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County Wide Grounds Maintenance Services

Description: The Council invites you to submit a competitive tender to supply grounds maintenance, play area inspection and maintenance and Green Space services, as described in this tender pack. The successful Tenderer will have the expertise to, and the experience of, supplying and continually improving grounds maintenance, play area inspection and maintenance and Green Space services. The results of the services it will provide will have a significant influence on the attractiveness and effectiveness of public spaces and facilities. This Green Space Contract will take the form of a contract between Wycombe District Council (WDC) and the appointed contractor. The contract is based predominantly on an Output Specification and contract arrangements are as set out in the tender documents. Tenderers are invited to confirm contract management arrangements in their (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process for the County Wide Grounds Maintenance Services is actively managed by Buckinghamshire Council, a sub-central government authority, based in Aylesbury, UK. This tender focuses on grounds maintenance, including play area maintenance, green space services, and other related services, aimed to enhance public spaces across Buckinghamshire. Currently at the tender stage, the procurement uses a competitive flexible procedure, comprising stages such as quality and price evaluation and negotiation. The tender opened on 9th April 2026, with the deadline for submission set for noon on 12th May 2026. The contract will commence on 1st January 2027, initially lasting five years with possible extensions, potentially resulting in a nine-year duration and an estimated value range between £18,000,000 and £19,800,000. The tender prioritises a single contract structure for better management efficiency.

In-County Integrated Therapies

Description: Buckinghamshire Council intends to procure an In-County Integrated Therapies Service to deliver a coordinated therapeutic offer for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The service will integrate Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Physiotherapy (PT), providing a seamless and clinically robust support pathway across health, education, and social care. The proposed service will provide: - Assessment, intervention and review for children and young people aged 0-19 (and up to 25 where applicable) with SEND-related therapeutic needs. - Speech and Language Therapy, supporting communication needs, social interaction, and dysphagia management (where clinically required). - Occupational Therapy, addressing functional skills, sensory processing needs, and access to education and daily life activities. - Physiotherapy, supporting physical development, motor skills, and non-acute health conditions (read more...)

Summary: Buckinghamshire Council is planning to procure an 'In-County Integrated Therapies' service, aimed at children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, announced on 1st April 2026, with the intention to integrate therapies such as Speech and Language, Occupational, and Physiotherapy to provide a comprehensive service across health, education, and social care sectors. The procurement is categorised under service contracts with a focus on residential health facilities. The process will commence with a Tender Notice Publication expected in the next reporting period, catering to UKJ13 region in the United Kingdom. This initiative is part of a competitive process under the Light Touch Regime, intending for the new contract to start on 1st February 2027.

Integrated Short Breaks Service

Description: Buckinghamshire Council intends to procure an Integrated Short Breaks Service for children and young people with disabilities and their families. Short breaks form part of the statutory duties placed on local authorities under Section 25 of the Children and Young Persons Act 2008, which requires the provision of short breaks to support families with disabled children. The Integrated Short Breaks Service will aim to: - Provide a range of community-based, centre-based and home-based short break opportunities that promote personal development, independence, and enjoyment for children and young people with disabilities. - Deliver family-supporting breaks that strengthen resilience, enable rest for carers, and reduce family stress. - Enhance social inclusion, relationships, and participation within the community for disabled children. - Support children and young people to access meaningful activities (read more...)

Summary: Buckinghamshire Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement project titled "Integrated Short Breaks Service," primarily associated with the social work services industry. The procurement aims to support children and young people with disabilities and their families within the United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKJ13. This service is a statutory requirement under the Children and Young Persons Act 2008, aimed at providing community, centre, and home-based short breaks. The procurement process will utilise a competitive flexible procedure under the Light Touch Regime, with an estimated tender notice publication expected by 1st October 2026. The contract is anticipated to begin on 1st April 2027 and run until 2034, subject to the next financial cycle, supporting the wider SEND strategies of local authorities.

Residential, Nursing and Extra Care Services

Description: Buckinghamshire Council intends to procure a comprehensive range of Residential Care, Nursing Care, and Extra Care Services for adults with eligible health and social care needs. The procurement will focus on securing long-term, high-quality care and support delivered across multiple residential establishments, aligned with local commissioning priorities and the legal duties placed on authorities under adult social care legislation. The scope of the provision is expected to include: - Residential care services providing accommodation, personal care, daily living support, and wellbeing-focused activities. - Nursing care services delivering 24-hour health-related support by registered nurses, including complex needs management and clinical oversight. - Extra Care services offering on-site care and support within dedicated housing schemes that promote independence while ensuring access to responsive care. - Integrated support that emphasises dignity, (read more...)

Summary: Buckinghamshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at acquiring Residential, Nursing, and Extra Care Services to cater to adults with health and social care needs. The procurement will be conducted under the Light Touch Regime and is expected to foster long-term partnerships and market stability while promoting high-quality, person-centred delivery models. The contract, with an estimated value exceeding £2 million, will cover services across multiple establishments in the UKJ13 region and aligns with local priorities and legal duties for adult social care. The projected timeline indicates a tender notice is anticipated within the upcoming reporting cycle, ensuring an 18-month visibility period for potential service providers, with service commencement estimated to start on 1st October 2027.

Domestic Abuse Provision for Buckinghamshire

Description: Buckinghamshire Council intends to procure a comprehensive Domestic Abuse Support Service encompassing both safe accommodation support and community-based outreach for victims of domestic abuse and their children. This service will ensure the authority meets statutory duties under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, which introduced legal obligations for Tier 1 local authorities to provide support in safe accommodation and formally recognised children as victims in their own right. The proposed service will include: - Delivery of support within safe accommodation, including refuge, dispersed units, and other forms of secure housing. - Community outreach services for victims who do not require or choose not to enter accommodation-based services. - Support for children and young people impacted by domestic abuse, aligning with the statutory duty to recognise them as victims. - (read more...)

Summary: Buckinghamshire Council is in the planning stage of procuring a comprehensive Domestic Abuse Support Service, which is anticipated to commence on 1 October 2027 and run until 30 September 2031. Located in the UKJ13 region, this procurement falls under the 'services' category and addresses the statutory duties under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. The service aims to offer support in both safe accommodation and through community-based outreach, targeting victims and their children. A competitive procurement approach will be followed in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, with a planned contract value expected to exceed £2 million. The tender notice is expected to be published within the forthcoming reporting period, with details to be released in alignment with UK1 requirements for forward visibility over 18 months.

Public Health Primary Care Services - Contraceptives

Description: Buckinghamshire Council intends to procure a comprehensive Primary Care Contraceptive Services provision designed to improve access to high-quality contraceptive care across the local area. The service will support public health responsibilities and primary care duties by enabling residents to access a full range of contraceptive options. The proposed service will include: - Provision of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) fittings, removals, and follow-up care. - Access to contraceptive counselling, information, and sexual health advice. - Ongoing clinical assessment, diagnostics, and prescribing to support contraceptive choices. - Integration with wider sexual and reproductive health pathways, including safeguarding, STI testing, and onward referral services where appropriate. - Support for data reporting, activity monitoring, and service quality assurance aligned with local authority and NHS requirements. The service aims to: - Improve contraceptive (read more...)

Summary: Buckinghamshire Council, located in Aylesbury, United Kingdom, has initiated the planning stage of a competitive procurement process for a comprehensive Primary Care Contraceptive Services provision. The tender, identified as "Public Health Primary Care Services - Contraceptives," falls under the industry categories of contraceptives and medical practice services. The planned procurement aims to support public health by enabling access to various high-quality contraceptive options for the local population. The competitive procurement procedure will align with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and related regulations, and the tender notice is expected to be published within the next reporting period. Service commencement is scheduled for April 2027, with the contract period extending through March 2037, which will provide long-term service stability.

Pipeline Notice - Surface Finishing Delivery for the RAF

Description: The Authority requires a Surface Finish (SF) capability to support Air Systems in the Project URD. This capability is essential to ensure the continued airworthiness of these Air Systems, as mandated by the relevant Platform Engineering Authorities. Additionally, the Authority requires an SF capability for Mechanical Transport (MT) and Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (GSE) collectively called ASE to support corrosion control and visual signature management in line with current policies. The SF capability will also be required to deliver miscellaneous station support tasks, such as the production of signage and other station workshop outputs. This capability must be readily accessible to all RAF stations across the UK and to UK Strategic Command (UKStratCom) Permanent Joint Operating Bases (PJOBs) overseas.

Summary: The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for a Surface Finish (SF) capability to support various air systems used by the Royal Air Force (RAF), with the project known as Project URD. This initiative, titled "Pipeline Notice - Surface Finishing Delivery for the RAF," aims to ensure continued airworthiness and provide corrosion control and visual signature management for Mechanical Transport (MT) and Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (ASE). The procurement method is selective, with a competitive flexible procedure underway. Interested suppliers must express interest via email by 14th April 2026. The procurement is presently in the planning stage, and significant phases like preliminary market engagement are occurring, alongside planned contract commencement from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2035. The main industry categories involved include services related to aircraft and military equipment, spanning across locations throughout the United Kingdom.

Pipeline Notice - Surface Finishing Delivery for the RAF

Description: The Authority requires a Surface Finish (SF) capability to support Air Systems in the Project URD. This capability is essential to ensure the continued airworthiness of these Air Systems, as mandated by the relevant Platform Engineering Authorities. Additionally, the Authority requires an SF capability for Mechanical Transport (MT) and Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (GSE) collectively called ASE to support corrosion control and visual signature management in line with current policies. The SF capability will also be required to deliver miscellaneous station support tasks, such as the production of signage and other station workshop outputs. This capability must be readily accessible to all RAF stations across the UK and to UK Strategic Command (UKStratCom) Permanent Joint Operating Bases (PJOBs) overseas.

Summary: The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for a Surface Finish (SF) capability to support various air systems used by the Royal Air Force (RAF), with the project known as Project URD. This initiative, titled "Pipeline Notice - Surface Finishing Delivery for the RAF," aims to ensure continued airworthiness and provide corrosion control and visual signature management for Mechanical Transport (MT) and Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (ASE). The procurement method is selective, with a competitive flexible procedure underway. Interested suppliers must express interest via email by 14th April 2026. The procurement is presently in the planning stage, and significant phases like preliminary market engagement are occurring, alongside planned contract commencement from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2035. The main industry categories involved include services related to aircraft and military equipment, spanning across locations throughout the United Kingdom.

3 Year Supply, Installation and Servicing of Village Festive/Christmas Lighting

Description: - 3 year contract (Nov 2026 - Jan 2029) for the supply, installation and servicing of festive/Christmas lights (inc. lamp/heritage columns, shop fronts and mistletoe stars) at 3 village centres, lighting of 3 natural trees, plus 6 additional lamp columns at 3 separate sites. Detailed spec is available from office@iversparishcouncil.gov.uk - Engineers to Set Timers. - Engineer to attend annual switch on events - dates to be confirmed in November 2026/27/28. - Provision of Individual wattage per lighting item to enable completion of an unmetered electricity supply agreement.

Summary: The Ivers Parish Council has initiated an open tender process for a three-year contract from November 2026 to January 2029 to supply, install, and service festive and Christmas lighting across village centres, including lamp columns and natural trees. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 31 May 2026. The project falls under the "Christmas tree lights" and "other community, social and personal services" industry categories. Sited in the United Kingdom, this endeavour invites bids for service provision in several regions, allowing electronic submissions via email or postal address.

TVFCS Command & Control

Description: Thames Valley Fire Control Service (TVFCS) is initiating a Competitive Flexible Procedure procurement for the replacement of its Command & Control (C&C) system. TVFCS is a tri-service collaboration between Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service, Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, and Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service. Oxfordshire County Council are undertaking this procurement on behalf of the other Fires Services. Since becoming operational in 2015, TVFCS has provided a critical shared emergency control room service, handling 999 calls and mobilising resources across the Thames Valley region, serving a population of approximately 2.5 million residents. The current C&C system (NEC Vision Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and DS3000 Integrated Communication Control System (ICCS)) is approaching end-of-life, with key infrastructure components due to become unsupported by 2029. The replacement project seeks (read more...)

Summary: Oxfordshire County Council, acting on behalf of the Thames Valley Fire Control Service, has initiated a procurement process for replacing the Command & Control system currently in use. The tender, titled "TVFCS Command & Control," falls under the IT services category and is vital for continuing statutory emergency response services across the Thames Valley region. The process is in the tender stage, utilising a Competitive Flexible Procedure. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 25th March 2026, with the contract expected to start on 19th October 2026. This procurement is significant for the tri-service collaboration between Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes, and Royal Berkshire Fire Authorities, aiming for innovation and enhanced operational resilience.