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Swanage Town Council - Tender for Insurance Services

Description: Swanage Town Council wishes to invite tenders from insurance providers with experience of town and parish council operations. It requires comprehensive cover for its properties and activities for a three year period commencing 1 April 2026, with an option to extend. The council does not currently have cyber insurance, but quotes should include this category. The council will be undertaking a multi-million pound capital project within the term of this period of cover. The tender should state if additional project cover would be required, or whether project insurance would be included within the insurance schedule as tendered. The council also acts as the corporate trustee for several charitable trusts, with land and asset ownership. Tender submissions should state if the trust assets will be covered under the council's (read more...)

Summary: Swanage Town Council, located in South West England, is seeking tenders for comprehensive insurance services through an open procurement method. This tender, titled "Swanage Town Council - Tender for Insurance Services," aims to cover the council's properties and activities for a three-year period starting from 1 April 2026. It highlights the need for insurance in the event of floods and includes cyber insurance quotes, covering various assets, including those of charitable trusts where the council acts as a corporate trustee. The tender documents, including specifics on additional project cover requirements for a capital project, ensure potential bidders have sufficient details. The deadline for the tender submission is set for 4 March 2026 at noon.

Council Office and Corfe Mullen Village Hall - Enclosed Porch

Description: Local Authority Construction Corfe Mullen Town Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the construction of an enclosed porch beneath the existing canopy to the Council Office and Corfe Mullen Village Hall. The works shall include all labour, materials, plant, equipment, preliminaries, supervision, and temporary works necessary to complete the project in full accordance with the approved planning drawings, the Scope of Works, and all relevant statutory requirements.

Summary: Corfe Mullen Town Council, operating in the sub-central government sector, is initiating a tender for a construction project titled "Council Office and Corfe Mullen Village Hall - Enclosed Porch". This project involves the construction of an enclosed porch beneath the existing canopy at the Council Office and Corfe Mullen Village Hall, located in Wimborne, Dorset, UK. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage with a key engagement milestone scheduled for 20th March 2026. Interested contractors are invited to provide a completed tender form by the due date. The projected contract period runs from 1st May to 31st July 2026, with an estimated contract value of up to £60,000 (gross).

Mampitts Community Hub Construction Contract

Description: Construction of a new one and a half storey Community Hub at Mampitts Green, Shaftesbury (SP7 8PG). Works include building construction, utilities, external areas, and landscape enhancements that improve the overall setting and public realm. The Hub is intended as a flexible, multiuse facility supporting community groups, wellbeing activities, small events, family programmes and general local services. This preliminary market engagement notice provides potential suppliers of an upcoming tender by Shaftesbury Town Council. The tender would be a below-threshold Open Procedure (single-stage) tender for the new Mampitts Community Hub. The contract will be a JCT intermediate contract with Contractor Design Portion applicable in respect of some elements. Why this opportunity is attractive to contractors: Straightforward, single storey building with coordinated design and planning permission already secured. Clear, conventional (read more...)

Summary: Shaftesbury Town Council is initiating a public procurement process for the construction of the Mampitts Community Hub at Mampitts Green, Shaftesbury. The procurement falls under the construction work industry category and is located in the UKK25 region of the United Kingdom. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice posted on 3rd February 2026. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in the preliminary market engagement, which is set to conclude by 10th March 2026. The official tender process will begin soon after, with further details to be published via Find a Tender. The project involves constructing a one and a half storey Community Hub, with works including building construction, utilities, and landscape enhancements aimed at improving the public realm.

Sensory Checks in Special Educational Settings for Sight tests and Hearing checks

Description: NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Boards (BSW ICB) acting as lead commissioner on behalf of NHS Somerset ICB and Dorset ICB are seeking market engagement with suitably qualified and experienced providers to understand the level of interest in this service and understand the opportunities and barriers in the provision of care within each locality, to assist Commissioners in developing their commissioning approach, lotting structure and service specifications for their Sensory Checks service in Special Educational Settings (SES) for sight testing and hearing checks across the BSW, Somerset and Dorset localities. The commissioners invite expressions of interest from providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Sensory Checks in Special Educational Settings, in line with the specified requirements. Providers wishing to take (read more...)

Summary: NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Boards (BSW ICB), along with NHS Somerset ICB and Dorset ICB, are initiating a planning phase for a public procurement focused on providing Sensory Checks in Special Educational Settings (SES) for sight tests and hearing checks. This is a market engagement exercise designed to garner insights and interest from potential service providers regarding the provision of sensory checks within the UKK region, covering Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon, Wiltshire, Somerset, and Dorset. The process falls under the Health Care Services category with the tender currently in the planning stage. Interested providers must express interest by 4pm on 20th February 2026 to participate in a virtual market engagement event scheduled for 26th February 2026. This advance notice is part of the Provider Selection Regime and will adhere to regulations outlined in the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, aiming towards a future competitive procurement process.

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) Discharges, hospital transfer, enhanced priority, HDU, and 'on-the-day' activity

Description: The services to be provided for under this contract are Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) Discharges, hospital transfer, enhanced priority, HDU, and 'on-the-day' activity.
This notice is an intention to award a contract based on a framework agreement under the competitive process. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS10,508,232 (including extension options). Initial contract Term 2 years from 25 April 2026. Option to extend for 2 periods up to 12 months each (maximum extension period of 2 years).
This is an existing service and existing Provider.

Summary: The procurement process initiated by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board involves the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) including discharges, hospital transfers, enhanced priority services, high dependency unit (HDU) transfers, and 'on-the-day' activities. This falls under the industry category of ambulance services, classified with CPV code 85143000. The procurement process is based on a framework agreement through a competitive process, and the contract award was confirmed on 15 January 2026, with services commencing on 25 April 2026 and lasting until 24 April 2028, with options for two further one-year extensions. The contract's approximate lifetime value is £10,508,232. This public procurement is located in the UK, specifically in the region coded as UKK2. The procurement stage focuses on the award, execution, and planning of service delivery, with the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board acting as the buyer and Health Transportation Group UK Limited as the awarded supplier under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The procurement method employed was limited, avoiding prior publication of a call for competition under the PSR Competitive Process.

Management of Hotel and Guest House Portfolio

Description: This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is not a call for competition. It is being published to give notice to the market of an upcoming procurement anticipated for release in March 2026. Dorset Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement, with the aim of requesting feedback from the property and estate management sector, about aspects of the Council's proposed procurement for the management of the hotel and guest house portfolio. The Market Engagement exercise is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and ideas about the future provision of these services. The operational service delivery elements would commence in Quarter 3 of 2026/27. Dorset Council anticipate that the contract will run for an initial period of 4 years, with 2 x optional 12-month extension periods, (read more...)

Summary: Dorset Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the management of its hotel and guest house portfolio. This process is classified under the 'Real Estate Services' category and will be executed in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UK's region UKK25. The Council is engaging in early market engagement, seeking feedback from relevant organisations in the property and estate management sector. Potential service delivery for this procurement is anticipated to start in the third quarter of 2026/27. The Council has set a deadline of 30th January 2026 for responses to the market engagement questionnaire, with questions due by 23rd January 2026. The procurement will comply with the Procurement Act 2023, and a tender is expected to be formally released in March 2026.

Play Area Surfacing & Equipment (3 x sites), Blandford Forum, Dorset

Description: The Town Council is seeking tenders for works to be carried out at the following three play area sites. Langton Play Area (on-street parking): * Replacement Surfacing under the following items of play equipment: Toddler Swing, Spring Rocker & Multi-Play Tower Unit (NB: basket swing removed from this). * Removal and disposal of existing edgings * Removal and disposal of existing surface * Regrade of subbase level and compact * Supply and install new surfacing * Supply and install new wear pads under swing seats * Large Multipurpose play equipment - Replace Grass Mats with new. Replacement Equipment: * Removal and disposal of existing balance bar (part of the fitness trail), and installation of new. Larksmead Play Area (parking on site): * Replacement Surfacing under the following items (read more...)

Summary: The Blandford Forum Town Council is seeking tenders for a project titled "Play Area Surfacing & Equipment (3 x sites), Blandford Forum, Dorset," within the construction and maintenance sector focused on playground equipment. This open procurement process, conducted by open procedure (below the threshold), is currently at the tender amendment stage. The project involves surfacing and equipment replacement at three distinct play areas: Langton, Larksmead, and Park Road, located in Blandford Forum, Dorset, in the South West of England. The total estimated value of the contract is £72,000, with a starting contract date of 9 March 2026 and an end date of 30 June 2026. Interested bidders must submit tenders by 2 February 2026.

MGN202 - Bin Store & Drying Area Works at Sandringham Court

Description: Magna Housing Ltd invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to carry out improvement works to the communal bin store and drying areas at Sandringham Court, a sheltered housing site in Dorchester. These works have been identified following a Fire Risk Assessment and are intended to enhance safety, usability, and compliance with relevant standards. The scope of works will include, but is not limited to: - Upgrading the communal bin stores to reduce fire risk and improve accessibility. - Improving drying areas to ensure safe and practical use for residents. - Incorporating fire safety measures as recommended in the Fire Risk Assessment i.e. location of these facilities All works must be completed using appropriate materials and methods in accordance with current building and fire safety regulations. Contractors (read more...)

Summary: Magna Housing Ltd., a sub-central government public authority located in Dorchester, United Kingdom, has initiated an active tender under the title "MGN202 - Bin Store & Drying Area Works at Sandringham Court". The tender involves improvement works to communal facilities at a sheltered housing site, focusing on fire safety and accessibility. The works are categorized under site preparation and the installation of safety equipment. The procurement process, open to below-threshold competition, is presently in the tender stage with submissions closing on 30 January 2026. Enquiries can be made until 23 January 2026, with works expected to commence on 9 March 2026 and conclude by 20 April 2026. The total estimated value of the contract is £78,000. The tender is managed via the Delta eSourcing platform, encouraging electronic submissions.

MULTI USE GAMES AREA FOR HARDINGS PARK GILLINGHAM DORSET SP8 4HX

Description: THE PROJECT Gillingham Town Council invites tenders from suitably qualified contractors for the construction of a new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) at Hardings Park, Gillingham. The works will include installation of a tarmac sports surface, drainage infrastructure, perimeter fencing, sports line markings, LED floodlighting, and associated access improvements. The project must meet Sport England design principles, relevant British Standards, and planning conditions. Sustainable construction practices and inclusive design are essential requirements. Background and Objective Gillingham Town Council is undertaking this development to enhance community sport and recreation facilities in response to local demand. The MUGA will support multiple sports, including tennis, netball, and 5-a-side football. The selected contractor will deliver a high-quality, durable, and accessible facility with integrated lighting, line markings, and fencing to ensure safe, multi-sport use (read more...)

Summary: Gillingham Town Council is seeking qualified contractors for the construction of a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) located at Hardings Park, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4HX. This tender, issued under the tag "tender" on 15th December 2025, falls within the "Construction Work" industry category and is part of the procurement planning stage. The procurement follows an open procedure and allows for competitive tender submissions. Key activities include installing a tarmac sports surface, LED floodlighting, and sports line markings. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12:30 p.m. on 13th March 2026, with the contract expected to be awarded by 23rd March 2026. The project is scheduled to commence in September 2026 and aims to enhance local sports facilities.

Play Area Surfacing & Equipment (3 x sites), Blandford Forum, Dorset

Description: The Town Council is seeking tenders for works to be carried out at the following three play area sites: Larksmead Play Area (parking on site): * Replacement Surfacing under the following items of play equipment: Toddler Swing and Basket Swing Set, Spinner, Sit-On Spinner, Junior Swing and See-Saw. Please note this does not include two items of equipment (tower unit and springer with darker surfacing shown in an accompanying document at Appendix A). * Removal and disposal of existing edgings * Removal and disposal of existing surface * Regrade of subbase level and compact * Supply and install new surfacing * Supply and install new wear pads under swing seats Replacement Equipment * Removal and disposal of existing Seesaw and installation of new Seesaw. * Removal and disposal (read more...)

Summary: The Blandford Forum Town Council is seeking tenders for a project titled "Play Area Surfacing & Equipment (3 x sites), Blandford Forum, Dorset," within the construction and maintenance sector focused on playground equipment. This open procurement process, conducted by open procedure (below the threshold), is currently at the tender amendment stage. The project involves surfacing and equipment replacement at three distinct play areas: Langton, Larksmead, and Park Road, located in Blandford Forum, Dorset, in the South West of England. The total estimated value of the contract is £72,000, with a starting contract date of 9 March 2026 and an end date of 30 June 2026. Interested bidders must submit tenders by 2 February 2026.