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Hardcore and Soil Processing Contract

Description: Bristol is a unitary City in Southwest England with an estimated population of 437,500. Bristol is a high achieving core UK city regularly performing well against other core cities in terms of both recycling rate and residual waste per household. The contract is for the Recycling of Contract Waste collected by Bristol Waste Company under its waste collection and waste disposal authority obligations on behalf of Bristol City Council. Bristol Waste Company acting on behalf of Bristol City Bristol Waste Company has a statutory duty to provide facilities for the public to deposit household waste free of charge. This includes a householder's own Hardcore and Soil Waste arising from DIY activities. Bristol Waste Company acting on behalf of Bristol City Bristol Waste Company is legally required to dispose (read more...)

Summary: The Bristol Waste Company is inviting bids for the Hardcore and Soil Processing Contract, aimed at the recycling of waste collected under its obligations to Bristol City Council. Located in Bristol, South West England, this procurement falls under the industry category of refuse and waste-related services. The process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for the 17th of April, 2026. The contract's initial term is 24 months, with potential extensions up to an additional 24 months. This open procedure presents a compelling opportunity to engage in sustainable waste recycling services in a core UK city.

MOT Inspection Training

Description: DVSA has an as an ongoing requirement to provide MOT inspection Training for Vehicle Examiners (VE) to carry out MOT enforcement activities effectively. Vehicle Examiners (VE) are required to conduct assessments on the standards of MOT testers and re-examine vehicles which have previously been tested to confirm the standard of inspections are satisfactory. The expectation is to deliver training for up to approximately 60 delegates for the initial 3-year contract period. DVSA anticipates there will be approximately 20 delegates per year for training therefore, 2 courses of 10 delegates per year.

Summary: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is currently in the planning stage for procuring services to provide MOT Inspection Training aimed at vehicle examiners. This procurement process is initiated by DVSA, a central government public authority based in Bristol, UK. The training is set to cater to approximately 60 delegates over a three-year contract period, commencing on 1st July 2026. The first step involves a Request for Information (RFI), with the deadline for response submission being Thursday, 2nd April 2026, at 14:00. Interested parties are encouraged to submit questions via the Department for Transport's eSourcing portal, Jaggaer, by Tuesday, 31st March 2026, 14:00. The project falls under the industry category of education and training services, with a budget of £35,000 intended for this service procurement.

Underground Assets Data Transformation & Commercialisation

Description: The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) is seeking market insight to help shape a future procurement for the delivery of data transformation, analysis, commercialisation, and governance support relating to underground digital infrastructure assts (primarily ducts, chambers, and fibre routes) owned or managed by local authorities. We would to invite potential suppliers to participate in completing the following survey which is being issued solely as part of our procurement pre-market engagement process and responses will not be evaluated or scored. Feedback will be used to refine the scope for an open tender, of which a single-supplier contract is expected, with delivery structured into modular work packages across three local authorities. Feedback will be used to refine the scope for an open tender, of which a single-supplier contract is (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process for "Underground Assets Data Transformation & Commercialisation," initiated by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), is currently at the planning stage. The project aims to deliver services related to data transformation, analysis, commercialisation, and governance support for underground digital infrastructure assets, such as ducts, chambers, and fibre routes, owned or managed by local authorities. The industry category is network infrastructure, with additional focus on communications infrastructure and infrastructure works consultancy services. This procurement covers the South West region, United Kingdom, and involves modular work packages across three local authorities. An early engagement notice was published on 17 March 2026, and the engagement end date is set for 27 March 2026, with the tender expected to be launched in early April 2026.

Underground Assets Data Transformation & Commercialisation

Description: The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) is seeking market insight to help shape a future procurement for the delivery of data transformation, analysis, commercialisation, and governance support relating to underground digital infrastructure assts (primarily ducts, chambers, and fibre routes) owned or managed by local authorities. We would to invite potential suppliers to participate in completing the following survey which is being issued solely as part of our procurement pre-market engagement process and responses will not be evaluated or scored. Feedback will be used to refine the scope for an open tender, of which a single-supplier contract is expected, with delivery structured into modular work packages across three local authorities. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yMHJPgLkaEmP9KEN614EkzmGOrx4l4hNjVzEY5H3ZQpURENRSUFaVkQ3UUhXM1YyVVpaOEJWSFExMy4u

Summary: The procurement process for "Underground Assets Data Transformation & Commercialisation," initiated by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), is currently at the planning stage. The project aims to deliver services related to data transformation, analysis, commercialisation, and governance support for underground digital infrastructure assets, such as ducts, chambers, and fibre routes, owned or managed by local authorities. The industry category is network infrastructure, with additional focus on communications infrastructure and infrastructure works consultancy services. This procurement covers the South West region, United Kingdom, and involves modular work packages across three local authorities. An early engagement notice was published on 17 March 2026, and the engagement end date is set for 27 March 2026, with the tender expected to be launched in early April 2026.

Wood Waste Collection and Treatment Contract

Description: Bristol Waste Company are looking for a new Wood Waste Collections and Treatment services supplier for a 2-year contract (1st of July 2026 - 30th of June 2028) with the option for Bristol Waste Company to extend the term up to 12 months. This service is aligned to Bristol Waste Company's obligations acting on behalf of Bristol City Council as a waste collection and treatment authority. The contract will cover the collection of Wood Waste from three operating sites of Bristol Waste Company and the processing (treatment) of Wood Waste on the supplier's premises

Summary: The Bristol Waste Company, functioning as a public authority under sub-central government obligations for Bristol City Council, is conducting an open procurement for their "Wood Waste Collection and Treatment Contract." The tender seeks a supplier to manage the collection and treatment of wood waste from three operational sites. This contract spans a duration of two years from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, with the potential to extend by up to twelve months. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with key deadlines set for 10th April 2026 for submissions and 18th May 2026 for awards. The procurement's estimated value is £720,000. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their expressions through Tender Reference DN808123 via Proactis, adhering to electronic submission policies.

SIEM/SOAR solution options for Jisc Security Operations Centre

Description: Jisc operates a Security Operations Centre (SOC) providing managed security monitoring, detection, and response services to organisations across the UK education and research sector. As part of the ongoing evolution of the SOC capability, Jisc is assessing future platform options to support its detection, investigation, automation, and response functions. This includes reviewing potential solutions that provide Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), extended detection and response (XDR), Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR), and supporting telemetry pipeline capabilities. This is an information gathering exercise. It is neither a selection nor tender exercise; no evaluation, or award will result from this process. Information supplied in this process will be used to support a decision on the most appropriate route to market/viable solution and potentially inform a future procurement process.

Summary: The contracting process initiated by Jisc is in the planning stage, focusing on evaluating potential solutions for a Security Operations Centre (SOC). This engagement concerns IT services, specifically in consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Jisc is a public authority under sub-central government, based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement process aims to explore Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), extended detection and response (XDR), and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) capabilities. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 12th March 2026, and stakeholders are encouraged to submit their input by 15th April 2026.

Portwall Lane Cleaning

Description: Jisc wishes to enter into a cleaning contract for its Bristol office located at 4 Portwall Lane, BS1 6NB. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) following this Pre-Market Engagement (PME) will result in the award of a contract providing an initial 2 years of service with the possibility of extending for up to a further 2 years. The contract will take the format 2 + 1 + 1 and be of a maximum 4-year duration.

Summary: The procurement process initiated by Jisc, a public authority under sub-central government classification, involves entering a cleaning contract for its Bristol office located at 4 Portwall Lane, BS1 6NB, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 10 March 2026. The contract will initially be for two years with possible extensions, making a maximum duration of four years. Interested parties are invited to express interest by 13 March 2026, with the full invitation to tender expected by 7 April 2026. This contract falls under the industry category of cleaning services.

DVSA Publishing Services with The Highway Code and The Highway Code for Northern Ireland

Description: The contract assigns the winning bidder as the Official Publisher of DVSA's commercial publishing products including apps, e-learning, books/e-books. We are allowed to do this under a Delegation of Authority to manage Crown copyright assets from the Keeper of the Public Record at The National Archives. The contract covers DVSA's statutory duty to Publish the Official Highway Code in print, as well as commercial publications. These are the definitive guides that support industry and the general road-using public in meeting and maintaining DVSA's standards. The contract will support the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland and - new to this retender - the Department for Transport publications stemming from Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions. This brings all the source materials for UK driving theory under one contract. (read more...)

Summary: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is progressing through the planning stage for its procurement process to appoint an Official Publisher for its DVSA Publishing Services, specifically focusing on The Highway Code and The Highway Code for Northern Ireland. The industry category is publishing services, which falls under business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. A pre-market engagement webinar is scheduled for 18th March 2026, to provide an overview and details regarding the procurement approach. This event serves as a voluntary platform for interested suppliers to gain insights and clarifications regarding the opportunity before entering the formal process. The contract is to commence on 7th January 2027, with a potential duration extending until 2034, subject to renewal options.

Rough Sleeping Prevention Service / Higher Needs Floating Support Service / Rough Sleeping Assessment Centre

Description: Rough Sleeping Prevention Service Recommissioning of the Rough Sleeping Prevention Service (RSPS) funded by the Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and Domestic Abuse Award from MHCLG. This is a key service in preventing rough sleeping and partner in the Rapid Rehousing Pathway. RSPS aims to reduce the number of people sleeping rough by working with clients to develop appropriate move-on plans which are achievable and sustainable. The service includes 15 units of accommodation are allocated to RSPS clients and an embedded worker within Southmead Hospital. RSPS aligns closely with Bristol Street Outreach as a triage option for people who are new to the streets and in delivery of the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol response when the weather poses a risk to life. Total value: PS1,316,165 Contract dates: 1 October 2026 (read more...)

Summary: Bristol City Council is overseeing a significant public procurement process under the title "Rough Sleeping Prevention Service / Higher Needs Floating Support Service / Rough Sleeping Assessment Centre." This initiative falls under the categories of housing services and health and social work services and is set in the Bristol region, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement event scheduled for 13th March 2026 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm at 100 Temple Street, Bristol. Tenders for the three services will be issued at the end of March 2026, with contract periods spanning from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2029.

Rough Sleeping Prevention Service / Higher Needs Floating Support Service / Rough Sleeping Assessment Centre

Description: Rough Sleeping Prevention Service Recommissioning of the Rough Sleeping Prevention Service (RSPS) funded by the Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and Domestic Abuse Award from MHCLG. This is a key service in preventing rough sleeping and partner in the Rapid Rehousing Pathway. RSPS aims to reduce the number of people sleeping rough by working with clients to develop appropriate move-on plans which are achievable and sustainable. The service includes 15 units of accommodation are allocated to RSPS clients and an embedded worker within Southmead Hospital. RSPS aligns closely with Bristol Street Outreach as a triage option for people who are new to the streets and in delivery of the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol response when the weather poses a risk to life. Total value: PS1,316,165 Contract dates: 1 October 2026 (read more...)

Summary: Bristol City Council is overseeing a significant public procurement process under the title "Rough Sleeping Prevention Service / Higher Needs Floating Support Service / Rough Sleeping Assessment Centre." This initiative falls under the categories of housing services and health and social work services and is set in the Bristol region, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement event scheduled for 13th March 2026 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm at 100 Temple Street, Bristol. Tenders for the three services will be issued at the end of March 2026, with contract periods spanning from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2029.