Workforce Management Solution Optional: Speech and Text Analytics Solution and Combined Workforce Management and Speech and Text Analytics Solution

Description: Thames Valley Police and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary (the Authority) are in the process of defining the scope of requirements for the supply of a Workforce Management Solution. In support of this engagement, the Authority requests information regarding standalone Speech and Text Analytics solutions, as well as integrated approaches combining these capabilities, to ensure the effective delivery of services within the Contact Management department across both forces.

Summary: The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police, in collaboration with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, is undertaking a pre-market engagement for a Workforce Management Solution, with the option to integrate Speech and Text Analytics capabilities. This procurement process is in the planning stage, aiming to modernise the Contact Management services within both forces. Interested providers are encouraged to express interest by 15:00 on 2 January 2026. The procurement is set to commence in April 2026, with the workforce solution estimated to have a total value of £1,519,500. The region covered includes the United Kingdom, with the contract set to run until April 3031 for the Workforce Management Solution, whilst the Speech & Text Analytics solution will end in 2028.

DLSITT1084 - APPLE-II Undulator for the Diamond-II Beamline I08

Description: Located on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, Diamond Light Source (DLS) is a leading-edge facility for science, engineering and innovation. Diamond allows researchers from academia and industry to investigate the structure and behaviour of the world around us at the atomic and molecular level. To continue delivering the world-changing science that Diamond enables, the facility is being upgraded to Diamond-II, a co-ordinated programme of development that combines a major machine upgrade with new instruments and complementary improvements to optics, detectors, sample environment and delivery capabilities, and computing, as well as integrated and correlative methods. This will be transformative in speed and spatial resolution and will offer users streamlined access to enhanced instruments for life and physical sciences. The scope of the contract is to the (read more...)

Summary: Diamond Light Source Limited, a central government public authority located at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Didcot, is undertaking a tender process for the design, manufacture, testing, and delivery of an out-of-vacuum APPLE-II undulator for the Diamond-II Beamline I08. The procurement stage is in the 'tender' phase, with submissions to be received via email or hard copy by 20th January 2026. The contract, valued at £1.8 million gross, falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. This process follows an 'open procedure' allowing broader participation, with the award anticipated by 28th January 2026 and the contract period commencing on 12th February 2026.

DLSITT1089 - APPLE-II Undulators for the Diamond-II Beamlines I06 and I10

Description: Located on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, Diamond Light Source (DLS) is a leading-edge facility for science, engineering and innovation. Diamond allows researchers from academia and industry to investigate the structure and behaviour of the world around us at the atomic and molecular level. To continue delivering the world-changing science that Diamond enables, the facility is being upgraded to Diamond-II, a co-ordinated programme of development that combines a major machine upgrade with new instruments and complementary improvements to optics, detectors, sample environment and delivery capabilities, and computing, as well as integrated and correlative methods. This will be transformative in speed and spatial resolution and will offer users streamlined access to enhanced instruments for life and physical sciences. The scope of the contract is for the (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process, initiated by Diamond Light Source Limited, involves a tender for APPLE-II Undulators intended for the Diamond-II Beamlines I06 and I10. This contract is part of the Diamond-II upgrade programme located at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK. The tender is currently at the "active" stage, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The deadline for tender submissions is 20th January 2026, and the project aims for completion between 12th February 2026 and 30th July 2027. The industry category targeted by the tender is Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a total expected contract value of £2,400,000 inclusive of VAT. Interested vendors must submit their proposals electronically and in hard copy to the given address.

Oxford Burial Meadow

Description: A new naturalistic burial ground with new vehicle access, path networks, furniture and signage, with soft landscape comprising of native woodland, hedgerows, and seeding and establishment of wildflower meadows to allow for burial plots to be created throughout the site over a period of 40 years.

Summary: Oxford City Council is inviting bids through an open procedure for the "Oxford Burial Meadow" project, which involves the creation of a new naturalistic burial ground in Oxford, UK. The project encompasses various works, including vehicle access, path networks, furniture installation, and signage, along with soft landscaping featuring native woodland and wildflower meadows. The procurement is currently active in the tender stage with a submission deadline on 6th February 2026 at 12:00 PM. Interested parties may submit enquiries until 19th January 2026. The contract period spans from 20th April 2026 to 19th October 2028, facilitating works-related opportunities within the landscape architectural services and landscaping sections under industry category CPV codes 71420000, 71421000, and 45112700.

Uncertainty Quantification Consultancy

Description: The purpose of this work is to act as an independent reviewer for the uncertainty framework currently under development, which will include uncertainty in facility performance including the neutron field that tritium breeding experiments are exposed to, scientific output including the measurement of tritium extracted from experiments, and facility safety including tritium released in the blockhouse.

Summary: The UK Atomic Energy Authority, situated in Oxfordshire, is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "Uncertainty Quantification Consultancy", aimed at the services category within the research and development industry. This initiative focuses on reviewing the uncertainty framework under development, pertinent to nuclear facilities. Key dates include a preliminary market engagement notice published on 3 December 2025, with a milestone for engagement scheduled for 2 January 2026. The tender's legal foundation aligns with UK legislation 2023/54, ensuring compliance with procurement standards.

Surrey Primary Cluster 1 Catering Tender

Description: The Cluster consists of 5 primary schools and 3 infant schools.

Summary: Laleham Primary School (RM&C) is seeking tenders for a catering contract titled "Surrey Primary Cluster 1 Catering Tender," covering five primary schools and three infant schools. Located in the region of UKJ25, United Kingdom, this procurement process is in the tender stage with the selective procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure. RM&C Consultants Ltd, acting as the procuring entity, coordinates the tender, which is classified under the industry category of school catering services. Interested parties must express their interest by 12th January 2026, and the contract awards are expected to be finalised by 29th April 2026.

DLSITT1085 - Supply of Harmonics Rejection Mirror Systems for K14 SWIFT Beamline at Diamond Light Source

Description: Located on the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, Diamond Light Source (DLS) is a leading-edge facility for science, engineering and innovation. DLS allows researchers from academia and industry to investigate the structure and behaviour of the world around us at the atomic and molecular level. To continue delivering the world-changing science that Diamond enables, the facility is being upgraded to Diamond-II, a co-ordinated programme of development that combines a major machine upgrade with new instruments and complementary improvements to optics, detectors, sample environment and delivery capabilities, and computing, as well as integrated and correlative methods. This will be transformative in speed and spatial resolution and will offer users streamlined access to enhanced instruments for life and physical sciences. The specification details the requirements of the Harmonic (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process for the supply of Harmonics Rejection Mirror Systems for the K14 SWIFT Beamline at Diamond Light Source is initiated by DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LIMITED, a central government public authority based in Didcot, Oxfordshire. The tender, with the ID DLSITT1085, is currently in the 'tender' stage and follows the open procedure method, ensuring broad competition. The total contract value is up to £156,000, and all submissions must be made by 20th January 2026. The project's completion is planned by 31st August 2027, located within the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus under the UKJ14 region, adding to the advanced UK research infrastructure.

Print & Post Contract 2026

Description: A service for printing, collating and mailing both physical and digital council communication to residents, businesses and advertising.

Summary: Oxford City Council is seeking to award a contract for printing and postal services under the title "Print & Post Contract 2026." This open procedure tender is at the active stage, with submissions expected by 24th December 2025. The procurement, classified under the services category, involves printing, collating, and mailing communications for the council, with delivery based in the UK region UKJ14. The entire process will culminate in the award phase by 23rd February 2026. Interested parties can make submissions electronically, with inquiries accepted until 12th December 2025. The contract, worth between £865,000 and £1,038,000 GBP, covers services until 31st March 2029, with an extension option up to 2030.

Cross Regional Project

Description: Cross Regional contract on behalf of Councils Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes, Reading, Bedfordshire and Oxfordshire to offer residential and educational provision for Children We Care For (CWCF) with complex social, behavioural and educational needs. Cross Regional Project (CRP) delivers therapeutic residential care and educational services for children aged 11-17 with complex needs, operating across 11 homes in partner counties offering 36 placements. A registered special school, commissioned under a block contract, provides education for pupils aged 11-17--including those without EHCPs--across Key Stages 3 to 5. The new service will launch on August 1, 2027, starting with 36 placements and potentially expanding by 24 more. After six months, partners can buy extra placements at any time during the contract.

Summary: The procurement process initiated by Oxfordshire County Council encompasses a Cross Regional Project aiming to provide residential, educational, and therapeutic services for children aged 11 to 17 with complex needs. This initiative is classified under 'Social work and related services,' with a planned launch date of 1st August 2027 and concluding on 31st July 2032, with the possibility of extension until 2037. The current stage is planning, with a preliminary market engagement set to end on 19th December 2025. This engagement seeks feedback on optimal delivery methods across multiple counties, including Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes, Reading, Bedfordshire, and Oxfordshire. The procurement method involves a light touch regime, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

Cross Regional Project

Description: Cross Regional contract on behalf of Councils Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes, Reading, Bedfordshire and Oxfordshire to offer residential and educational provision for Children We Care For (CWCF) with complex social, behavioural and educational needs. Cross Regional Project (CRP) delivers therapeutic residential care and educational services for children aged 11-17 with complex needs, operating across 11 homes in partner counties offering 36 placements. A registered special school, commissioned under a block contract, provides education for pupils aged 11-17--including those without EHCPs--across Key Stages 3 to 5. The new service will launch on August 1, 2027, starting with 36 placements and potentially expanding by 24 more. After six months, partners can buy extra placements at any time during the contract.

Summary: Oxfordshire County Council, representing a consortium of local authorities including Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes, Reading, Bedfordshire, and Oxfordshire, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Cross Regional Project. This tender is focused on providing residential, educational, and therapeutic services for children aged 11 to 17 with complex needs. The procurement category falls under social work and related services, and the contract is slated to begin on 1st August 2027, spanning five years with potential renewals. A preliminary market engagement is currently scheduled, with the deadline for providers to submit responses by 19th December 2025. The project operates across various regions in the UK, namely UKH2 and UKJ1.