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Public Sector Round-Up 19.02.21

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Weekly UK tender publishing update

920

832

88

Total UK
Tenders		Low Value
Tenders		High Value
Tenders

106

16

299

Frameworks
or DPS 		Prior Information
Notices		High Value
Award Notices
Tender notices published in the UK between 05.02.21 & 11.02.21

In the news this week

Government to bring an end to unsafe cladding with multi-billion pound intervention
The government has announced that it is committing £3.5bn to pay for the removal of unsafe cladding on residential buildings 18 metres (6 storeys) and over in England.
The government also plans to reduce the need for EWS1 forms, introduce a ‘Gateway 2’ developer levy, and start a new tax for the UK residential property development sector – to raise at least £2 billion over the next decade to help cover cladding remediation costs.

Record year for UK’s £8.9bn cyber security sector
A new government report shows that the UK’s growing cyber industry attracted record investment last year, despite the global pandemic.
◆ almost 50,000 people are now employed in UK cyber security
◆ Number of active cyber security firms in the UK increased 21 per cent on last year
◆ Sector contributed more than £4bn to the economy, attracting £800m of investment
◆ The industry continues to provided vital technical support to the NHS in the fight against coronavirus

With Covid-19 forcing organisations to adjust and adapt to new ways of working, there has been a significant demand for cyber security, and wider tech solutions. Looking at the number live notices for the industry, there are many opportunities available for IT businesses within the public sector. You can use our category searches to view all available IT Security Tenders or use this link to see every IT Related Tender.

Bringing an experienced Bid Writer in to help form your response can provide you with the winning edge. However, when considering using a consultant, we advise you fully assess the resources available to you to first identify what skills you’re missing. We’ve seen businesses enquire about support which they had internal resource for, and others who started bids blindly only to encounter issues down the line.

In our upcoming free webinar we’ll help you make informed decisions when deciding whether or not you require the support of an external Bid Writer.

Our webinar will be held on Wednesday, 23 March 2021, 1.00-1.45pm, and will cover the following topics:
◆ How to assess your resources, identifying strengths and weaknesses
◆ When to consider using a bid writer
◆ The pros and cons of both options
◆ Getting the most from a consultant

To attend, please register here.

Top high value contract award notices

Title: United Kingdom-Aberdeen: Technical support services
Short description: Contract to develop a tendering technical specification and associated plans for the procurement of a new vessel in the near future.
Published By: Scottish Government
Date Published: 12 February 2021
Framework/DPS: No
Value excluding VAT: £740,842.00
Number of tenders received: 13 (of which were SMEs: 9)
Contractors: Houlder Ltd
View full notice on Tenders Direct

Title: United Kingdom-Southend-on-Sea: Industrial machinery
Short description: a contract for the design, supply, installation and maintenance of cremator equipment to be placed in Southend Crematorium.
Published By: Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
Date Published: 12 February 2021
Framework/DPS: No
Value excluding VAT: £2,200,000.00
Number of tenders received: 1
Contractors: Facultatieve Technologies Ltd
View full notice on Tenders Direct

Title: United Kingdom-Belfast: Investigation and security
Short description: a framework arrangement for the provision of a range of security services. 
Published by: NIE Networks Ltd
Date Published: 16 February 2021
Framework/DPS: yes
Value excluding VAT: £3,314,000.00
Number of tenders received, lot 1: 1
Number of tenders received, lot 2: 5
Number of tenders received, lot 3: 1
Contractors: RE:SURE Intelligence Ltd | Electronic and Security Services Ltd | BIDVEST Noonan (UK) Ltd
View full notice on Tenders Direct

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Tenders Direct is the UK’s most accurate tender alert service. We are the only service to guarantee that with us – you’ll never miss a tender.

For more information about we can help you find and win more work in the public sector, please visit www.tendersdirect.co.uk or call us on 0800 222 9009.

Public Sector Round-Up 12.02.21

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Weekly UK tender publishing update

1,091

744

347

Total UK
Tenders		Low Value
Tenders		High Value
Tenders

106

64

518

Frameworks
or DPS 		Prior Information
Notices		High Value
Award Notices
Tender notices published in the UK between 05.02.21 & 11.02.21

In the news this week

New £10 million fund to drive private sector investment in nature
A new environment improvement fund will create numerous opportunities for businesses, by allowing them to seek grants of up to £100,000 or bid for contracts to help local authorities implement their own environmentally friendly projects.
The Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund aims to encourage a range of nature projects across England, with the intent of developing them to a point where they can attract private investment. The aim is to create a pipeline of projects for the private sector to invest in, and develop new funding models that can be replicated elsewhere.

Wales commits to net zero by 2050, but sets out ambitions to get there sooner
The Welsh Government has set out its legal commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, but is pushing to make significant improvements by 2030.
Their plan focuses on achieving cleaner air, ending harmful agricultural pollution, moving from fossil fuel extraction and towards green energy, as well as working towards a net zero public sector in Wales by 2030 and making Wales a zero waste nation.
We have seen a lot of projects already in other parts of the UK which aim to reduce environmental impact by replacing windows, improving insulation, adding solar panels and other improvements to cut public sector emissions. With wales making a significant effort for the entire public sector, there will be numerous contract opportunities created as a result.
Our tender search filters allow you to adjust results by region, and by industry. Start searching for opportunities today: www.tendersdirect.co.uk

Voi launches long term scooter rental in West of England
The West of England Combined Authority will be the first place in the UK to offer long-term e-scooter rental, with residents able to keep a Voi vehicle at home for months at a time.
E-scooters are getting a lot of attention as greener and socially distanced forms of transport. The WECA started their e-scooters trials last year, but other regions are looking to run similar projects. This week alone both Rochdale and Colchester provided updates on their own e-scooter trials.

Top high value contract award notices

Title: United Kingdom-Preston: Security services
Short description: Manned security service across several business parks to protect the properties on site and prevent unauthorised access to the premises.
Published By: Lancashire County Developments (Property) Ltd
Date Published: 10 February 2021
Framework/DPS: No
Value excluding VAT: £932,755.20
Number of tenders received: 17
Contractors: FGH Security LtdFGH Security Ltd
View full notice on Tenders Direct

Title: United Kingdom-London: Cargo handling and storage services
Short description: a multi-supplier framework for the packing and transport of fine art, objects, storage of works, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings.
Published By: The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London
Date Published: 10 February 2021
Framework/DPS: Yes
Value excluding VAT: €3,800,000.00
Number of tenders received: 5
Contractors: MTEC Momart Crown Martinspeed | Constantine
View full notice on Tenders Direct

Title: United Kingdom-Weston-Super-Mare: Construction work for highways, roads
Short description: Replacement road over rail bridge at Winterstoke Road, Weston-super-Mare
Published by: North Somerset Council
Date Published: 10 February 2021
Framework/DPS: No
Value excluding VAT: £6,440,664.00
Number of tenders received: 5
Contractors: John Graham Construction Ltd
View full notice on Tenders Direct

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Tenders Direct is the UK’s most accurate tender alert service. We are the only service to guarantee that with us – you’ll never miss a tender.

For more information about we can help you find and win more work in the public sector, please visit www.tendersdirect.co.uk or call us on 0800 222 9009.

Public Sector Round-Up 05.02.21

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Weekly UK tender publishing update

1072

734

338

Total UK
Tenders		Low Value
Tenders		High Value
Tenders

98

62

440

Frameworks
or DPS 		Prior Information
Notices		High Value
Award Notices
Tender notices published in the UK between 29.01.21 & 04.02.21

In the news this week

£33 billion investment in Scotland’s future
Significant capital investment in healthcare, education, transport and the environment within Scotland for the next five years has been set out. The funding will support 45,000 jobs with the creation of new healthcare facilities, schools and local facilities across Scotland.

◆ £110 million for digital public services transformation
◆ £50 million for Active Freeways
◆ £60 million for climate adaptation of the trunk road network
◆ £2 billion for education and learning facilities
◆ £600 million to strengthen connectivity across Scotland
◆ £1.5 billion towards transport
◆ £2.3 billion for healthcare

You can adjust your search filters on Tenders Direct to show results for any of the industries listed above, and even choose which region you would like to see results for. Try it for yourself at www.tendersdirect.co.uk

Councils urged to bid for extended electric vehicle chargepoints funding
Local authorities are being urged to apply for a share of £20m funding to increase the number of on-street electric vehicle chargepoints.
The On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS) will cover 75% of the capital costs of procurement and installation, and is hoped to lead to 4,000 more chargepoints – doubling the number available across the UK.
Use our Electric Vehicle and Charging Equipment category to keep an eye out for related opportunities.

Bids, tenders, proposals. Whatever you call them, winning them is crucial.
We are not just a team of experts, as a company, we routinely win and deliver contracts directly with public and private sector buyers, so we know what works.
Whether your requirement is checking a bid before submission or reviewing your overall approach, we can help.
View our full range of services here: https://www.tendersdirect.co.uk/b/consultancy

Top high value contract award notices

Title: United Kingdom-Catford: Surveillance and security systems and devices
Short description: Contract to design, supply, install and commission equipment to replace the existing central control room equipment, network and digital recording system and public space analogue cameras and wireless transmission equipment.
Published By: London Borough of Lewisham
Date Published: 04 February 2021
Framework/DPS: No
Value excluding VAT: £984,876.00
Number of tenders received: 5
Contractors: EUROVIA INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
View full notice on Tenders Direct

Title: United Kingdom-London: Tunnel operation services
Short description: Maintenance and Management Contract for TfL Road Tunnels and Pumping Stations
Published By: Transport for London
Date Published: 02 February 2021
Framework/DPS: No
Value excluding VAT: £200,000,000.00
Number of tenders received: 4
Contractors: Kier Highways Limited
View full notice on Tenders Direct

Title: United Kingdom-London: Fire-prevention services
Short description: Provision of fire safety/waking watch services.
Published by: London Borough of Waltham Forest
Date Published: 01 February 2021
Framework/DPS: No
Value excluding VAT: £3,600,000.00
Number of tenders received: 16 (of which were SMEs: 16)
Contractors: MPD FM Ltd
View full notice on Tenders Direct

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Tenders Direct is the UK’s most accurate tender alert service. We are the only service to guarantee that with us – you’ll never miss a tender.

For more information about we can help you find and win more work in the public sector, please visit www.tendersdirect.co.uk or call us on 0800 222 9009.

Public Sector Round-Up 29.01.21

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Weekly UK tender publishing update

971

629

342

Total UK
Tenders		Low Value
Tenders		High Value
Tenders

123

61

457

Frameworks
or DPS 		Prior Information
Notices		High Value
Award Notices
Tender notices published in the UK between 22.01.21 & 28.01.21

In the news this week

This week’s news articles are all focused on taking actions to combat climate change, and significantly reducing emissions by 2030.

Council secures £15m to combat Climate Change in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire County Council will use this funding to deliver several sustainability led projects at a number locations including school buildings, fire stations, libraries and offices. The money will go towards projects including:

◆ an air source heat pump at County Hall
◆ an air handling unit upgrade at Farnham House
◆ mass installation of solar panels at 23 fire stations
◆ energy efficient boiler systems at various schools
◆ improving building insulation

You can find contract opportunities in Hertfordshire, and other UK locations, by using our Tender Search and location filters.

West Berkshire Council announces plans for £10m solar farm
The plan would see more than 45,000 solar panels installed over 75 acres of council-owned land near Grazeley. According to feasibility studies, the solar farm would offset around 30% of the council’s carbon footprint.
Funding for the project will be included in the capital strategy and submitted for council approval on 2 March 2021.

£26.9m investment in carbon savings for County Council buildings and local schools
The green light has been given to projects which will improve the energy efficiency of local schools and council buildings.

◆£6.7 million for the installation of solar panels
◆£20.2 million window replacement programme

Around 370 Hampshire schools and several council buildings are expected to benefit from this funding.

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Top high value contract award notices

Title: UK-Stoke-on-Trent: Health and social work services
Short description: Contract to co-ordinate a single integrated All Age Carer Support Service with a single point of access for adult and young carers from age 5 across Stoke-on-Trent
Published By: Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Date Published: 22 January 2021
Framework/DPS: No
Value excluding VAT: £1,460,000.00
Number of tenders received: 3
Contractors: North Staffs Carers Association
View full notice on Tenders Direct

Title: United Kingdom-Stratford: Hot-water boilers
Short description: Framework for the provision of Boilers for London and Quadrant’s self delivered new build projects.
Published By: Torbay Council
Date Published: 26 January 2021
Framework/DPS: Yes
Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000.00
Number of tenders received: 2
Contractors: Baxi Heating UK Ltd | Ideal Boilers Ltd
View full notice on Tenders Direct

Title: United Kingdom-Leicester: Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
Short description: Framework for the supply of frozen ready meal solutions that shall include complete single portion main meals and desserts and multi-portion meal components, including main and side dishes, desserts and sweet and savoury sauces.
Published by: ESPO
Date Published: 28 January 2021
Framework/DPS: Yes
Value excluding VAT: £20,000,000.00
Number of tenders received: 9 (of which were SMEs: 4)
Contractors: apetito Ltd | BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood | County Enterprise Foods part of Nottinghamshire County Council | I Care (GB) Ltd | NH Case Ltd
View full notice on Tenders Direct

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Tenders Direct is the UK’s most accurate tender alert service. We are the only service to guarantee that with us – you’ll never miss a tender.

For more information about we can help you find and win more work in the public sector, please visit www.tendersdirect.co.uk or call us on 0800 222 9009.

Public Sector Round-Up 22.01.21

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Weekly UK tender publishing update

986

674

312

Total UK
Tenders		Low Value
Tenders		High Value
Tenders

93

51

468

Frameworks
or DPS 		Prior Information
Notices		High Value
Award Notices
Tender notices published in the UK between 15.01.21 & 21.01.21

In the news this week

£7.5 million to digitally schedule shifts and save NHS staff time
The funding is part of a £26 million national fund to have all NHS doctors, nurses and other clinical staff on e-rostering systems by 2021. The £7.5m will be used to support digital shift scheduling across 38 NHS trusts, which will allow staff to spend more time with patients.
This is a useful article as it provides a breakdown of this spend per trust, highlighting how much has been spent for each project. To access all NHS and other public sector tech tenders, use our Search Categories to find the most relevant opportunities for your business.

Transport for London gets the go-ahead for 852 new homes in Acton
Half of these new homes will be affordable, as part of Mayor Sadiq’s strategy to provide genuinely affordable homes with excellent transport links. 9 new buildings will create these homes, and offer a mix of one, two and three-bedroom properties.
The site for this project also includes more than 2,300 sqm of commercial and retail space.
The proposals form part of a wider housing programme, which aims to provide more than 10,000 homes across the capital. Permission has been granted for 6,650 homes already, with approval for a further 1,250 homes pending, and more housing applications to be submitted this year. This means TfL will be creating significant opportunities for contractors as part of their overall strategy. Ensure you never miss a tender with Tenders Direct.

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Top high value contract award notices

Title: United Kingdom-Bristol: Restaurant and food-serving services
Short description: Contract for the operation of the food and beverage concession outlets at Westonbirt Arboretum, namely the Restaurant and Kiosk.
Published by: Forestry England
Date Published: 15 January 2021
Framework/DPS: No
Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000.00
Number of tenders received: 12 (of which were SMEs: 9)
Contractors: Fosters Rooms Ltd
View full notice on Tenders Direct

Title: UK-Hamilton: Ponfeigh Bridge Replacement
Short description: South Lanarkshire Council’s Roads and Transportation Service has identified a requirement for the construction of a 36 metre single span proprietary steel bridge at Douglas Water, Lanark.
Published By: South Lanarkshire Council
Date Published: 19 January 2021
Framework/DPS: No
Value excluding VAT: £1,710,522.02
Number of tenders received: 3 (of which were SMEs: 3)
Contractors: I & H Brown Ltd
View full notice on Tenders Direct

Title: United Kingdom-Torquay: Repair and maintenance services
Short description: Contract to service mechanical plant and equipment for Torbay Council assets, TDA assets and for external TDA clients who have signed up to a Service Level Agreement and may have assets across the South West region, from Cornwall to Wiltshire.
Published By: Torbay Council
Date Published: 21 January 2021
Framework/DPS: No
Value excluding VAT: £1,600,000.00
Number of tenders received: 5
Contractors: WEMCO Limited
View full notice on Tenders Direct

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Tenders Direct is the UK’s most accurate tender alert service. We are the only service to guarantee that with us – you’ll never miss a tender.

For more information about we can help you find and win more work in the public sector, please visit www.tendersdirect.co.uk or call us on 0800 222 9009.

Public Sector Round-Up 15.01.21

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Weekly UK tender publishing update

974

638

336

Total UK
Tenders		Low Value
Tenders		High Value
Tenders

110

44

470

Frameworks
or DPS 		Prior Information
Notices		High Value
Award Notices
Tender notices published in the UK between 08.01.21 & 14.01.21

In the news this week

Highways England urges local businesses to play a part in A30 Cornwall upgrade
Highways England is urging companies in and around Cornwall to play a part in the £330 million pound upgrade of the A30 between Chiverton and Carland Cross.
As construction activity increases, so will opportunities for the contractors and supply chain. The types of services and people required will include plant, fencing, track matting, catering, cleaning, accommodation and hospitality.
To find associated tenders and other relevant opportunities, you can use our Tender Search Tool to filter notices by industry and region.

Highways England funding resolves cycleway’s missing link
Highways England is investing £630,000 into the A36 Southampton Road in Salisbury, reducing the need for detours, dismounting and cycling within the carriageway. This is one of the many schemes made possible through the £169 million Users and Communities fund – which will improve routes for cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders over the next 5 years.

Other ongoing projects include:
◆ £17 million of funding invested to enable Cornwall Council to deliver four major cycle routes alongside the busy A30;
◆ £1.2 million towards a cycle path upgrade and £1m towards the design of several other cycle routes around the Avonmouth area of Bristol;
◆ £675,000 towards improved cycle and footpaths and upgraded crossings on both the A35 and Sea Road South around Bridport.

Home building stats show sector is bouncing back
Support for the construction industry has resulted in an increase in the number of completed homes within the UK.
Official statistics show that 35,710 homes were started between July and September 2020 – a 111% increase on the previous quarter – while, 45,000 homes were completed in the same period, show a 185% increase.
To view related contracts for existing and future projects, please view our Tender Category Search.

Brexit has concluded – what’s changed?

With Brexit over and the UK no longer in the EU, some new changes have been made to public procurement.
To keep you informed of what has changed, we have an upcoming webinar as well as several posts you may find useful.

◆ Free webinar: Tendering after Brexit – What is Find a Tender Service?
◆ Brexit and Public Procurement
◆ Low value tenders post Brexit – improved opportunities for SMEs
◆ What is Find a Tender?

December Round-up and Observations from 2020

5,129 notices were published in December 2020, an incredibly positive number, breaking the trend of less opportunities being published in the run up to New Year. It’s an incredibly reassuring sign also considering factoring the impact of Brexit and Covid-19.
In our most recent post we look at the notices published in December 2020, find out what observations our Specialists made in 2020 that could have an impact on procurement in 2021.

Top high value contract award notices

Title: United Kingdom-Sunderland: Construction work
Short description: A framework for minor building works mainly consisting of building refurbishments.
Published By: University of Sunderland
Date Published: 13 January 2021
Framework/DPS: Yes
Value excluding VAT: £36,000,000.00
Number of tenders received, lot 1: 16 (of which were SMEs: 13)
Number of tenders received, lot 2: 18 (of which were SMEs: 12)
Number of tenders received, lot 3: 16 (of which were SMEs: 11)
Contractors: Birch Tree Northern Ltd | T. Manners and Sons Ltd | LIVECO Ltd T/A VEST Construction | Brims Construction Ltd | Esh Construction Ltd | Interserve Construction Ltd
View full notice on Tenders Direct

Title: United Kingdom-Truro: Solar photovoltaic modules
Short description: Framework for the supply and installation of solar panels across five lots with an additional lot for a consultant to carry out post installation checks. Panels to be installed in line with the IET code of practice for grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems.
Published By: Cornwall Council
Date Published: 14 January 2021
Framework/DPS: Yes
Value excluding VAT: £40,000,000.00
Number of tenders received, lot 1: 10
Number of tenders received, lot 2: 13
Number of tenders received, lot 3: 11
Number of tenders received, lot 4: 12
Number of tenders received, lot 5: 11
Contractors: Cleanearth Energy | Sungift Solar | ZLC Energy | Natural Generation |
View full notice on Tenders Direct

Title: United Kingdom-Edinburgh: Medical consumables
Short description: Non Sterile AGP Disposable Gowns
Published by: NHS National Services Scotland
Date Published: 14 January 2021
Framework/DPS: No
Value excluding VAT: £1,660,210.00
Number of tenders received: 2
Contractors: Redwood TTM | Ilasco Ltd
View full notice on Tenders Direct

Details of a free webinar about Brexit and Find a Tender. 20 January, 1pm to 1.45pm

For further discussions around Find a Tender, and what tendering after Brexit will be like.
Register for our free webinar, 20 January 2021, 1:00-1:45pm.

In the session we will cover:
◆ Procurement after Brexit, and the new Find a Tender Service
◆ What it means for public sector organisations and private companies
◆ What will happen with above threshold procurement (OJEU)
◆ How to best prepare and gear up for a successful 2021

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Tenders Direct is the UK’s most accurate tender alert service. We are the only service to guarantee that with us – you’ll never miss a tender.

For more information about we can help you find and win more work in the public sector, please visit www.tendersdirect.co.uk or call us on 0800 222 9009.

Public Sector Round-Up 18.12.20

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Weekly UK tender publishing update

1,084

764

320

Total UK
Tenders		Low-Value
Tenders		OJEU
Tenders

170

63

362

Frameworks
or DPS 		Prior Information
Notices		OJEU
Award Notices
Tender notices published in the UK between 11.12.20 & 17.12.20

Tenders Direct provides full coverage of public sector tenders of any value across the UK and ROI. Our team of specialists source every notice and then reclassifies each one for accuracy. We rely on humans, not algorithms, to ensure you never miss a tender.
Request a free demo of our service to search through these notices, and discover what opportunities the public sector has to offer.

In the news this week

Largest council housing scheme for 50 years in Salford
Salford City has approved the creation of 417 new eco-friendly homes, to help tackle the housing crisis in the city. Of the homes, 188 will be available for social rent, 127 for affordable rent, 52 to the private rented sector and 50 will be sold. They will provide a quality and sustainable range of house types and size to meet local needs.

Ambitious plans for £100million investment in Council housing will transform Renfrewshire
Proposals for a major investment programme which will transform council housing in Renfrewshire over the next decade have been given the go-ahead. The Regeneration and Renewal Programme will invest at least £100million in council housing over the next 10 years, creating 300 newbuild homes, and improve existing housing in eight areas in Johnstone, Paisley and Renfrew in its first phase.

Construction, particularly for new homes, continues to receive heavy investment across the UK. Use our Construction Search Category to get an idea of the types of opportunities currently available.

Council committed to delivering delayed £130m Albion Square development
Hull City Council remains committed to delivering the stalled £130m Albion Square development. The council plans to re-develop the site with a mix of new retail, housing, offices and leisure – including a new ice rink to replace the facility at Hull Arena. Delays have been encountered due to issues with securing commercial partners, the Grade II listed Three Ships mural on the old Bhs building, and the impact of Covid-19.


We will be taking a break from posting to our blog and social media from Monday 21 December 2020, until Monday 4 January 2021.  

Other than the days detailed below, our offices will be open as usual during the festive period: Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm. 

Festive Closure 
◆ Thursday 24 December 2020 – from 1pm 
◆ Friday 25 December 2020 – ALL DAY 
◆ Monday 28 December 2020 – ALL DAY 
◆ Thursday 31 December 2020 – from 1pm 
◆ Frida, 1 January 2020 – ALL DAY 

Got an enquiry? Get in touch. 
◆ Customer Services – 0800 222 9010  
◆ New Business Team – 0800 222 9009  
◆ Email – askus@tendersdirect.co.uk  
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Wishing you all the best for the festive season and New Year.  
The Tenders Direct team 

Top OJEU contract award notices

Title: United Kingdom-Livingston: Security software development services
Short description: To enhance the existing safety and security of Glow, Education Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the creation and ongoing support of a bespoke safeguarding product and services to function within Scotland’s national digital learning platform known as Glow.
Published By: Education Scotland
Date Published: 15 December 2020
Framework/DPS: No
Value excluding VAT: £841,250.00
Number of tenders received: 2 (Of which were SMEs: 1)
Contractors: Seric Systems Ltd
View full notice on Tenders Direct

Title: United Kingdom-Manchester: Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
Short description: Construction of a new building and refurbishment works on the John Dalton site for the Faculty of Science and Engineering. 
Published by: Manchester Metropolitan University
Date Published: 16 December 2020
Framework/DPS: No
Value excluding VAT: £82,000,000.00
Number of tenders received: 3
Contractors: Bowmer + Kirkland Ltd
View full notice on Tenders Direct

Title: United Kingdom-London: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Short description: Contract for the provision of a Managed Service Provider (MSP) that could help develop and deliver ARDS.
Published By: Home Office
Date Published: 16 December 2020
Framework/DPS: No
Value excluding VAT: £30,000,000.00
Number of tenders received: 5
Contractors: Leidos Innovations UK Ltd
View full notice on Tenders Direct


Online training courses: January – February 2021

Our CPD accredited courses are delivered live and online over 2 days, offering you the same benefits of classroom training but with the added comfort and convenience of doing them from home.

Our upcoming courses are:

An Introduction to Public Procurement and Bid Writing
◆ 12 – 13 January, 13.00-16.30
◆ 9 – 10 February, 13.00-16.30

Writing Compelling Bids
◆ 19 – 20 January, 13.00-16.30
◆ 16 – 17 February, 13.00-16.30

Advanced Bid Writing Skills
◆ 26 – 27 January, 13.00-16.30
◆ 23 – 24 February, 13.00-16.30

Your tutor for these sessions will be Jamie Edwards, who is an expert bid writer with over 20 years’ experience. His sessions are interactive, meaning you will be able to ask questions throughout and benefit from tailored feedback and advice.

These courses are delivered over Microsoft teams and you can attend without any installation required to your computer – but it is highly recommended that you join using a desktop or laptop computer rather than a tablet or mobile phone. Ideally you will have both a webcam and microphone.

In-house Training
Having the right skills is critical. We can deliver bespoke in-house training to give your team the exact skills they need to find and win contracts in 2021 and beyond. Get in touch on 0800 222 9009 or email askus@tendersdirect.co.uk to discuss your needs, and find out what we can offer.

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Public Sector Round-Up 11.12.20

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Weekly UK tender publishing update

1,133

797

336

Total UK
Tenders		Low-Value
Tenders		OJEU
Tenders

63

65

276

Frameworks
or DPS 		Prior Information
Notices		OJEU
Award Notices
Tender notices published in the UK between 04.11.20 & 10.12.20

If you are interested in finding out what the market looks like for your industry, get in touch and we’ll be happy to provide you with a free overview for your business. Alternatively, start looking for opportunities with our tender search tool on www.tendersdirect.co.uk

In the news this week

Procurement Policy Note – The Construction Playbook
The UK Government have published a Construction Playbook, which sets out 14 policies for how procurement for public works projects and programmes should be conducted. The PPN applies to Central Government Departments, their Executive Agencies and Non Departmental Public Bodies. The guidance within the playbook is, however, considered to be good practice, and the wider UK public sector is encouraged to acknowledge the policies detailed within.
The Playbook also addresses the key role of construction in Covid-19 recovery, and how the sector will contribute towards the UK’s environmental objectives.

Top OJEU contract award notices

Title: United Kingdom-Gloucester: Construction work
Short description: A 2-year contract for the provision of surfacing works for Gloucestershire County Council from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2022. 
Published by: Gloucestershire County Council
Date Published: 04 December 2020
Framework/DPS: No
Value excluding VAT: £55,000,000.00
Number of tenders received: 3
Contractors: Tarmac Trading Ltd
View full notice on Tenders Direct

Title: United Kingdom-Worthing: Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
Short description: The project consists of the construction of two separate buildings, served by on joint access road entrance building. Block one consists of 29 apartments and block two of 15 apartments, together with the provision of all associated services.
Published By: Adur District Council
Date Published: 04 December 2020
Framework/DPS: No
Value excluding VAT: £9,978,301.24
Number of tenders received: 3 (Of which were SMEs: 2)
Contractors: Westridge Construction LTd
View full notice on Tenders Direct

Title: United Kingdom-London: Environmental auditing
Short description: This requirement is to source a number of suppliers to provide consultant support to the Environment Agency’s Climate Change, Trading and Regulatory Services team (CCTRS), with skills, knowledge and experience to support our operational activities.
Published By: Defra Network eTendering Portal
Date Published: 04 December 2020
Framework/DPS: No
Value excluding VAT: £2,650,000.00
Number of tenders received, lot 1: 2
Number of tenders received, lot 2: 6
Number of tenders received, lot 3: 3
Contractors: Ricardo-AEA Ltd | Capita Property and Infrastructure Ltd | Jacobs UK Ltd
View full notice on Tenders Direct


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Whether it’s checking a bid before submission, or managing your bids from start to finish – we can help.
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If you have a more bespoke need, we would be happy to discuss what support options are available to you. We can be reached at askus@tendersdirect.co.uk or by calling 0800 222 9009.

Tenders Direct is the UK’s most accurate tender alert service. We are the only service to guarantee that with us – you’ll never miss a tender.

For more information about we can help you find and win more work in the public sector, please visit www.tendersdirect.co.uk or call us on 0800 222 9009.

Public Sector Round-Up 04.12.20

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Weekly UK tender publishing update

1,112

826

286

Total UK
Tenders		Low-Value
Tenders		OJEU
Tenders

133

57

362

Frameworks
or DPS 		Prior Information
Notices		OJEU
Award Notices
Tender notices published in the UK between 27.11.20 & 03.12.20


An incredible 6,469 tender notices were published across the UK & ROI last month, creating a significant number of opportunities to secure work for 2021. View the full stats for November 2020.

In the news this week

£29 million to be invested in Stoke-on-Trent’s transport network
The Transforming Cities Fund will allow for major improvements around Stoke-on-Trent and Longton train stations, along with new cycling and walking links, plus upgrades to city centre bus station.
The funding aims to better connect the community and open up access to jobs, housing and services.

Prime Minister announces £20m to grow medicines manufacturing in the UK
The Medicines and Diagnostic Manufacturing Transformation Fund will open up investment opportunities for medicine manufacturers in England, Scotland and Wales. The aim of this funding is to put UK companies ahead of global competitors in advanced medicines manufacturing, while helping them respond to future healthcare needs – and increasing the overall health resilience of the UK.

Top OJEU contract award notices

Title: United Kingdom-Glasgow: Ground investigation work
Short description: A Multi-supplier Framework Agreement (MFA) with a number of ground investigation contractors to carry out and report on ground investigation works of varying scope, complexity and value in connection with trunk road and other transport infrastructure schemes promoted by the Scottish Ministers through Transport Scotland. 
Date Published: 27 November 2020
Framework/DPS: Yes
Value excluding VAT: £50,000,000.00
Number of tenders received: 7 (Of which were SMEs: 5)
Contractors: Fugro GeoServices Ltd | Ian Farmer Associates (1998) Ltd | Raeburn Drilling and Geotechnical Ltd | Soil Engineering Geoservices Ltd | WYG Group
View full notice on Tenders Direct

Title: United Kingdom-London: Construction work
Short description: The refurbishment of Highgate Newtown Community Centre and Fresh Youth Academy. The works will provide an estimated 1 754 m2 of community centre facilities, comprising Highgate Newtown Community Centre and the Fresh Youth Academy, and approximately 3 610 m2 of residential floor space.
Published By: London Borough of Camden
Date Published: 01 December 2020
Framework/DPS: No
Value excluding VAT: £16,570,417.15
Number of tenders received: 5
Contractors: Farrans Construction trading as a division of Northstone (NI) Ltd
View full notice on Tenders Direct

Title: United Kingdom-Croydon: Scanning services
Short description: This requirement was to procure a replacement contract for scanning, processing and data extraction services which are located off HM Land Registry premises.
Date Published: 01 December 2020
Framework/DPS: No
Value excluding VAT: £9,500,000.00
Number of tenders received: 6
Contractors: Xerox (UK) Ltd
View full notice on Tenders Direct


Ask the Experts Q&A: Wednesday 16 December 2020, 1.00 – 1.45PM

Are there specific questions about tendering you would love to have answered?
Join our webinar where we will be taking questions from the floor!

Whether you want to know more about finding the right tenders, or what to do once you’ve found them – our experts will answer any questions you have.
This webinar is totally free of charge, and you can ask your questions when you register or live during the session.

Tenders Direct is the UK’s most accurate tender alert service. We are the only service to guarantee that with us – you’ll never miss a tender.

For more information about we can help you find and win more work in the public sector, please visit www.tendersdirect.co.uk or call us on 0800 222 9009.

Public Sector Round-Up 27.11.20

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UK tender publishing update

1204

849

355

Total UK
Tenders		Low-Value
Tenders		OJEU
Tenders

123

71

396

Frameworks
or DPS 		Prior Information
Notices		OJEU
Award Notices
Tender notices published in the UK between 20.11.20 & 27.11.20

With 1204 tender notices published, this week has one of the highest weekly totals seen this year.

We currently have over 4700 UK live notices, across a range of industries. To see what opportunities have been created for your industry, use our search categories and filters to find opportunities relevant to you.

In the news this week

£10 billion package to build more homes and level up communities
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government will receive £10 billion of funding in the next financial year to build more homes and improve communities across England.

  • £7.1 billion National Home Building Fund to build more affordable, sustainable and beautiful homes across England, over the next 4 years.
  • Funding to level up and strengthen communities, including new £4 billion Levelling Up Fund
  • More than £70 million to implement an ambitious package of new laws to improve building safety

The National Home Building Fund aims to shake up the housing market by backing smaller developers, unlocking brownfield land and supporting innovative construction techniques. It is expected that this will create up to 660,000 jobs and around 860,000 homes.


HMRC and Home Office the big winners as spending review commits £600m to ‘fix outdated government IT’
New funding has been announced to bring government technology up to date. The funds will be used to ensure core systems can better support administration by making them more secure, reducing risk of failures and improving efficiency.

  • HMRC has been awarded £268m
  • The Home Office has been awarded £232m
  • The Department for Education will receive £64m
  • The Ministry of Justice will receive £40m

This review is only a one-year stopgap measure, with a full, four-year review due to take place next year. View our Tech categories to see current public sector opportunities, or register to receive alerts relevant to your industry – direct to your inbox.


Manchester council writes to government calling for extra funding for parks
We have seen a lot of articles similar to this one this year, and seen plenty of notices published to improve outdoor spaces across the UK in response to the outbreak.
Developing outdoor spaces can create numerous opportunities for contractors, and it could be worthwhile keeping an eye out for similar stories, developing a relationship with the potential buyers, and staying aware of updates.

Extraordinary notices

Title: UK-St Helens: M&Y Maintenance & Construction Subcontractor Dynamic Purchasing System v2
Short description: A DPS for the provision of sub-contractors to assist with the delivery of a wide range of service including repairs, maintenance, refurbishment and construction. The DPS has been sub-divided into 49 categories; sub-contractors can apply for one or more categories. It is intended that the DPS will run for an initial period of 10 years. 
Published By: Regenda Limited
Date Published: 23 November 2020
Deadline: 15 November 2030
Framework/DPS: Yes
Value excluding VAT: £461,750,000
View full notice on Tenders Direct


Ask the Experts Q&A: Wednesday 16 December 2020, 1.00 – 1.45PM

Are there specific questions about tendering you would love to have answered?
Join our webinar where we will be taking questions from the floor!

Whether you want to know more about finding the right tenders, or what to do once you’ve found them – our experts will answer any questions you have.
This webinar is totally free of charge, and you can ask your questions when you register or live during the session.

Top OJEU contract award notices

Title: United Kingdom-Manchester: International payment transfer services
Short description: Manchester Metropolitan University (‘the University’) is seeking to appoint through a competitive tender process, a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to deliver an integrated payment platform and all related payment functionality. 
Published By: Manchester Metropolitan University
Date Published: 20 November 2020
Framework/DPS: No
Value excluding VAT: £2,400,000.00
Number of tenders received: 3
Contractors: Flywire Payments Ltd
View full notice on Tenders Direct

Title: United Kingdom-Birkenhead: Construction work for buildings relating to health
Short description: The provision of a Health and Wellbeing Centre – approximately 2 200 m2 of accommodation for health and social care services, with a small provision for a commercial opportunity space on the ground floor.
Published By: Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Date Published: 25 November 2020
Framework/DPS: No
Value excluding VAT: £5,329,056.00
Number of tenders received: 4 (Of which were SMEs: 4)
Contractors: Eric Wright Construction Ltd
View full notice on Tenders Direct

Title: United Kingdom-London: Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
Short description: The provision of signalling civils works, location case, signal bases and cable route works to support the main signalling project.
Published By: Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
Date Published: 25 November 2020
Framework/DPS: No
Value excluding VAT: £17,634,009.90
Number of tenders received: 5 (Of which were SMEs: 5)
Contractors: Global Rail Construction
View full notice on Tenders Direct

Tenders Direct is the UK’s most accurate tender alert service. We are the only service to guarantee that with us – you’ll never miss a tender.

For more information about we can help you find and win more work in the public sector, please visit www.tendersdirect.co.uk or call us on 0800 222 9009.

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