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Business & professional services in North East
Public sector contract notices in business & professional services covering North East, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Business & professional services notices in North East
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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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TVCA-PROC-0881 - Business Tees Valley Support Spine Framework
Tees Valley Combined Authority is building a framework for business support services across seven specialist sectors. They will appoint a different supplier to each lot over a 2-year initial period with a 2-year extension option.
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HM Coroners Community Removals list
Durham County Council is building a list of providers to handle community removals for HM Coroners. Providers can apply on an ongoing basis, and the council reserves the right to close or reopen the list as needed.
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Pre Employment Checks
CPI needs a contractor to deliver pre-employment checks including DBS, right-to-work verification, driving licence checks, reference checks, and BPSS reports. The service must include an online portal for raising requests and tracking outcomes.
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Photography Services Framework
South Tyneside Council needs a flexible photography service for communications, marketing, events and campaigns throughout the year. They'll establish a ranked framework of up to 10 suppliers and run mini-competitions for specific projects.
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Independent Workplace Investigation and Employee Relations Services
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority wants to appoint an external HR consultancy to handle workplace investigations, disciplinary cases, and grievance matters on a call-off basis. There is no guaranteed minimum volume.
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Evaluation Services: Events & Participation Programme (2026-2029)
The North East Combined Authority wants an independent evaluator for a sports and cultural participation programme running 2027-2029. The evaluation will cover delivery, outputs, outcomes, economic impact, participation change, health, volunteering, equality, environment and social value.
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Large Format, Out of Home Advertising - North Shields Transport Hub
North Tyneside Council wants a supplier to manage sales, operation and reporting for an existing digital advertising screen at North Shields Transport Hub. The screen is already installed and funded by the council; the supplier only handles advertising sales and day-to-day management.
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Re-tender Mouth of Tyne Festival - Stage And Cover 2027
North Tyneside Council needs stage and cover hire for the Mouth of the Tyne Festival, a four-day live music event at Tynemouth Priory and Castle in July 2027. The contractor supplies the stage structure and weather protection.
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Heaton TRU Upgrades Designs
Northern Trains needs designs for upgrades at Heaton Train Care Centre (a TRU project) brought to accepted-for-construction status. The appointed designer will act as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations 2015 and produce design documents, inspection and test plans, risk assessments, and equality impact assessment.
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NCC1999 NE Rural Growth Programme Evaluation
Northumberland County Council needs an independent evaluation of the North East Rural Growth Programme. The work is a one-off research and consultancy project valued at £75,000.
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Business Support North East Framework
The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority is establishing a framework to deliver business support services across five areas: inspiring entrepreneurs, exploring enterprise readiness, helping businesses start, supporting established businesses to succeed, and assisting scaling. This is region-wide provision for North East businesses.
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GB-Middlesbrough: Borderlands Phase 2 Evaluation
Teesside University and Borderlands need an independent evaluator or team to assess their programme from 2026 to 2029. The evaluation should combine quantitative and qualitative evidence to measure impact on individuals, communities, artists and the creative sector.
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Tender for the Provision of Fluoride Varnish in Hartlepool Schools
Hartlepool Borough Council wants a dental provider to run a pilot fluoride varnish scheme in around 10 primary schools. The provider will handle parent engagement, consent, medical history collection, and delivery of the fluoride varnish treatments.
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REVISED CREDIT UNION INCENTIVE SERVICE IN HARTLEPOOL
Hartlepool Council is commissioning a credit union to run a savings incentive programme for residents on low incomes as part of the national Crisis Resilience Fund. The service should help people build financial resilience and avoid crisis debt.
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HELP TO LIVE AT HOME SERVICE FOR ZONE 1
South Tyneside Council is seeking a provider for Help to Live at Home services in Zone 1, supporting adults aged 18+ to live independently in their own homes. The service focuses on flexible, outcome-focused support to prevent or delay need for intensive health and social care.
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PR Agency Services
Fresh and Balance, a North East integrated programme for reducing tobacco and alcohol harm, needs PR agency services. Work includes mass media campaigns, social media management, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy to reduce smoking and harmful drinking across the region.
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Apprentice Worker Agency
Northumbrian Water needs a supplier to act as employer of apprentices, handling employment contracts, payroll, HR administration, compliance and welfare support. The service covers both Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water.
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Linen and Laundry DPS
NHS London Procurement Partnership is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for linen and laundry provision across multiple English regions. Suppliers can join the DPS to compete for contracts from participating NHS and public sector organisations.
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Audit and Advisory Services for Karbon Homes
Karbon Homes is appointing providers for external audit, internal audit, and tax advisory services. These are offered as three separate lots; no single firm can win both external and internal audit.
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Mouth of the Tyne Festival - Stage and Cover Hire 2026
North Tyneside Council needs stage and cover services for the Mouth of the Tyne Festival, a four-day live music event in July 2026 at Tynemouth Priory and Castle. The specification is attached to the full notice.
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Mouth of the Tyne Festival - Audio Hire 2026
North Tyneside Council needs audio services for the Mouth of the Tyne Festival, a four-day live music event in July 2026 at Tynemouth Priory and Castle. The contract covers equipment and technical delivery to specification.
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Mouth of the Tyne Festival - Lighting and Structures Hire 2026
North Tyneside Council needs lighting and structure hire for the Mouth of the Tyne Festival, a four-day live music event in July 2026 at Tynemouth Priory and Castle.
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Connect to Work
Sunderland City Council wants to appoint a delivery partner to run the Connect to Work programme for Sunderland residents, funded by the North East Combined Authority. The service is employment-related skills and support work.
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Hartlepool College of Further Education - HR and Payroll Software
Hartlepool College of Further Education is tendering for HR and payroll software. The notice does not state the contract value or duration.