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ITT for an impact evaluation of the Low Energy Inclusive Appliances Programme
Energy Saving Trust needs an eight-year impact evaluation of their Low Energy Inclusive Appliances Programme, assessing its effectiveness and role in growing the off-grid appliance sector in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The work will examine how their delivery model, partnerships and collaboration have worked in practice.
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Single Building Assessment Services
Aberdeen City Council needs Single Building Assessments of 22 high-rise over-clad blocks in Aberdeen, conducted to the Scottish Government's specification. Most blocks have mixed Council and private ownership.
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GM Youth Civic Leadership Programme
GMCA is commissioning a programme to develop civic leadership skills in racially marginalised young people aged 18 and under across all 10 Greater Manchester boroughs. The work includes training, mentoring, and engagement with public bodies to increase ethnic diversity in civic leadership roles.
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Immersive Media Design for St George's Guildhall King's Lynn
Design an immersive theatrical experience for the refurbished St George's Guildhall in King's Lynn, drawing on the venue's 15th-century heritage and theatrical history. The 10–15 minute experience will use high-tech technology for groups of about 15 visitors.
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Health & Safety Construction Consultant
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust needs a health and safety consultant to advise on construction projects and related matters across the trust.
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Provision of Gown Hire and Photography Services for the University of Sunderland
University of Sunderland is seeking suppliers to provide graduation gown hire and photography services. The contract runs for three years with two optional one-year extensions.
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Community Alarms 2026-28 Lot 1: Monitoring and Response and Call Handling Lot 2: Provision of Equipment
Central Bedfordshire Council is procuring community alarm services split into two lots: monitoring, response and call handling; and provision of equipment. The contract runs 2026–28.
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Out-of-Hours Customer Support Services
Transport for Wales needs an outsourced bilingual customer support service for 7 days a week during out-of-hours periods. The service will handle calls, emails, and social media in English and Welsh, with CRM integration and accessibility compliance.
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Single Building Assessment Services Rev01
Aberdeen City Council needs Single Building Assessments of over-clad high-rise blocks in Aberdeen to meet Scottish Government requirements. Some blocks have shared ownership between the Council and private owners.
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Internal Audit for Grant Funded Projects
University of Exeter needs internal audit services focused on grant-funded projects. The contract is worth £350,000 and runs until October 2025.
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T25-136ENV Communication and Behavioural Change Platform
Derry City and Strabane District Council wants a design, communications strategy, and digital engagement platform to drive climate action and behaviour change across the city and district. The work is for the Derry and Strabane Sustainability and Climate Commission.
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Internal Audit for Grant Funded Projects
University of Exeter is looking for internal audit services focused on their grant-funded projects. This is a standalone audit engagement, not a framework.
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Intermediary Engagement Strategy Support
WMGC wants a consultancy to design and deliver an inward investment strategy focused on engaging site selectors and location advisors. The work includes analysis, strategy design, implementation planning, and events, with emphasis on the West Midlands Investment Zone.
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Lived Experience Framework - Framework Ref: AG23606/LEF Window 2
NHS England is opening a second window for its multi-provider framework for lived experience services. Providers can apply to supply input across health and justice, armed forces, SARs, children and young people, domestic abuse, learning disability, neurodiversity and migrant health.
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BBC Annual Report Design
Design and produce the BBC Annual Report and Accounts, Equality Information Report, and Commissioning Report. Lot 1 covers the Annual Report suite; Lot 2 is the Commissioning Report (digital only).
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Consultancy for Support with the Budget Setting Process
Slough Borough Council wants consultancy support to develop and validate savings proposals for their 2026/27 budget, building on an operating model diagnostic already completed. The work focuses on exploring identified cost reduction opportunities and turning them into fully developed proposals.
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The Growth Company Expression of Interest - Connect to Work in York and North Yorkshire
The Growth Company is seeking subcontractors to deliver IPS (Individual Placement and Support) employment support for disabled people and those with complex barriers to work in North Yorkshire. They want partners with recent IPS delivery experience aligned with the Fidelity Model to help support 1,346 residents.
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FW Marine Warranty Services - Cable Installation & Offshore Construction Projects
Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission needs Marine Warranty Surveyors for cable installation projects and associated offshore construction work. The work will be provided through a framework arrangement.
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Evaluation of the 'Spaces, Places and Belonging' Community Hub 2025 - 2027
The National Archives wants an independent evaluator for its AHRC-funded 'Spaces, Places and Belonging' Community Hub over two years. The evaluator will assess the hub's impact and outcomes.
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Consumer focused smart metering journeys
CCW needs a market research agency to conduct qualitative and potentially quantitative research on how different household types experience the smart metering journey. The research will inform understanding of consumer needs across segments.
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Street Outreach Settlement
Croydon Council wants a supplier to run street outreach, casework, resettlement and tenancy sustainment services for people experiencing street homelessness. The service includes a floating support element and a substance misuse worker.
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Assessing Capacity Building Needs for the Cultural Heritage Sector in Ukraine UID105 NP358
Historic England wants a researcher to assess capacity building needs and evaluation approaches for cultural heritage organisations in Ukraine affected by the invasion. The work involves desk research and stakeholder interviews to identify best practice and design an evaluation framework.
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Provision of Tourism and Hospitality Skills Bootcamp
Birmingham City Council wants to commission a five-day tourism and hospitality skills bootcamp pilot for two cohorts: existing employees seeking management roles, and unemployed/non-engaged people entering the sector. The contract runs November 2025 for 5 months.
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A Critical Friend to Assist in the Review of Landscape Designations for the Local Development Plan
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council needs an external consultant to review the designated landscape designations across their council area as part of the Local Development Plan. The work is a one-off critical friend exercise to assess current landscape protections.
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Taunton Together
Taunton Town Council wants a supplier to organise Taunton Together, an annual free community festival held in late September celebrating local culture, diversity, and creativity. The event is now in its second year and the council wants to enhance and expand it going forward.