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Appointment of external Solicitors for a Compulsory Purchase Order
Amber Valley Borough Council needs a solicitor to handle a Compulsory Purchase Order for a residential property in Ripley under the Housing Act 1985, from instruction through to completion and final documents.
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External Consultant to produce a Retail and Leisure Study for North Lincolnshire
North Lincolnshire Council is commissioning a Retail and Leisure Study to inform planning decisions and the council's Local Plan through to 2043. The study will assess the retail and leisure sector across the council area.
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Programme Management Office for the NI Smart Meter Programme
The Utility Regulator Northern Ireland needs a supplier to establish a Programme Management Office for the smart meter rollout programme. You'll develop governance procedures, a detailed programme plan, and provide ongoing programme management support.
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P0582 - Provision of an Occupational Health Service
Northern Ireland Housing Executive needs an occupational health provider for their staff. The contract runs for a period not specified in the notice.
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DFE - INTERTRADEIRELAND – ALL-ISLAND BUSINESS MONITOR
InterTradeIreland needs a supplier to run 16 quarterly business confidence surveys over three years (with an option for a fourth), plus up to 80 annual interviews and up to 8 pulse surveys yearly. The work covers all-island business and economic themes from Q1 2026 to Q4 2029.
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Sea-Front Advertising
BCP Council is seeking an operator to sell advertising space on seafront advertising infrastructure across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The contract should be in place by March 2026.
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External Audit Services
Southern Housing seeks an external auditor to conduct independent audits of the organisation and its subsidiaries under International Standards on Auditing (UK). The contract runs for up to five years, subject to annual Board reappointment.
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RFQ For the Provision of a Governance Effectiveness Review and preparation support for the Regulator of Social Housing Inspection process
Rochdale Boroughwide Housing needs an external expert to review their Board and governance effectiveness and prepare them for Regulator of Social Housing inspection. The review will include feedback and recommendations for improvement.
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WE_670- Georgia Security Services
The British Council needs security services at its office in Georgia. The contract runs for an unspecified period at a value of £17,333.33.
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Investigating Legume Allergy in the UK
The FSA wants a 12-month study on legume allergy in the UK, covering evidence review, food product mapping, and a feasibility assessment of social media analytics for consumer insights. The work concludes with a comprehensive final report.
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Housekeeping Services
Sheffield Health Partnership NHS Foundation Trust needs housekeeping services across four trust sites. The contract is valued at £200,000.
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C1222a Development, Management, Delivery and Facilitation of the London Leadership Programme
London Councils needs a provider to develop, manage, deliver and facilitate a leadership programme. The contract covers the full cycle from design through to running the training.
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Provision of Fire Safety Consultancy Services
Capital City College is appointing a fire safety consultant or consultancy firm to deliver fire safety support, project management and assurance across its college estate.
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Young Futures Panels Evaluation
West Yorkshire Combined Authority wants an evaluation partner to review how the Young Futures Panels are meeting their objectives, how they're being delivered across different areas, and what can be improved. The work includes examining processes, gathering feedback from young people and professionals, and supporting implementation of recommendations.
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Out of Hours Call Handling
Cardiff Community Housing Association needs a call handling service for incoming calls outside normal office hours, running for 12 months from April 2026.
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Procurement of Translation, Interpretation, and Event Equipment Rental Services
Chemonics is setting up a vendor framework agreement for translation, interpretation, and event equipment rental services to support the Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine Phase 2 project. They will select suppliers through this tender to provide these services on an as-needed basis.
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Library Management System January 2026
Telford & Wrekin Council needs a library management system with an online portal for customers to join, reserve and renew books. The system will include a public-facing website.
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LUV01372 - Tax Advisory Services
Three universities (Leicester, Aston, De Montfort) are establishing a non-exclusive four-year framework for tax advice across three specialisms: VAT, general UK tax, and international tax. They plan to appoint up to five suppliers per lot.
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Customer Perception Surveys
L&Q wants an independent research supplier to run a three-year programme of Tenant Satisfaction Measures surveys covering all resident types (social rent, shared ownership, leaseholders). The work must meet Regulator of Social Housing requirements and hit regulatory deadlines.
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PLA25163 Provision of Lighting Installations for Bay of Lights Illumination Trail
Torbay Council wants to design and install a winter lighting trail for the Bay of Lights event, a family-focused illumination experience running across Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. The contract includes potential for add-ons like projections and a Christmas market.
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Bespoke Housing Caretaker / Estate Services Training
Birmingham City Council needs a training provider to deliver bespoke cleaning and health & safety qualifications to caretaking and housing staff across their housing blocks. The programme includes Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications in cleaning, health and safety, infection control and COSHH, delivered over 3 months to 1 year via day release.
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London Secure Children’s Home - Appointment of Fire Consultant for RIBA Stages 3 & 3+
London Borough of Waltham Forest is appointing a fire consultant to work through RIBA Stages 3 and 3+ (detailed design and technical design) for a new secure children's home facility.
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Grave Digging Service (2026 – 2028) (2)
Tewkesbury Borough Council needs a contractor to handle grave excavation, ashes interment, graveside preparation and backfilling at two cemeteries in Gloucestershire. The work runs for two years from April 2026, with an option to extend by a further year.
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Rapid assessment of historic environment provision and advice in Defra’s Landscape Recovery Schemes - UID 206
Historic England wants a survey and report on how heritage advice and assessments are being used in Defra's Landscape Recovery scheme projects. You'll conduct stakeholder interviews, speak to heritage contractors, and produce findings with recommendations on good practice.
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Cheshire and Merseyside ICS - Linen and Laundry Services
Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System needs linen and laundry services for NHS hospitals and participating authorities. The contract covers collection, washing, finishing, delivery and linen hire across multiple sites.