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Call Alarm Upgrades (Analogue to Digital): Sheltered Schemes

Description: Red Kite Community Housing is preparing to upgrade the analogue-based emergency community call alarm systems across up to 27 sheltered housing schemes. This project forms part of a critical digital transformation programme in response to the UK-wide switchover from analogue to digital networks by January 2027 and addresses the growing challenges of maintaining outdated infrastructure. The current systems--comprising call points, lift alarms, fire panels, and door entry systems located in communal areas--are connected to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) via analogue phone lines. These systems are essential for tenant safety and must be digitally enabled to ensure compliance and continuity.

Summary: Red Kite Community Housing is actively progressing with a tender under the project "Call Alarm Upgrades (Analogue to Digital): Sheltered Schemes." This initiative is critical to the digital transformation programme necessitated by the UK-wide transition from analogue to digital networks, set for completion by January 2027. The selected contractor is expected to upgrade the existing analogue emergency call alarm systems in 27 to 29 sheltered housing schemes situated throughout the United Kingdom. The current stage of procurement is marked as active, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 18 May 2026, preceded by an enquiry period closing on 4 May 2026. Red Kite Community Housing, a sub-central government public authority based in High Wycombe, is overseeing this procurement, estimated at a gross value of £780,000.

Call Alarm Upgrades (Analogue to Digital): Sheltered Schemes

Description: Red Kite Community Housing is preparing to upgrade the analogue-based emergency community call alarm systems across up to 27 sheltered housing schemes. This project forms part of a critical digital transformation programme in response to the UK-wide switchover from analogue to digital networks by January 2027 and addresses the growing challenges of maintaining outdated infrastructure. The current systems--comprising call points, lift alarms, fire panels, and door entry systems located in communal areas--are connected to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) via analogue phone lines. These systems are essential for tenant safety and must be digitally enabled to ensure compliance and continuity.

Summary: Red Kite Community Housing is actively progressing with a tender under the project "Call Alarm Upgrades (Analogue to Digital): Sheltered Schemes." This initiative is critical to the digital transformation programme necessitated by the UK-wide transition from analogue to digital networks, set for completion by January 2027. The selected contractor is expected to upgrade the existing analogue emergency call alarm systems in 27 to 29 sheltered housing schemes situated throughout the United Kingdom. The current stage of procurement is marked as active, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 18 May 2026, preceded by an enquiry period closing on 4 May 2026. Red Kite Community Housing, a sub-central government public authority based in High Wycombe, is overseeing this procurement, estimated at a gross value of £780,000.

Request for Information - Children and Young People's SEND Short Breaks

Description: The overall aim of the project is to put in place a fit for purpose, improved accessibility and value for money short breaks service which is suitable for the needs of children and young people and their families. Short Breaks are designed to: * Support CYP with SEND to access meaningful activities, develop independence and social connections * Provide carers with essential, planned respite * Offer a mix of community based and specialist provision across daytime, evening, weekend and overnight settings. It is currently proposed that there will be a 5-year delivery timeline with service delivery starting on 1st April 2028, and the initial term ending on 31st March 2033. Extension options are possible. It is proposed that the indicative cost of the service will be PS4 million (read more...)

Summary: This procurement process, initiated by Buckinghamshire Council, focuses on the project titled "Request for Information - Children and Young People’s SEND Short Breaks", categorically positioned within health and social work services. Situated in Aylesbury, UK, the process is in the planning stage with a scheduled milestone on 18th May 2026 for market engagement through a request for information questionnaire. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 27th April 2026. The procurement method includes a light-touch regime with a proposed delivery start date of 1st April 2028 and terms potentially extending beyond 2033.

Request for Information - Starting Reception Home Learning Play Bags

Description: Buckinghamshire Council (the Council) is requesting information about commissioning an inclusive Home Learning Play Bag service for children aged 0-5 years, with a focus on supporting school readiness. Suppliers are invited to participate in this exercise by completing the attached questionnaire. This will help the Council understand where the market stands in relation to the design and delivery of high quality, inclusive, play based home learning resources for young children, including embedded parent/carer guidance, inclusive design and sustainable delivery models. The Council is seeking to engage with suppliers who have experience in early years and community based provision to help refine the requirements of any potential future procurement exercise and would welcome supplier views. The Request for Information (RFI) documents for this opportunity are published on the Council's (read more...)

Summary: Buckinghamshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process, seeking to gather information for a potential tender titled "Request for Information - Starting Reception Home Learning Play Bags." The Council aims to commission a service providing inclusive Home Learning Play Bags for children aged 0–5 years to support school readiness. This initiative falls under the category of educational goods and equipment, specifically targeting the design and delivery of high-quality, inclusive, play-based home learning resources. Located in Aylesbury, UKJ13, the procurement process is open for supplier engagement until 11 May 2026. Interested suppliers are invited to participate in this exercise by completing an RFI Questionnaire, helping the Council review market capacities and refine the requirements for future procurement exercises.

Request For Information (RFI) - Advocacy Services for Adults and Children

Description: Buckinghamshire Council (the Council) is requesting information to inform its future commissioning intentions for Advocacy services, for Adults and Children. The Council is still deciding its approach and the information obtained by this Request For Information (RFI) will help to ensure the future service/s meets the Council's strategic aims, fulfils its legal responsibilities and presents a viable opportunity for suppliers.

Summary: The procurement process initiated by Buckinghamshire Council focuses on acquiring Advocacy Services for Adults and Children under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. Located in Aylesbury, United Kingdom, the council is currently in the planning stage for this tender. An initial engagement has been scheduled, with request for information documents accessible through 11th May 2026, facilitating detailed participation for stakeholders. This is part of their strategic efforts to meet legal responsibilities and shape future commissioning intentions. The planned procurement is set to kick off by 1st April 2027 and run through to 31st March 2030, with potential extensions until 2032, indicating a long-term service requirement. The special regime applicable is "lightTouch," allowing for a simplified procurement process, suitable for services of this type.

Advocacy Services for Adults and Children

Description: Buckinghamshire Council intends to procure Advocacy Services, for Adults and Children.

Summary: The procurement process initiated by Buckinghamshire Council focuses on acquiring Advocacy Services for Adults and Children under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. Located in Aylesbury, United Kingdom, the council is currently in the planning stage for this tender. An initial engagement has been scheduled, with request for information documents accessible through 11th May 2026, facilitating detailed participation for stakeholders. This is part of their strategic efforts to meet legal responsibilities and shape future commissioning intentions. The planned procurement is set to kick off by 1st April 2027 and run through to 31st March 2030, with potential extensions until 2032, indicating a long-term service requirement. The special regime applicable is "lightTouch," allowing for a simplified procurement process, suitable for services of this type.

Surface Finishing Delivery

Description: "The User requires a Surface Finishing capability for fixed and rotary wing aircraft, in order to support the maintenance of the airworthiness of the platforms in question as mandated by the respective Platform Engineering Authorities. The user also requires a Surface Finishing capability for Airfield Support Equipment (ASE) which includes MT (Mechanical Transport) and GSE (Ground Support Equipment), in order to assist in corrosion control and visual signature control in accordance with current policies. Finally, the capability will also be required to undertake miscellaneous station support tasks (e.g., production of signage). These requirements are to be readily accessible when required by all RAF stations in the UK and by UK Strategic Command (UKStratCom) Permanent Joint Operating bases (PJOBs) overseas".

Summary: The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure a Surface Finishing Delivery capability under a competitive flexible procedure, with the process managed in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. This tender pertains to the maintenance and corrosion control required for fixed and rotary wing aircraft and Airfield Support Equipment, suitable for RAF stations across the UK and certain overseas bases. The procurement stage is currently active with the Expression of Interest deadline set for 15th May 2026. Interested parties have until 30th April 2026 for pre-submission enquiries. The total value of the contract is estimated at £95,000,000 GBP, including VAT, and encompasses a contract period expected to run from April 2027 through April 2037, with an extension option based on performance and strategic needs.

How many new homes are not new builds - and how can planning help deliver more?

Description: The Planning Officer's Society (POS), a membership organisation for local authority planners, is looking to partner with an academic researcher and or a planning consultancy to develop a series of case studies (between 8 - 10) which demonstrate success in increasing an area's housing supply, creating new homes that do not rely on new builds, and ensuring planning is a key part of placemaking, building communities for the future.

Summary: The Planning Officers Society (POS), a respected membership organisation for local authority planners, has initiated a contracting process seeking collaboration with an academic researcher or planning consultancy. This tender, titled "How many new homes are not new builds - and how can planning help deliver more?", is aimed at developing case studies to enhance housing supply without relying solely on new constructions. The procurement process is in the tender stage and uses a direct method through a single tender action, considered below threshold. Relevant businesses are encouraged to respond before 15th May 2026. The contract, valued between £15,000 and £25,000, is expected to commence on 8th June 2026 and conclude by the end of the year, focusing on service delivery within England, United Kingdom.

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 Buckinghamshire Council 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 responses to (read more...)

Summary: Buckinghamshire Council is initiating an open procurement process for the provision of County Wide Grounds Maintenance Services, focusing on the urban areas of Buckinghamshire. This tender encompasses various services, including grounds maintenance, play area inspection, and maintenance, allotment and cemetery management, among others. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions required by midday on 12th May 2026. The contract, beginning on 1st January 2027, spans an initial term of 5 years with the possibility of extensions up to 9 years, potentially totalling a contract value ranging from £18,000,000 to £19,800,000. The competitive flexible procedure includes stages such as quality and price evaluation, negotiations, and final bid submissions.

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice

Description: This requirement is for a contractor to make available, fully functioning commercial washing machines and driers for a monthly fee including asset hire, servicing and maintenance and parts. The assets will be located within single living accommodation across the Royal Air Force Brize Norton estate. They will be located within single living accommodation across the Royal Air Force Brize Norton estate. Single living accommodation includes all Barrack Blocks, the Warrant Officers' & Sergeants' Mess (WOSM) and the Officers' Mess (OM).

Summary: The Ministry of Defence has initiated an active tender process under their UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice for the provision, rental, and maintenance of commercial washing machines and driers. These assets are to be placed in single living accommodations across the Royal Air Force Brize Norton estate in the United Kingdom. This tender, using an open procurement method, follows a competitive flexible procedure via the ESPO Framework. Businesses can submit electronic proposals through www.contracts.mod.uk until 18 May 2026, with the award decision anticipated by 2 July 2026. The procurement category fits within central government public authority with key CPV codes focusing on washing and drying machines.