Primary Care Provision to Mental Health and Learning Disability Inpatient Services

Description: This service is to ensure that those suffering from severe mental illness and/or a learning disability and are resident within the inpatient units listed below can have easy access to a GP or primary care service when they are not able to maintain contact with their own GP.

Summary: Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is set to award a contract for Primary Care Provision to Mental Health and Learning Disability Inpatient Services. The contracting authority is based in Leicester, United Kingdom (UKF22). This is a service category procurement classified under general-practitioner services, designed to facilitate access to primary care for those with severe mental illness or learning disabilities in inpatient settings. The process is currently at the awarding stage, following the Provider Selection Regime as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The standstill period for this process ends on 24th June 2026, signalling when formal challenges must be raised. The procurement method was limited, utilising an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2026

Description: Bedford Borough Council ('The Authority') is seeking to commission a number of local organisations capable of delivering high-quality Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme services across the Bedford Borough during the Easter, summer and December school holidays (there may also be opportunities to deliver provision during selected half-term holidays, subject to review). A bespoke multi-Supplier Framework Agreement will be set up to that effect. The Framework Agreement will be structured across three Lots, reflecting different types of provision, including open access holiday clubs, bespoke targeted provision, and specialist SEND provision. They are as follows: Lot 1: Open Access Holiday Clubs Lot 2: Bespoke, Targeted and Non-Standard Provision Lot 3: SEND Specialist Provision It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement shall commence on 1st July 2026 for a period (read more...)

Summary: Bedford Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2026. The programme involves providing high-quality holiday activities and nutritious food across the Bedford Borough during the Easter, summer, and December school holidays, with a possibility of extending services to selected half-term holidays. The procurement process followed the open procedure under the light-touch regime and resulted in a multi-supplier Framework Agreement divided into three lots: Open Access Holiday Clubs, Bespoke Targeted and Non-Standard Provision, and SEND Specialist Provision. The framework will commence on 1st July 2026, for an initial two-year period with an option to extend by an additional 24 months in two 12-month periods. The award amount is £2,400,000, and it will remain open for new suppliers annually to ensure flexibility and adaptation to community needs.

Mini Competition 019 for the Provision of 136kg Cord under the Multi Supplier Framework C17CSAE/708795450

Description: Contract Award Notice for the Provision of 136kg Cord (NSN 4020-99-1329946) via Mini Competition 019 under the Multi Supplier Framework C17CSAE/708795450 for the Provision of Cord, Thread, Bungee and Associated Items.

Summary: The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process under the Mini Competition 019 for the Provision of 136kg Cord, within the Multi Supplier Framework C17CSAE/708795450. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Twine, cordage and rope" and involves the supply of goods, specifically 136kg of cord. This selective procurement was carried out using a call-off from a framework agreement, culminating in an active award on 11 June 2026. The supplier selected for this contract, which is valued at £4,738 GBP, is Worthington Industrial Products Ltd. Contract performance is scheduled to take place from 23 June 2026 to 12 October 2026, with delivery expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

Framework for the Supply of Lockable Mobile Phone Pouches

Description: Establish a multi-supplier framework for the supply of lockable mobile phone pouches, unlocking bases, and associated support services. The framework will support Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC) and their equivalents across the Country as well as schools, in enabling schools to create phone-free learning environments, while still allowing students access to their devices before and after the school day. The authority intends to reopen the framework after an initial period of 3 years, with subsequent reopening periods thereafter in accordance with Section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Summary: Bluelight Commercial Limited has completed a procurement for a multi-supplier framework titled "Framework for the Supply of Lockable Mobile Phone Pouches". This framework aims to equip Police and Crime Commissioners as well as schools throughout the United Kingdom with lockable mobile phone pouches, unlocking bases, and associated support services. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, concluded with a contract award on 11 June 2026, following a standstill period that ended on 9 June 2026. The contract will run from 11 June 2026 to 10 June 2034. Located in London, Bluelight Commercial Limited is a sub-central government public authority, and the contract's industry category falls primarily under goods, including telecommunications equipment and supplies. The framework intends to facilitate phone-free learning environments in schools while ensuring device accessibility for students outside school hours, with a budget cap of £60,000,000.

Service and maintenance of Aerocom Pneumatic Tube System at The Grange University Hospital

Description: Contract Award to Aerocom for Service and maintenance of Aerocom Pneumatic Tube System at The Grange University Hospital

Summary: The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has awarded a contract to Aerocom (UK) Limited for the service and maintenance of the Aerocom Pneumatic Tube System at The Grange University Hospital. This contract, valued at £60,300 gross, falls within the services category under the repair and maintenance services CPV code. Located in Newport, the health board serves as the buying organisation, with procurement services executed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. This direct award, without competition and below the threshold, signifies the completion stage of the procurement process, with the contract period set from 22 June 2026 to 21 June 2029.

Homes England - Stanborough Court Contingency Planning

Description: To provide contingency planning in relation to a distressed residential development that is current stalled. Options to be assessed including the completion of the project under a potential administration scenario. Contract fully signed on 9th June 2026

Summary: The procurement process for the "Homes England - Stanborough Court Contingency Planning" contract, managed by Homes England, has reached the award stage. This contract concerns financial and insurance services related to contingency planning for a stalled residential development project in England, UK. The procurement phase is complete, with a contract value of £50,000. The contract, which was fully signed on 9th June 2026, covers the period from 5th June 2026 to 7th September 2026. Homes England, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, serves as the buying organisation, with BDO LLP selected as the supplier.

HMC VALIANT Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER) - Future Opportunity

Description: This is notice of a planned procurement opportunity to perform Planned Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER) for the Border Forece Coastal Patrol Vessel (CPV) Valiant. This work will be needed between 9th November 2026 and 27th November 2026 This notice is issued to enable potential bidders to prepare for, and express an interest in this work The requiremen will include the Inspection, Testing and Certification of Safety Equipment as well as general Vessel Maintenance Tasks. Modifications and Defect Rectification may also be required, The full requirement will be provided at Tender stage, expected to be mid-August 2026. The regional location for this opportunity will be based on operational activity and confirmed when the Tender Opportunity is launched. A potential option to store the vessel out of the (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process is being organised by the Home Office, a central government public authority in the UK. The tender is titled "HMC VALIANT Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER) - Future Opportunity," and it falls under the industry category of marine patrol vessels and ship repair and maintenance services. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with key activities expected between 9th November 2026 and 27th November 2026. The full tender requirements will be released in mid-August 2026. Interested parties must register on the Home Office eSourcing Portal and the UK Government's Central Digital Platform. The regional location for this project will be determined by operational needs once the tender is launched.

PR Agency Services

Description: We are tendering to appoint a PR Agency to work on behalf of the PPF. The Agency will be expected to support and deliver strategic communications, a full media service supporting the development and issuing of materials, determining best channels and publications, building media relations, narrative development, identifying media opportunities in the broadest form, supporting spokespeople with training, briefing and preparation, crisis support, developing thought leadership capabilities, relevant stakeholder engagement, and campaign management, with a strong emphasis on sector expertise, performance measurement, and governance. We will look to our agency for horizon scanning and knowledge sharing to guide and inform us on best practice, new channels and approaches and the external climate/market. We will be appointing a single service provider to deliver PR and related Agency Services. The (read more...)

Summary: The Pension Protection Fund conducted a procurement process titled "PR Agency Services" to appoint a public relations agency to manage their strategic communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement activities. The procurement, in the services category, was managed through a competitive flexible procedure, focusing on a selective procurement method. This process followed a structured three-stage approach, with a final award made to Headland Consultancy Limited on 11th June 2026. The contract is set initially for two years, starting on 1st July 2026, with possibilities for extension up to eight years. The procurement specifically addressed public relations services within the United Kingdom, requiring expert input for enhanced performance measurement and governance.

Local Bus Service 2026

Description: A mini competition via the SCC/ESCC/WSCC Public Bus Dynamic Purchasing System to encompass the retendering of 15 routine local bus contracts which have in the main previously been tendered across the county.

Summary: The procurement process titled "Local Bus Service 2026" was conducted by Surrey County Council, a regional authority based in Reigate, United Kingdom. This tender involved public road transport services under the industry category of services with a focus on retendering 15 local bus contracts previously assigned throughout the county. The procurement method used was a limited procedure as part of the SCC/ESCC/WSCC Public Bus Dynamic Purchasing System, concluding at the award stage on 11th June 2026. Key dates show contracts were signed on 29th April 2026, and the tender status is reported as complete.

Extension of Road User Charging Enforcement Operations Services (EOps)

Description: Transport for London (TfL) has two contracts with Capita Business Services Limited (Capita) to supply systems services in support of Road User Charging (RUC): (1) the Business Operations (BOps) contract, which provides a system for processing payments, multi-channel customer interactions, the receipt, handling and verification of associated records and interfaces with enforcement operations systems and other RUC systems; and (2) the Enforcement Operations (EOps) contract, which provides a system for processing Penalty Charge Notices, multi-channel customer interactions, regulatory compliance and interfaces with business operations systems and other RUC systems. TfL is preparing to launch a competitive procurement for a combined Business and Enforcement Operations (BEOps) contract to replace the existing BOps and EOps contracts, but there is insufficient time to procure and transition to the replacement before the (read more...)

Summary: Transport for London (TfL) has awarded an extension to Capita Business Services Ltd for the provision of Road User Charging Enforcement Operations Services (EOps) and Business Operations Services (BOps), located within London, UK. This contract is under the category of IT and support services dealing with public road transport and parking enforcement. The contract was directly awarded due to technical reasons, under the guidance of the Procurement Act 2023. The award, initiated on 11 June 2026, outlines a service continuity plan due to expire no later than 25 September 2033 with the potential for earlier transition, ensuring sufficient time to develop a competitive procurement process for a new combined contract, set to possibly commence by mid-2029.