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Business Services: the September 2026 tender calendar
64 business services tenders close in September 2026, and 89 are live during it — drawn on one grid, with question cut-offs, bid deadlines and buyer decision windows.
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September 2026
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- Closes 14 SeptOpen Space Strategy and Green Infrastructure Plan ConsultantAshford Borough Council · £100k
- Closes 14 SeptEvaluation of the Places of Worship Renewal Fund - UID289Historic England · £346k
- Closes 14 SeptEvaluation of the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund - UID290Historic England · £304k
- Closes 14 SeptCondition Surveys Corporate Landlord PortfolioMilton Keynes City Council · £350k
- Closes 14 Sept2025-791 Purchase data for red meat and dairyAGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD · £5.4m
- Closes 14 SeptStep into Health ServicesNHS England · £310k
- Closes 14 SeptInvitation to submit a proposal for human resources information system (HRIS) and fully managed payroll serviceVANGUARD LEARNING TRUST
- Closes 14 SeptNewcastle Christmas Markets - Power and LightingNewcastle City Council · £105k
- Closes 14 SeptNewcastle Christmas Market - Market Design and DecorationNewcastle City Council · £80k
- Closes 14 SeptPublic Affairs Services (LSHW.006.2026)Life Sciences Hub Wales Limited · £60k
- Closes 15 SeptCommunications, Creative and Print ServicesWALSALL HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
- Closes 15 SeptRequest for Tender – Brand, Media and Communications Engagement StrategyPKAT
- Closes 15 SeptRFQ 2026/32 - PR Agent for DTFF Celebration EventNewry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) · £30k
- Participation request 15 SeptInsolvency Services to Accountant in BankruptcyAccountant in Bankruptcy
- Closes 15 SeptGraphic Design, print and production services for British Council PolandBritish Council · £442k
- Closes 16 Sept2026-821 Social for Campaign Media BuyingAGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD · £5m
- Closes 16 SeptResearch Management and Governance Capability Enhancement ProgrammeBritish Council
- Closes 16 SeptTender 48/2026 - Facilitation for Mourne Gullion Strangford Sustainable Tourism Network Development ProgrammeNewry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) · £95k
- Closes 17 SeptPAN3520 - Hire, Installation and Removal of Lighting and AnimationsLeicester City Council · £250k
- Closes 17 SeptEXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICESParadigm Housing Group · £1m
- Closes 17 SeptPort of Dover - Customer Experience Consultant FrameworkDover Harbour Board
- Closes 18 SeptBHF R4 Business Case DevelopmentTees Valley Combined Authority · £195k
- Closes 18 SeptGambling Needs AssessmentSandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · £65k
- Closes 18 SeptResearch and Creative Development and Delivery for Behaviour Change Stop Smoking Campaign in Greater ManchesterNHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board · £120k
- Closes 18 SeptNHM Data ImprovementsWaste & Resources Action Programme
- Closes 20 SeptProvision of Catering Services for the English and School Education Programme across MoroccoBritish Council · £400k
- Closes 20 SeptPayroll Services for Germany Network 2026Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · £300k
- Closes 21 SeptACE 1012 ITQ - Cultural Education Network One-to-One EvaluationArts Council England · £15k
- Closes 21 SeptPlanned Procurement Notice - ID562 Recruitment Preferred Supplier ListAspire Housing
- Closes 21 SeptUK_1498- Arts Content AgencyBritish Council
- Closes 21 SeptSpace-Based Time Transfer Service (Space BaTTS) Research & DevelopmentDepartment for Science, Innovation & Technology · £1.7m
- Closes 21 SeptINVITATION TO QUOTE FOR Exclusive rights to publish College Endorsed Manuals for the National Police Promotions Framework Step Two Legal Examinations (Sergeant and Inspector) and the National Investigators' ExaminationCOLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED
- Closes 21 SeptWE_1340 - Accounting Services for the British Council AzerbaijanBritish Council · £77k
- Closes 21 SeptTax Consultancy SupportThirteen Housing Group Limited
- Closes 21 SeptAT1498-LOCAL ENERGY PLANLuton Council · £100k
- Closes 22 SeptJob Evaluation and Salary Benchmarking ServiceTorus62 Limited
- Closes 22 SeptExternal Audit Services - Ref 01043Tai Tarian Ltd · £90k
- Closes 22 SeptBusiness Case for a Business RatesOxford City Council
- Closes 23 SeptProtecting Vulnerable People (PVP) InvestigatorsThe Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire · £500k
- Closes 24 SeptPerformance Marketing Agency1 · £4.1m
- Closes 24 SeptSoft FM services for LSCFTLancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust · £100m
- Closes 25 Sept003043 - Contract for the Supply, Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Door Entry SystemsDurham County Council · £150k
- Closes 25 SeptFood and You 2: Waves 13-16Food Standards Agency · £1.1m
- Closes 25 SeptLUV01473 - The provision of managed temporary event infrastructure and support servicesUniversity of Leicester
- Closes 25 SeptIndividual Placement & Support (Substance Use)Leicestershire County Council · £975k
- Closes 25 SeptFramework Agreement for Creative Agencies ServicesLiverpool John Moores University
- Closes 25 SeptCEFAS26-109 RFQ for Sediment Coring Survey Services aboard RV Cefas EndeavourCENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE · £33k
- Closes 25 SeptC009/2026/2027 - Welsh Government Print FrameworkLlywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government · £4.3m (framework ceiling)
- Closes 25 SeptFunding Proposal Support and Review Services Framework (LSHW.008.2026)Life Sciences Hub Wales Limited · £150k
- Closes 28 SeptProvision of Audience Research ServicesNational Galleries of Scotland · £396k
- Closes 28 SeptSkillBuild – Event Build and Exhibition ServicesConstruction Industry Training Board (CITB)
- Closes 28 SeptSafety Officers for the HelipadSt George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Closes 28 SeptCPU 8465 - Property Auction ServicesNottingham City Council · £300k
- Closes 28 SeptSocial-First Creative Agency1 · £900k
- Closes 28 SeptDfC – National Museums NI - Exhibition Interpretation Production (Graphics)National Museums Northern Ireland (NMNI) · £288k
- Closes 28 SeptDeveloping Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence Guidelines for the UKNatural England · £50k
- Closes 29 SeptBespoke and specialist exhibition display production design & fitout servicesRoyal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
- Closes 29 SeptKing's Trust DBS and Vetting ServicesThe King's Trust · £65k
- Closes 29 SeptID 6543869 - Managing Agent for InterTradeIreland Innovation Boost Programme (Phase VII)InterTradeIreland · £2.8m
- Participation request 30 SeptExternal Print ServicesLondon Borough of Enfield
- Closes 30 SeptMarketing Design & Creative Services Framework at Imperial War Museums (IWM)Imperial War Museums · £817k
- Closes 30 SeptSupply of Higher Educational Consultancy Services in IndiaUNIVERSITY OF DERBY · £350k
- Closes 30 SeptProvision of Examination Halls in Olaya Riyadh, KSABritish Council
- Closes 30 SeptPlaces for People MarketingPlaces for People Group Limited
- Closes 2 OctHCC - 08/26 - The Provision of Get Enterprising - The Hertfordshire Start Up ProgrammeHertfordshire County Council · £1.4m
- Closes 2 OctWorkforce Media LiteracyOfcom · £150k
- Closes 2 OctSmall Sum Lending Pilot - Evaluation design and delivery, including Theory of ChangeFAIR4ALL FINANCE LIMITED
- Closes 2 OctEvaluation and Learning Partner (Sport England Place Partnership Funding Expansion - Leicester)Leicestershire County Council · £90k
- Closes 2 OctPilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety ProjectWest Oxfordshire District Council · £30k
- Closes 2 OctPilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety ProjectWest Oxfordshire District Council · £30k
- Closes 2 OctPilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety ProjectWest Oxfordshire District Council · £30k
- Closes 2 OctPilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety ProjectWest Oxfordshire District Council · £30k
- Closes 2 OctPilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety ProjectWest Oxfordshire District Council · £30k
- Closes 2 OctPilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety ProjectWest Oxfordshire District Council · £30k
- Closes 2 OctPilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety ProjectWest Oxfordshire District Council · £30k
- Closes 2 OctPilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety ProjectWest Oxfordshire District Council · £30k
- Closes 4 OctTogether for Families EvaluationThe National Lottery Community Fund · £1.4m
- Closes 5 OctIWM/2627/Ops/3508: DBS Checking Services for Imperial War MuseumsImperial War Museums · £89k
- Closes 5 OctPavilion Management and Exhibition Production: British Pavilion at the Venice BiennaleBRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
- Closes 6 OctPeabody New Homes PR Agencies FrameworkPeabody Trust · £350k
- Closes 6 OctSkills Audit for Greater CarltonGedling Borough Council · £35k
- Closes 7 OctProvision of External Audit ServicesDundee City Council · £125k
- Closes 7 OctSECURITY SERVICES ON BEHALF OF HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH BOROUGH COUNCILHinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
- Closes 8 OctThe Provision of a Managing Agent for 220 High StreetGlasgow City Council · £400k
- Closes 8 Oct003550 - Flagship Festival 2027Durham County Council · £1.5m
- Closes 9 Oct003635 - Provision of Manned Security Guard Services at Durham County Council DepotsDurham County Council · £1m
- Closes 9 Oct26-008 - Internal Audit ServicesBroadland Housing Association Limited
- Closes 9 OctDCWW 2015 - Recruitment Services ProcurementDwr Cymru Cyfyngedig · £20m
- Closes 9 OctCanvassing and Electoral Registration PrintingPembrokeshire County Council · £275k
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Evaluation of the Places of Worship Renewal Fund - UID289Evaluation of the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund - UID2902026-821 Social for Campaign Media BuyingCondition Surveys Corporate Landlord Portfolio2025-791 Purchase data for red meat and dairyInsolvency Services to Accountant in BankruptcyStep into Health Services◀ PAN3520 - Hire, Installation and Removal of Lighting and AnimationsPublic Affairs Services (LSHW.006.2026)Communications, Creative and Print Services◀ Port of Dover - Customer Experience Consultant FrameworkOpen Space Strategy and Green Infrastructure Plan Consultant◀ EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICESRequest for Tender – Brand, Media and Communications Engagement StrategyGraphic Design, print and production services for British Council PolandInvitation to submit a proposal for human resources information system (HRIS) and fully managed payroll serviceNewcastle Christmas Markets - Power and LightingResearch Management and Governance Capability Enhancement ProgrammeNewcastle Christmas Market - Market Design and DecorationRFQ 2026/32 - PR Agent for DTFF Celebration EventTender 48/2026 - Facilitation for Mourne Gullion Strangford Sustainable Tourism Network Development ProgrammeBHF R4 Business Case Development◀ NHM Data Improvements◀ Gambling Needs Assessment◀ Research and Creative Development and Delivery for Behaviour Change Stop Smoking Campaign in Greater Manchester◀ Provision of Catering Services for the English and School Education Programme across Morocco◀ Payroll Services for Germany Network 2026◀ Planned Procurement Notice - ID562 Recruitment Preferred Supplier List◀ Space-Based Time Transfer Service (Space BaTTS) Research & Development◀ WE_1340 - Accounting Services for the British Council Azerbaijan◀ Tax Consultancy Support◀ UK_1498- Arts Content Agency◀ INVITATION TO QUOTE FOR Exclusive rights to publish College Endorsed Manuals for the National Police Promotions Framework Step Two Legal Examinations (Sergeant and Inspector) and the National Investigators' Examination◀ ACE 1012 ITQ - Cultural Education Network One-to-One Evaluation◀ AT1498-LOCAL ENERGY PLAN ◀ Job Evaluation and Salary Benchmarking Service◀ Business Case for a Business Rates◀ External Audit Services - Ref 01043◀ Protecting Vulnerable People (PVP) Investigators
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Planned Procurement Notice - ID562 Recruitment Preferred Supplier ListSpace-Based Time Transfer Service (Space BaTTS) Research & DevelopmentWE_1340 - Accounting Services for the British Council AzerbaijanProtecting Vulnerable People (PVP) Investigators◀ Soft FM services for LSCFTProvision of Catering Services for the English and School Education Programme across Morocco◀ Performance Marketing AgencyTax Consultancy SupportJob Evaluation and Salary Benchmarking ServiceUK_1498- Arts Content AgencyBusiness Case for a Business RatesINVITATION TO QUOTE FOR Exclusive rights to publish College Endorsed Manuals for the National Police Promotions Framework Step Two Legal Examinations (Sergeant and Inspector) and the National Investigators' ExaminationPayroll Services for Germany Network 2026External Audit Services - Ref 01043ACE 1012 ITQ - Cultural Education Network One-to-One EvaluationAT1498-LOCAL ENERGY PLAN BHF R4 Business Case Development◀ Bespoke and specialist exhibition display production design & fitout servicesNHM Data Improvements◀ ID 6543869 - Managing Agent for InterTradeIreland Innovation Boost Programme (Phase VII)Gambling Needs Assessment◀ King's Trust DBS and Vetting ServicesResearch and Creative Development and Delivery for Behaviour Change Stop Smoking Campaign in Greater Manchester◀ External Print ServicesPAN3520 - Hire, Installation and Removal of Lighting and Animations◀ Provision of Audience Research ServicesPort of Dover - Customer Experience Consultant Framework◀ SkillBuild – Event Build and Exhibition ServicesEXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES◀ Safety Officers for the Helipad2026-821 Social for Campaign Media Buying◀ DfC – National Museums NI - Exhibition Interpretation Production (Graphics)Research Management and Governance Capability Enhancement Programme◀ CPU 8465 - Property Auction ServicesTender 48/2026 - Facilitation for Mourne Gullion Strangford Sustainable Tourism Network Development Programme◀ Social-First Creative AgencyInsolvency Services to Accountant in Bankruptcy◀ Developing Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence Guidelines for the UKCommunications, Creative and Print Services◀ Places for People MarketingRequest for Tender – Brand, Media and Communications Engagement Strategy◀ Marketing Design & Creative Services Framework at Imperial War Museums (IWM)Graphic Design, print and production services for British Council Poland◀ Supply of Higher Educational Consultancy Services in IndiaRFQ 2026/32 - PR Agent for DTFF Celebration Event◀ Provision of Examination Halls in Olaya Riyadh, KSAEvaluation of the Places of Worship Renewal Fund - UID289◀ C009/2026/2027 - Welsh Government Print FrameworkEvaluation of the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund - UID290◀ Food and You 2: Waves 13-16Condition Surveys Corporate Landlord Portfolio◀ LUV01473 - The provision of managed temporary event infrastructure and support services2025-791 Purchase data for red meat and dairy◀ 003043 - Contract for the Supply, Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Door Entry SystemsStep into Health Services◀ Individual Placement & Support (Substance Use)Public Affairs Services (LSHW.006.2026)◀ Funding Proposal Support and Review Services Framework (LSHW.008.2026)Open Space Strategy and Green Infrastructure Plan Consultant◀ Framework Agreement for Creative Agencies ServicesInvitation to submit a proposal for human resources information system (HRIS) and fully managed payroll service◀ CEFAS26-109 RFQ for Sediment Coring Survey Services aboard RV Cefas EndeavourNewcastle Christmas Markets - Power and LightingNewcastle Christmas Market - Market Design and Decoration
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External Print ServicesPlaces for People MarketingProvision of Audience Research ServicesSkillBuild – Event Build and Exhibition ServicesBespoke and specialist exhibition display production design & fitout servicesSafety Officers for the HelipadMarketing Design & Creative Services Framework at Imperial War Museums (IWM)DfC – National Museums NI - Exhibition Interpretation Production (Graphics)ID 6543869 - Managing Agent for InterTradeIreland Innovation Boost Programme (Phase VII)CPU 8465 - Property Auction ServicesSupply of Higher Educational Consultancy Services in IndiaSocial-First Creative AgencyDeveloping Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence Guidelines for the UKKing's Trust DBS and Vetting ServicesProvision of Examination Halls in Olaya Riyadh, KSAC009/2026/2027 - Welsh Government Print Framework◀ Peabody New Homes PR Agencies FrameworkFood and You 2: Waves 13-16◀ Skills Audit for Greater CarltonLUV01473 - The provision of managed temporary event infrastructure and support services◀ Provision of External Audit Services003043 - Contract for the Supply, Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Door Entry Systems◀ SECURITY SERVICES ON BEHALF OF HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH BOROUGH COUNCILIndividual Placement & Support (Substance Use)Funding Proposal Support and Review Services Framework (LSHW.008.2026)Framework Agreement for Creative Agencies ServicesCEFAS26-109 RFQ for Sediment Coring Survey Services aboard RV Cefas EndeavourSoft FM services for LSCFT◀ Pavilion Management and Exhibition Production: British Pavilion at the Venice BiennalePerformance Marketing Agency◀ IWM/2627/Ops/3508: DBS Checking Services for Imperial War MuseumsProtecting Vulnerable People (PVP) Investigators◀ Together for Families EvaluationJob Evaluation and Salary Benchmarking ServiceBusiness Case for a Business RatesExternal Audit Services - Ref 01043Planned Procurement Notice - ID562 Recruitment Preferred Supplier List◀ HCC - 08/26 - The Provision of Get Enterprising - The Hertfordshire Start Up ProgrammeSpace-Based Time Transfer Service (Space BaTTS) Research & Development◀ Workforce Media LiteracyWE_1340 - Accounting Services for the British Council Azerbaijan◀ Pilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety ProjectTax Consultancy Support◀ Pilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety ProjectUK_1498- Arts Content Agency◀ Pilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety ProjectINVITATION TO QUOTE FOR Exclusive rights to publish College Endorsed Manuals for the National Police Promotions Framework Step Two Legal Examinations (Sergeant and Inspector) and the National Investigators' Examination◀ Pilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety ProjectACE 1012 ITQ - Cultural Education Network One-to-One Evaluation◀ Pilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety ProjectAT1498-LOCAL ENERGY PLAN ◀ Pilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety Project◀ Pilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety Project◀ Pilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety Project◀ Small Sum Lending Pilot - Evaluation design and delivery, including Theory of Change◀ Evaluation and Learning Partner (Sport England Place Partnership Funding Expansion - Leicester)
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Peabody New Homes PR Agencies FrameworkPavilion Management and Exhibition Production: British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale◀ The Provision of a Managing Agent for 220 High StreetProvision of External Audit ServicesIWM/2627/Ops/3508: DBS Checking Services for Imperial War MuseumsSECURITY SERVICES ON BEHALF OF HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH BOROUGH COUNCILSkills Audit for Greater CarltonTogether for Families Evaluation◀ 003550 - Flagship Festival 2027HCC - 08/26 - The Provision of Get Enterprising - The Hertfordshire Start Up ProgrammeWorkforce Media LiteracyPilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety ProjectPilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety ProjectPilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety ProjectPilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety ProjectPilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety ProjectPilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety ProjectPilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety ProjectPilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety ProjectSmall Sum Lending Pilot - Evaluation design and delivery, including Theory of ChangeEvaluation and Learning Partner (Sport England Place Partnership Funding Expansion - Leicester)External Print ServicesPlaces for People MarketingMarketing Design & Creative Services Framework at Imperial War Museums (IWM)Supply of Higher Educational Consultancy Services in IndiaProvision of Examination Halls in Olaya Riyadh, KSABespoke and specialist exhibition display production design & fitout servicesID 6543869 - Managing Agent for InterTradeIreland Innovation Boost Programme (Phase VII)King's Trust DBS and Vetting ServicesProvision of Audience Research Services◀ DCWW 2015 - Recruitment Services ProcurementSkillBuild – Event Build and Exhibition Services◀ 26-008 - Internal Audit ServicesSafety Officers for the Helipad◀ 003635 - Provision of Manned Security Guard Services at Durham County Council DepotsDfC – National Museums NI - Exhibition Interpretation Production (Graphics)◀ Canvassing and Electoral Registration PrintingCPU 8465 - Property Auction ServicesSocial-First Creative AgencyDeveloping Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence Guidelines for the UK
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