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Media Services Framework
Welsh Government needs a media services framework covering media monitoring with sentiment analysis, viewing figures tracking, a journalist database system, and media forward planning. Work is divided into three lots that bidders can enter separately or together.
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Provision of Legal Services - Framework - Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitors
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is establishing a two-member framework to provide external legal services for disputes and issues arising from construction, works and services contracts. The framework runs for four years with an estimated spend of £970,000 on solicitor fees.
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Empowering Families (Family Mentor Service)
Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking an organisation to deliver a volunteer-led family mentor service for vulnerable families known to children's social care. The service will use community volunteers to support families with children in need or on child protection plans, focusing on wellbeing, resilience, education, employment, housing and financial outcomes.
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Knowing the Heritage Sector Phase 4 - catalogue of heritage enterprises in England - UID 148
Historic England wants a catalogue of heritage enterprises in England built from multiple data sources using web-scraping, machine learning, and manual review. The deliverable includes the catalogue plus three dashboard design concepts.
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STCH - Provision of Funeral Services
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust are jointly procuring funeral services. A single supplier will be selected to serve both trusts.
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Direct Mail Services
Falmouth University wants a supplier to handle direct mail services across two campuses - one in Falmouth and one in Penryn - on a 36-month fixed contract.
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Services Contract for s202 Homelessness Reviews
Peterborough City Council needs a qualified provider to conduct statutory homelessness reviews under Section 202 of the Housing Act 1996. The work involves reviewing Council decisions, conducting inquiries with third parties, interviewing applicants, and issuing legal notices within strict timeframes.
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Collection & Recovery Services
Southern Water is establishing a framework for collections and recovery services, including early-stage digital solutions and proactive customer engagement. They want cost-efficient, data-driven debt recovery that improves outcomes and customer experience.
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Coaching Training
South Oxfordshire District Council wants a training provider to deliver tiered workplace coaching qualifications (beginner, intermediate, advanced) to two groups of council staff across 2026–27. The provider must deliver assessment, support, and issue certifications.
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Manufacture, Supply and Installation of Timber Signage for Scotland’s National Nature Reserves
NatureScot wants a single-supplier framework to manufacture, supply and install timber signage across Scotland's National Nature Reserves. Work includes CAD-routed Douglas Fir signs, bilingual artwork, hardware, delivery and installation to remote and island sites over four years.
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ITT - Recruitment, Selection and Governance Services Parkwood & Senacre Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board
Maidstone Borough Council needs a recruitment and selection service to establish an Independent Chair and form a representative community board for the Parkwood & Senacre neighbourhood as part of the UK Government's Pride in Place Programme.
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Lancashire Teaching Agency - Provision of Supply Services to Schools
Lancashire County Council is seeking a provider to supply full and part-time supply teachers, teaching assistants, and school support staff to schools across Lancashire. The service must include specialist recruitment matching, training, and safeguarding compliance.
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Communications Services Framework
Northern Gas Networks is establishing a framework for communications services including market research, advertising, marketing, desktop publishing, photography, publishing, and recreational/cultural/sporting services. The framework is valued at £250,000.
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Freelance Graphic Design - Closed Framework
Liverpool College is establishing a two-year framework for freelance graphic designers to create marketing and visual content. The top 3 ranked suppliers will be invited onto the framework; the College estimates spending £25k–£30k annually but this is not guaranteed.
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Coroner's Removal Service
Worcestershire County Council needs to procure removal of bodies to the mortuary for cases where the Coroner investigates sudden, traumatic or unnatural deaths. The current contract splits the county into three geographical regions, each served by a separate provider.
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Public Policy, Legislation and Political Intelligence Monitoring Services
The Equality and Human Rights Commission needs monitoring and briefing on UK public policy, legislation and political developments across England, Scotland and Wales to inform strategy and engagement with government and media. The service covers activity by UK/Welsh Governments, UK Parliament, Holyrood, Senedd, and relevant public bodies.
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TLOT10204 - Bus Franchising Advisory Group
The Department for Transport is building an expert advisory group to provide technical bus franchising knowledge to local authorities undertaking franchising projects. Members will help develop best practice guidance, templates, and support DfT capability.
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ID 6033252 - PSNI - Advertising Provision for External Police Staff Recruitment
PSNI wants an advertising supplier to run media campaigns for police staff recruitment. The work covers media planning and buying, creative design, copywriting, and targeted outreach to increase application volume and diversity from under-represented groups.
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Homes England Solicitor - Orchard Homes Yorkshire Ltd
Homes England needs legal services for Orchard Homes Yorkshire Ltd. The notice gives no detail on scope or duration.
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NOVUM Festival Event Safety & Production Management and Production Supply
Newcastle City Council wants to hire an organisation to manage event safety, production, and supply production goods and services for NOVUM Festival, an annual multi-artform summer event in Newcastle. The contract runs up to three years.
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Community Warden Service
Bognor Regis Town Council wants to employ or contract community wardens to provide a visible presence in the town, reduce fear of crime, and work with partners on crime prevention and community safety.
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Provision of HR & Payroll Software
The Harbour Schools Partnership wants an integrated HR and payroll software system to manage payroll, HR administration, pension returns (TPS/LGPS), and end-of-year compliance across the trust. The supplier must provide the software plus staffed support with experienced personnel.
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Stray Dog and Kennelling Service
Fenland District Council is appointing a contractor to handle stray dog capture, collection, kennelling, and either rehoming or disposal. The service covers the council's area.
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MDDC202512-003 Valuation Consultancy Service 2026 – 2030
Mid Devon District Council needs RICS-accredited valuers for a range of work: council housing valuations and Right to Buy reports, condition assessments of properties for potential repurchase, rent setting for retail units, land valuations for residential development, and Energy Performance Certificates.
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Campaign Planning and Delivery & Associated Services (GCU)
Glasgow Caledonian University wants an agency to plan and deliver student recruitment campaigns with measurable results across domestic and international markets. The work requires performance marketing expertise, media buying capability, and AI-powered campaign tools.