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Provision of Internal Audit Services

Description: Arts University Bournemouth wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and independent provider to deliver a fully outsourced Internal Audit Service. The appointed provider will act as the University's Internal Audit function and provide independent assurance to the Board of Governors and Audit & Risk Committee regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal control and value-for-money arrangements. The contract will include, but not be limited to: * Provision of a named Head of Internal Audit; * Development of a risk-based Internal Audit Strategy and Annual Audit Plan; * Delivery of risk-based internal audit reviews; * Reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee and Board of Governors as required; * Follow-up and monitoring of management actions; * Provision of an annual Head of Internal Audit Opinion; * (read more...)

Summary: Arts University Bournemouth is procuring a fully outsourced internal audit service to act as the university’s internal audit function. The provider will give independent assurance to the Board of Governors and Audit & Risk Committee on governance, risk management, internal controls and value for money. Work includes appointing a named Head of Internal Audit, developing a risk-based strategy and annual plan, conducting audit reviews, reporting findings, tracking management actions and giving an annual Head of Internal Audit Opinion. The provider may also undertake investigations and advisory work where independence is maintained, and coordinate with external auditors and other assurance providers. Specialist support may be needed across areas including cyber security, data analytics, procurement, estates and capital projects. The buyer is Arts University Bournemouth; delivery is in the United Kingdom.

Bus Service

Description: Bournemouth University (BU), in partnership with Arts University Bournemouth (AUB), requires a University Bus Service which enables students and passengers to travel to the university, from core destinations around the South-East Dorset conurbation.

Summary: Bournemouth University, working with Arts University Bournemouth, plans to procure a university bus service for students and other passengers. The service is intended to connect the universities with core destinations across the South-East Dorset conurbation. The requirement covers passenger transport by road, using buses or coaches with drivers; it is a transport service rather than a purchase of vehicles alone. Delivery is in the United Kingdom, with the named university locations in Poole. The planning description establishes the broad purpose and geography of the service, while the buyer intends to develop the detailed requirements after gathering feedback from the transport market.

Parkstone House Fire Compartmentation

Description: Supply and installation of Fire Compartmentation works to communal areas of multi-storey high rise residential building located within the Poole General Hospital campus

Summary: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is buying fire compartmentation works for communal areas of Parkstone House, a multi-storey high-rise residential building on the Poole General Hospital campus in Poole. The work involves supplying and installing fire compartmentation measures to help divide the building into fire-resistant sections. It is a building construction project, rather than a supply-only purchase or a general hospital services contract. The requirement concerns work within the hospital campus and the residential building’s shared areas.

Electronic Point Of Sale Solution

Description: The Council aims to enhance its Electronic Point of Sale capabilities with a single, integrated system. This will drive operational efficiency through a single system-based process for all sites, automate the income reconciliation process and simplify the process of maintaining PCI DSS compliance. The Supplier shall be responsible for the provision, installation, and commissioning of Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) hardware and the associated software solution. The hardware and software will be utilised in up to approx 30 sites across the Council's estate specifically those related to commercial activities.

Summary: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is procuring an integrated electronic point-of-sale (EPOS) system for commercial activities across its estate. The requirement combines EPOS hardware with the associated software, including ticket-issuing equipment and software supply and maintenance. The supplier is responsible for providing, installing and commissioning the solution. The Council wants one system-based process across its sites to improve operational efficiency, automate income reconciliation and make PCI DSS compliance easier to maintain. The system is intended for use at up to approximately 30 sites. The delivery location is the Council’s estate; the procurement does not identify individual sites.

Electronic Point Of Sale Solution

Description: The Council aims to enhance its Electronic Point of Sale capabilities with a single, integrated system. This will drive operational efficiency through a single system-based process for all sites, automate the income reconciliation process and simplify the process of maintaining PCI DSS compliance. The Supplier shall be responsible for the provision, installation, and commissioning of Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) hardware and the associated software solution. The hardware and software will be utilised in up to approx 30 sites across the Council's estate specifically those related to commercial activities.

Summary: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is procuring an integrated electronic point-of-sale (EPOS) system for commercial activities across its estate. The requirement combines EPOS hardware with the associated software, including ticket-issuing equipment and software supply and maintenance. The supplier is responsible for providing, installing and commissioning the solution. The Council wants one system-based process across its sites to improve operational efficiency, automate income reconciliation and make PCI DSS compliance easier to maintain. The system is intended for use at up to approximately 30 sites. The delivery location is the Council’s estate; the procurement does not identify individual sites.

Security Operation Centre

Description: Bournemouth University ("BU" or the "University") is exploring options for the provision of a co-managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) service to enhance and future-proof its cyber security operations capability. The University is seeking market feedback from experienced Managed Security Service Providers to better understand available service models, implementation approaches, commercial arrangements and indicative costs. BU has invested significantly in its internal cyber security capability and Microsoft security technologies, including Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, Entra ID Protection, Security Copilot and related services. The University is now considering how external specialist support could complement its in-house team through a co-managed SOC operating model. The key objectives of a future service are expected to include: - Enhancing monitoring, detection and response capabilities through either 24/7 or out-of-hours SOC coverage. - (read more...)

Summary: Bournemouth University is exploring a co-managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) service to strengthen and future-proof its cyber security operations. The service would complement the University’s in-house team and existing Microsoft security tools, including Sentinel, Defender XDR, Entra ID Protection and Security Copilot. Expected work includes security monitoring, threat detection and triage, incident response, reducing false positives, and maintaining detection rules, playbooks and automation. The supplier may also provide threat intelligence, specialist expertise, resilience and extra capacity during major incidents or heightened risk. A governance, reporting and service-management framework would define responsibilities between the University and supplier. This is a cyber security service for delivery to Bournemouth University in the United Kingdom.

The management of Solent Meads golf course

Description: The council (the grantor) intends to grant a person or supplier (the concessionaire) the right to operate - as the seller of certain goods or services - as a business within a premises or other asset belonging to the grantor in return for an appropriate fee. The concessionaire pays the grantor. * The premises is Solent Meads Golf Course in Southbourne, Dorset. * The goods or services is operation of the Solent Meads Golf Course The successful concessionaire will be granted the right to operate as the seller of water sports activities and associated retail services within Council-owned premises. The anticipated start date of the contract is December 2026. The contract will be for 25 years with no extensions.

Summary: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking a concessionaire to operate Solent Meads Golf Course in Southbourne, Dorset. The opportunity concerns running the golf course and operating water sports activities and associated retail services from Council-owned premises. The concessionaire would have the right to sell these goods and services as a business on the site and would pay the Council a fee. This is a sports and recreation services opportunity, with associated sports goods and equipment. The buyer is the Council; the delivery location is Solent Meads Golf Course in Southbourne.

Security Operation Centre

Description: Bournemouth University ("BU" or the "University") is exploring options for the provision of a co-managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) service to enhance and future-proof its cyber security operations capability. The University is seeking market feedback from experienced Managed Security Service Providers to better understand available service models, implementation approaches, commercial arrangements and indicative costs. BU has invested significantly in its internal cyber security capability and Microsoft security technologies, including Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, Entra ID Protection, Security Copilot and related services. The University is now considering how external specialist support could complement its in-house team through a co-managed SOC operating model. The key objectives of a future service are expected to include: - Enhancing monitoring, detection and response capabilities through either 24/7 or out-of-hours SOC coverage. - (read more...)

Summary: Bournemouth University is exploring a co-managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) service to strengthen and future-proof its cyber security operations. The service would complement the University’s in-house team and existing Microsoft security tools, including Sentinel, Defender XDR, Entra ID Protection and Security Copilot. Expected work includes security monitoring, threat detection and triage, incident response, reducing false positives, and maintaining detection rules, playbooks and automation. The supplier may also provide threat intelligence, specialist expertise, resilience and extra capacity during major incidents or heightened risk. A governance, reporting and service-management framework would define responsibilities between the University and supplier. This is a cyber security service for delivery to Bournemouth University in the United Kingdom.

Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation and Community Outreach Service

Description: Market Engagement Event - Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation and Community Outreach Service Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) Council will be hosting a Market Engagement Event on Wednesday 30 September 2026 09:30am-10:30am via Microsoft teams for organisations interested in the future delivery of Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation and Community Outreach Services across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. This event will provide prospective providers with an opportunity to learn more about BCP Council's vision to ensure that people affected by domestic abuse have access to safe and secure accommodation, alongside specialist, trauma-informed support delivered by appropriately trained staff. Our ambition is to provide a consistent, high-quality response that improves safety, wellbeing and long-term outcomes for individuals and families impacted by domestic abuse. The session will include an overview of the proposed (read more...)

Summary: Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is planning services providing safe accommodation and community outreach for people affected by domestic abuse across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The model is intended to combine secure accommodation with specialist, trauma-informed support from appropriately trained staff. It aims to provide a consistent, high-quality response that improves safety, wellbeing and longer-term outcomes for individuals and families. The work is classified as health and social work services and other community, social and personal services. It is a public service under the light-touch regime, with delivery across the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. The council’s commissioning intentions are shaped by its Preventing Domestic Abuse, Safe Accommodation and Domestic Abuse Perpetrators strategies for 2026 to 2031.

Coastal Learning Partnership - Dynamic Market for Energy Supply

Description: Establishment of a Dynamic Market pursuant to section 34 of the Procurement Act 2023 for the physical supply of electricity and gas to all Authority sites along with associated invoicing and query management services. A Dynamic Market is a procurement mechanism that: *remains open to new suppliers throughout its duration; *allows suppliers to apply for admission at any time; *enables the Authority to conduct competitive selection processes among admitted suppliers For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bournemouth:-Mains-gas./85Q73B69J6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/85Q73B69J6

Summary: Coastal Learning Partnership is establishing a dynamic market for the physical supply of electricity and gas to all its authority sites in the United Kingdom. The requirement is divided into two areas: electricity supply, covering both half-hourly and non-half-hourly supplies, and mains or natural gas supply. The gas requirement also includes associated invoicing and query management services. This is an energy supply procurement rather than an installation, construction or facilities management contract. The buyer is Coastal Learning Partnership, with Zenergi Limited acting as its utility procurement adviser. Suppliers would need to serve multiple sites across the partnership’s estate and support the administration of energy accounts, particularly for gas.