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Coaching Training
South Oxfordshire District Council wants a training provider to deliver tiered workplace coaching qualifications (beginner, intermediate, advanced) to two groups of council staff across 2026–27. The provider must deliver assessment, support, and issue certifications.
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Manufacture, Supply and Installation of Timber Signage for Scotland’s National Nature Reserves
NatureScot wants a single-supplier framework to manufacture, supply and install timber signage across Scotland's National Nature Reserves. Work includes CAD-routed Douglas Fir signs, bilingual artwork, hardware, delivery and installation to remote and island sites over four years.
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ITT - Recruitment, Selection and Governance Services Parkwood & Senacre Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board
Maidstone Borough Council needs a recruitment and selection service to establish an Independent Chair and form a representative community board for the Parkwood & Senacre neighbourhood as part of the UK Government's Pride in Place Programme.
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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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Coroner's Removal Service
Worcestershire County Council needs to procure removal of bodies to the mortuary for cases where the Coroner investigates sudden, traumatic or unnatural deaths. The current contract splits the county into three geographical regions, each served by a separate provider.
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Public Policy, Legislation and Political Intelligence Monitoring Services
The Equality and Human Rights Commission needs monitoring and briefing on UK public policy, legislation and political developments across England, Scotland and Wales to inform strategy and engagement with government and media. The service covers activity by UK/Welsh Governments, UK Parliament, Holyrood, Senedd, and relevant public bodies.
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TLOT10204 - Bus Franchising Advisory Group
The Department for Transport is building an expert advisory group to provide technical bus franchising knowledge to local authorities undertaking franchising projects. Members will help develop best practice guidance, templates, and support DfT capability.
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ID 6033252 - PSNI - Advertising Provision for External Police Staff Recruitment
PSNI wants an advertising supplier to run media campaigns for police staff recruitment. The work covers media planning and buying, creative design, copywriting, and targeted outreach to increase application volume and diversity from under-represented groups.
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Homes England Solicitor - Orchard Homes Yorkshire Ltd
Homes England needs legal services for Orchard Homes Yorkshire Ltd. The notice gives no detail on scope or duration.
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NOVUM Festival Event Safety & Production Management and Production Supply
Newcastle City Council wants to hire an organisation to manage event safety, production, and supply production goods and services for NOVUM Festival, an annual multi-artform summer event in Newcastle. The contract runs up to three years.
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Community Warden Service
Bognor Regis Town Council wants to employ or contract community wardens to provide a visible presence in the town, reduce fear of crime, and work with partners on crime prevention and community safety.
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Provision of HR & Payroll Software
The Harbour Schools Partnership wants an integrated HR and payroll software system to manage payroll, HR administration, pension returns (TPS/LGPS), and end-of-year compliance across the trust. The supplier must provide the software plus staffed support with experienced personnel.
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Stray Dog and Kennelling Service
Fenland District Council is appointing a contractor to handle stray dog capture, collection, kennelling, and either rehoming or disposal. The service covers the council's area.
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MDDC202512-003 Valuation Consultancy Service 2026 – 2030
Mid Devon District Council needs RICS-accredited valuers for a range of work: council housing valuations and Right to Buy reports, condition assessments of properties for potential repurchase, rent setting for retail units, land valuations for residential development, and Energy Performance Certificates.
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Campaign Planning and Delivery & Associated Services (GCU)
Glasgow Caledonian University wants an agency to plan and deliver student recruitment campaigns with measurable results across domestic and international markets. The work requires performance marketing expertise, media buying capability, and AI-powered campaign tools.
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Executive Search Process for Vice-Chancellor role and Chief Executive Role (with option to extend for other Executive Search processes)
University of Winchester needs an executive search firm to recruit a new Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer. The scope includes attraction, search, longlisting, shortlisting and selection, with optional add-ons like psychometrics.
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NCC1755 NE Rural Growth Programme
Northumberland County Council is appointing a supplier to provide a pool of technical specialists for rural businesses across County Durham, Gateshead and Northumberland. The work involves delivering workshops and one-to-one advice to eligible businesses on the North East Rural Growth Programme.
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T26-029ENV Provision of Display Energy Certificates and Energy Advisory Reports
Derry City and Strabane District Council needs a qualified Energy Assessor to produce Display Energy Certificates (DECs) for all council buildings over 250m² and deliver energy advisory reports in year one, complying with Energy Performance in Buildings Regulations. Site visits are required in year one only, unless significant building changes occur.
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Provision of Independent Advocacy Services for Children and Young People
Powys County Council is seeking providers for independent advocacy services for children and young people across four lots: professional advocacy, independent visiting, NHS complaints handling, and safeguarding board support. The contract covers the Mid and West Wales region (Powys, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire).
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Marketing & Communication Services For UK Food Valley
Lincolnshire County Council wants marketing and communications support to help position UK Food Valley as a top 10 global cluster. The work involves delivering the Food Valley's marketing and communications activity.
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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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Provision of SolidWorks Training courses
DSTL needs SolidWorks training courses for its staff. The contract is worth £60,000 over the delivery period specified.
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PROVISION OF ISO 14001 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STANDARD ACCREDITED CERTIFICATION SERVICES TO CWM TAF MORGANNWG UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD (CTMUHB)
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board needs annual assessment and certification services for ISO 14001:2015 environmental management standard. The contract covers three hospitals, 31 community sites, and runs for three years from June 2026.