AI platform for use by Staff and Students at The University Of Kent

Description: The University of Kent is procuring an enterprise-grade Generative AI platform to support teaching, learning, research, accessibility, and operational efficiency. The platform must provide a secure, institutionally governed AI environment; support student learning and staff productivity; reduce institutional risk; and enable scalable, compliant AI use across the university. Full details are available in the documentation. Due to the academic timetable, there are limited opportunities in the year to implement with a target date of approximately April 2026.

Summary: The University of Kent is seeking to procure an enterprise-grade Generative AI platform designed to enhance teaching, learning, research, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance and institutional governance. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage with a competitive flexible procedure, offers a contract valued at £2 million with a potential gross amount of £2.4 million. The tender, with an end date for submission on 16th January 2026, will be hosted electronically, welcoming proposals from the IT and software services category. Implementation is aimed for April 2026, reflecting the urgency to align with the academic calendar. This procurement is specific to Canterbury, Kent, and serves the broader South East region, marking a significant technological advancement for the university's infrastructure.

Void Refurbishment at 10 Pine Way, Folkestone

Description: Folkestone & Hythe District Council (F&HDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for refurbishment works at a void residential property (10 Pine Way, Folkestone) and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet F&HDC's requirements. The specification is designed to bring the property up to void and compliance standards and be ready to relet on completion of the works. This is a comprehensive void refurbishment including windows, doors, bathroom, kitchen, electrical, gas, redecoration, external works, and clearance. This tender will be conducted using a one-stage 'open' procedure. The contract is anticipated to start 2 February 2026 or earlier and continue for a period of 8 weeks. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Folkestone:-Refurbishment-work./39Z735V3T9 To respond to this opportunity, please (read more...)

Summary: The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe is seeking a contractor for a refurbishment project at 10 Pine Way, Folkestone, with the expected contract commencement date being 2 February 2026. The procurement falls under the category of refurbishment work within the construction industry and is located in the Folkestone region. Using a one-stage 'open' procedure, the council is conducting this public procurement process currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 22 January 2026. The refurbishment includes comprehensive upgrades to a void residential property, ensuring it meets compliance standards for re-letting once the work is finished. The contract duration is set at eight weeks, and the total estimated value of this project is £48,000.

AI platform for use by Staff and Students at The University Of Kent

Description: The University of Kent is procuring an enterprise-grade Generative AI platform to support teaching, learning, research, accessibility, and operational efficiency. The platform must provide a secure, institutionally governed AI environment; support student learning and staff productivity; reduce institutional risk; and enable scalable, compliant AI use across the university.

Summary: The University of Kent is seeking to procure an enterprise-grade Generative AI platform designed to enhance teaching, learning, research, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance and institutional governance. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage with a competitive flexible procedure, offers a contract valued at £2 million with a potential gross amount of £2.4 million. The tender, with an end date for submission on 16th January 2026, will be hosted electronically, welcoming proposals from the IT and software services category. Implementation is aimed for April 2026, reflecting the urgency to align with the academic calendar. This procurement is specific to Canterbury, Kent, and serves the broader South East region, marking a significant technological advancement for the university's infrastructure.

Dentistry Simulation Suite

Description: CCCU are looking to appoint a supplier who can offer a 'turnkey' solution for the installation, delivery and supply of dentistry simulation equipment resulting in a fully operational simulation suite ready for use at the start of the new academic year in September 2026.

Summary: Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) is actively seeking to enhance its facilities by establishing a Dentistry Simulation Suite at its Medway campus, with plans solidifying towards the tender stage. This procurement process, currently at the tender phase, is set under an open competitive procedure, with interested parties encouraged to submit prequalification questionnaires. The procurement focuses on the installation and provision of dental simulation equipment, aiming for a fully operational suite by September 2026. Key deadlines include the end of the enquiry period on 23rd January 2026 and the submission deadline on 30th January 2026. With a budget ceiling of £400,000, and set as a competitive flexible procedure, this opportunity falls within the services category, prominently involving both services and goods related to the dental industry, specifically at the UKJ 44 region.

Walpole Coast Protection Scheme

Description: Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of civil engineering construction works at Walpole Bay in the Thanet District, including the replacement of a section of sea wall, coping stabilisation, and concrete sea wall repairs and invites prospective bidders to submit a Tender to meet the Employer's requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon March 2026 for a duration of 22 weeks. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal Tenders. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender (read more...)

Summary: Thanet District Council is seeking to appoint a suitable supplier for the Walpole Coast Protection Scheme, a civil engineering project focused on coastal defence works at Walpole Bay, located in the Thanet District, UK. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the invitation detailing the replacement of a sea wall section, coping stabilisation, and sea wall repairs. Key dates include the deadline for clarification questions by 14:00 on 23 January 2026 and submission of completed tender documents by 14:00 on 06 February 2026. The contract is expected to commence in March 2026 for a duration of 22 weeks. This project falls within the construction industry category, specifically targeting works for civil engineering and coastal-defence operations.

Ambient Voice Technology

Description: East Kent Hosptials are looking for RFi responses for an Ambient Voice Technology/ Scribe software. Objective The Buyer is looking for one or more Suppliers to deliver the following aims: * Enhance Clinical Efficiency: Streamline workflows and reduce administrative processes. * Improve Documentation Accuracy: Ensure precise and timely generation of patient records. o Reduction of burden in production of clinical documentation * Boost Productivity: Increase the overall productivity of administration and clinical staff. * Accurate Medical Coding: Automate the coding process to ensure compliance and accuracy. "Interested suppliers must log in to Atamis, locate project reference C405933, and submit their response in accordance with the requirements outlined in the portal. Supporting documents can be found in the 'Documents' tab. Please ensure you complete and upload both the RFI (read more...)

Summary: The Ambient Voice Technology procurement process is initiated by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on acquiring scribe software to enhance clinical efficiency. This procurement is in the planning stage as of 11 December 2025, with the final date for engagement responses set for 22 December 2025. The process, categorised under the industry classification for license management software, involves services to be delivered in the United Kingdom. The trust is seeking responses through an RFI to achieve objectives like improving documentation accuracy and boosting productivity.

Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 4 - Consultant Design Team

Description: Thanet District Council (TDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 4 - Consultant Design Team Services. TDC requires a Consultant to provide multi-disciplinary services for the Council's Decarbonisation project. The Consultant would be required to provide the multi-disciplinary design team, procurement and construction of the project to include, however, not limited to Project Manager, Lead Consultant, Designer, MEP Consultant, Cost Consultant and Clerk of Works. Also, to include undertaking the roles of Project Manager / Employer's Agent / Contract Administrator, as well as acting on the Client's behalf as Principal Designer for both CDM and Building Regulations for the duration of the commission, ensuring that all necessary standards and requirements are met for the successful completion (read more...)

Summary: Thanet District Council is seeking to appoint a Consultant Design Team for the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 4. The procurement is part of an open procedure focusing on energy-efficiency consultancy services within the region of UKJ44, United Kingdom. The procurement process involves formal tenders, with a tender submission deadline set for 14:00 on 16 January 2026. The contract is expected to commence in February 2026 with an initial duration of 6 months for RIBA Stages 2-4, with a potential extension based on feasibility assessments. The locations involved include Thanet Gateway, Margate, Ramsgate Leisure Centre, and others.

Ambient Voice Technology

Description: East Kent Hosptials are looking for RFi responses for an Ambient Voice Technology/ Scribe software. Objective The Buyer is looking for one or more Suppliers to deliver the following aims: * Enhance Clinical Efficiency: Streamline workflows and reduce administrative processes. * Improve Documentation Accuracy: Ensure precise and timely generation of patient records. o Reduction of burden in production of clinical documentation * Boost Productivity: Increase the overall productivity of administration and clinical staff. * Accurate Medical Coding: Automate the coding process to ensure compliance and accuracy. "Interested suppliers must log in to Atamis, locate project reference C395914, and submit their response in accordance with the requirements outlined in the portal. Supporting documents can be found in the 'Documents' tab. Please ensure you complete and upload both the RFI (read more...)

Summary: The Ambient Voice Technology procurement process is initiated by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on acquiring scribe software to enhance clinical efficiency. This procurement is in the planning stage as of 11 December 2025, with the final date for engagement responses set for 22 December 2025. The process, categorised under the industry classification for license management software, involves services to be delivered in the United Kingdom. The trust is seeking responses through an RFI to achieve objectives like improving documentation accuracy and boosting productivity.

Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 4 - Consultant Design Team

Description: Thanet District Council (TDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 4 - Consultant Design Team Services using the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework - Lot 7 Multidisciplinary Services. TDC requires a Consultant to provide multi-disciplinary services for the Council's Decarbonisation project. The Consultant would be required to provide the multi-disciplinary design team, procurement and construction of the project to include, however, not limited to Project Manager, Lead Consultant, Designer, MEP Consultant, Cost Consultant and Clerk of Works. Also, to include undertaking the roles of Project Manager / Employer's Agent / Contract Administrator, as well as acting on the Client's behalf as Principal Designer for both CDM and Building Regulations for the (read more...)

Summary: Thanet District Council is seeking to appoint a Consultant Design Team for the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 4. The procurement is part of an open procedure focusing on energy-efficiency consultancy services within the region of UKJ44, United Kingdom. The procurement process involves formal tenders, with a tender submission deadline set for 14:00 on 16 January 2026. The contract is expected to commence in February 2026 with an initial duration of 6 months for RIBA Stages 2-4, with a potential extension based on feasibility assessments. The locations involved include Thanet Gateway, Margate, Ramsgate Leisure Centre, and others.

Provision of Portal Official Veterinarian (OV) Services to the Dover Port Health Authority

Description: Dover District Council wishes wishes to select and appoint a suitable provider for the provision of 6 (six) experienced Portal Official Veterinarians (OV) to undertake border controls and biosecurity checks on products of animal origin at the Port of Dover with the potential to increase this provision should the service expand to other Ports which fall under our jurisdiction The Contract is anticipated to commence 1st April 2026 and will continue for a period of 12 months and may be extended for a further two periods of 12 months subject to the satisfactory performance of the Contract by the Contractor and at the Council's entire discretion. Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal. The completed ITT response is to be submitted electronically via (read more...)

Summary: Dover District Council is seeking to appoint a provider for Portal Official Veterinarian (OV) Services through an open tender process. This contract involves providing six experienced veterinarians for border controls and biosecurity checks on products of animal origin at the Port of Dover. The procurement falls under the category of veterinary services and is a substantial opportunity with a gross contract value of £2,127,600. The process, currently in the tender stage, requires expressions of interest and submission via the Kent Business Portal, with a deadline for submissions set for midday on 12th January 2026. The intended contract start date is 1st April 2026, with an initial duration of 12 months and potential extensions subject to performance.