UK Pop-up event, as part of the Greater Together campaign in collaboration with GREAT and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). This event is slated for May 2026, with the venue required to host between 150 and 200 participants while providing comprehensive event logistics services. As the procurement falls below the threshold, it promotes open competition for suitable services. Key dates include the tender closing on 9th December 2025 and the enquiry period ending on 5th December 2025. The procurement method in this tender stage involves electronic submissions through a designated portal, enhancing accessibility for potential suppliers.

Global Openness to International Student Mobility

Description: This research addresses a critical gap in understanding how national policy regimes around the world are recalibrating their openness to international students. At a time when the global landscape for student mobility is both expanding and fragmenting, the study offers timely insights for universities, governments, and international agencies.

Summary: The British Council is inviting research and development services providers to participate in the tender titled "Global Openness to International Student Mobility". The procurement process, in the tender stage as of 4th December 2025, aims to explore national policy regimes concerning international student mobility. This opportunity falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy, with a focus on the UK region. Interested parties must submit their applications before the tender period ends on 29th December 2025, with enquiries closing on 15th December 2025. Located in London, the British Council is functioning as a sub-central public authority for this open competition, with an estimated value of £36,000 for the contract starting on 1st January 2026.

Transport for London Air System Hoses for Bakerloo Line 72TS

Description: Transport for London (TfL) is initiating this Early Market Engagement (EME) to connect with potential specialist suppliers of air system hoses for the Bakerloo Line fleet. This EME presents an opportunity for you to share your technical knowledge, experience, and insights to help TfL shape the requirements and specification for a Best-in-Class air system hose solution. Your input will be instrumental in informing our procurement strategy and ensuring alignment with industry best practices. There are 36 seven-car trains operating on the Bakerloo Line 72TS. These consist of the following types of vehicles: Driving Motor (DM), Trailer (T), Uncoupling Non- Driving Motor (UNDM). They are formed into three and four car units that combine to make a seven-car train. 72TS are direct release Automatic Air Brake (AAB) trains with (read more...)

Summary: Transport for London (TfL), a central government public authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the supply of air system hoses for the Bakerloo Line 72TS. The procurement is classified under rolling stock and parts of locomotives or rolling stock industry categories. This tender aims to connect with potential suppliers through an Early Market Engagement (EME) phase, starting with a preliminary notice issued on 4th December 2025. Interested suppliers must respond by 1 week after the PME Notice, with a full response due by 6 pm on 8th January 2026. This process focuses on identifying suitable products and aligning them with TfL's standards in preparation for the tendering stage later in 2026.

Licencing and Regulation (L&R) Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Procurement

Description: The L&R licensing activities for taxi, private hire drivers, taxi proprietors and private hire operators, are currently delivered by directly employed TfL staff. As part of the licensing process, staff need to verify a DBS Check has been completed and applicants are fit and proper persons to hold the licence applied for. Public and passenger safety is a priority for TfL. Once licensed, a driver will be in day-to-day contact with members of the public, including children and vulnerable adults. It is therefore essential to ensure that applicants are of good character and are a 'fit and proper' person before they become a licensed driver. Taxi and PHV driver licences are valid for a period of three (3) years. Private hire operator licences are valid for up to (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process is being initiated by Transport for London (TfL) for the "Licencing and Regulation (L&R) Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Procurement" to enhance public and passenger safety through licensing activities for taxi and private hire drivers, proprietors, and operators, including the introduction of Pedicab licensing in London. Categorised under administration, defence, and social security services, and business services including law and consulting, this tender aims to ensure enhanced DBS checks for applicants and provide a robust online application and payment system along with API integration. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage with a selective, competitive flexible procedure. Interested parties must register by 6th January 2026 to participate, with the contract award period scheduled to end by 17th July 2026. Covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom, this procurement is valued up to £23,000,000, with Transport for London acting as the central government authority overseeing this process.

Supply of Labour for Track Welding and Grinding

Description: The scope of this procurement is the supply of labour to deliver track welding and grinding services on the London Underground (LU) track infrastructure network only, however, this may also include areas where Network Rail rules apply. Supplied labour will be required to deliver the following services: Plain Line Sites - Aluminothermic welding Manual Metal Arc - Crossings Repair Hand grinding Manual Metal Arc Standard Rail Repair Manual Metal Arc Conductor Rail Repair Plain Line Grinding Check Rail / Points & Crossings - Aluminothermic welding. Burning & track cutting Aluminothermic Welding Headwash Repair Manual Metal Arc Plain Line Weld Repair Points & Crossings Grinding The term of the contract is 12 months with an option to extend for additional 6 months.

Summary: Transport for London is currently active in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Supply of Labour for Track Welding and Grinding," focused on the provision of services in the rail industry. This contract involves delivering track welding and grinding services on the London Underground and potentially areas governed by Network Rail rules. The procurement is conducted through a selective, competitive flexible procedure, with the deadline for tender submissions expected to close on December 24, 2025. Interested suppliers must be members of the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme, and the process includes stages of negotiation and final tender submission before contract award. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £14,850,000, is planned to commence in mid-June 2026 and may extend beyond the initial twelve-month term by six months.