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Business & professional services in South West
Public sector contract notices in business & professional services covering South West, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Business & professional services notices in South West
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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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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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Two Rivers Housing External Audit Tender (2027-2032)
Two Rivers Housing is seeking an external auditor to examine their financial statements and those of subsidiary companies for the five-year period 2027-2032. The role includes independent assessment of financial records, control systems, and compliance with regulations.
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MGN288 - Review of Supply Chain & Stores
Magna Housing needs an independent review of supply chain, stores and warehouse operations, primarily for Response Repairs. The review should assess procurement, inventory management, data quality and recommend efficiency improvements across materials and stock handling.
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Employee Screening
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service needs pre-employment and employee screening services. The contract is worth £52,139.
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UKRI-6111 The provision of an independent national body to deliver the vision of the national electrification skills framework and forum
UKRI wants an independent body to establish and run the UK Electrification Skills Framework - a national mechanism to identify skills gaps and align industry demand with training supply across electrification sectors. The successful organisation will convene stakeholders, gather evidence, analyse data and report on workforce planning needs.
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UKRI-6347 - Trusted AI Adoption
UKRI is seeking support to deliver an Industrial Strategy programme focused on trusted AI adoption in financial and professional services. The work aims to position the UK as a leader in AI implementation and develop scalable models for wider economic uptake.
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ITT - Mapping Training and Qualifications for Heritage Construction Trades in England - UID 370
Historic England wants research mapping current training and qualifications provision for heritage construction trades across England. The work includes collecting baseline data on training uptake and completion, analysing provision gaps, and developing a repeatable methodology.
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Cabot Learning Federation - Provision of HR and Payroll System
Cabot Learning Federation is looking for an HRIS solution combined with fully managed payroll services. They're open to a single integrated system or separate HR and payroll platforms, as long as data moves securely between them with minimal manual work.
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UKRI-6157 - Employee Screening Service
UKRI needs a supplier to provide baseline security screening and pre-employment/pre-engagement checks for candidates. The contract is worth £1.4m.
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Electoral Services Specialist Printing Contract
Bristol City Council wants a specialist printer for statutory election materials: ballot papers, postal vote packs, and registration forms. The contract runs for multiple election cycles.
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715869481/715926479 - DOEA/0084-ShipVetting 2027-2032-Pipeline Notice
The Ministry of Defence needs annual TMSA (Tanker Management Self Assessment) vetting for two long-term chartered ocean tankers, plus risk evaluation services for spot-market charters used under fuel supplier DDP delivery contracts. The work is expert vessel risk assessment and compliance vetting.
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HDRC project 043. Shared Knowledge, Shared Decisions: making sure that voices, experiences and perspectives of Plymouth's communities are listened to, valued and reflected in decision making
Plymouth City Council wants a voluntary or community sector organisation to lead a project mapping how community knowledge and local data can be shared to inform council decision-making. The project will identify what information exists, who holds it, how to share it, and what blocks its use.
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Executive Team development and coaching
NHS Blood and Transplant wants a three-year coaching and development contract for its executive and senior team to support business transformation. They're looking for providers with proven experience in transformation programmes and senior team coaching.
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ITT - Demonstrating the impact of Historic England’s planning advice - UID 368
Historic England wants an evaluation study of whether its planning advice on listed building consent applications actually changes development proposals. You'll design a comparison study between applications that received their advice and matched applications that didn't.
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Language Services Framework 2027
Bristol City Council is establishing a framework for translation and interpretation services to support council accessibility and equality responsibilities. The framework will provide access to qualified interpreters and translation suppliers over the contract period.
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Historical and Cultural Analysis of Deer in the New Forest Landscape to support current deer management
The New Forest National Park Authority needs research into the historical and cultural role of deer in the New Forest landscape to inform their Protected Site Strategy and deer management plans. The findings will support stakeholder engagement and help shape the narrative around deer management in the area.
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Economic Analysis of Deer Management with a Focus on Venison Supply Chain Development in and around the New Forest National Park
The New Forest National Park Authority wants an economic analysis of deer management in and around the New Forest, with focus on how the venison supply chain could help offset management costs and support rural economies. The work will feed into a Protected Site Strategy and Strategic Action Plan for the region.
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Advice and Inclusion 2026
Cheltenham Borough Council wants an advice service to prevent homelessness, focusing on tenant rights, landlord enforcement, and debt management. The service will work within the council's Housing, Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy and the new Renters' Rights Act 2025.
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Aspire Academy Trust - Provision of HR and Payroll System
Aspire Academy Trust needs an integrated HR and payroll system to manage multiple academies under unified governance. The solution must handle compliant payroll processing, Teachers' Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme administration, and statutory employment obligations.
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WSTLAT Provision of Supply Agency Services
Westcountry Schools Trust and Learning Academies Trust need supply agency workers across multiple locations. The service covers temporary staff provision for schools, with a focus on safeguarding compliance and continuity.
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Provision of Quality Delivery Partner Services
MOD's CBRN team needs independent qualified persons and consultants to ensure medical countermeasures meet regulatory and manufacturing standards. The roles cover GMP compliance, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs advice, and optionally GDP compliance.
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Adult Mental Health Support Services for Swindon
Swindon Borough Council is recommissioning adult mental health support services split into two lots: therapeutic and recovery support, and nature/arts/music-based therapies. The contract runs for 3 years initially with optional extensions to 7 years total.
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Adult Advocacy Service
Swindon Borough Council wants a single provider to run an integrated adult advocacy service supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, dementia, physical or sensory impairments, and older people. The contract is for three years with an optional two-year extension.
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715928488 - Provision of Mediation Services to the Armed Forces and MOD Civil Servants
The Ministry of Defence needs mediation services for Armed Forces personnel and MOD civil servants. The contract runs for two years with the option to extend for up to two further years.