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Business & professional services
Public sector contract notices in business & professional services, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Professional services to the organisation rather than to a building: legal, financial and management consultancy, audit, recruitment and staffing, marketing, communications and design, printing, translation, administrative support, and the miscellaneous services public bodies buy. CPV divisions 79, 75 and 98.
This is the category where a sole practitioner or a small consultancy most often competes successfully, because the buyer is buying named expertise. It is also the category most likely to be bought through an existing framework, so check whether the notice is an open competition or a call-off before deciding what to prepare. Buyers commonly ask for comparable assignments, day rates by grade, and professional indemnity insurance at a level stated in the documents.
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ITT - Recording techniques for climate-driven loss - UID 344
Historic England needs research to develop guidance on methods for recording and documenting climate-driven changes to heritage assets. The work includes reviewing existing resources, case studies and stakeholder consultation to recommend recording approaches suitable for owners and managers with varying expertise and resources.
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Expression of Interest: Engaging deaf people, domestic abuse survivors, young people and New Scots in democracy
The Electoral Commission is seeking organisations to carry out action research projects that engage deaf people, domestic abuse survivors, young people, and New Scots in democracy and voter participation. The work will develop activities and resources to improve political literacy and increase voter confidence among under-registered groups facing barriers to participation.
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PKC13738 - Domestic & Commercial Removals and Storage Framework
Perth and Kinross Council is seeking removals and storage contractors for a framework agreement. Suppliers can choose to offer domestic moves, commercial moves, storage, or any combination of these services.
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Provision of an Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Early Intervention and Recovery Support Service
North Ayrshire Council is commissioning a service covering alcohol and drug prevention, early intervention, and recovery support. The contract runs for 3 years from May 2027 with an optional 24-month extension.
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2026-837 Gulfood design and stand build requirements
AHDB needs a supplier to design, build, deliver and dismantle a stand for Gulfood 2027 in Dubai (15-19 March). The stand must showcase British meat, include AV and graphics, and facilitate product tasting and client meetings.
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Tender for the Provision of Legal Services
Ards and North Down Borough Council is seeking a legal services provider. The notice gives no detail on scope, whether this covers all council legal work or specific areas, or the contract term.
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Procurement of a 'Local Authority' Legal Case Management System
North Tyneside Council wants a cloud-based legal case management system with document redaction, court bundling, reporting and workflow automation. The contract includes implementation, data migration, training and three years of support.
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Southbank: Project External works and Electrical Landlord work: Consultant Design
The City of London Corporation needs a consultant to review previous condition surveys and technical investigations on their Southbank estate, validate recommendations, and develop coordinated design proposals for capital works. The scope covers concrete repairs, roof replacement, redecoration, landlord electrical systems, access control, CCTV, mechanical ventilation and lightning protection.
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Financial Audit Services
Places for People Group seeks an external auditor for its housing and social enterprise operations across the UK. The successful firm will take over from MHA and participate in a transition period during FY26/27.
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Neighbourhood Support Housing Services LOT 3: 16 and 17 Year olds Accommodation and Support Service
Bury Council is seeking a provider to deliver accommodation and intensive support services for 12 units housing 16 and 17-year-olds at risk of homelessness or in care. The service must address complex trauma, behavioural needs, and support care leavers and unaccompanied asylum seekers.
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TENDER FOR DESIGN, AND DELIVERY OF YOUTH DRAMA PROGRAMME
Design and deliver a cross-border peace-building drama programme for 90 young people aged 16-21, running in three cohorts between December 2026 and March 2028. The work uses theatre and creative arts to build relationships, understanding and confidence across communities.
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Lived Experience Service – Hull Changing Futures Programme
Hull City Council wants an organisation to deliver a Lived Experience Service as part of the Hull Changing Futures Programme. The service runs from December 2026 to November 2027, with two optional one-year extensions.
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Enhanced Work Experience Programme
Cheshire East Council wants a provider to run an Enhanced Work Experience Programme for care-experienced young people aged 16-20 who are NEET or at risk of it. The contract is worth £125,000.
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EEM0053 - Fire Safety, Fire Doors and Building Remediation Works Framework
Efficiency East Midlands is establishing a framework for fire safety works, fire door supply and installation, and fire safety consultancy across residential and non-residential properties. The framework replaces an existing one expiring November 2026.
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ISO Certification and Surveillance Audit
Trinity House needs an accredited certification body to conduct initial ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and SSiP certification audits, followed by 12 monthly surveillance audits over three years, including migration to the 2026 standards.
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Strategic Estates, Asset Management and Capital Project Consultancy Services
Maiden Erlegh Trust is seeking a consultancy provider to deliver strategic estates planning, asset management, and capital project services across its school portfolio. Work will be commissioned on a call-off basis and includes feasibility studies, condition surveys, and project delivery.
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October 2026_IELTS Partner Testing Point in Macau
The British Council wants a Partner Testing Point to deliver IELTS Computer-based tests in Macau, China. The contract runs for 24 months from 1 January 2027.
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Framework Agreement for Provision of Cleaning Services for Properties, Communal Areas and Kitchens
Falkirk Council is establishing a framework agreement for cleaning services across multiple council properties, communal areas, and kitchens within its local authority area.
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GLA Third Party Resident Support
Support service for vulnerable and digitally excluded residents participating in the Warm Homes Local Grant Programme across London. Work includes resident engagement, casework, assistance with programme navigation, and signposting to other services.
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PLANC (Permitting, Licences, Authorisations, Notifications & Consent) Assurance
UK Fusion Energy seeks an independent assurance provider to challenge and assess how their STEP fusion programme identifies, manages and delivers permitting, licensing, authorisations and consents throughout the project lifecycle. The supplier will act as third-line assurance, delivering objective assessment of PLANC arrangements.
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Cynhyrchu a chyhoeddi Canllawiau astudio ac adolygu, yn Gymraeg ac yn Saesneg / Production and publication of Welsh and English Study and Revision Guides
Caerphilly County Borough Council is procuring production and publication of Welsh and English study and revision guides for 11 WJEC Made-for-Wales GCSE subjects and qualifications. The successful supplier must ensure the titles remain available for sale on the open market for at least five years after publication.
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Survey & Maintenance of Fire Dampers at The University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield needs initial survey and annual maintenance of fire dampers across all their buildings. Work includes visual inspection, creating an inventory, testing each damper to BS9999:2017 (with physical drop tests), cleaning, lubrication, retesting, and comprehensive reporting.
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RFQ 2026/38 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS “Thriving Together” - Shared History & Culture Program - Hanna's Close
Newry, Mourne and Down wants a consultancy to design and deliver a shared history and culture programme centred on Hanna's Close, an Ulster-Scots settlement in Kilkeel. The work focuses on genealogy, family connections, and emigration patterns linked to the site.
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Wirral Restorative Justice & Mediation Service
Wirral Council wants a provider to deliver restorative justice and mediation services across the borough. The service will handle referrals from multiple sources, resolve conflicts, repair harm, and reduce anti-social behaviour and community tensions.
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SPS-02357 Temporary Maintenance Staff
Scottish Prison Service is setting up a framework to supply temporary maintenance staff across its 14 prisons, two community custody units, headquarters, college and central stores. Staff need relevant disclosure/security clearances and the supplier must maintain consistent service levels across all Scottish sites.