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THE PROVISION OF EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR 2 COUNCIL OWNED COMPANIES
King's Lynn & West Norfolk Council needs external audit services for two council-owned companies, starting with the 2026/2027 financial year accounts. The initial contract runs two years with an optional two-year extension.
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Flea Market Music Events
Cheshire West and Chester Council wants an organisation to plan, programme and deliver three live music events at the Flea Market in Ellesmere Port during 2027.
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TENDER FOR DESIGN, AND DELIVERY OF YOUTH DRAMA PROGRAMME - 2627 TNDR CW 002B REISSUE
Design and deliver a cross-border peace-building drama programme for 90 young people aged 16-21. The programme runs in three cohorts of 30 between December 2026 and March 2028, using theatre and creative arts to build relationships and understanding across communities.
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UK_1508- Global colleague experience platform
The British Council needs a single strategic partner to deliver a colleague experience platform covering approximately 8,500 staff across more than 100 countries. The platform must integrate listening, insight and action capabilities to help leaders and teams understand and improve colleague experience at all organisational levels.
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Wales Hate Support Centre
Welsh Government is procuring a four-year hate crime support and advocacy service to replace the current Wales Hate Support Centre contract. The service will provide support to victims of hate crime across Wales from April 2027.
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Dangerous Dog and Animal Kennelling, Collection, Transport and Associated Veterinary Support
Leicestershire Police need a service to collect, house, and provide veterinary care for animals seized by police, predominantly dangerous dogs. The contract covers collection, transport, boarding, and associated vet support.
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Neville Hill 195 Heavy Maintenance Outline Designs
Northern Trains needs feasibility assessment and outline designs for a new maintenance facility at Neville Hill to support 195 fleet maintenance. The work includes options appraisal on layout, infrastructure, electrified roads, and supporting works like lighting and walkways.
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Work and Health Related Services
NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB is establishing a four-year framework to commission work and health support services across the West Midlands. Suppliers will be pre-approved to deliver employment support and work-related health initiatives as required by public sector commissioners.
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Youth Services for Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath
Fair Oak & Horton Heath Parish Council wants a youth service provider for ages 8-19 across three local areas. The service should offer safe, accessible activities focused on wellbeing and positive participation, working with schools and community partners.
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Community Services in Eastleigh Borough
Eastleigh Borough Council is commissioning a community services provider to deliver priorities and work in partnership with local organisations. The tender documentation specifies the exact service areas required.
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Roadside Advertising A5 / Edgware road and Geron way waste transfer station construction hoarding
The London Borough of Barnet is seeking a provider to supply and operate roadside advertising on construction hoarding at the A5/Edgware Road and Geron Way Waste Transfer Station site. The contract covers advertising space on temporary site screens during the construction period.
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Multi-Supplier Agreement for Design Services
London Metropolitan University is establishing a multi-supplier roster of design agencies to handle their ongoing creative work. This covers everything from small design tasks to larger campaigns, publications, digital assets, and brand development.
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Oakengates Carnival and Parade - Organisation and Delivery
Oakengates Town Council wants an event management company to plan and deliver a carnival and parade in Telford in summer 2027. The successful bidder will handle everything from planning and entertainment through to vendor management, marketing, health and safety, and post-event reporting.
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Out of Home Advertising for Glasgow Subway
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport is seeking an advertising agency to handle marketing for the Glasgow Subway estate, covering all stations and car parks. The contract runs to 2026 and is valued at £10 million.
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University of Winchester Undergraduate Prospectus - Print Production and Delivery
The University of Winchester needs a supplier to handle print production, delivery and fulfillment of its undergraduate prospectus. The contract runs for 2 years with a possible 2-year extension.
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Lost Peatlands Connections (LPC) Project Evaluation
Neath Port Talbot Council needs an independent consultant to evaluate the Lost Peatlands Connections project, a landscape restoration and community engagement programme across South Wales Valleys. The evaluation will assess environmental outcomes, community engagement, and cultural heritage impact against National Lottery Heritage Fund criteria.
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Total Office & Logistics Solutions
A framework agreement across five lots for public sector buyers to procure office supplies and equipment, managed support services, warehousing and logistics, IT consumables, and promotional merchandise. This establishes a compliant route for multiple organisations to buy these services.
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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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Parliamentary Monitoring Services for Cafcass
Cafcass needs a supplier to provide parliamentary and policy monitoring services covering UK Parliament, government departments, legislation, and stakeholder developments. The service will deliver timely alerts, regular reports, and searchable online access to monitoring information with account management.
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Tender for the Provision Corporate Communications, Reputation and Engagement Dynamic Framework
University of Warwick is establishing a four-lot dynamic framework for corporate communications, public relations, public affairs, crisis management and social media support. Suppliers can bid for one or more lots and will be called off as needed over the framework period.
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Provision of Public Health Funerals
Ipswich Borough Council needs a provider to deliver public health funerals. This is a single contract worth £80,000.
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CAC003 Pet Boarding Services Framework
Derbyshire County Council needs emergency pet boarding for clients of Adult Social Care who temporarily cannot care for their animals. The service must be responsive, flexible, and meet recognised animal welfare standards.
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CAC003 Derbyshire Pet Boarding Services Framework
Derbyshire County Council needs emergency pet boarding for adults receiving social care support who cannot temporarily care for their own animals. The service must be flexible, responsive, and welfare-focused.
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South West Wales Regional Civil Engineering Contractors Framework 2027
Carmarthenshire County Council and four other Welsh councils are establishing a framework for civil engineering construction and related works across south west Wales. The framework will cover value-banded lots for general civils work plus specialist lots including demolition, lighting, road surfacing, bridge maintenance, and marine works.
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Homelessness and Social Inclusion Services 2027 - 2030
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council wants to run two lots of homelessness services: 24/7 emergency accommodation with support at a specific building (May Place House), and targeted rough sleeping outreach with prevention work. Both contracts run from spring 2027 to March 2030 with scope to extend by two further years.