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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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VCSE Infrastructure Support
Newcastle City Council is procuring VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) Infrastructure Support and Volunteer Support Services as two separate 36-month contracts. The notice signals an open competition but detailed specifications and lot details will come later.
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Training Level 5 Housing Qualification
Birmingham City Council needs an Ofqual-regulated provider to deliver a Level 5 Housing Management Qualification to its workforce. The training is part of preparation for the Competence and Conduct Standard coming in October 2026.
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TENDER FOR THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF A PEACEPLUS PROGAMME ‘EXPLORING LOCAL HERITAGE’
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council wants to design, develop and deliver a district-wide heritage programme engaging 350+ residents across seven electoral areas. The work includes training in heritage interpretation, recording local stories, and cross-community peacebuilding activities.
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WHC - ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council needs to buy one artificial Christmas tree to a specified design. The contract is below threshold procurement.
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Local Media Direct Buying Solutions – Public Notices
Isle of Wight Council needs a local media supplier to publish its statutory public notices in print on a weekly basis. The supplier must have a direct relationship with local print media and publish in line with legal requirements.
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Technical Support to Regulatory Assessments of Solid Radioactive Waste Disposal Framework
The Environment Agency is establishing an 8-year framework to source technical experts for scrutiny and advice on solid radioactive waste disposal, including evaluation of safety cases from waste facility operators. The framework will have multiple suppliers across three technical lots.
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Car Park Equipment and Maintenance
Ulster University is replacing car park systems across its campuses with new barriers, pay stations, ANPR entry/exit control, and management software. The contract includes installation, integration, and five years of maintenance.
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Passivhaus Certifier for the Construction of Causeway Green Primary School
Passivhaus certification services for the construction of Causeway Green Primary School. The certifier will verify compliance with Passivhaus standards throughout the build.
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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.
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Independent Review and Future Design of Group Business Support Services
The Education Training Collective wants an independent review of how its administrative and business support services are organised, delivered and governed across the group following merger and growth. The work includes designing future operating models for these functions.
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Big Creative Academy - Tender for combined security and cleaning services
Big Creative Academy wants one supplier to provide both security and cleaning services at a single site. The contract runs for 3 years from 1 August 2026, with optional 2-year extensions.
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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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C0153 - Glasgow Commonwealth Games PR Support
The National Lottery Community Fund is seeking a PR agency to deliver communications support related to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. The contract is worth £462,500.
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ITT for Outsourcing services of Recruitment, Verification and Payroll Management of Non-Permanent Workers (NPW) in Sri Lanka
The British Council in Sri Lanka needs an outsourcing vendor to recruit, verify, and manage payroll for non-permanent workers across their operations. The workers will fill various roles and seasonal support across different business units.
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Southwark Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-28
Southwark Council wants providers to run the Holiday Activity and Food programme during school holidays (Easter, summer, winter) for children aged 4–16 eligible for free school meals. Delivery must meet Department of Education standards and the council's local specification.
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CBC-1929-T-LS Rough Sleeper Outreach Service
Central Bedfordshire Council wants a service to help rough sleepers through assessment, floating support hubs, mental health and substance misuse workers, and interim accommodation. The aim is to prevent rough sleeping, provide safe temporary shelter, and help people into independence.
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UK_1149 Board Effectiveness Review
The British Council needs an external facilitator to conduct a comprehensive review of its Board of Trustees' effectiveness, covering board performance, individual trustee assessment, skills mix, and alignment with the UK Charity Governance Code. The review will also assess the Senior Leadership Team's interaction with the Board and sub-committee performance.
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Catering purchasing service (including a products management system)
University of York needs a fully integrated catering purchasing service with a products management system to handle procurement across 10+ outlets on multiple campuses. The service should cover the full procurement cycle for a spend of approximately £2.5M annually.
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HALA Legal Services (Solicitors) Framework
Southern Housing and other Housing Associations' Legal Alliance members are establishing a framework agreement for legal advisers across seven practice areas including corporate governance, housing, development, property, employment and construction litigation.
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Provision of Media Buying
Scottish Water is establishing a four-year framework for media planning and buying services covering TV, radio, digital, social, out-of-home and press advertising. The supplier will plan campaigns, buy media, optimise performance, and provide audience analysis and asset production.
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Lambeth Housing Management Resident Satisfaction Surveys 2026 - 2029
Lambeth Council needs a provider to run three resident satisfaction surveys for their housing management between April 2026 and March 2029. The surveys will gather data to inform housing policy, decisions, and performance management.
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Brand and production
JISC is establishing an internal framework for creative, brand and production work that cannot be delivered in-house. They operate a virtual agency model and want multiple suppliers who can collaborate on individual projects.
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MBC000631 MBC Events Tea Support and Infrastructure Arrangements
Middlesbrough Council needs tea support and infrastructure arrangements for its events programme, which includes the Orange Pip Market, Christmas events, and civic calendar activities. The council also assures third-party events on council land.
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Fire Risk Assessment Contract
Bolton Council needs fire risk assessments across its property portfolio. A single contractor will be appointed for the full contract.