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- RRE-01284 - For the provision of a Digitally Enabled Children & Young People’s Mental Health Service (South Staffordshire)Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust · Published 16 Oct 2026We are seeking a Provider to work in partnership with, who will provide therapeutic interventions and a resource library via patient facing digital tools and platforms for Children, Young People and/or their parents or carers. The tools will provide NICE recommended evidence-based interventions forValue not stated in sourceCloses Tue 3 Nov 2026, 09:30 GMT
- Vacuum Pump Tritium TestingUK Atomic Energy Authority · Published 16 Oct 2026The Authority wishes to commission an organisation to deliver to design, manufacture, commission, and operate a tritium-compatible test rig that is representative of the operating conditions of the Vacuum and Impurity Treatment System (VAC-ITS) at the Contractor’s licensed facility, and to perform p£400,000Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Mon 16 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Cutenhoe Hill Primary School & Nursery _ LutonCutenhoe Hill Primary School & Nursery · Published 16 Oct 2026Cutenhoe Hill Primary School Cutenhoe Hill Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced, professional and forward-thinking catering partner to deliver high-quality school meals and associated catering services. The School is committed to ensuring that every pupil has access to freshly prepare£478,800Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Fri 4 Dec 2026, 10:00 GMT
- IT Hardware Reseller FrameworkNATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED · Published 16 Oct 2026National Grid is establishing a Hardware Reseller Framework to provide a strategic, value-driven route to market for the procurement of IT hardware and associated services across its UK and US businesses. The framework will cover requirements including but not limited to network infrastructure, cybe£100,000,000Framework ceiling or programme total, not a contract valueLive tender · Open
- Prioritised Capital Maintenance - Corporate Properties Consultant Appointment 2026-2028Cumberland Council · Published 16 Oct 2026Cumberland Council's Programme Management Office is seeking to appoint a single professional services provider (the "Consultant") with suitable architectural, building surveying, mechanical and electrical engineering, structural engineering and quantity surveying capability to facilitate the develop£200,000Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Thu 29 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Request for Information (RFI) - Auto Translation and Transcription ServiceHome Office · Published 16 Oct 2026The Home Office is undertaking a Request for Information to improve its understanding of the current market for translation, transcription and interpretation technologies and services. The Home Office wishes to understand the maturity, capability, delivery considerations, constraints and limitations£600,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Gwelliannau i / Improvement works to the ‘Materials Recovery Facility’ (MRF) Ystâd Ddiwydiannol Cibyn, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2BDCyngor Gwynedd · Published 16 Oct 2026The Authority has recently secured additional floor space within the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) following the relocation of the confidential paper shredding operation to another area of the depot. This additional space presents an opportunity to redesign and optimise the existing MRF layout£1,200,000Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Thu 10 Dec 2026, 12:00 GMT
- W5165 Supply & Installation of Stage LightingWalsall Council · Published 16 Oct 2026"The supply and installation of stage lighting with sound infrastructure in the main theatre at Walsall Arena, Hawbush Road, Walsall, WS3 1AG: Lighting suitable for a mid-sized theatre setting Sound equipment including speakers and mixers Rigging Installation "£300,000Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Mon 16 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Upper Thurne Package 3 Construction WorksBroads (2006) Internal Drainage Board · Published 16 Oct 2026Broads IDB is planning to procure a Contractor for the design and construction of 2 x pumping stations and one culvert, namely Horse Fen pumping station and Somerton South pumping station and Somerton culvert. Each of these sites has an existing asset which will need to be decommissioned. Design for£6,500,000Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Tue 19 Jan 2027, 12:00 GMT
- Technology Enabled CareNorfolk County Council · Published 16 Oct 2026Norfolk County Council (NCC) is seeking to award a contract for Technology Enabled Care (TEC) and Virtual Care. NCC is integrating Technology Enabled Care (TEC) and Virtual Care into care planning, meeting the requirements of the Care Act 2014 to strengthen prevention, promote independence, and deli£12,700,000Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Mon 26 Oct 2026, 09:00 GMT
- Mechanical and Electrical Consultant TenderUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust · Published 16 Oct 2026The Contracting Authority seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Consultant(s) to provide professional engineering services across a diverse portfolio of healthcare capital, maintenance, refurbishment, infrastructure, and service improvement projects£1,000,000Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Mon 23 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- QHM-2026-4383 Collingwood Surgery - GP Cover Royal QuaysNHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD · Published 16 Oct 2026GMS Services to residents temporarily residing in a care homeValue not stated in sourceLive tender · Open
- Employee ScreeningDorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority · Published 16 Oct 2026Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking external providers to deliver pre-employment and employee screening services.£52,139Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Mon 2 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Children & Young People's Homecare & Sitting Service (Short Breaks Specialist) Lot 1; and Children and Young People's Outreach Support Service (Short Breaks Specialist) Lot 2Borough Council of Calderdale · Published 16 Oct 2026Lot 1: Home Care and Sitting services are recognised as 'Specialist' Short Breaks services. Home Care and Sitting services are home-based support services that are provided in the child or young person's own home, either during the day or overnight. They are designed to promote children's wellbeing,£4,030,830Estimated value stated in the noticeLive tender · Open
- The Provision of Tier 3 Community Dermatology Service on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care BoardNHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board · Published 16 Oct 2026This is a Community Tier 3 Dermatology Service. This service aims to address the specific healthcare needs of patients who require access to dermatology services where the service is delivered across the Greater Manchester conurbation. The Specification contains the requirements to ensure the delive£44,958,959Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Fri 23 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
- Repairs, Assets & Compliance ICT SystemsBELIEVE HOUSING LIMITED · Published 16 Oct 2026Repairs, Assets & Compliance ICT Systems PMEValue not stated in sourceForecast · Planning
- Provision of Services for the Acceptance and Treatment of Waste CarpetLancashire County Council · Published 16 Oct 2026Lancashire County Council will be seeking tenders for the provision of services for the acceptance and treatment of waste carpets.Value not stated in sourceForecast · Planning
- Client Support Framework (CSF)East West Rail Company Limited · Published 16 Oct 2026The East West Railway Company (the Authority) is responsible for the delivery of East West Rail (EWR), a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project providing new and upgraded rail links between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge. EWR Co. is responsible for leading the development, procu£350,000,000Framework ceiling or programme total, not a contract valueForecast · Planning
- Legionella Consultancy ServicesSouth Norfolk Council · Published 16 Oct 2026Broadland District Council and South Norfolk Council ('the Councils') invite suitably qualified and experienced contractors to submit a tender for the provision of Legionella Risk Management and Water Hygiene Services across the two Councils property portfolio. The contract will commence the 1st JaValue not stated in sourceCloses Mon 16 Nov 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Integrated Partnerships FrameworkNORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED · Published 16 Oct 2026The IF109 Framework is being established to support delivery of NI Water's capital investment programme and will succeed the existing IF105 Integrated Partnerships Framework, which is due to expire in May 2028. The Framework is intended to support delivery of the PC28 investment programme and future£10,500,000,000Framework ceiling or programme total, not a contract valueCloses Wed 18 Nov 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Post Office Branch - Eastfield SidePost Office Limited · Published 16 Oct 2026Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local into their existing or proposed business. The offer available in this Post Office would be: Post Office Local - integrating Post Office services into a vibrant and sustainable retail business, so they can be offeValue not stated in sourceCloses Tue 27 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Out-Patient Pharmaceutical Dispensing ServicesBradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Published 16 Oct 2026The provision of an Out-Patient Pharmaceutical Dispensing Service to support the overall Pharmacy provision at the two main hospital sites of Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke’s Hospital, BradfordValue not stated in sourceLive tender · Open
- Heaton Reception Road EnhancementNorthern Trains Limited · Published 16 Oct 2026The development of an outline / detailed design and subsequent construction, providing all improvements needed to Reception Roads 1, 2, 3, 4 & Siding A to provide increased resilience in the facilities required for servicing of trains to support the timetable. The Contractor is responsible for under£641,170Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Fri 20 Nov 2026, 16:00 GMT
- Life Sciences Equipment - Cagewash, IVC and DecontaminationUNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX (THE) · Published 16 Oct 2026This opportunity is for supply and installation of life sciences decontamination equipment, IVCs, racks and related goods at The University of Sussex. This opportunity is split into five lots. The University of Sussex ("the Authority") is planning refurbishment works to its' Biomedical Research Fac£425,000Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Mon 16 Nov 2026, 16:00 GMT
- QHM-2026-5065 Heavy Menstrual Bleeding/MenorrhagiaNHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD · Published 16 Oct 2026Provide a GP-led pathway in primary care, in North Tyneside, for the diagnosis and management of menorrhagiaValue not stated in sourceLive tender · Open
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How does a search result become a decision your team can explain?
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Framework estimate, relevant lot and response stage are separate facts.
Northumbrian Water’s FA08-31 Commercial Services notice gives an estimated framework value of £120 million excluding VAT, across lots.
The 3 November 2026 noon UK deadline is for expressions of interest, not a final priced tender.
Public example checked 12 October 2026, not a customer or recommendation; Northumbrian Water · 095006-2026.
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What should you check about the buyer and value?
The issuing organisation, relevant lot and what the published estimate measures.
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What should you do before drafting starts?
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Check the evidence
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Cost the response
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- Information can precede an invitation.
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A notice is useful when the team knows what to do next.
Which guide answers the question holding up your review?
Read the part you need, then return to the current notice.
| Question | Guide |
|---|---|
| Which register and stage? | AI RFP discovery |
| Does the label change the procedure? | RFP versus tender |
| Which certificate evidence? | ISO 27001 requirements |
| Which free tools? | Free RFP software |
| How do we organise the response? | Bid management |
| What does the platform do? | RFP software and platform |
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What else should you check when using the tender search?
The scope of the list, the status and the original source.
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| Primary source | Purpose |
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| Find a Tender | Official publication service |
| Contracts Finder | Publication service including legacy procurements |
| Find a Tender · notice types | Notice stage and sequence |
| Northumbrian Water · 095006-2026 | Worked public case |
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