Purchase of an Electric Forklift Truck

Description: Purchase and maintenance of an Electric Forklift Truck

Summary: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), based in London, is initiating a procurement process for the purchase and maintenance of an Electric Forklift Truck. This tender, classified under the goods category with a main focus on forklift trucks, invites open competition below the threshold. Interested parties should note the procurement stage is currently active with the tender closing on 19 January 2026, and the enquiry period concluding on 14 January 2026. Delivery is expected in the United Kingdom, and the contract, valued at £25,000 excluding VAT, is set to commence on 2 February 2026 and potentially extend to 2032.

Brand Identity Development for the New Passenger Watchdog

Description: Background Transport Focus is the independent passenger watchdog representing the interests of transport users. As part of our evolution, we are developing a new passenger watchdog that will continue to champion the needs of passengers across the transport network. To support this transition, we require a branding agency to help us explore and define what the new passenger watchdog should look and feel like. This work will inform recommendations to government, who will make the final decision on the future passenger watchdog's identity. The successful agency will work closely with Transport Focus to develop a suite of brand identity options that reflect our core values and resonate with our key audiences, whilst ensuring value for money in the use of public funds. Objectives The procurement aims to: * (read more...)

Summary: Transport Focus, a central government public authority based in London, is currently in the 'Tender' stage of its procurement process for the "Brand Identity Development for the New Passenger Watchdog" project. This initiative falls under the services category with an emphasis on marketing, specialty design, and other business-related services. The procurement process is open and below threshold, allowing a broad range of participants. Tender responses must be submitted via email by 5:00 PM on 16 January 2026. The contract is expected to start on 1 February 2026 and end by 31 March 2026, with potential extensions under specific conditions. The main aim is to create brand identity options for a new watchdog, including logos and visual identity, that align with the organisation's core values and respond to audience expectations.

Brand Identity Development for the New Passenger Watchdog

Description: Background Transport Focus is the independent passenger watchdog representing the interests of transport users. As part of our evolution, we are developing a new passenger watchdog that will continue to champion the needs of passengers across the transport network. To support this transition, we require a branding agency to help us explore and define what the new passenger watchdog should look and feel like. This work will inform recommendations to government, who will make the final decision on the future passenger watchdog's identity. The successful agency will work closely with Transport Focus to develop a suite of brand identity options that reflect our core values and resonate with our key audiences, whilst ensuring value for money in the use of public funds. Objectives The procurement aims to: * (read more...)

Summary: Transport Focus, a central government public authority based in London, is currently in the 'Tender' stage of its procurement process for the "Brand Identity Development for the New Passenger Watchdog" project. This initiative falls under the services category with an emphasis on marketing, specialty design, and other business-related services. The procurement process is open and below threshold, allowing a broad range of participants. Tender responses must be submitted via email by 5:00 PM on 16 January 2026. The contract is expected to start on 1 February 2026 and end by 31 March 2026, with potential extensions under specific conditions. The main aim is to create brand identity options for a new watchdog, including logos and visual identity, that align with the organisation's core values and respond to audience expectations.

QUALITATIVE RESEARCH - BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE USERS ON RAIL

Description: Specification / deliverables The appointed supplier will work with Transport Focus and SISJ partners to design and deliver qualitative research addressing how BSL users want to receive passenger information across rail environments. If quantitative work is also considered to be feasible, then we would consider also including this. The areas to be covered are: Access and preferences * How BSL users prefer to access information across station, onboard and digital channels. * What constitutes an acceptable and desirable minimum viable product (MVP) for BSL provision. Content and language considerations * Expectations around regional BSL dialects and whether a single "universal" version is acceptable. * Preferences regarding interpreter choice, including lived experience of deafness. * Views on consistency versus localisation of BSL content. Physical and digital delivery * Expectations (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process initiated by Transport Focus, a public authority within the central government, invites tenders for the "QUALITATIVE RESEARCH - BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE USERS ON RAIL" project. Located in London and at various UK locations, this project falls under the services industry category, specifically research services. The current procurement stage is the tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 15th January 2026, and any enquiries must be submitted by 8th January 2026. This open procurement method involves an open competition for a contract valued at £72,000 gross (£60,000 net), with the contract period starting on 1st February 2026 and concluding on 30th April 2026.

Storage & Distribution of Human Medicines, Vaccines & Associated Medical Product

Description: Storage & Distribution of ambient, chilled, frozen and ultra-low temperature vaccines, medicines and associated medical products.

Summary: The UK Health Security Agency, acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, is inviting bids for the "Storage & Distribution of Human Medicines, Vaccines & Associated Medical Products" project. This tender, valued at approximately £545.7 million, is currently active and in the tender stage. The procurement, falling under the services category, aims to manage the storage and distribution of medical products, including vaccines and medicines, at various temperature settings. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 6th February 2026 and enquiries ending on 12th January 2026. The contract covers multiple locations across the UK and Crown Dependencies, with a contract period starting on 7th July 2027 and potentially extending to 2037. The procurement method is a competitive, flexible procedure focused on engaging around three tenderers for negotiation if needed.

R6143 Mosque Engagement Service

Description: The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking a provider to deliver the Mosque Engagement Programme (MEP) is a longstanding initiative in Tower Hamlets that aims to strengthen relationships with Mosques of all sizes and capacities. Its purpose is to support the development of strong leadership and governance and enhance the ability of Mosques to address inequalities and non-religious needs. It aims to improve outcomes for the Muslim community, strengthen community cohesion, and harness the contribution of Mosques to civil society through partnership and collaboration.

Summary: The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is currently in the tender stage of procuring a service titled "R6143 Mosque Engagement Service" under an open procedure. The aim of this initiative is to strengthen leadership and governance in local Mosques, ultimately improving community cohesion and addressing non-religious needs in Tower Hamlets, London. The procurement is within the services category, specifically focusing on recreational, cultural, and social services. Key dates include the tender period closing on 30 January 2026 and the award period ending on 27 February 2026. Interested parties must register via the London Tenders portal to participate, with enquiry submissions closing by 23 January 2026. This tender has a total available amount of £274,896 (gross). The contract period is set from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029.

Provision of Economic & Climate Scenario Data, and ALM Software

Description: The Authority is seeking a partner(s) to deliver an economic scenario generator service and a climate scenario service, with an optional call-off asset liability modelling software service.

Summary: The Government Actuary's Department, a central government public authority based in London, is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Economic & Climate Scenario Data, and ALM Software". The procurement process is in the tender stage and utilises an open, competitive flexible procedure. This contract, valued at approximately £690,000 for services, encompasses the delivery of both economic and climate scenario services, with an optional component for asset liability modelling software. Relevant parties must have submitted an expression of interest by 30 September 2025 to participate further. The tender period concludes on 25 January 2026, with a procurement deadline for enquiries on 2 January 2026. The contract spans from March 2026 to March 2029 with potential extensions until 2031, highlighting a strategic focus on economic research services within the UK.

The impact of the minimum wage on productivity (longer-term projects)

Description: The Low Pay Commission (LPC) invites tenders for research investigating the impact of the National Minimum Wage (NMW), including the National Living Wage (NLW) on productivity. We are interested in research that considers both within- and between- firm productivity. This call for research is for projects that will deliver final findings in September 2027 and interim findings in September 2026. If your proposed projects could deliver final findings to a shorter timeframe, we strongly encourage you to bid under LPC 2025/05 (open call for 1-year projects). The Low Pay Commission is a non-departmental public body that advises the government about the National Minimum Wage (NMW), including the National Living Wage (NLW) and the minimum wage rates for young workers and apprentices. You can view our most recent published (read more...)

Summary: The Low Pay Commission (LPC), a central government public authority in the UK, has issued a tender for research services aimed at studying the long-term impact of the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage on productivity. This open competition process relates to services within the research and development category and is located in London. Currently in the tender stage, the procurement seeks to award a contract worth up to £96,000 including VAT, with project completion required by the end of December 2027. The submission deadline for bids is set for 2nd February 2026, with inquiries to be resolved by 12th January 2026. Interested parties are instructed to submit tenders via email as electronic submission is not permitted.

Research related to the youth and apprentice rates of the minimum wage (2-year projects)

Description: The Low Pay Commission (LPC) invites tenders for research into the impacts of recent increases in the youth and apprentice rates of the UK minimum wage. This call for research is for projects that would deliver final results by September 2027 with interim results in September 2026. Researchers with projects that could be completed to a shorter timeframe are strongly encouraged to bid on LPC 2025/02 or LPC 2025/04, as appropriate. The Low Pay Commission is a non-departmental public body that advises the Government about the National Minimum Wage (NMW), including the National Living Wage (NLW) and the minimum wage rates for young workers and apprentices. We are responsible for evaluating the effects of the NMW and NLW and making recommendations on future rates. To carry out these (read more...)

Summary: The Low Pay Commission, a non-departmental public body located in London, UK, seeks tender submissions for a research project titled 'Research related to the youth and apprentice rates of the minimum wage (2-year projects)'. This project falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The current stage of the procurement process is the tender phase. It commenced on 19 December 2025, and the deadline for submission of tenders is set for 2 February 2026. The research project is expected to deliver interim findings by September 2026 and final results by September 2027. The research contract is valued at £80,000 (excluding VAT), with a maximum of £96,000 (including VAT). The procurement method being employed is an open competition, with submissions required via email.

Employment effects of the National Living Wage

Description: The Low Pay Commission (LPC) invites tenders for research using novel methods or data to analyse the impact of recent increases in the minimum wage. We are specifically interested in the impacts on employment (and hours), but research may cover a range of other outcomes. The Low Pay Commission is a non-departmental public body that advises the government about the National Minimum Wage (NMW), including the National Living Wage (NLW) and the minimum wage rates for young workers and apprentices. We are responsible for evaluating the effects of the NMW and NLW and making recommendations on future rates. To carry out these functions, our work involves: * carrying out extensive research and consultation with employers, workers and their representatives and taking written and oral evidence from a wide (read more...)

Summary: The Low Pay Commission, located in London, is soliciting tenders for research on the "Employment effects of the National Living Wage." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically research and development services, and is open for competition using an open procurement method. The tender, identified as LPC 2025/06, has an estimated maximum contract value of £80,000 (excluding VAT), with a final report due in September 2027 and interim findings in September 2026. The tender process is currently in the open stage, with submission deadlines closing on 2 February 2026. Those interested in participating should note the key dates such as the enquiry period ending on 12 January 2026 and the contracting period running from 2 March 2026 to 31 December 2027.