Request for Information - Containment Level 3 (CL3) UK Capacity

Description: Instructions: 1. The purpose of this document is to enhance the Authority's understanding of the marketplace and its options for sourcing for a potential future requirement. 2. The issuance of this request for information (RFI) does not constitute a sourcing exercise nor will the Authority pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFI. 3. The UK Health Security Agency's (UKHSA) key objectives for this RFI are: a. understand the ability of the marketplace to fulfil its requirements; b. refine the scope of the requirements to best align to the marketplace; and c. inform the Authority's chosen route to market to best enable competition. 4. The key dates for this RFI are as follows: 1. RFI Published: 19th January 2026 2. RFI Response 2nd (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process is initiated by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, through the UK Health Security Agency, aiming to explore the Containment Level 3 (CL3) UK laboratory capacity. Classified under laboratory services, this procurement falls within the services sector with its location designated as the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement began with the release of a Request for Information (RFI) on 19th January 2026 and is set for responses by 2nd February 2026. The procurement process highlights a preliminary market engagement to gather insights from operational CL3 facilities across the UK, with important communication updates expected by 1st April 2026.

Request for Information - Containment Level 3 (CL3) UK Capacity

Description: Instructions: 1. The purpose of this document is to enhance the Authority's understanding of the marketplace and its options for sourcing for a potential future requirement. 2. The issuance of this request for information (RFI) does not constitute a sourcing exercise nor will the Authority pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFI. 3. The UK Health Security Agency's (UKHSA) key objectives for this RFI are: a. understand the ability of the marketplace to fulfil its requirements; b. refine the scope of the requirements to best align to the marketplace; and c. inform the Authority's chosen route to market to best enable competition. 4. The key dates for this RFI are as follows: 1. RFI Published: 19th January 2026 2. RFI Response 2nd (read more...)

Summary: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Request for Information - Containment Level 3 (CL3) UK Capacity," aimed at evaluating the capacity and capabilities of Containment Level 3 laboratories across the UK. This initiative falls under the industry category of laboratory services and seeks to explore potential collaborations to enhance laboratory capacity in times of high demand or public health emergencies. The official document was released on 19th January 2026, with a deadline for responses set for 2nd February 2026. This process is focused on locations within the United Kingdom, with specific interest from entities based in London, as indicated by the postal code E14 4PU. The procurement method involves a Request for Information (RFI) to assess the market before proceeding further.

Request for Information - Containment Level 3 (CL3) UK Capacity

Description: Instructions: 1. The purpose of this document is to enhance the Authority's understanding of the marketplace and its options for sourcing for a potential future requirement. 2. The issuance of this request for information (RFI) does not constitute a sourcing exercise nor will the Authority pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFI. 3. The UK Health Security Agency's (UKHSA) key objectives for this RFI are: a. understand the ability of the marketplace to fulfil its requirements; b. refine the scope of the requirements to best align to the marketplace; and c. inform the Authority's chosen route to market to best enable competition. 4. The key dates for this RFI are as follows: 1. RFI Published: 19th January 2026 2. RFI Response 2nd (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process is initiated by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, through the UK Health Security Agency, aiming to explore the Containment Level 3 (CL3) UK laboratory capacity. Classified under laboratory services, this procurement falls within the services sector with its location designated as the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement began with the release of a Request for Information (RFI) on 19th January 2026 and is set for responses by 2nd February 2026. The procurement process highlights a preliminary market engagement to gather insights from operational CL3 facilities across the UK, with important communication updates expected by 1st April 2026.

TEN-2526-037 (PA2023) Retirement Consultancy Framework

Description: Nest is procuring a Framework Agreement for consultancy services to support us evolve our retirement offering over the next four years, providing us with the means to flexibly draw consultancy support, across a broad range of capabilities, as detailed below. Lot 1 - Decumulation expertise, scheme and product design Lot 2 - Bulk Insurance and Risk Transfer Lot 3 - Longevity Analysis and Modelling Lot 4 - Member Experience and Communications

Summary: The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Corporation, located in Canary Wharf, London, has initiated an active tender process for the procurement of a Retirement Consultancy Framework titled "TEN-2526-037 (PA2023)". As a part of central government public authority, NEST aims to secure consultancy services for evolving their retirement offerings over the next four years. This procurement includes four lots covering areas such as decumulation expertise, bulk insurance, longevity analysis, and member communications. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing participation through electronic submission, and the tender period concludes on 13th February 2026. This opportunity is situated in the UK, focusing on pension fund consultancy services, under CPV classification 66523000.

Courtauld Strand Campus - Construction Management SQ stage

Description: The Courtauld is planning to redevelop the East Wing of its current campus linking it to additional buildings at 152 - 158 The Strand. Accordingly the Courtauld intends to seek competitive proposals for a Construction Manager to amongst other services provide: Pre-construction advice and methodology Procure on behalf of the employer Trade Contractors to undertake the works. Trades likely to include: Demolition including forming complex openings and Facade retention Substructure works Steel frame Concrete works Carpentry Traditional roofing Balustrading Fine decorations Mechanical & Electrical Services Lift installations Security systems Cranage Scaffold Management of works by Trade Contractors including rectification of defects Financial management to ensure project delivered within budget. The client is procuring a soft strip package separately and it is intended this will commence in April 2025. (read more...)

Summary: The Courtauld Institute of Art seeks competitive proposals for the redevelopment of its East Wing, connecting existing facilities to additional buildings along The Strand in London. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, focuses on appointing a Construction Manager for various services, including pre-construction advice, procurement of trade contractors, and management of works across multiple trades. The tender, valued at approximately £4.9 million excluding VAT, is open under a competitive flexible procedure, with the deadline for submissions set for 16 February 2026. The contract period is expected to run from May 2026 to March 2028, with the anticipated start of hard demolition in August 2026.

Major Works Consultancy Framework

Description: The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH) intends to procure a number of building consultancy companies to support the delivery of a multi-year planned / major works remediation/refurbishment programme for its existing housing stock. The successful tenderers will be appointed to a framework agreement. LBTH envisages the appointed consultants will provide technical support to LBTH planned works contracts and frameworks including frameworks for mechanical, electrical and lift installation programmes, provide technical support to planned works carried out through third-party frameworks and other contracts undertake asset and stock condition surveys ,provide related property and building consultancy services.

Summary: The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is currently in the planning stage for the "Major Works Consultancy Framework" procurement process, focused on supporting a multi-year remediation and refurbishment programme for its existing housing stock. This opportunity is aimed at the construction and building services industry, with specific focus on architectural, engineering, and inspection services. Key dates include the preliminary market engagement (PME) launch on 2nd December 2025, with responses expected by 23rd January 2026. The tender issuance is scheduled for 1st May 2026, and the framework is set to commence on 1st January 2027. This planning phase is solely for market engagement, inviting prospective suppliers to respond to the market engagement notice without constituting a formal call for competition.

Scientific Advice Framework

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is the regulator of medicines, medical devices and blood components for transfusion in the UK. MHRA carries out a wide range of activities to fulfil its role as a patient safety regulator. This includes carrying out assessments of the safety, quality and efficacy of medicines, assessing the safety of proposed clinical trials of medicines and medical devices, inspecting the premises of those manufacturing, supplying or distributing medicines and monitoring the ongoing safety of all medical products, taking swift action where necessary to prevent harm to patients. The MHRA also engages with companies within the regulated sector to provide specific, scientific advice on the development of products. The aim of such advice is to ensure the developer understands the requirements of the (read more...)

Summary: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is in the planning stage for establishing a "Scientific Advice Framework." As part of this process, they intend to enhance their traditional in-house expertise by seeking partnerships with external suppliers who can deliver specialised services related to the evaluation of regulatory data. Central to this process is a virtual pre-market engagement event scheduled on 26th January 2026, which aims to gather industry insights and feedback. MHRA, located in London at 10 South Colonnade, is a central government public authority, and they are inviting qualified suppliers to partake in discussions on how to improve the specification and procurement strategy. The project is due to start on 1st June 2026, with an end date of 31st May 2029, and potential renewal extending to 2030. The procurement is above threshold, indicating a significant opportunity within the research and development services sector.

Ambient storage and distribution service for PIPP and EPRR

Description: Ambient storage and distribution service for PIPP and EPRR

Summary: The contract titled "Ambient storage and distribution service for PIPP and EPRR" is being procured by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care through the UK Health Security Agency, based in London, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of storage and warehousing services. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with amendments being made as of 13 January 2026. The contract was initially signed on 6 February 2023 and includes modifications which have increased its value from £55,253,000 to £98,120,000. The services are to be provided across the UK, with a contract period including extensions up to 1800 days. The amendments were necessitated by unforeseen circumstances during the Covid-19 pandemic, resulting in modifications for service continuity. The procurement process adheres to the legal basis under the CELEX scheme 32014L0025, employing a tender initiation type.

Storage and distribution of vaccines and other medicines

Description: Storage and distribution of vaccines and other medicines

Summary: The procurement process, led by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting via the UK Health Security Agency, concerns the storage and distribution of vaccines and other medicines. This falls under the services category, specifically classified as storage and warehousing services. The contracting authority is based in London, United Kingdom, and the process pertains to amendments in contract duration and value as of 13 January 2026. Recently, on 6 January 2026, it advanced to the award update stage, with MOVIANTO UK LIMITED already engaged as a supplier. The procurement contract, initially signed in 2019, has been amended to accommodate a 24-month extension and increased value, reflecting pandemic-driven demands and ensuring no disruption to public health services.

Human Resources Managed Services

Description: HBLB wishes to examine options available for the potential appointment of a single Service Provider to provide a managed HR Service for a multi-year period with a view to entering into any new Contract during the summer of 2026 to allow time for any transition of services should this be necessary. The primary purpose of the Service is to deliver HR transactional and advisory services that ensure legal compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment with HBLB's objectives. The appointed provider will be responsible for delivering a full range of HR services, including but not limited to: * HR administration and employee record management * Recruitment, onboarding, and induction support * Employee relations and case management e.g. disciplinary matters * Policy review, development, and implementation * Employment law and (read more...)

Summary: The Horserace Betting Levy Board, a central government public authority located in London, is currently engaged in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Human Resources Managed Services". This upcoming tender covers the provision of comprehensive HR services, including compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic advice. The focus is on services such as HR administration, employment law advice, and possibly payroll coordination. The procurement is classified under personnel and payroll services and is relevant to various regions across the United Kingdom. Interested parties are invited to participate in a preliminary market engagement, with responses due by 30th January 2026. The contract aims to start by June 2026, offering an extended partnership through to May 2031, depending on renewal terms.