Revenues and Benefits Administration System

Description: The Council wishes to procure an integrated software package governing the administration of both income and revenue (Council tax and Business rates collection) and the administration of benefits awarded to Bracknell Forest residents (Housing Benefit and Council Tax support). The system will be required to integrate with a number of Council systems and data sources, including but not limited to the Council's finance system Agresso.

Summary: Bracknell Forest Borough Council is in the planning stage of procuring an integrated software system for managing revenue, including Council Tax and Business rates collection, as well as the administration of benefits such as Housing Benefit and Council Tax support. The proposed system aims to integrate with existing council systems like Agresso within the UKJ11 region. The procurement is categorised under software packages and information systems, with an estimated contract value of £3,000,000. The procurement process has seen recent changes due to potential restructuring within local governments. The contract, initially planned to commence in June 2030, is now on hold pending further clarity on the restructuring outcomes, with a new tender notice expected by April 2029.

Education Transport Services

Description: Bracknell Forest Council is considering establishing an Open Framework agreement for the delivery of Education Transport Services. The new agreement is anticipated to commence on 1st August 2026. In preparation for this, Bracknell Forest Council will be hosting pre-market engagement sessions to engage with potential suppliers regarding the new agreement and to seek feedback.

Summary: Bracknell Forest Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process to establish an Education Transport Services agreement. This initiative falls under the services category and involves hiring passenger transport vehicles with drivers. Situated in the region of UKJ11, Bracknell Forest Council is conducting pre-market engagement events to discuss the forthcoming agreement, with sessions scheduled online on 10th February 2026 and in-person on 11th February 2026. Interested suppliers must confirm their attendance by 5th February 2026. This planning phase is crucial for suppliers to understand the council's requirements and the projected start date for the framework agreement is 1st August 2026, with a gross value of £18,000,000.

Loan Administration Procurement

Description: Twelve local authorities across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, and Northamptonshire currently deliver a home improvement loan scheme through a limited company. The scheme was established in 2008 with grant funding from central government and no further capital has been introduced since then. The loans are low-cost, flexible loans for homeowners, predominantly over the age of 60, who would otherwise be unable to maintain their homes. The combined loan book and available lending pot is approximately PS9.9 million. As an alternative delivery model, and subject to approval, the authorities intend to form an unincorporated association and appoint a loan administrator to manage all aspects of the loan fund. This includes the full range of loan administration services, from arranging loans to ongoing administration. We anticipate the contract length being (read more...)

Summary: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead is leading a procurement process for the "Loan Administration Procurement" project. This initiative seeks to appoint a loan administrator to manage a home improvement loan scheme funded originally by central government. It spans various locations, including Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, and Northamptonshire. The process, currently in the planning stage, is engaging the market to identify interested and suitably qualified suppliers. Key industry categories include financial and insurance services, and the contract is valued at approximately £1.2m annually. Potential suppliers are encouraged to express interest by contacting the authority via email by 20th January 2026.

Installation of Cemetery Plinths

Description: Slough Borough Council requires the installation of cemetery plinths at Slough Cemetery, Stoke Road, Slough, SL2 5AX .

Summary: Slough Borough Council is overseeing a tender for the installation of cemetery plinths at Slough Cemetery, located on Stoke Road, Slough, SL2 5AX. The industry category for this project is 'Cemetery works', and it is under an 'open' procurement method, involving below-threshold open competition. Currently in the 'Tender' stage, this contracting process has a submission deadline set for 30th January 2026. The contract period for the successful bidder will commence on 2nd March 2026 and is initially set to last until 2nd June 2026, with a provision for renewal if necessary, owing to uncontrollable delay factors.

VisitWindsor Membership Revenue Share Contract

Description: RBWM are exploring options to procure a tourism sales and marketing specialist to support membership growth and retention, drive upsells and cross sales for its VisitWindsor arm. The supplier would be entitled to a share of the revenue. The company will be expected to: - Create a new CRM system to manage and monitor sales and conversations. - Provide a dedicated Account Manager as an extension of the VisitWindsor team. - Work with VisitWindsor membership pack with clear ROI on packages. - Research database of businesses and outreach to gain decision maker. - Contact tourism-facing businesses not currently members. - Convert memberships from calls/engagement. - Create confirmation agreements. - Create member product listings on VisitWindsor destination management system. - Invoice members, share live reconciliation document with VisitWindsor and (read more...)

Summary: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (RBWM) is in the planning stage of a tender for the "VisitWindsor Membership Revenue Share Contract". This procurement process aims to engage a tourism sales and marketing specialist who will support membership growth and retention for their VisitWindsor initiative. The process is structured as a service concession and is set in the UKJ region of the United Kingdom. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest by 22 January 2026. The contract is planned to commence on 1 August 2026 and potentially extend until 31 August 2036, depending on satisfactory performance and renewal terms.

Sight Testing and Dispensing of Spectacles to Children and Young People in Special Educational Settings across the South East

Description: The South East Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) are seeking suitably qualified Providers to deliver at-scale sight testing and dispensing of spectacles services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Special Educational Settings (SES) across the region. This procurement covers five lots aligned to the current six and future four ICB structures, ensuring continuity through planned mergers and boundary changes: Lot 1: Thames Valley - Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire West and Berkshire East Lot 2: Hampshire and Isle of Wight, including North East Hampshire Lot 3: Kent and Medway Lot 4: Surrey, including Surrey Heath and Farnham Lot 5: Sussex Please note: This procurement begins with 6 Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) in the South East. From 1 April 2026, these will reduce to 4 (read more...)

Summary: The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is facilitating a procurement process under an open procedure for the provision of sight testing and spectacle dispensing services to children and young people in special educational settings across the South East of England. This tender falls under the health services industry category and aims to address health inequalities faced by those with special educational needs and disabilities. The procurement is structured into five lots corresponding to different regional Integrated Care Boards (ICBs). Key dates include the deadline for ITT responses by 12 noon on 6th February 2026, and services are set to commence on 30th November 2026, continuing for five years with an optional two-year extension. The total value of the contract spans from £11,405,000 to £15,967,000, depending on the inclusion of extension periods.

CIC High Intensity support Mental Health

Description: CIC High Intensity support Mental Health. To provide an intensive support service to complex MH clients across East Berks and West Berks

Summary: The procurement process for the "CIC High Intensity support Mental Health" project was conducted by the Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, located in Bracknell, UK (region UKJ11). This contract falls under the services category and pertains to rehabilitation services aimed at complex mental health clients in East and West Berkshire. The procurement followed a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) due to regulations specified in the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract was officially awarded on 10th December 2025, with service provision set to commence on 1st February 2026 and end on 31st January 2027. The awarded contract is valued at £280,592 excluding VAT.

Broomwell ECG Interpretation

Description: The Service aims to provide a successful ECG interpretation service to any BHFT
locations within The NHS trust which the NHS Trust designates (the 'Sites'). Staff at the
Sites can record ECGs for patients and transmit the ECG via a designated paired mobile
telephone device (supplied as part of the contract) to a provider's monitoring centre for interpretation.

Summary: The procurement process involves the Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, which has recently confirmed the contract award for the "Broomwell ECG Interpretation" service under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement falls under the health services industry category, specifically focusing on providing successful ECG interpretation services across designated NHS sites. The contract, valued at £35,873.25 (excluding VAT), is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The process was conducted through a direct award (limited procurement method) without prior publication of a call for competition, as it was deemed outside the scope of standard directives. The most significant dates to note include the confirmation of the contract award on 5th January 2026.

Loan Administration Procurement

Description: Twelve local authorities across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, and Northamptonshire currently deliver a home improvement loan scheme through a limited company. The scheme was established in 2008 with grant funding from central government and no further capital has been introduced since then. The loans are low-cost, flexible loans for homeowners, predominantly over the age of 60, who would otherwise be unable to maintain their homes. The combined loan book and available lending pot is approximately PS9.9 million. As an alternative delivery model, and subject to approval, the authorities intend to form an unincorporated association and appoint a loan administrator to manage all aspects of the loan fund. This includes the full range of loan administration services, from arranging loans to ongoing administration. We anticipate the contract length being (read more...)

Summary: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead is leading a procurement process for the "Loan Administration Procurement" project. This initiative seeks to appoint a loan administrator to manage a home improvement loan scheme funded originally by central government. It spans various locations, including Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, and Northamptonshire. The process, currently in the planning stage, is engaging the market to identify interested and suitably qualified suppliers. Key industry categories include financial and insurance services, and the contract is valued at approximately £1.2m annually. Potential suppliers are encouraged to express interest by contacting the authority via email by 20th January 2026.

Integrated Sexual Health Service

Description: Following a competitive process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR), Bracknell Forest Council are awarding the Integrated Sexual Health (ISH) Service contract to the successful bidder as detailed in the intent to award notice ref 2025/S 000-081642. The contract will be entered into by Bracknell Forest Council as the Lead Authority, acting on its own behalf and on behalf of Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) and Slough Borough Council. The new contract is for an initial term of 5 years with an extension provision of up to a further 2 years in periods of up to 12 months at a time. A conflict-of-interest assessment was prepared with no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision and (read more...)

Summary: The Bracknell Forest Borough Council has successfully awarded the "Integrated Sexual Health Service" contract, concluding a competitive tender process conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. As the lead authority, the council coordinated this procurement on behalf of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and Slough Borough Council. Valued at £18,738,012.00 for its full potential term, the contract has an initial timeframe from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2031, with the possibility of extending for up to two further years. The procurement was executed using an open procedure, with the official contract award dated 23rd December 2025. The service encompasses extensive health services under CPV classification 85100000 and will be primarily delivered in the UKJ11 region.