Business & professional services in South West
Public sector contract notices in business & professional services covering South West, from Find a Tender.
Business & professional services notices in South West
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UKRI-5495 TechFirst: Payment Function
UKRI needs a managed payment services provider to administer and disburse scholarship payments for three undergraduate and master's programmes, plus transition support for CyberFirst students. The service covers student and university onboarding, identity verification, payment execution, reconciliation, fraud prevention, and reporting.
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Re- opening of Alternative Provision, Short Breaks and Early Intervention Framework
Swindon Borough Council is reopening a framework for providers to deliver alternative education, short breaks, and early intervention services for children. This is year two of a four-year framework established in May 2025.
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Leadership and Management Development Programme (LMDP) Tender
Somerset Council needs an external training provider or consortium to design and deliver a modular leadership and management development programme for managers at all levels across the council. The programme aims to build capability, consistency, and better team engagement following recent organisational change.
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The University of Bath Supply of Dry Cleaning
The University of Bath is buying dry cleaning and laundry services under a contract worth £180,000. The specification is in the document pack on the Delta eSourcing portal.
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All Age Direct Payment Support Service
Swindon Borough Council is commissioning an outcome-based support service to help adults and children manage direct payments as part of self-directed support. The service will be community-led and locally managed.
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UKRI-5883 - Semiconductor Talent Award: Management and Recruitment
Innovate UK and DSIT need a delivery partner to recruit and manage domestic undergraduate students for a Semiconductor Talent Award programme in the 2026–2027 academic year. The role covers recruitment, student management, and support throughout the programme.
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Provision of Short Term Contract Labour (STCL) in Germany
Ministry of Defence requires short-term contract labour for work in Germany, including kitchen and cleaning staff. The contract runs for multiple years at £33m value.
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Skills for Growth Light Touch Open Framework
Devon County Council is establishing an open framework for adult skills provision across three lots: Adult Skills Fund and Free Courses for Jobs; Skills Bootcamps; and Future Skills Projects. Providers will be appointed to deliver government-funded training aligned with local employment and economic needs.
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Design and Build of the 'Innovation Zone' at the LGA Annual Conference & Exhibition 2026
Design and build a feature exhibition area called the Innovation Zone within the Bourne Lounge at Bournemouth International Centre for the LGA Annual Conference & Exhibition 2026. The space should be visually distinctive, use consistent materials and branding throughout, and serve as a showcase for innovative local government practice.
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Equality of Opportunity Risk Register Research and Recommendations
The Office for Students needs research and recommendations to update their Equality of Opportunity Risk Register, including evidence of what should be added or changed and whether risk categories or learner characteristics need updating.
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South West Smokefree Regional Communications Campaign
North Somerset Council is leading a regional programme to encourage smokers across the South West to use local stop smoking services. They want an advertising campaign to promote engagement with these support services.
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Parking Management System
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council wants parking management software covering space allocation, payment processing, enforcement, and analytics for on-street and off-street facilities. The system will serve commuters, visitors, and long-term parkers.
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First Federation - PPM Servicing
First Federation Trust is procuring planned preventative maintenance services covering statutory compliance, reactive repairs, specialist contract management, and 24-hour operations support across their estate.
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Production services for the LGA Annual Conference 2026
The LGA needs a production agency to deliver stage sets, audio-visual equipment, and crew for their flagship annual conference in Bournemouth. The event runs 7–9 July with setup on 5–6 July, and includes five breakout rooms plus the main auditorium, with an onsite production manager and show caller required.
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University of Bath - Recruitment of two new lay members of Council
The University of Bath wants an executive search firm to recruit two lay members for its Council. This is a governance role focused on securing candidates with appropriate skills and experience for strategic oversight.
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External Audit Services
Arts University Bournemouth needs an external auditor for annual audit of the university and its subsidiaries' consolidated financial statements, including regularity opinion and other audit-related reports.
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Prison Operator Services Framework 2 (POSF2)
The Ministry of Justice is establishing an open framework of suppliers qualified to operate prisons. Successful bidders will then compete in mini-competitions to deliver custodial services for individual prisons.
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Destination Tourism Growth & Management Plan for the CotswoldsPlus Local visitor economy partnership
Cotswold District Council needs a comprehensive growth and management plan for the visitor economy across the CotswoldsPlus area. The plan should be evidence-based, shaped through stakeholder engagement, and focused on sustainable growth and long-term resilience.
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ACE - Provision of Integrated HR & Payroll System
A trust needs a single integrated HR and payroll platform compliant with HMRC, Teachers' Pension Scheme, and Local Government Pension Scheme requirements. The system must support both in-house and managed service payroll delivery modes without requiring replacement if they switch between them.
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Diving: Confined Space and Remote Camera Inspections of Highway Structures
Cormac Solutions needs divers and remote camera operators to inspect highway structures-mainly bridges, culverts and retaining walls-that are difficult to access normally. Work is on a biennial inspection cycle.
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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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Total Facilities Management
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary is seeking a total facilities management supplier for its entire property portfolio, consolidating what is currently handled through local contracts. This opportunity is restricted to approved suppliers already on the CCS RM6232 framework Lot 1b.
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Invitation to Tender: Positive Relationships Gloucestershire - Perpetrator Behaviour Change Interventions
Gloucestershire County Council seeks providers to deliver behaviour change programmes and support for people aged 16+ who have used abusive behaviours in relationships. The service includes perpetrator programmes, one-to-one support, early response interventions, and partner-safety support.
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Rapid assessment of historic environment provision and advice in Defra’s Landscape Recovery Schemes - UID 206
Historic England wants a survey and report on how heritage advice and assessments are being used in Defra's Landscape Recovery scheme projects. You'll conduct stakeholder interviews, speak to heritage contractors, and produce findings with recommendations on good practice.
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Provision of SolidWorks Training courses
DSTL needs SolidWorks training courses for its staff. The contract is worth £60,000 over the delivery period specified.