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Contracts in North West
Public sector contract notices covering North West, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Contracts for work in the North West: Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire and Cumbria, including Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Blackpool, Chester and Carlisle.
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Notices in North West
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Toilet Cleansing in Parks & Public Spaces
Cheshire West and Chester Council wants a contractor to clean and maintain public conveniences across parks and public spaces, including opening and locking facilities and litter picking. The contract runs for a fixed period over the notice deadline.
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All-Age Carers Service
Liverpool City Council is recommissioning an all-age carers service providing information, advice, assessment and practical support for unpaid carers across the city. The service covers adult carers, young carers, parent carers and sibling carers.
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Neighbourhood Support Housing Services LOT 3: 16 and 17 Year olds Accommodation and Support Service
Bury Council is seeking a provider to deliver accommodation and intensive support services for 12 units housing 16 and 17-year-olds at risk of homelessness or in care. The service must address complex trauma, behavioural needs, and support care leavers and unaccompanied asylum seekers.
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Enhanced Work Experience Programme
Cheshire East Council wants a provider to run an Enhanced Work Experience Programme for care-experienced young people aged 16-20 who are NEET or at risk of it. The contract is worth £125,000.
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Project Tullie Phase 3: Digital Installation Design - Request for Quotation
Tullie House Museum in Carlisle is commissioning a digital installation designer to create an immersive 360-degree art experience. Six paintings from the collection will be brought to life using projection, animation, soundscapes, and interactive elements for a new Active Gallery space.
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Educational Psychology assessments to identify and diagnose Specific Learning Difficulties
University of Salford wants educational psychologists to assess students for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, using observation, standardised testing and interviews. The work is for higher education students.
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Neurodiversity screening assessments for apprentices
University of Salford needs neurodiversity screening assessments for apprentices to identify learning difficulties and support needs. Assessments should cover academic and workplace settings and inform reasonable adjustments and support planning.
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Wirral Restorative Justice & Mediation Service
Wirral Council wants a provider to deliver restorative justice and mediation services across the borough. The service will handle referrals from multiple sources, resolve conflicts, repair harm, and reduce anti-social behaviour and community tensions.
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Green Ayre Skate Park
Lancaster City Council wants a new skatepark built at Green Ayre, including design and construction. The contract covers the full design and build delivery of the facility.
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Design and build of skatepark expansion & climbing wall
Lancaster City Council wants a contractor to design and build an expansion to the skatepark at Green Ayre and add a climbing wall. The work is fixed-price at £350k.
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Mayoral Attendant/Chauffeur
St Helens Council needs an experienced attendant and chauffeur to support the Mayor (or Deputy Mayor) at official engagements as required. The role is part-time and on an as-needed basis.
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Ethnic Minority Health and Wellbeing Services
Wirral Council is commissioning community-based support services for ethnic minority communities to improve accessibility, inclusion and health outcomes. The contract is divided into four lots with different service requirements.
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Land-Based Operational Training and Assessment Services
Wirral Council needs training and assessment for Parks + Countryside and Wirral Evolutions staff on safe operation of horticultural equipment including chainsaws, strimmers, sprayers, stump grinders, and tractors. The contract covers operational training and competency assessment.
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Children and Young People's Residential Placements Flexible Procurement System (Round 19)
The North West Local Authorities are establishing a Flexible Procurement System to commission children's residential placements. Providers will work with local authorities to deliver high-quality accommodation and support for looked-after children.
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TfGM - Cloud Public Address System
TfGM wants a cloud-hosted public address system for its transport facilities to deliver passenger information and safety announcements. The system must integrate IP speakers and other devices, work with legacy systems during transition, and be operable from a central control centre and local site coordinators.
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Progression Towards Employment
Stockport MBC wants a lead provider to deliver employment support for economically inactive residents with complex needs and multiple barriers to work. The programme includes one-to-one key worker support, person-centred interventions, and help towards employment, education, training or other positive outcomes.
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Manchester International Airport Phase 2 - Overbridge Civils
Kier Transportation is seeking a contractor for civil engineering work on an overbridge as part of Manchester Airport station expansion to accommodate longer trains. The work is part of platform remodelling to enable longer 144m train services.
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NEET Prevention & Reduction Service
Manchester City Council is seeking an integrated service to prevent and reduce the number of young people classified as NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training), with support for ages 13-25 including care leavers and those with Education, Health and Care Plans. The service will use a preventative, intelligence-led model with referral and signposting to specialist services.
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Refurbishment of Leigh Market Hall
Wigan Council is appointing a contractor to refurbish Leigh Market Hall, including roof and building services upgrades, new entrance, public toilets, and internal reconfiguration. The contractor will be responsible for completing a RIBA Stage 4 design pack and delivering all construction works.
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Bolton Urban Cricket Centre
Bolton Council is seeking a design and build contractor for a five-lane covered cricket dome at Ladybridge High School with associated landscaping. The tender covers full design and delivery through RIBA Stages 1-6, but initial appointment will be for design stages only (Stages 1-3).
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Star Academies - Building Cleaning Services - The Valley Leadership Academy
Star Academies Trust needs a cleaning supplier for The Valley Leadership Academy, covering day-to-day and deep cleaning. The contract runs for up to 4 years with potential for tailored approach and ongoing cost savings.
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Staff and Student Uniforms [2026]
University of Salford needs to appoint a supplier for student and staff uniforms across health and social care programmes. The supplier will manage an online ordering portal, fulfil orders to home addresses, and handle returns and exchanges for approximately 1,700 new students per year.
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Domestic Build Works (Disability Adaptations)
Cheshire East Council is establishing a four-lot framework for domestic building works to support disability adaptations. Work includes building alterations, external works, roofing, kitchens, bathrooms, and related trades across South and East Cheshire.
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Purchase of In Vivo Optical Imaging System
University of Lancaster is purchasing an in vivo optical imaging system for research use. The notice does not specify further details beyond referring to supporting documentation.
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GB-York: Family Fund Group White Goods Tender
Family Fund Group wants a supplier or suppliers to provide refrigerators, freezers and other white goods for delivery to beneficiaries' homes across the UK. The contract runs to November 2026.