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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.
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Removal of Bodies on Behalf of HM Coroner for Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire County Council needs a contractor to remove bodies from places of death to the Coroner's Court during working hours and to the contractor's own premises outside those hours, on direction of police or coroner's officers.
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Tender 30/2025 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS “Thriving Together” - Social and Emotional Support Programmes
Newry, Mourne and Down Council wants organisations to design and deliver 21 social and emotional support programmes for young people aged 12-18 across the district. The programmes will cover resilience training, anti-bullying (including online), and skills in empathy and emotional regulation.
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WCC Body Transfer Service
Warwickshire Coroner's Office needs a funeral director to collect deceased persons from hospitals and transport them to other hospitals or facilities as directed. The service covers the Warwickshire area with occasional transfers to hospitals in Coventry, Leicester, Birmingham, London and Sheffield.
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University of Huddersfield Professional Services Framework A (Lots 1-5)
University of Huddersfield is establishing a four-year framework for consultant services across five lots: architecture, M&E, principal designer/building regulations, interior design, and structural/drainage/civils. Suppliers can apply for one or more lots.
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Southwark Works: Employment Support for Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Southwark Council wants an employment support provider for young people aged 16–25 with SEND who live in Southwark. The role is to deliver support within their existing Southwark Works collaborative network.
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Southwark Works: Employment Support for Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Southwark Council wants an employment support provider for young people aged 16–25 with SEND who live in the borough. The service forms part of their existing Southwark Works collaborative programme.
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Fundraising Consultant
Natural England is hiring a fundraising consultant for less than 10 months to develop a fundraising strategy and boost income generation for an externally funded project.
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Supply and Installation of Playground Equipment at 'The Triangle' in Lindford
Lindford Parish Council wants to replace an existing playground on their own green space. The contractor will remove old equipment, do groundworks, install surfacing, supply and install new equipment, and provide a design visual.
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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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Southwark Recovery Space
South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust wants to commission a community-based crisis diversion and resolution service (Recovery Space) in Southwark. The service will help people in crisis avoid hospital admission.