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Card Printing Consumables

Description: Printer Consumables

Summary: The procurement process is being conducted by Qualifications Scotland, seeking suppliers for "Card Printing Consumables" in the education sector. The process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions being accepted via electronic submission by 16th June 2026 at 12:00 PM UK time. The opportunity involves delivering goods related to printer consumables, with a total estimated value of £40,000. The open procedure is used for this tender, and businesses from across the UK are invited to participate, as specified in the related lots and procurement details. The contract is set to potentially last for 1,080 days (approximately three years), with an option for a 12-month extension.

Meet the Buyer 2026

Description: The 17th Annual Meet the Buyer National will take place on Tuesday 2 June 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central. Join us to discuss contract opportunities with buyers from Scottish Local Authorities, Government Agencies, key contractors, and business support organisations. Attending Meet the Buyer National is a great way to discover how to join the public supply chain, and win a share of the 17.5GBP billion that the Scottish public sector spends annually on goods, works and services. Meet the Buyer National is the largest free procurement event in Scotland. Don't miss this opportunity to raise your profile as a business and learn how to prepare for upcoming contract opportunities. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. Register now: (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process is currently in the planning stage for the "Meet the Buyer 2026" event, organised by East Lothian Council. This event is part of the general public services industry and is set to take place on 2nd June 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central, located in Glasgow, UK. East Lothian Council, situated in Haddington, East Lothian, is planning this significant opportunity for businesses to engage with buyers across Scottish Local Authorities, Government Agencies, and key contractors. The procurement method is outlined as a planned services procurement, focusing on strengthening the public supply chain by encouraging sector engagement. Interested parties should take note of this event's importance as a pivotal point to explore procurement opportunities and network with potential partners. Registrations are required to secure a place due to limited availability.

Independent Advocacy Services for Adults 16+

Description: Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership requires independent advocacy services for adults aged 16 and over across Midlothian.

Summary: Midlothian Council has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) concerning a future procurement opportunity for independent advocacy services in the health and social work sector. This opportunity is planned under the legal framework CELEX 32014L0024 and will cater to adults aged 16 and over in Midlothian, Scotland. The procurement process currently stands in the planning stage, with interested parties expected to register their interest by 17 June 2026 through the Scottish procurement portal. The expected date for further notices is 24 June 2026. Midlothian Council, known for its regional authority status, will undertake this procurement to enhance the social and health services for those with mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and learning disabilities across the specified location.

Independent Advocacy Services for Adults 16+

Description: Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership requires independent advocacy services for adults aged 16 and over across Midlothian.

Summary: Midlothian Council is in the planning stage for procuring independent advocacy services for adults aged 16 and over in Midlothian. This planned tender targets the provision of advocacy services under the category of general public services, specifically aimed at supporting adults with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities, including older adults. The procurement process is set to advance with a future notice date marked for 24 June 2026, and interested parties should register their interest by 17 June 2026. This initiative is led by Midlothian Council, situated in Dalkeith, and falls under the legal basis of CELEX with classifications within the CPV scheme, emphasizing services in the locale of Midlothian (UKM73).

Unit 4 ERP Support

Description: Contract to cover 3 years September 2026 to August 2029 and is to provide a service to deliver ad-hoc Unit 4 ERP support

Summary: Qualifications Scotland is currently administering the procurement process for contracting "Unit 4 ERP Support" services, classified within the education industry. This tender follows an open procedure, inviting electronic submissions until 28 May 2026, for services to be delivered in regions UKM73 and UKM82. The contract runs from September 2026 to August 2029, with a possible extension, and promises a value of £70,000 GBP. The procurement process is supported by the Scottish Courts acting as the review body.

DPS Transport for Education, Social care and other transport requirements (East Lothian Council)

Description: East Lothian Council ("ELC") are responsible for the procurement of service transport contracts to meet the education and social care needs as well as other passenger requirements. Most of the transport will be within East Lothian area. ELC is setting up a Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") to procure these contracts. A DPS is completely electronic system and is similar to a framework agreement but a key difference is that, unlike a framework agreement, suppliers can join a DPS at any time. Contracts operated through this DPS can generally be undertaken by taxis, private hire cars, minibuses and buses, including the requirement for those of these vehicles to be capable of carrying passengers in wheelchairs. The DPS will be split into the following categories: -Category 1: MPVs (5-8 seats), (read more...)

Summary: East Lothian Council is currently engaging in the tender process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on transport services, primarily for education and social care needs within the East Lothian region. The procurement is categorised under public road transport services, with the Council applying a selective procurement method, namely a restricted procedure. This active tender commenced on 17th April 2026, following a planning stage indicated on 6th March 2026. A webinar event on bidding for this contract is scheduled online for 23rd April 2026. The procurement activity includes multiple lots—ranging from MPVs and minibuses to larger vehicles—all intended to accommodate requirements for individuals, including those with disabilities. The DPS system allows suppliers to join at any time and will offer mini competitions to award contracts. The current tender period ends on 20th April 2034, and community benefits apply once spending reaches £50,000 annually.

DPS Transport for Education, Social care and other transport requirements (East Lothian Council)

Description: East Lothian Council ("ELC") are responsible for the procurement of service transport contracts to meet the education and social care needs as well as other passenger requirements. Most of the transport will be within East Lothian area. ELC is setting up a Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") to procure these contracts. A DPS is completely electronic system and is similar to a framework agreement but a key difference is that, unlike a framework agreement, suppliers can join a DPS at any time. Contracts operated through this DPS can generally be undertaken by taxis, private hire cars, minibuses and buses, including the requirement for those of these vehicles to be capable of carrying passengers in wheelchairs. The DPS will be split into the following categories: -Category 1: MPVs (5-8 seats), (read more...)

Summary: East Lothian Council is inviting tenders for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to provide transport services catering to education, social care, and additional passenger requirements within the East Lothian area. The procurement is under the tender stage, with a substantial contract value of £43,717,860. The DPS, which allows suppliers to join at any time, will run until 20th April 2034 and includes categories ranging from vehicles with 5-8 seats to those above 17 seats. Interested suppliers are required to submit bids electronically and a free webinar event is scheduled for 23rd April 2026. The council follows a restricted procedure as the procurement method, focusing on selective participation for service delivery.

Accommodation & Support Services for Women & Children Affected by Violence Against Women & Children

Description: East Lothian Council and Midlothian Council are jointly commissioning a service to provide support to women and children who are affected by gender-based violence.

Summary: The current procurement process is led by Midlothian Council, in collaboration with East Lothian Council, under the title "Accommodation & Support Services for Women & Children Affected by Violence Against Women & Children." This tender falls under the services category, specifically dealing with social work and related services. The procurement is intended for execution in the East Lothian and Midlothian regions of the United Kingdom. The process is in the tender stage, with an open procedure allowing for electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The key submission deadline is set for 13th May 2026, at 12:00 PM GMT. The estimated contract value is £1,580,000, and it aims to contract a service provider capable of delivering flexible and needs-responsive support, including accommodation for affected individuals.

Accommodation & Support Services for Women & Children Affected by Violence Against Women & Children

Description: East Lothian Council and Midlothian Council are jointly commissioning a service to provide support to women and children who are affected by gender-based violence.

Summary: Midlothian Council has initiated an active tender process for "Accommodation & Support Services for Women & Children Affected by Violence Against Women & Children," in collaboration with East Lothian Council. This procurement, with a total estimated value of GBP 1,580,000, focuses on providing necessary accommodation and support services across East Lothian and Midlothian. The tender is currently at the stage of open procedure, inviting proposals to be submitted electronically by 13th May 2026, 12:00 PM. The procurement falls under the industry category of general public services, specifically targeting social services for women and children affected by gender-based violence.

Children's Services Care at Home Service

Description: East Lothian Council, Children's Services wish to commission a Care at Home support service to help meet the needs of children affected by disability in East Lothian. Support will help vulnerable children and young people be active and included in their local communities as well as helping to meet identified needs which may include administering of medication and personal care support. The provision will be delivered in alignment with The Promise, Getting It Right For Every Child and UNCRC, as well as Children's Services and the Children's Strategic Partnership priority objectives detailed within Schedule 1 of the tender documentation.

Summary: East Lothian Council is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement process titled "Children’s Services Care at Home Service." This service aims to support children affected by disability in East Lothian, focusing on their inclusion in local communities and providing necessary personal care and medication administration. The open procedure, categorized under "General public services," invites electronic submissions via the specified online portal. The procurement process is actively underway, with key deadlines including a tender submission closure on 7th May 2026 at 12:00 PM, followed by an award period commencing thereafter. The contract is initially set for two years, with the potential of a one-year extension.