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Connect to Work - Walsall, Wolverhampton & Sandwell
WMCA and three local authorities want to run a supported employment programme called Connect to Work across Walsall, Wolverhampton and Sandwell. The contract runs from 2026/27 to 2028/29 and is funded through the Multiyear Integrated Settlement.
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Best Start in Life Programme Services
Bradford Children & Families Trust is commissioning two separate lots of services to support their Best Start in Life Programme. Lot 1 covers evidence-based parenting programmes and support; Lot 2 covers parent-infant relationships and perinatal mental health services.
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Meals on Wheels
Tower Hamlets wants a food supplier to deliver daily hot meals to residents' homes, addressing food insecurity and social isolation. Meals must meet nutritional standards and accommodate various dietary and cultural requirements with daily choice.
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Local Employability Flexible Framework
East Renfrewshire Council is establishing a flexible framework to deliver employability programmes. Suppliers can bid for one or more lots and will be called off on an annual or ad-hoc basis throughout the framework period.
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Partners in Care and Health – External Evaluation of the Continuous Improvement Programme 2026-29
Design and delivery of an external evaluation of a three-year continuous improvement programme supporting councils and health systems in adult social care. You'll develop the evaluation methodology in year one, then conduct the evaluation across years two and three.
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Proc-26-201 Wraparound Care Business Opportunity with License to Occupy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is seeking a CIW-registered childcare provider to establish and operate wraparound care on the school site. The provider will run independently but in partnership with the school, offering flexible childcare with focus on child wellbeing and play.
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Temporary Accommodation and Support Services Single Men, Single People and People Experiencing Severe Multiple Disadvantages
Sheffield City Council is commissioning three lots of supported housing and related services for single homeless men, single people, and people experiencing severe multiple disadvantage. Each lot provides dispersed and scheme-based accommodation with trauma-informed support to help people move into settled housing.
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Camden and Islington Navigator Service
Camden and Islington are jointly commissioning an intensive Navigator Service for people rough sleeping long-term with high support needs. The service will move from a grant agreement to a contract from April 2027.
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Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services and Supports in South and East Ayrshire
South and East Ayrshire Councils are establishing a flexible framework agreement for alcohol and drug recovery services and supports. Multiple service providers will be selected to deliver services through call-off contracts or further competitions.
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Welfare Advice Services and Advice Network Support & Training Services
Bradford Council is procuring welfare advice services for residents in financial hardship, plus support and training for an advice network across the district. The Lead Provider will deliver direct services and coordinate locality-based subcontractors across five areas.
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Global Travel, Accommodation and Venue Management Services
A framework for UK public sector organisations to book air, rail, taxis, coaches, car hire, accommodation and conference venues. Also covers emergency travel and accommodation for civilians under public sector care, with optional welfare and security support.
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Establishment of Framework for Mediation Service– External Conflict Resolution
ICRIR wants to establish a framework for accessing independent external mediators to resolve workplace disputes and employee relations issues. The service will operate on a call-off basis with no guaranteed minimum volume.
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Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework (New Applicants October 2026)
East Ayrshire Council is reopening its Early Learning and Childcare Provision Framework to new applicants only in October 2026. Existing funded providers do not need to reapply.
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Housing Related Support
North East Lincolnshire Council is inviting tenders for five lots of housing-related support services: floating support for families and adults at risk of homelessness, and accommodation with support for families, adults, and young people experiencing multiple disadvantage or care experience.
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Ceredigion - Provision of Housing Support for People with Physical Disabilities & Sensory Loss as a Primary Need (Disabilities)
Ceredigion County Council wants a housing support service for people with physical disabilities and sensory loss as their main support need. The contract covers delivery across the county.
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Specialist Immigration Advice Services
TfL/GLA wants specialist immigration advice providers to help single adults who are rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping across London. The service aims to help people regularise their immigration status to prevent or end homelessness.
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HAC6052 Integrated Adult Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Service
Tower Hamlets is recommissioning its adult drug and alcohol treatment and recovery system as a single integrated contract. The service must combine treatment, prescribing, psychosocial interventions, outreach, recovery support, and criminal-justice case management, with pathways for rough-sleeping, mental health, and other vulnerable groups.
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HH108-27-HB Adult Social Care Commissioning Flexible Framework
NHS Highland is reopening a flexible framework for adult social care services across Highland. Providers can apply to join and bid for work across care at home, residential nursing, day care, and supported living lots.
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Ofsted Registered Supported Accommodation for 16-17 year olds - Re-opening of Lot 3 Pseudo-Framework of Supported Accommodation Providers
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is reopening Lot 3 of a pseudo-framework for Ofsted-registered supported accommodation for 16–17 year olds in the Tees Valley. Providers are added to the framework as needed throughout the contract period with no guaranteed volume.
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DP1089 Employee Assistance Programme
Derbyshire Constabulary needs a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to provide counselling, mental health support, legal guidance, financial advice and bereavement support to staff. The service must be available 24/7 via telephone, online and digital channels.
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Dynamic Purchasing System for Provision of Supported Living for Adults Aged over 18
Medway Council is accepting applications to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for provision of supported living services to adults aged 18+. The DPS covers support for people with learning disability, autism, mental health conditions, physical disability, cognitive disability, substance use, and dual disability.
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Commissioning Homes for Children Looked After & Care Leavers PDPS - Lot 1 Rd 7
London Borough of Newham is reopening Lot 1 of a Pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System for semi-independent living services for looked after children and care leavers. Suppliers can apply to join the framework and bid for placements as they arise.
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Commissioning Homes for Children Looked After & Care Leavers PDPS - Lot 4 Rd 7
London Borough of Newham is reopening Lot 4 of a pseudo-dynamic purchasing system for independent fostering agencies regulated by Ofsted. The system provides placements for looked after children, care leavers, and young people who are homeless or at risk.
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Commissioning Homes for Children Looked After & Care Leavers PDPS - Lot 2 Rd 10
London Borough of Newham is reopening Lot 2 of their Pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System for children's homes regulated by Ofsted. The system serves looked after children, care leavers, and young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and is available to any public body listed in the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) (Public Bodies) Order 1972.
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25066 Cambridgeshire County Council Individual Service Funds
Cambridgeshire County Council is establishing a DPS for organisations to broker Individual Service Funds - holding and managing personal budgets on behalf of adults who need support finding care and support services but prefer not to manage Direct Payments themselves. The framework will cover homecare, day services, personal assistants, equipment, and signposting to community support.