Contracts
Business & professional services in North West
Public sector contract notices in business & professional services covering North West, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Business & professional services notices in North West
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Funeral Services
Lancaster City Council is seeking a provider for public funeral services. The notice gives no detail on scope, frequency, or specific services included.
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RFQ for the Provision of Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) Perception Survey Services
Rochdale Boroughwide Housing needs a survey firm to deliver data collection and fieldwork for an ongoing tenant satisfaction perception survey. They're not looking for survey design or analysis - just the execution and data gathering elements.
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Befriending Service 2026
Cheshire West and Chester Council is commissioning a befriending service for older and vulnerable adults across the borough. The service will provide personalised, relationship-based support and engagement.
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Gorse Hill Primary Schools Event Car Parking Services
Trafford Council needs a provider to manage safe and secure car parking for patrons at outdoor events. Gorse Hill Primary School site can accommodate approximately 170 vehicles, though the provider must verify capacity themselves.
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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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PRO004990-Services-Framework-Centirfuge and Associated Maintenance Service Operators
United Utilities is establishing a framework for centrifuge operators to run and maintain centrifuges at sewage treatment sites. The role includes start-up, monitoring, routine maintenance, lubrication tasks, and telehandler operations for equipment handling.
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Media & Parliamentary Monitoring
NICE wants suppliers to distribute media releases, monitor UK media coverage of their work, and track parliamentary activity. The contract runs three years from April 2026 with optional one-year extensions.
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Invitation to Tender for South Ribble Asylum and Refugee Support and Signposting Service
South Ribble Borough Council wants a support and signposting service for refugees, asylum seekers and evacuees in the borough. The service will connect people to available help and resources.
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DfE - Invest NI - Provision of PR and Media Relations Services for Americas, GB and Europe
Invest Northern Ireland seeks a supplier or suppliers for PR and media relations services covering the Americas and GB/Europe territories. Work includes PR strategy, press releases, media engagement, interviews, media training, and sourcing photographers and videographers.
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250286 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialist and Executive Search Services
Queen's University Belfast is establishing a closed framework for specialist and executive search services. Suppliers will find and present candidates for roles across higher education and other sectors, covering both temporary and permanent positions.
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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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Provision on Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM)
Together Housing Association needs an agency to run their regulatory tenant satisfaction survey. The work covers fieldwork, data analysis and interpretation to meet Housing Regulator requirements.
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Workwear Rental and Managed Cleaning and Repair Services
Tameside and St Helens Councils want a contractor to supply, clean, repair and manage workwear across both councils. The contract is split into two lots - one per council - and you can bid for one or both.
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Emergency Light Testing
The University of Cumbria needs statutory inspection, testing, servicing and maintenance of emergency lighting systems across all its campuses. The contract runs for the period shown in the notice value.
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Office Relocation and Furniture Recycling Services
Manchester City Council needs a managed service to relocate office furniture and equipment, dispose of and recycle unwanted items, and provide temporary storage. The contract is worth £750,000.
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Advertisement Services for Statutory Public Notices
Blackpool Council needs a media advertising agency to broker and place statutory public notices on their behalf. The council will provide draft content and approve the final version before placement.
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ITT - National Blue Plaques: Community Research Partner (North East, Yorkshire and North West) (UID 176)
Historic England wants two community organisations to research individuals, groups and events eligible for the National Blue Plaques Scheme. One lot covers the North of England (North West, North East, Yorkshire); the other covers the East of England.
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Financial Services Framework
Manchester City Council is establishing a three-year framework for financial services across three lots: financial advice and support, tax advice, and audit services. Up to 8 suppliers will be appointed per lot.
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Practice Level Support Services in General Practice
NHS England is establishing a commercial mechanism for Practice Level Support services to help general practices improve operations, access, and health outcomes. The contract spans 7 regional lots across England, each for 3 years with a 1-year extension option.
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Marketing Agency 2026
Sefton Council and Marketing Southport need an agency to adapt the Southport26 creative concept for multi-channel use across digital, social media, print, outdoor, radio and other media. The work centres on destination marketing rather than individual attractions.
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Digital Prospectus Provider
Liverpool Hope University needs a software platform to host and deliver online brochures for marketing and student recruitment. The service must be capable of serving UK and international audiences.
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Taxation Advisory Services for a UK HEI
Liverpool John Moores University seeks a tax advisor to handle UK compliance and international tax matters across its charitable, trading, and cross-border operations. The adviser will support compliance, tax optimisation, R&D reliefs, transfer pricing, and sector-specific issues.
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Fire & Security Maintenance Contract
Bolton Council needs planned preventative maintenance for fire and security systems across its property portfolio. The contract is for a single appointed contractor providing compliant, value-for-money services.