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Connect to Work Supported Employment Service in Dorset

Description: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is seeking providers to deliver a new Dorset wide supported employment service 'Connect to Work Supported Employment Service in Dorset'. Connect to Work is a new government-funded programme launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). It aims to help individuals who are economically inactive, unemployed, or at risk of losing their jobs due to disabilities, long-term health conditions or other complex barriers to employment. The program provides targeted support to eligible participants and employers, assisting participants in finding and maintaining good quality employment. The programme will be managed and maintained by Skills & Learning Adult Community Education (S&LACE) on behalf of BCP Council and Dorset Council. The tender opportunity is split into 2 different lots: * Lot 1: Individual Placement (read more...)

Summary: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is inviting tenders for the provision of the "Connect to Work Supported Employment Service" across Dorset. The procurement falls under the category of education and training services, as well as health and social work services, with a focus on aiding individuals with disabilities or complex employment barriers. Positioned in the UKK24 and UKK25 regions of the United Kingdom, the tender is in the active stage, with submissions closing on 27th March 2026. The contract is set to commence in June 2026 and will span four years, with possibilities for extension based on performance and budget confirmations. This initiative is part of a government-funded programme designed to support economically inactive individuals, launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The procurement uses an open, competitive flexible procedure comprising three stages: compliance checks, quality evaluation, and price submissions, ensuring a thorough selection process.

Pre-Market Engagement Exercise: Internal Audit Services

Description: This is a pre-market engagement exercise. Bournemouth University is looking at its requirement for an internal auditor to provide independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls across the University, including compliance with regulatory requirements. The Supplier would recommend improvements, informed by sector best practice, and deliver insights that help optimise resources and enhance efficiency. In addition, the Supplier would support the University in strengthening processes and controls through actionable recommendations, enhancing assurance and building confidence among the Board, Audit, Risk and Governance Committee, and senior management. The University is looking to engage with the supply market for the purposes of: *Identifying suppliers that may be able to supply the goods, services or works required; *Building capacity among suppliers in relation to (read more...)

Summary: Bournemouth University, a sub-central public authority in Poole, UK, is currently in the planning stage for a pre-market engagement process concerning the requirement of internal audit services. The procurement title, "Pre-Market Engagement Exercise: Internal Audit Services," falls under the industry category of accounting, auditing, and fiscal services. This initiative aims to enhance governance, risk management, and internal controls. Interested suppliers are invited to indicate their interest by 11 March 2026, with a future notice date set for 20 March 2026. The procurement value is set at £800,000 gross, and the subsequent contract will potentially begin on 1 August 2026, lasting until 31 July 2029, with a possible extension until 2031.

Pre-Market Engagement Exercise: Internal Audit Services

Description: This is a pre-market engagement exercise. Bournemouth University is looking at its requirement for an internal auditor to provide independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls across the University, including compliance with regulatory requirements. The Supplier would recommend improvements, informed by sector best practice, and deliver insights that help optimise resources and enhance efficiency. In addition, the Supplier would support the University in strengthening processes and controls through actionable recommendations, enhancing assurance and building confidence among the Board, Audit, Risk and Governance Committee, and senior management. The University is looking to engage with the supply market for the purposes of: *Identifying suppliers that may be able to supply the goods, services or works required; *Building capacity among suppliers in relation to (read more...)

Summary: Bournemouth University, a sub-central public authority in Poole, UK, is currently in the planning stage for a pre-market engagement process concerning the requirement of internal audit services. The procurement title, "Pre-Market Engagement Exercise: Internal Audit Services," falls under the industry category of accounting, auditing, and fiscal services. This initiative aims to enhance governance, risk management, and internal controls. Interested suppliers are invited to indicate their interest by 11 March 2026, with a future notice date set for 20 March 2026. The procurement value is set at £800,000 gross, and the subsequent contract will potentially begin on 1 August 2026, lasting until 31 July 2029, with a possible extension until 2031.

Kitchen & Bathroom Renewals

Description: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) is seeking a supplier for the refurbishment of Kitchens and Bathrooms within BCP Council, including partial or full replacement as described in this Specification. BCP Council requires kitchen and bathroom refurbishment works to be carried out in various properties within the administrative boundaries of and owned by BCP Council. Initial Contract Duration: 4 years Option(s) to Extend: Yes Quantity of Available Extensions: 2 Duration of Each Extension: 12 months Therefore, if the full extension(s) is taken, then the full contract duration shall be 6 years. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 01/07/2026

Summary: Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is currently in the tender stage for procuring refurbishment services for kitchens and bathrooms within their administrative boundaries. The contract seeks suppliers for construction works classified under both fitted kitchens and bathrooms, with an anticipated start date of 1st July 2026 and an initial duration of four years, extendable up to six years. Key deadlines include the tender submission by 19th March 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 10th March 2026. The procurement method is open procedure, allowing electronic submissions under the main procurement category of works, and is significant with a contract value of £12,455,000 net (£14,946,000 gross). Located in the South West UK region (UKK24), this tender is vital for businesses operating in construction and refurbishment industries.

expression of Interest for the provision of 2027 Commercial Music Event

Description: BCP Council is looking to identify a potential operator to plan and deliver a new commercial 3 day music event across Bournemouth Seafront.

Summary: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is conducting a planning stage for a new public procurement process titled "Expression of Interest for the Provision of 2027 Commercial Music Event." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically dance and performance entertainment services, and is scheduled to take place at the Bournemouth Seafront in the UKK24 region. Interested parties are invited to express their interest by visiting the e-tendering portal, with a deadline set for 5th March 2026. As part of this tender process, the council aims to identify a potential operator capable of planning and delivering a three-day music event, highlighting a special concession regime without surpassing the threshold value.

Care and Support at Home Framework

Description: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) is seeking providers to join the new Outcomes-Focused Framework for Care and Support at Home, designed to transform the way care is delivered across our communities. This updated approach places people, their strengths, and aspirations at the heart of everything we do. BCP Council Adult Social Care's (ASC) vision is to support people to live fulfilling lives, in ways they choose, and in environments where they feel safe and connected The Care and Support at Home Framework is committed to a progressive approach that will embed outcomes focus throughout the duration of this contract. This means moving away from the traditional 'time and task' model of care towards a model that is person-centred, flexible, and empowering. The Framework is designed to (read more...)

Summary: On 12th February 2026, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council initiated the tender stage of the procurement process for its "Care and Support at Home Framework." This public authority, categorised under sub-central government, seeks to innovate the delivery of care services within Bournemouth and surrounding areas in the United Kingdom. The procurement is focused on health and social work services and includes two active lots: the Care and Support at Home Framework and the Waking Night Assessment Service. The tender period is set to conclude on 23rd March 2026, with an anticipated award date by 30th June 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to participate through a competitive flexible procedure, with an open procurement process allowing up to fifty participants in Lot 1. The framework is designed to operate over a period of up to seven years, including extensions, and targets adult social care services enhanced by a personal-centred, outcome-focused model.

Arboricultural Surveys and Impact Assessments

Description: Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) is establishing a Framework for the implementation Arboricultural Surveys and Impact Assessments. The framework agreement will be for 4 years. The scope includes all activities described within BS 5837:2012 'Trees in relation to design, demolition & construction - Recommendations'. Services may include tree surveys, tree constraints plans and tree protection plans, arboricultural impact assessments and method statements, arboricultural supervision. The purpose of this service is to mitigate risks to tree health associated with direct construction work and/or demolition pressures and indirect pressures associated with changes to immediate environment following construction work or demolition. This service should deliver early provision of physical protection from damage above or below ground. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity can access the full procurement documentation (read more...)

Summary: Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is initiating a procurement process through an open procedure for the delivery of Arboricultural Surveys and Impact Assessments, focusing on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. This tender is part of the services category and is located in South West, England. The framework agreement is set for four years, commencing from 1st June 2026 and concluding on 31st May 2030. Suppliers are required to submit their electronic responses by 14:00 on 12th March 2026. The tender aims to mitigate risks to tree health associated with construction and demolition activities and is organised under the CPV classification code 71000000.

Small Outdoor Digital Advertising

Description: BCP Council plans to appoint an operator to handle small format outdoor digital advertising sites throughout Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We are engaging with the market to better understand what is possible. This will inform our requirements and promote the planned tender process. Our formal tender process will follow straight after responses to this early engagement questionnaire, with a view to having a new contract in place by Spring 2026.

Summary: The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Small Outdoor Digital Advertising". This tender aims to appoint an operator to manage small format outdoor digital advertising sites across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. The procurement is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on advertising management services. The procurement stage is in its planning phase with an early market engagement due by 25th February 2026 to inform the formal tender process. The contract aims for implementation by 1st May 2026, lasting until 31st May 2031, with a contract value estimated at £150,000. The council is looking to garner insights through preliminary market engagement to refine its requirements ahead of the formal tender release scheduled for March 2026.

Community Sensory Service

Description: Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole Council (BCP Council) is seeking market feedback to help inform and shape a possible upcoming procurement to establish a new Community Sensory Service for the BCP Council area via a preliminary market engagement exercise. The Community Sensory Support Service will provide practical, emotional, and informational support to adults (aged 18 and over) in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole who have significant sight and/or hearing impairments, including those with dual sensory loss (deaf blindness). The aim of the Community Sensory Support Service is to promote and sustain the independence and inclusion of people using the service by being part of a co-ordinated approach which reduces individuals' dependency on statutory services and exclusion from mainstream community life. Interested organisations are invited to complete the attached questionnaire. Completed (read more...)

Summary: The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is initiating the planning phase for a potential procurement titled "Community Sensory Service," aimed at delivering Health and Social Work Services. This procurement is in the services category and involves a preliminary market engagement exercise to gather feedback for crafting a Community Sensory Support Service to aid adults aged 18 and over with significant sight and/or hearing impairments in the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole areas. The market engagement process is currently in the planning stage, with interested organisations invited to submit completed questionnaires by 27 February 2026. The location for service delivery is within the UKK24 region, and the expected contract period, should the procurement progress, is from 4 May 2026 to 3 May 2028.

RBH Electrical Test & Inspection Maintenance

Description: Carry out full electrical test and inspection of approximately 6,000 electrical systems across Royal Bournemouth Hospital estate

Summary: The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking bids for the "RBH Electrical Test & Inspection Maintenance" contract, aimed at conducting comprehensive electrical testing and inspections of approximately 6,000 electrical systems at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. This procurement process, which falls under the services category, is currently at the Tender stage. It is being conducted via an open procedure, and interested parties need to express their interest by registering through the Atamis e-sourcing portal. Important deadlines to note include the enquiry period ending on 20th February 2026 and the tender submission deadline set for 9th March 2026. The contract, valued at up to £300,000, is slated to begin on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2029, covering the UKK24 region of the United Kingdom.