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Framework Agreement for Servers, Storage, High Performance Computing & Managed Infrastructure

Description: The Southern Universities Procurement Consortium ("SUPC") is acting as lead organisation on behalf of the universities, further education colleges and other organisations which are members of the consortium ("Members"). SUPC is part of The SUMS Group ("SUPC"). As a centralised procurement authority for universities and further education colleges as well as other not-for-profit and public sector organisations, SUPC develops and manages framework agreements. Members have access to a wide range of professionally tendered agreements compliant with the Procurement Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023. By using our agreements, Members can purchase competitively priced goods and services across a variety of commodity areas. The current Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement ("SSSNA") put in place by SUPC is due to expire on 31 January 2027. In addition, (read more...)

Summary: Southern Universities Management Services (SUMS), located in Reading, is progressing through the planning stage for a procurement process as of 26 February 2026. This pertains to the upcoming Framework Agreement concerning Servers, Storage, High Performance Computing, and Managed Infrastructure. The initiative falls under the goods procurement category with additional focus on services, aimed at the public authority under sub-central government. Industry categories include computer equipment and services. SUMS is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement, soliciting insights from prospective suppliers to shape the new Framework Agreement's specifications and strategy. Interested suppliers must return questionnaires by 26 March 2026. The Framework Agreement offers a maximum four-year term beginning February 2027, operating on a basis that allows for two optional extensions, each of one year.

Block Beds Project

Description: West Berkshire Council requires 36 block-purchased beds for older adults requiring residential and nursing care, including support for frailty and dementia. The beds will be allocated as follows: * 25 beds for low-level residential care needs * 11 beds for high-level nursing care needs Block beds provide guaranteed capacity and throughput, supporting timely hospital discharge and admission avoidance whilst enabling the Council to manage care costs effectively. Providers will receive a fixed weekly rate per bed regardless of occupancy, in return for guaranteed availability and priority access for West Berkshire residents.

Summary: West Berkshire Council, a sub-central government authority located in Newbury, UK, is progressing a procurement titled "Block Beds Project" in the services category. This procurement focuses on acquiring block contracts for 36 residential care beds for older adults requiring nursing, frailty, and dementia care. The planned procurement is under the Open Procedure, adhering to the Procurement Act 2023 and intending to establish beds to aid in hospital discharge and admission avoidance. The deadline for engagement is scheduled for 5 March 2026, with the contract running from April 2026 to April 2028, potentially extending until 2031. This process falls under the "light touch" regime, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

Block Beds Project

Description: West Berkshire Council requires 36 block-purchased beds for older adults requiring residential and nursing care, including support for frailty and dementia. The beds will be allocated as follows: * 25 beds for low-level residential care needs * 11 beds for high-level nursing care needs Block beds provide guaranteed capacity and throughput, supporting timely hospital discharge and admission avoidance whilst enabling the Council to manage care costs effectively. Providers will receive a fixed weekly rate per bed regardless of occupancy, in return for guaranteed availability and priority access for West Berkshire residents.

Summary: West Berkshire Council, a sub-central government authority located in Newbury, UK, is progressing a procurement titled "Block Beds Project" in the services category. This procurement focuses on acquiring block contracts for 36 residential care beds for older adults requiring nursing, frailty, and dementia care. The planned procurement is under the Open Procedure, adhering to the Procurement Act 2023 and intending to establish beds to aid in hospital discharge and admission avoidance. The deadline for engagement is scheduled for 5 March 2026, with the contract running from April 2026 to April 2028, potentially extending until 2031. This process falls under the "light touch" regime, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA)

Description: Framework for the Procurement of Servers, Storage and Solutions

Summary: Southern Universities Management Services (SUMS), located in Reading, is progressing through the planning stage for a procurement process as of 26 February 2026. This pertains to the upcoming Framework Agreement concerning Servers, Storage, High Performance Computing, and Managed Infrastructure. The initiative falls under the goods procurement category with additional focus on services, aimed at the public authority under sub-central government. Industry categories include computer equipment and services. SUMS is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement, soliciting insights from prospective suppliers to shape the new Framework Agreement's specifications and strategy. Interested suppliers must return questionnaires by 26 March 2026. The Framework Agreement offers a maximum four-year term beginning February 2027, operating on a basis that allows for two optional extensions, each of one year.

Control and Automation

Description: Thames Water wishes to award a framework agreement to suppliers capable of project design, manufacture, installation and testing of low voltage assemblies, motor control centres and system integration across the identified the lotting structures. Due to breadth and scale of Thames Waters AMP8 delivery program and the varying condition of buildings and structures within the Thames Water estate, there is need to carry out new installations, renovation and remedial works to ensure they deliver AMP projects and remain fit for purpose. The Framework Agreement will cover the following works: Lot 1: Systems Integration (SI) Lot 2a: Low Voltage Assemblies (LVAs) Lot 2b: Sewage Pumping Station (SPS) LVAs Lot 3a: New or Modification EICA Installations Lot 3b: Sewage Pumping Station (SPS) Installations Lot 3c: Fibre Optic Cabling Lot 4: (read more...)

Summary: Thames Water Utilities Limited, an established private utility company based in Reading, has initiated a significant procurement process with the aim of awarding a framework agreement titled "Control and Automation" under tender ID FA2208. This project falls within the services category and targets multiple sectors, including electrical installation and software integration. Designed to support Thames Water's AMP8 delivery programme, it will address new installations, renovations, and remedial works across its operational estate. The procurement method employed is an open competitive flexible procedure, permitting clarification and negotiation over several stages before finalising the contract award. Key deadlines include the submission date for accessing and submitting the Pre-Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), set for 13 March 2026 at 10:00 AM GMT. The project encompasses various regions within the United Kingdom, focusing on improving infrastructure through lotting structures such as systems integration and fibre optic cabling.

VCS Community Wellbeing & Prevention Services Market Engagement

Description: Recommissioning of the Community Wellbeing & Prevention Services provided by Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) organisations in the Wokingham Borough. Suite of contracts (currently 25) delivering a wide range of community services to Wokingham Borough residents (Adults 18 years +) that lead to improved social connectivity, better community cohesion and resilience and improved wellbeing so residents can thrive, living the lives they want to lead. The commissioned services are key to preventing, reducing and delaying the need for formal care and support form Adult Social Care.

Summary: Wokingham Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "VCS Community Wellbeing & Prevention Services Market Engagement." This procurement involves recommissioning community wellbeing and prevention services across the Wokingham Borough, aimed at improving social connectivity and community cohesion. The procurement involves a suite of contracts delivering various community services to residents aged 18 and over, designed to enhance wellbeing and reduce reliance on formal care. A virtual market engagement event is scheduled for 25 March 2026, encouraging interested parties to express their interest via the Proactis portal before the closing of registration on the same date. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically social work and related services, to commence from 1 April 2027, extending potentially until 2032. The contracting authority, Wokingham Borough Council, is a sub-central public authority, located at Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham, RG40 1BN.

Provision of accommodation with support for young people aged 18-24

Description: RBC are completing an ITT exercise for the provision of accommodation with support for young people aged 18-24 - Reading Borough Council is seeking to procure a provider to deliver accommodation with housing related support to single young people aged 18- 24, who require a high level of support due to multiple and/or complex needs and/or chaotic lifestyles and/or are leaving care to develop their living skills so that they can move into, or towards, independent living. Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for the project. (read more...)

Summary: Reading Borough Council is issuing an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the "Provision of accommodation with support for young people aged 18-24" located in Reading, United Kingdom. This tender focuses on social work services with accommodation for single young people aged 18-24 in need of high-level support due to multiple and complex needs. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with an open procurement method, allowing interested suppliers to participate by 30th March 2026. The successful bidder will be granted a contract to begin on 1st October 2026, running until 30th September 2028, with potential renewal options extending to 2032. The contract exudes a significant economic value, with £1,872,000 net, providing a substantial opportunity for service providers skilled in providing housing-supportive services.

Facilities Management Services

Description: We are looking for one or more partners to deliver the following services: Lot 1 - Facilities Management - including cleaning, helpdesk, building maintenance and minor works Lot 2 - Security Guards - static guarding to mainly 29 operational and corporate sites plus adhoc security guarding as required Lot 3 - Catering across 3 corporate sites Lot 4 - Vending services - supply, stocking and maintenance of hot drink and can/snack machines across 18 operational and corporate sites. Each lot to be awarded to one supplier but suppliers can be successful for more than one lot. Facilities Management services vary significantly by site but touch all of our 3,935 sites to some extent as it includes a lot of our compliance responsibilities as well as reactive call-out services. (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process for Facilities Management Services is being conducted by Thames Water Utilities Limited. The tender is in the active stage and is categorised under services within the utilities special regime. The tender entails four lots across regions UKI and UKJ, covering facilities management, security, catering, and vending services. Each lot will be awarded to one supplier for an initial five-year term beginning April 2027. Key deadlines include the submission of the PSQ by 10:00 am on 23 March 2026. Thames Water reserves the right to adjust award criteria and seeks long-term partnerships to improve their services across multiple locations in the United Kingdom.

Targeted Short Breaks Framework

Description: RBC are completing a Framework exercise for the provision of Targeted Short Breaks Framework - The Children's Act 1989 and Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Regulations 2011 place a duty on local authorities to provide services designed to minimise the effect of their disability on disabled children, to give children the opportunity to lead lives which are as normal as possible and assist individuals who provide care for disabled children to continue to do so, or to do so more effectively, by giving them breaks from caring. Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of (read more...)

Summary: Reading Borough Council has initiated a tender process titled "Targeted Short Breaks Framework" aimed at providing social work and related services primarily for disabled children. This tender falls under the services category within the UK region UKJ11. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with expressions of interest required by 25 March 2026. The framework is governed by the Children’s Act 1989 and related regulations, and it mandates supporting the continuation of care by providing breaks for carers of disabled children. Interested suppliers can view and express interest through the Council's designated online portal with a subsequent submission deadline set for the same date. The procurement employs an open procedure, where the selection criteria are evenly balanced between quality and price.

Site Investigation Survey Framework

Description: Thames Water intends to establish a Framework Agreement to appoint suitably qualified suppliers to deliver site investigation surveys and associated deliverables across its operational area. The Framework will enable Thames Water (and, where applicable, permitted person and including main contractors) to call off individual surveys and/or programmes of surveys on an as-needed basis during the Framework term. This Framework is intended to cover both infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects, which may take place on Thames Water sites, private or public land, and/or within highways and road environments. Thames Water reserves the right to refine the award criteria. Please note that that deadline for asking for access to the PSQ & submitting of the 5 March 2026.

Summary: The procurement process is being conducted by Thames Water Utilities Limited, a private utility company based in Reading, UK. They are seeking suppliers for their "Site Investigation Survey Framework," which involves both infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects across various UK regions. The tender has been updated with a new submission deadline of 12 March 2026, 10:00 am, with expressions of interest required by this date. The active tender is in the selective stage with a competitive, flexible procedure and is split into four primary lots focused on different types of surveys, such as above ground, below ground, and multidisciplinary approaches. The total estimated value of the framework agreement is £176 million GBP. The contract period is set to begin on 30 June 2026, potentially lasting until 30 March 2034, considering possible extensions.