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Face to Face Translation Services Contract

Description: This procurement is being undertaken jointly by: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Devon Partnership NHS Trust Livewell Southwest CIC Collectively referred to throughout this specification as the Participating Organisations. The Participating Organisations require the provision of a professionally managed Face to Face Foreign Language Interpretation Service to support communication between patients, carers and healthcare professionals where English is not the patient's first or preferred language. The purpose of this procurement is to establish replacement arrangements for existing contracts and to secure a high quality, efficient and reliable interpretation service that supports patient safety, equitable access to healthcare services and a positive patient experience. Consistency in service delivery, interpreter quality and responsiveness are key priorities (read more...)

Summary: The participating organisations are University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Devon Partnership NHS Trust and Livewell Southwest CIC. They are procuring a professionally managed face-to-face foreign-language interpretation service for patients, carers and healthcare professionals when English is not the patient’s first or preferred language. The service is intended to replace existing arrangements and support safe communication, equitable access to healthcare and a positive patient experience. The work is healthcare interpretation, classified under CPV 79540000 (interpretation services), delivered for the participating healthcare organisations in Plymouth and elsewhere in the United Kingdom. This is a service opportunity rather than a goods supply or construction contract.

Face to Face Translation Services Contract

Description: This procurement is being undertaken jointly by: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Devon Partnership NHS Trust Livewell Southwest CIC Collectively referred to throughout this specification as the Participating Organisations. The Participating Organisations require the provision of a professionally managed Face to Face Foreign Language Interpretation Service to support communication between patients, carers and healthcare professionals where English is not the patient's first or preferred language. The purpose of this procurement is to establish replacement arrangements for existing contracts and to secure a high quality, efficient and reliable interpretation service that supports patient safety, equitable access to healthcare services and a positive patient experience. Consistency in service delivery, interpreter quality and responsiveness are key priorities (read more...)

Summary: The participating NHS and healthcare organisations require a professionally managed face-to-face foreign-language interpretation service. It will support communication between patients, carers and healthcare professionals when English is not the patient’s first or preferred language. The service is intended to replace existing arrangements and provide consistent, reliable and responsive interpreting that supports patient safety, equitable access to healthcare and a positive patient experience. The participating organisations are University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Devon Partnership NHS Trust and Livewell Southwest CIC. The work is associated with Plymouth, including delivery at the University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust site, and is classified as interpretation services. This is a healthcare language-services opportunity rather than a general translation or document-production contract.

PDSE Patient Record Management Solution

Description: Procurement of a patient record management solution for Peninsular Dental School CIC ( a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Plymouth) This opportunity is for all elements of the solution including licencing, transition, migration, training and professional services for a 5 + 2 year period

Summary: The University of Plymouth is seeking a patient record management solution for Peninsular Dental School CIC, its wholly owned subsidiary. The requirement covers the full solution rather than software alone: licensing, transition, data migration, user training and professional services. The system is intended for patient administration and dental practice management, with related education, information management and IT support functions. Delivery is in Plymouth, Devon, for the university’s dental school operation. The procurement combines goods and services and suits suppliers providing medical or dental software, patient-record platforms, configurable information systems and associated implementation support. Suppliers should be able to provide an established, configurable product that can be adapted to the school’s requirements, rather than developing a bespoke system uniquely for this contract.

Advocacy Services for Children, Young People & Adults.

Description: PURPOSE OF THE PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT Plymouth City Council is seeking to commission a single integrated Advocacy and Independent Visiting Service for the residents of Plymouth, bringing together a range of statutory and non-statutory advocacy functions for adults, children, young people and families within one cohesive model of delivery. The purpose of this engagement is to gather feedback from the market to support the co-design of the service specification. The event will provide an opportunity for providers and stakeholders to work collaboratively with the Council to shape the future service model, delivery approach and commissioning requirements, ensuring that the procurement delivers high-quality, legally compliant and person-centred advocacy and independent visiting services. The proposed integrated service is expected to include a range of functions, including: Adult Advocacy Services, such as (read more...)

Summary: Plymouth City Council intends to commission a single integrated Advocacy and Independent Visiting Service for people in Plymouth. This is a social work and related services requirement covering statutory and non-statutory support for adults, children, young people and families. The expected scope includes Care Act advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocacy, health and social care complaints advocacy, Court of Protection representation and related adult advocacy. It also includes advocacy for eligible children and young people, independent visitor services, parental advocacy and support linked to the Families First Partnership Programme. The Council wants these specialist functions brought together within one cohesive delivery model while preserving the independence, expertise and statutory requirements of each service.

Estates Strategy

Description: Introduction and Background City College Plymouth provides general further education, higher education and work-based learning to the city of Plymouth and surrounding areas. As a leading provider of vocational training in the Southwest, it has a vision to be the learning destination of choice, providing learning without limits at the heart of the local community. The 5-year Estates Strategy (2026-2031) will outline the roadmap to transform the College property portfolio into a sustainable, efficient, and curriculum-led environment. The strategy will prioritise the alignment of physical assets with modern technical education, maximizing space utilization, and reducing carbon emissions to meet institutional net-zero targets. One of the first Institutes of Technology, City College Plymouth has recently been awarded National Defence Technical Excellence College status. This means the College is set (read more...)

Summary: City College Plymouth is procuring building, surveying, construction and design consultancy services to produce its five-year Estates Strategy for 2026–2031. The work will set a roadmap for a sustainable, efficient and curriculum-led property portfolio, aligned with education estates policy, modern technical education, local employers and strategic partners. It covers analysis of the existing estate, curriculum planning, space utilisation, future estate objectives, options appraisal, funding and finance, and an implementation plan. Required outputs include an asset register, costed maintenance and investment programme, disposal and acquisition schedule, space utilisation report, curriculum space model, carbon reduction plan, estates risk register and estate-management performance dashboard. The final report must be presented separately to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Governors at Kings Road. Delivery is across City College Plymouth’s estate in Plymouth, including its Kings Road campus and other city sites.

City College Plymouth - Electricity & Gas Fixed Supply Products October 2026

Description: Through this tender, the College is seeking to appoint a reliable and experienced energy supplier(s) capable of supporting a multi-site portfolio with varied consumption profiles. Tenderers are expected to demonstrate competitive pricing, high-quality account management, robust and accurate billing, and a proactive approach to risk management and sustainability, aligning with the College's operational and environmental objectives.

Summary: City College Plymouth is procuring fixed electricity and natural gas supply products for a multi-site portfolio across the United Kingdom. The requirement is split between renewable electricity backed by REGO certificates and fixed natural gas, supporting sites with varied consumption profiles. The appointed energy supplier or suppliers will provide the products together with reliable account management, accurate billing and operational support. The college also expects a proactive approach to risk management and sustainability, aligned with its operational and environmental objectives. Ginger Energy Limited is managing the procurement for the college. This is a goods requirement covering utility supply rather than energy consultancy, installation, construction or facilities management services.

Estates Strategy

Description: Introduction and Background City College Plymouth provides general further education, higher education and work-based learning to the city of Plymouth and surrounding areas. As a leading provider of vocational training in the Southwest, it has a vision to be the learning destination of choice, providing learning without limits at the heart of the local community. The 5-year Estates Strategy (2026-2031) will outline the roadmap to transform the College property portfolio into a sustainable, efficient, and curriculum-led environment. The strategy will prioritise the alignment of physical assets with modern technical education, maximizing space utilization, and reducing carbon emissions to meet institutional net-zero targets. One of the first Institutes of Technology, City College Plymouth has recently been awarded National Defence Technical Excellence College status. This means the College is set (read more...)

Summary: City College Plymouth is procuring building, surveying, construction and design consultancy services to produce its five-year Estates Strategy for 2026–2031. The work will set a roadmap for a sustainable, efficient and curriculum-led property portfolio, aligned with education estates policy, modern technical education, local employers and strategic partners. It covers analysis of the existing estate, curriculum planning, space utilisation, future estate objectives, options appraisal, funding and finance, and an implementation plan. Required outputs include an asset register, costed maintenance and investment programme, disposal and acquisition schedule, space utilisation report, curriculum space model, carbon reduction plan, estates risk register and estate-management performance dashboard. The final report must be presented separately to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Governors at Kings Road. Delivery is across City College Plymouth’s estate in Plymouth, including its Kings Road campus and other city sites.

Plymouth Adults' Care Home Framework (Reopening 2)

Description: PLEASE NOTE: The tender notice for this service (2025/S 000-043079) was originally published on 25 July 2025 at 11:39am. Due to technical issues a publication of a UK12 procurement termination notice (2026/S 000-070719) was published in error on 27 July 2026 at 11:44am, as a result, this notice has been re-issued. Plymouth City Council wishes to reopen the ITT for the addition of registered residential and nursing care homes (with a PL postcode), with facilities that provide accommodation and care for individuals who require support due to age, disability, or health conditions, to join the Plymouth Adults' Care Home Framework. The services offered by the Provider will range from assistance with daily living tasks to comprehensive nursing care for those with complex medical needs. Care homes should promote (read more...)

Summary: Plymouth City Council, with NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, is procuring residential and nursing care home services for adults in Plymouth. The framework is intended for registered care homes with a PL postcode, providing accommodation and support for people needing help because of age, disability or health conditions. Services range from assistance with daily living, meals and communal activities to continuous nursing oversight and specialist care for complex medical, physical, psychological or social needs. The requirement includes severe cognitive impairment, complex mental health needs, bariatric care and behaviours that challenge. Lot 1 covers residential care with or without nursing. Lot 2 adds an innovation element focused on future commissioning, intermediate care, pricing and staffing models. Delivery is in Plymouth.

Leadership Development

Description: To work with a provider who can support PCH to create a Leadership Development Programme which builds on consistent, accountable leadership behaviours that supports improving performance and outcomes rather than focusing on generic leadership models. Provider should be equipping PCH to continuously engage and work together - learning beyond the modules. Programme will be modular that will take approximately 18 months for each cohort to complete. If a cohort is made up of 12 leaders, will need approximately 13 cohorts.

Summary: Plymouth Community Homes is seeking a provider to design and deliver a Leadership Development Programme for its leaders. The programme is intended to build consistent and accountable leadership behaviours that improve organisational performance and outcomes, rather than relying on generic leadership models. It should help participants continue learning, engage with one another and work collaboratively beyond the formal modules. Delivery will be modular, with each cohort expected to include around 12 leaders and the overall requirement describing approximately 13 cohorts. The work covers leadership development, management training, staff training, personal development, training seminars and the preparation of training materials. Plymouth Community Homes is based in Plymouth and is the public-sector buyer for this service.

Supported Accommodation Services for Children and Young People (16 - 25 years)

Description: Plymouth City Council is pleased to invite Expressions of Interest from organisations wishing to deliver Supported Accommodation Services for Children and Young People (16 - 25 years) in Plymouth; we have particular need in the 16 & 17 year olds age group. This opportunity aims to strengthen local support for children and young people who need a safe place to stay, alongside tailored assistance to help them rebuild their lives, improve their wellbeing, and achieve greater independence. Children referred to these services will be experiencing risk of homelessness and multiple disadvantage. The services will provide safe, accessible, and high-quality accommodation alongside person-centred support that responds to the diverse needs of children and young people. This may include assistance with safety planning, addressing risks, housing pathways, access to health (read more...)

Summary: Plymouth City Council is exploring supported accommodation services for children and young people aged 16 to 25 in Plymouth, with particular need for 16- and 17-year-olds. The service would provide safe, accessible accommodation alongside person-centred support for young people at risk of homelessness and experiencing multiple disadvantage. Expected support includes safety planning, managing risks, housing pathways, access to health and wellbeing services, financial support, employment and training, and community integration. Providers would work with statutory, voluntary and community sector partners through a coordinated, trauma-informed approach. The service is intended to help young people improve wellbeing, rebuild their lives, achieve greater independence and move into sustainable long-term accommodation. This is a social work and related service, delivered in Plymouth.