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Connect2Framework for The Supply of Specialist Legal Services & Support interim and Temporary staffing services to the Public Sector
Supply of temporary and agency legal staff to public sector bodies, including solicitors, paralegals and legal secretaries. This is a framework agreement covering the entire UK public sector.
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What Works Centre for Children and Families
The Department for Education is funding a What Works Centre for Children and Families to generate and champion evidence on interventions that work in children's social care. The centre will conduct research, run programmes, and carry out evaluations to inform policy and practice from April 2027.
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Display energy certificate, TM44 and EMS portal
MHRA needs supply of a Display energy certificate, TM44 and EMS portal. The exact scope and whether this is software, a service, or implementation is not detailed in the notice.
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Money advice / Debt advice services
Ipswich Borough Council is seeking a provider to deliver debt advice, budgeting support, and welfare benefits advice to council housing applicants and tenants. The service will support homelessness prevention and help tenants sustain their tenancies through improved financial capability.
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PS25034 - Legal Services to Support Employment Tribunals and Complex Casework - Framework
UKRI is establishing a framework for legal services to handle employment tribunal cases and complex casework. Up to 3 law firms will be appointed and offered work on a ranked call-off basis.
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Human Resources (HR) Support Services for Camborne Town Council
Camborne Town Council needs retained HR advisory services on an on-call basis. Work will be charged hourly against a framework contract.
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GMCA 1784 Greater Manchester Equality Panel Facilitation
GMCA needs facilitation for its Equality Panels to help diverse communities advise political leaders on tackling discrimination and inequality. The work includes providing community insight, co-designing policies, and communicating with communities.
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The Provision of Call Centre Support Services (UoB) 2026
University of Bedfordshire needs call centre support services. The contract is worth £125,000 and runs through 2026.
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NCC202500365 - Bus Passenger Shelter Advertising Provision
Newport City Council wants a contractor to manage advertising on bus passenger shelters, including full maintenance and cleaning of advertising boards, non-advertising boards, and council information boards on a regular schedule.
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Commercial Sponsorship Concessionary Service (Roundabout Sponsorship)
Hull City Council wants a concessionaire to manage commercial sponsorship of roundabouts in Hull. The supplier pays the council a quarterly minimum guarantee and retains sponsorship revenue.
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Traffic Management and Admission Support-Westonbirt Arboretum
Forestry Commission needs additional staff to manage car parking and visitor admissions at Westonbirt Arboretum during peak periods. The role includes directing vehicles to prevent congestion on the A46 and processing visitors at multiple admissions points.
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Wrap Around Service (ASC151)
Sandwell Council needs a 24/7 rapid-response care service that deploys workers to people's homes within one hour to prevent hospital admission and support independent living during acute episodes. This is short-term intervention (up to 72 hours per episode), not routine domiciliary care, and requires staff trained to handle challenging behaviour.
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Sign Language Interpretation
Scottish Parliament needs a contractor to provide British Sign Language interpretation for parliamentary proceedings, delivered live and broadcast on BSL Channel and other platforms. The work includes simultaneous interpreting and other sign language services as needed.
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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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1300 – Occupational Health, EAP and Associated Health and Wellbeing Services Framework
YPO is establishing a national 8-region framework for occupational health, employee assistance programmes, health and wellbeing training, flu vaccination, and student assistance services for public sector organisations. The framework runs for multiple years with two re-opening periods and allows both competitive and non-competitive procurement routes.
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EPOS system for Carmarthenshire County Council's leisure service
Carmarthenshire County Council is procuring an EPOS system for use across leisure facilities including leisure centres, country parks, museums, theatres and hotels. The system must handle catering, retail, ticketing and memberships, with real-time back-office reporting and stock management.
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DRIVE Project for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is commissioning delivery of the DRIVE Project, an evidence-based intervention programme for up to 125 high-risk domestic abuse perpetrators. The service will provide intensive one-to-one case management and behaviour change interventions, working within existing multi-agency safeguarding structures.
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Stairlift & Hoist Maintenance Contract
Bolton Council needs a single contractor to maintain stairlifts and hoists across its property portfolio. The contract runs three years from August 2026, with an option to extend for two further one-year periods.
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Janitorial, Waste Removal and Pest Control
BGIS is seeking providers for janitorial services, pest control, and waste removal. No further detail on scope, locations, or volume is given in the notice.
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Mystery Shopping Services
The British Council wants a mystery shopping provider to evaluate user experience and security across IELTS test registration, application, and attendance stages. The work covers both written and speaking tests.
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TENDER FOR DESIGN, AND DELIVERY OF FUTUREPROOF PROGRAMME
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is seeking a provider to design and deliver the RESTART Futureproof youth engagement programme, part of a €8.4 million rural regeneration and social inclusion project funded by PEACEPLUS. The programme will operate across three towns: Newtownbutler, Clones and Belturbet.
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Global Risk and Response (GRR) Open-source Provider
The Department for Transport needs a supplier to provide open-source intelligence on overseas threats and risks to UK aircraft operators, delivered by email and online portal with geographical mapping. The supplier must also assess aviation security for specific locations on request.
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Repairs and Associated Works 2026 - Tiered Framework
Southampton City Council is seeking a tiered framework of contractors to provide housing maintenance services including roofing, electrical, gas, drainage, glazing, scaffolding, carpentry, asbestos work and locksmithing. The framework runs for an estimated £4.6m across multiple service types.
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PCI QSA pro 2026
Glasgow City Council needs a PCI QSA (Qualified Security Assessor) to validate its PCI DSS compliance, protect cardholder data, and produce Attestation of Compliance and Report on Compliance documents for the roles the council holds.
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Vehicle Disposals
Doncaster Council wants an auction provider to sell off surplus fleet vehicles and spare parts over a 2-year initial period, with options to extend for up to 3 more years. The supplier must achieve best value, maintain transparent processes, and comply with environmental and data protection rules.