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Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities

Description: Funding opportunity: Help to grow peer-led parent support in Wokingham Wokingham Borough Council will shortly be looking for an organisation to lead and grow parent-led support across the borough, creating more opportunities for parents to connect and access evidence-based support for parenting. We're offering PS300,000 over an initial three years to deliver Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) - an evidence-based programme that trains parents to become lead facilitators, creating a model of support that is by parents, for parents. The programme will be a key part of Wokingham's Best Start in Life offer and will complement the developing Family Hub offer, alongside other parent support groups and programmes provided by schools and voluntary and community organisations. Collaboration will be central to this opportunity. The organisation that wins this (read more...)

Summary: Wokingham Borough Council intends to commission an organisation to lead and expand Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) across Wokingham borough. This evidence-based parenting support programme trains parents to become lead facilitators, enabling parents to support other parents and build opportunities for connection. The work is intended to strengthen access to evidence-based parenting support and form part of the council’s Best Start in Life offer. It will complement the developing Family Hub offer and support groups and programmes run by schools and voluntary and community organisations. The service is borough-wide and involves working with existing services and community organisations to build on current provision. This is a family and community support service, within health and social work services.

Temporary and Contingent Labour Services

Description: Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) is undertaking preliminary market engagement regarding the future provision of temporary and contingent labour services. The purpose of this exercise is to provide capable suppliers with early visibility of the Council's potential requirements and to gather information on market capability, service delivery models, technology solutions, workforce availability, innovation, implementation approaches and commercial arrangements. Supplier feedback will help inform the Council's understanding of the market and may shape any future procurement strategy, specification, contract structure and route to market.

Summary: Wokingham Borough Council is considering future temporary and contingent labour services. The intended service category is recruitment and related business services. The council’s market engagement seeks information about potential service delivery models, technology solutions and workforce availability, alongside supplier capability, innovation, implementation approaches and commercial arrangements. The work is associated with Wokingham Borough Council in Wokingham, with delivery identified in South East England. The council says supplier feedback may shape the eventual procurement strategy, specification, contract structure and route to market. This is an early-stage exercise to understand the market and possible requirements, rather than a settled service specification.

Commercial Waste and Recycling Services

Description: The provision of a Commercial Waste and Recycling Collection and Disposal Service including general, recycling, food and glass waste for multiple opted in sites across the Borough. Purpose of this market engagement Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the procurement of a new waste and recycling contract. The exercise provides suppliers with early visibility of the Council's current service and seeks feedback on: * market capability and service design; * collection models and treatment and disposal routes; * mobilisation, innovation and sustainability; * reporting and commercial approaches. Responses will help WBC refine the contract scope, specification, procurement route and pricing model.

Summary: Wokingham Borough Council intends to procure a commercial waste and recycling collection and disposal service for multiple participating sites across the borough. The service is expected to cover general waste, recyclables, food waste and glass, including their collection and subsequent treatment or disposal. This is a borough-wide service for commercial sites that opt in, rather than a contract for household waste. The Council is seeking early market feedback to help shape the service design, including collection models and the routes used to treat and dispose of waste. Suppliers’ input is also sought on mobilisation, innovation, sustainability, reporting and commercial approaches. The service sits within waste collection and recycling services.

Leaseholder Building Insurance Policy

Description: NOTE: This tender is for Insurers Participation only, Brokers are not allowed to participate in the ITT. Reading Borough Council (RBC) is seeking to procure a Third-Party Property Insurance Policy for leasehold residential properties where the Council retains the freehold interest, primarily properties sold under the Right to Buy (RTB) scheme. This will be a new standalone contract and will establish a long-term insurance arrangement to ensure that leaseholders have access to appropriate buildings insurance cover in accordance with the Council's obligations as freeholder and landlord. The requirement covers: * 229 leasehold properties sold under the Right to Buy scheme. * 13 Shared Ownership houses. * 1 mortgaged property at St Elizabeth Close. * 16 detached garages leased to RTB leaseholders. The property portfolio consists predominantly of flats (read more...)

Summary: Reading Borough Council is seeking a third-party buildings insurance policy for leasehold homes where it retains the freehold, mainly properties sold under the Right to Buy scheme. The portfolio comprises 229 leasehold properties, 13 shared-ownership houses, one mortgaged property at St Elizabeth Close and 16 detached garages leased to Right to Buy leaseholders. It is predominantly flats in blocks and maisonettes. The policy is intended to cover the Council’s obligations as freeholder and landlord, protect against claims and provide a consistent insurance arrangement for affected leaseholders. Council housing stock is covered separately and is outside this procurement. The work is property insurance services. The Council is based in Reading; listed delivery areas span regions of England from the North East to the South West.

Contingent Labour and options for Permanent Recruitment provider

Description: NESO is seeking a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to deliver contingent labour services, with the option to provide supplementary permanent recruitment support. The MSP will be responsible for the management of contingent workforce programmes including the delivery of direct sourcing activities and the effective management of a network of recruitment agencies to identify, attract and source talent. The service will also include end to end programme management, workforce reporting and analytics, supplier selection and management, governance and performance oversight and the provision of a single point of contact for ordering, invoicing and operational related activities. The contract start date stated within this notice reflects the service commencement date. However, NESO estimates the contract effective date to commence up to 12 months prior to the service commencement to allow (read more...)

Summary: National Energy System Operator Limited (NESO) intends to procure a managed service provider for contingent labour, including temporary staff, to support its workforce requirements across the United Kingdom. The provider will manage contingent workforce programmes, source candidates directly and coordinate a network of recruitment agencies to identify and attract talent. The service also covers end-to-end programme management, workforce reporting and analytics, agency selection and management, governance, performance oversight, and a single point of contact for ordering, invoicing and operational matters. NESO may also ask the provider to supply supplementary permanent recruitment support. The procurement is for personnel supply and recruitment management services, rather than a direct recruitment of workers by NESO.

Primary Care NHS Health Check Pathway service for 2026/2029

Description: West Berkshire Council is recommissioning the NHS Health Checks Service: Primary Care Pathway for eligible West Berkshire residents aged 40 to 74. The service will include all elements of the NHS Health Check pathway, including identification of the eligible population, risk stratification, call and recall, delivery of health checks, cardiovascular risk assessment, personalised risk communication, behaviour change support, onward referral, clinical follow-up, data recording and reporting. The service is intended to improve access to preventative interventions, identify cardiovascular risk and reduce health inequalities. It has been developed primarily for delivery by West Berkshire Primary Care practices, with provision for a Primary Care Network lead Practice and/or the Primary Care Federation to support population coverage where individual practices do not enter into a contract.

Summary: West Berkshire Council plans to recommission NHS Health Checks through a primary care pathway for eligible residents aged 40 to 74 in West Berkshire. The service covers the full pathway: identifying and assessing the eligible population, risk stratification, inviting and recalling residents, delivering checks, assessing cardiovascular risk, explaining individual risk, supporting behaviour change, referring patients onwards, clinical follow-up, and recording and reporting data. It is intended to improve access to preventative care, identify cardiovascular and related health risks, support better health outcomes and reduce health inequalities. Delivery is designed primarily through West Berkshire primary care practices, with a Primary Care Network lead practice or the Primary Care Federation potentially supporting coverage where individual practices do not contract. The service is general-practitioner and wider health services work.

Pump Optimisation and Aeration Efficiency Analysis

Description: IMPORTANT: Please read this section before deciding whether you wish to register for this event. This section provides you with information regarding the scope of this procurement and details some of the key requirements that a successful applicant MUST be able to deliver. Thames Water intends to establish a single-lot, sole-supplier framework agreement for the provision of pump optimisation and aeration efficiency services across Thames Water operational assets. The scope of the framework includes monitoring, testing, and analysis of pumping and aeration systems and associated equipment. The objective is to identify and deliver opportunities to reduce whole-life costs, improve efficiency, and optimise performance across operational sites. The contract will include: - Fixed pricing structures with agreed review mechanisms. - Key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance monitoring requirements to (read more...)

Summary: Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking pump optimisation and aeration efficiency analysis services for its operational assets across the Thames Valley, London and the Home Counties. The work covers monitoring, testing and analysis of pumping and aeration systems and associated equipment, to identify and deliver opportunities to reduce whole-life costs, improve energy efficiency and optimise performance. Delivery is expected to include site and data identification, mobilisation and stakeholder engagement, efficiency and control studies, site testing and performance monitoring, outcome reviews and business-case validation, followed by handover to engineering or capital delivery teams. The programme is expected to cover around 200 tests across 60 operational sites during the AMP period. The procurement includes energy-efficiency consultancy, technical analysis, inspection and testing, as well as pump-related services.

Vehicle Workshop Maintenance Services

Description: The objectives of this project are to have successfully procured a vehicle workshop maintenance service which meets the needs of the Council's requirements. The requirements of RBC are expected to be divided into the following lots where suppliers may bid for one, more, or for All Lots. For the purposes of this contract, RBC provides (rent free) four dedicated workshops located at the Reading operations depot. However, the successful provider may also use its own workshop. Lot 1 - Waste Services (RCVs, Food and Glass Collection Vehicles 7.5t to 27t) Lot 2 - Sweepers and Gully Vehicles 4.5t to 15t Lot 3 - Cars and Vans up to 3.5t Lot 4 - LCV Tippers 3.5t Lot 5 - HGV Tippers 4.5t to 18t

Summary: Reading Borough Council plans to procure vehicle workshop maintenance services for its operational fleet. The intended scope covers five vehicle groups: refuse collection, food and glass collection vehicles weighing 7.5 to 27 tonnes; road sweepers and gully vehicles weighing 4.5 to 15 tonnes; cars and vans up to 3.5 tonnes; 3.5-tonne light commercial vehicle tippers; and heavy goods vehicle tippers weighing 4.5 to 18 tonnes. The Council has four dedicated workshops at its Reading operations depot, which it makes available to the service provider rent-free. The provider may also use its own workshop. The work is for the Council’s vehicle operations in Reading.

Smart Metering Programme for AMP8 and Beyond

Description: At 1.30PM on 19 October 2026 Thames Water will hold a webinar covering its future smart metering programme for AMP8 and beyond. This will be an opportunity for interested suppliers to hear directly from Thames Water's senior leadership team about the future procurement strategy for one of the UK's largest smart metering programmes. Covering the remainder of AMP8 and beyond, the session will provide insight into Thames Water's vision, planned market approach, procurement structure, and the significant opportunities available to suppliers seeking to support the delivery of long-term customer, operational and environmental outcomes. Executives will discuss the rationale behind the go-to-market strategy and how it is designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and long-term value across the smart metering ecosystem. To register your interest in attending this webinar, please (read more...)

Summary: Thames Water Utilities Limited is planning a smart metering programme covering water meters, meter reading, and the repair and maintenance of water meters. It is intended to support customer, operational and environmental outcomes across Thames Water’s water network. Delivery is expected across London and the South East of England. The programme covers the remainder of AMP 8 and extends beyond it. Thames Water describes it as one of the UK’s largest smart metering programmes, with a planned market approach and procurement structure intended to support long-term delivery.

Leaseholder Building Insurance Policy

Description: Reading Borough Council (RBC) is seeking to procure a Third-Party Property Insurance Policy for leasehold residential properties where the Council retains the freehold interest, primarily properties sold under the Right to Buy (RTB) scheme. This will be a new standalone contract and will establish a long-term insurance arrangement to ensure that leaseholders have access to appropriate buildings insurance cover in accordance with the Council's obligations as freeholder and landlord. The requirement covers: * 229 leasehold properties sold under the Right to Buy scheme. * 13 Shared Ownership houses. * 1 mortgaged property at St Elizabeth Close. * 16 detached garages leased to RTB leaseholders. The property portfolio consists predominantly of flats within blocks and maisonettes where the Council retains the freehold ownership. In many cases, the lease agreement (read more...)

Summary: Reading Borough Council is seeking a third-party buildings insurance policy for leasehold homes where it retains the freehold, mainly properties sold under the Right to Buy scheme. The portfolio comprises 229 leasehold properties, 13 shared-ownership houses, one mortgaged property at St Elizabeth Close and 16 detached garages leased to Right to Buy leaseholders. It is predominantly flats in blocks and maisonettes. The policy is intended to cover the Council’s obligations as freeholder and landlord, protect against claims and provide a consistent insurance arrangement for affected leaseholders. Council housing stock is covered separately and is outside this procurement. The work is property insurance services. The Council is based in Reading; listed delivery areas span regions of England from the North East to the South West.