Social Mobility Commission - Qualitative research understanding the experiences of young people who are NEET

Description: The Social Mobility Commission (SMC) monitors progress towards improving social mobility in the UK and promotes social mobility in England. It is an independent statutory body created by an Act of Parliament. The SMC is conducting qualitative research to understand the lived experiences of young people who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), the factors that lead to them becoming and remaining NEET, and the barriers to effective support. This project aims to address key gaps in existing research, particularly the need for qualitative understanding of how complex, co-occurring, and compounding factors contribute to being NEET, and to examine this issue through a social mobility lens. The approach will be qualitative and phased, including a pilot in Blackpool with the potential to roll-out to two other (read more...)

Summary: The Social Mobility Commission, an independent statutory body part of central government in the UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Social Mobility Commission - Qualitative research understanding the experiences of young people who are NEET." This initiative focuses on qualitative research to explore the experiences of young people who are Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET). The project includes a pilot study in Blackpool, and there is potential expansion to two additional locations in North East England and the West Midlands. The engagement phase is scheduled from 8th to 23rd December 2025, during which the Commission seeks expressions of interest and feasibility clarifications regarding the research. Any clarifications should be submitted by 19th December 2025, with expressions of interest due by 23rd December 2025.

WP2304 GDS Identity and Access Management

Description: Delivery of Entra ID tenancies (sandbox and production) and an Azure Enterprise Scale Landing Zone Conceptual Architecture, following best security practices.

Summary: The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) in London has completed the procurement process for the project titled "WP2304 GDS Identity and Access Management." This project falls under the IT services industry category and involves the delivery of Entra ID tenancies and an Azure Enterprise Scale Landing Zone Conceptual Architecture. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 6th November 2025, with the contract period set from 20th December 2025 to 19th May 2026. The project has been awarded to APPVIA LTD, with the award being active as of 17th November 2025, and the contract value is £507,000.

WP2305 Mural Licences (GDS Product Group)

Description: Enterprise licences for Mural for GDS Product Group

Summary: The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), based in London, recently completed the award stage of the procurement process for "WP2305 Mural Licences (GDS Product Group)." This contract involves acquiring enterprise licences for Mural, classified under IT services with the CPV code 72000000. The procurement process was selective, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, aiming to support the GDS Product Group. The contract, valued at £436,674, is set to run from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2026. The completion of the tender period was marked on 5th November 2025, with the award notification published on 7th December 2025.

Tidworth Town Council External Store

Description: Construction of a new external storage building under a JCT Minor Works 2016 with contractors design

Summary: Tidworth Town Council is seeking tenders for the construction of a new external storage building, designated as the "Tidworth Town Council External Store," under a JCT Minor Works 2016 contract with contractor design. This procurement falls under the construction industry category, specifically covering construction materials and associated works. The project is based in Tidworth, United Kingdom, within the UKK15 region. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions accepted via open competition. The tender submission deadline has been recently extended to 19th December 2025, at 12:00 PM, to accommodate additional information affecting pricing. The contract is valued at approximately £250,000, with a gross amount of £300,000, and will commence on 26th January 2026, concluding by 1st May 2026.

Purchase of 400L Bins

Description: Direct Award via ESPO 860-22 - Refuse and Recycling Products (Including Wheeled Bins) Lot 2 Framework

Summary: Middlesbrough Council has recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of 400L bins through a direct award via the ESPO 860-22 Framework, specifically targeting refuse and recycling products. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a pre-established framework agreement. The contract, valued at £75,000, was awarded to Storm Environmental Limited and is classified under the CPV category for bins. The delivery location for these goods is in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 16th December 2025 and conclude on 15th December 2026, with the award notice being published on 6th December 2025.

Moulton College ICT Managed Service

Description: The College currently operates a hybrid ICT support model with the day-to-day end-user support service being delivered in-house. This service is supplemented by third-party specialist providers covering areas such as IT Infrastructure services and security services. The College has no definitive view on whether a future solution should remain hybrid or whether a single managed service provider approach would be better. Prior to developing the full scope for that procurement, the College seeks to engage with suitably qualified organisations to understand what the managed service landscape can offer in terms of meeting the College's needs. The College is keen to explore the full range of delivery models available. The College wishes to hear from any organisation that believes it has an offering that would be of interest. Further (read more...)

Summary: Moulton College is initiating a procurement process for an ICT Managed Service, currently in the planning stage. Located in Northamptonshire, UK, this opportunity falls under the services category. The college is looking to transition from its hybrid ICT support model and is considering engaging a single managed service provider, targeting system and support services with an estimated gross value of £1.2 million. A preliminary market engagement notice has been published as part of the planning phase, with a deadline for responses on 19th December 2025. The procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government classification, managed through the Delta eSourcing portal, and is informed by UK legislation 2023/54. The contract period is anticipated to start on 1st July 2026 and may extend to 2033 if renewed.

Moulton College ICT Managed Service

Description: The College currently operates a hybrid ICT support model with the day-to-day end-user support service being delivered in-house. This service is supplemented by third-party specialist providers covering areas such as IT Infrastructure services and security services. The College has no definitive view on whether a future solution should remain hybrid or whether a single managed service provider approach would be better. Prior to developing the full scope for that procurement, the College seeks to engage with suitably qualified organisations to understand what the managed service landscape can offer in terms of meeting the College's needs. The College is keen to explore the full range of delivery models available. The College wishes to hear from any organisation that believes it has an offering that would be of interest. Further (read more...)

Summary: Moulton College, a public authority within the sub-central government category in the United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Moulton College ICT Managed Service." This project falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on system and support services. The College is exploring a future ICT managed service solution and is seeking insights from potential providers on various delivery models available. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with an engagement milestone scheduled for 19 December 2025, where potential providers can offer feedback and solutions. The contract value is projected at £1,200,000, with the service expected to commence on 1 July 2026 and conclude by 30 June 2031 in the Northamptonshire region.

HR System

Description: Hamwic Education Trust is seeking to procure a comprehensive HR system that supports the full employee life cycle and enhances the efficiency and accuracy of HR operations across the Trust. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=999482108

Summary: Hamwic Education Trust is currently in the tender stage of procuring a comprehensive HR System, under an open procedure, designed to enhance HR operations across its facilities. This procurement falls under the industry category of time accounting or human resources software packages, specifically aligned with CPV code 48450000. The procurement requires the HR System to support the full employee life cycle, with a delivery location spanning regions UKK and UKJ in the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14th February 2026 and the enquiry period concluding on 30th January 2026. The contract, valued at £250,000, has a planned contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029.

Housing Re-Roofing and Associated Works Framework 2025-2029

Description: Housing Leeds manages an estimated 54,000 properties. The likely nature of works that will be required within this roofing contract are laid out below: * Full property re-roofing (slates or concrete tiles) including soffits, fascia's, rainwater goods, rebuilding in PVC or timer products and remove/re-build chimney stacks or repointing chimney stacks. * Isolated re-roofing works, with some of the roofing work required being to single properties or in isolation in all areas of the city, or batched properties in similar locations. (single or batched properties). * Flat to pitched re-roofing conversions. * Flat re-roofing works such as outbuildings and garages, maisonettes, some houses, flats, shop units etc. * Various Architypes from traditional brick built to prefabricated light weight roofing systems. * Re-roofing buildings of historical importance in conservation (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process titled "Housing Re-Roofing and Associated Works Framework 2025-2029" has reached the award stage. The buying organisation, Leeds City Council, located in Leeds, commissioned this procurement under the industry category of construction work. It's a selective procurement process using the restricted procedure. This framework is focused on re-roofing and maintenance for an estimated 54,000 properties managed by Housing Leeds. Covering various locations including the United Kingdom and other regions, the contract spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2029, with the tender application period having ended on 15th January 2025.

Space Technology Solutions

Description: See notice for full details.

Summary: The procurement opportunity titled "Space Technology Solutions" is managed by the Crown Commercial Service, a central government public authority located in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The tender falls under the industry category of space technology and is at the award stage as of 5th December 2025. Organisations interested in this opportunity will find the procurement process outlined under legal basis ID 2023/54. Key amendments and documents related to this tender were last revised on this date.