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Business & professional services in South West
Public sector contract notices in business & professional services covering South West, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Business & professional services notices in South West
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UKRI-6157 - Employee Screening Service
UKRI needs a supplier to provide baseline security screening and pre-employment/pre-engagement checks for candidates. The contract is worth £1.4m.
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Electoral Services Specialist Printing Contract
Bristol City Council wants a specialist printer for statutory election materials: ballot papers, postal vote packs, and registration forms. The contract runs for multiple election cycles.
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715869481/715926479 - DOEA/0084-ShipVetting 2027-2032-Pipeline Notice
The Ministry of Defence needs annual TMSA (Tanker Management Self Assessment) vetting for two long-term chartered ocean tankers, plus risk evaluation services for spot-market charters used under fuel supplier DDP delivery contracts. The work is expert vessel risk assessment and compliance vetting.
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HDRC project 043. Shared Knowledge, Shared Decisions: making sure that voices, experiences and perspectives of Plymouth's communities are listened to, valued and reflected in decision making
Plymouth City Council wants a voluntary or community sector organisation to lead a project mapping how community knowledge and local data can be shared to inform council decision-making. The project will identify what information exists, who holds it, how to share it, and what blocks its use.
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Executive Team development and coaching
NHS Blood and Transplant wants a three-year coaching and development contract for its executive and senior team to support business transformation. They're looking for providers with proven experience in transformation programmes and senior team coaching.
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ITT - Demonstrating the impact of Historic England’s planning advice - UID 368
Historic England wants an evaluation study of whether its planning advice on listed building consent applications actually changes development proposals. You'll design a comparison study between applications that received their advice and matched applications that didn't.
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Tree Survey Services
University of Exeter needs tree inspections and condition surveys across its property portfolio to manage tree stock and meet health, safety and environmental responsibilities. The work is a planned programme of surveys.
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Language Services Framework 2027
Bristol City Council is establishing a framework for translation and interpretation services to support council accessibility and equality responsibilities. The framework will provide access to qualified interpreters and translation suppliers over the contract period.
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Historical and Cultural Analysis of Deer in the New Forest Landscape to support current deer management
The New Forest National Park Authority needs research into the historical and cultural role of deer in the New Forest landscape to inform their Protected Site Strategy and deer management plans. The findings will support stakeholder engagement and help shape the narrative around deer management in the area.
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Economic Analysis of Deer Management with a Focus on Venison Supply Chain Development in and around the New Forest National Park
The New Forest National Park Authority wants an economic analysis of deer management in and around the New Forest, with focus on how the venison supply chain could help offset management costs and support rural economies. The work will feed into a Protected Site Strategy and Strategic Action Plan for the region.
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Heritage Airframe Surveys
The Science Museum Group needs surveys of 13 historic aircraft stored in two hangars at their Swindon site. The work involves assessing structural safety and identifying hazards on static aviation exhibits.
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Advice and Inclusion 2026
Cheltenham Borough Council wants an advice service to prevent homelessness, focusing on tenant rights, landlord enforcement, and debt management. The service will work within the council's Housing, Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy and the new Renters' Rights Act 2025.
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Aspire Academy Trust - Provision of HR and Payroll System
Aspire Academy Trust needs an integrated HR and payroll system to manage multiple academies under unified governance. The solution must handle compliant payroll processing, Teachers' Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme administration, and statutory employment obligations.
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ITT - Evaluation of Learning Resources for Schools (UID 400)
Historic England wants an independent evaluation of its school education resources. The work includes assessing pedagogical quality, curriculum fit, teacher usability and accessibility, comparing with other free online heritage resources, and producing recommendations and a quality framework for future development.
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WSTLAT Provision of Supply Agency Services
Westcountry Schools Trust and Learning Academies Trust need supply agency workers across multiple locations. The service covers temporary staff provision for schools, with a focus on safeguarding compliance and continuity.
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Filton Festival 2027
Filton Town Council wants a contractor to manage all aspects of their annual summer festival in 2027, with an option to continue in 2028 and 2029. The event attracts over 2000 visitors and will have a Sci-Fi theme tied to the 50th anniversary of Star Wars.
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Virtual Accessibility Tours
Network Rail wants a single supplier to survey 250 railway stations across Great Britain, create virtual accessibility tours using LiDAR scanning, and configure wayfinding and accessibility information within NavVis IVION. The supplier will also provide ongoing support, maintenance and content updates for the contract term.
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NDC0122-26 - Provision of Street Marshal Services
North Devon District Council wants to hire street marshals for a fixed-price scheme running from 1 January 2027 to 31 March 2028. The work covers public security and marshalling services.
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Provision of Quality Delivery Partner Services
MOD's CBRN team needs independent qualified persons and consultants to ensure medical countermeasures meet regulatory and manufacturing standards. The roles cover GMP compliance, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs advice, and optionally GDP compliance.
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Adult Mental Health Support Services for Swindon
Swindon Borough Council is recommissioning adult mental health support services split into two lots: therapeutic and recovery support, and nature/arts/music-based therapies. The contract runs for 3 years initially with optional extensions to 7 years total.
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Adult Advocacy Service
Swindon Borough Council wants a single provider to run an integrated adult advocacy service supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, dementia, physical or sensory impairments, and older people. The contract is for three years with an optional two-year extension.
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715928488 - Provision of Mediation Services to the Armed Forces and MOD Civil Servants
The Ministry of Defence needs mediation services for Armed Forces personnel and MOD civil servants. The contract runs for two years with the option to extend for up to two further years.
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Provision of Internal Audit Services
Arts University Bournemouth is outsourcing its internal audit function. The provider will deliver risk-based audits, an annual head of audit opinion, and independent assurance to the board and audit committee.
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Integrated Security Solutions (ISS) Works at Walham and Pentir
National Grid is installing integrated security solutions at two critical electricity transmission sites: Walham and Pentir. The work covers CCTV systems, perimeter fencing, gates, and substation construction.
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Linen and Laundry DPS
NHS London Procurement Partnership is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for linen and laundry provision across multiple English regions. Suppliers can join the DPS to compete for contracts from participating NHS and public sector organisations.