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- Supply of Army Branded ClothingUNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED · 12 regions · Published 16 Oct 2026Unite Procurement UK Limited (part of Unite Holding SE), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is seeking suppliers to join the Unite Procurement Platform. The authority requires the supply of a standardised package of Army-branded clothing. Providing practical, recognisable and consistent clothi£350,000Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Mon 2 Nov 2026, 16:00 GMT
- Molendinar+Reidvale HAs Landscape Maintenance Framework 2027Molendinar Park Housing Association Limited · Published 16 Oct 2026The successful Candidate will be responsible for the landscape maintenance, landscaping work and services to be undertaken (hereinafter referred to as ‘the works’ or ‘the services’) as described at Schedule 3, Scope & Description of Works, in/ around the Employer’s properties as indicated in the SchValue not stated in sourceCloses Mon 16 Nov 2026, 10:00 GMT
- Intermediate Care Ward ConquestEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust · Published 16 Oct 2026On-site and off-site GP ServicesValue not stated in sourceLive tender · Open
- Request for Quote: Musical Groups & Workshop Providers - East and South Cambridgeshire (June-July 2027)Cambridgeshire County Council · Published 16 Oct 2026Organisation: Cambridgeshire Music Service Required: Live Performances and Interactive Music Workshops for Primary and Secondary-Aged Children, Including Inclusive Provision for Pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Location: East and South Cambridgeshire Delivery Window: 14Value not stated in sourceCloses Mon 30 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Athlete Medical Scheme (AMS)THE UNITED KINGDOM SPORTS COUNCIL · Published 16 Oct 2026UK Sport is seeking a suitably qualified supplier to deliver its Athlete Medical Scheme, providing timely, high-quality healthcare to eligible funded athletes. Tenderers may propose a fully insured model, a trust-based model, or both. The contract will cover the administration and management of the£11,500,000Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Mon 2 Nov 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Insurance ProcurementLOCAL SPACE · Published 16 Oct 2026Local Space Limited is seeking Tenders for the provision of corporate insurance cover and associated insurance services. The procurement comprises the following Lots: Lot 1: Property Stock Insurance Lot 2: Combined Liability Insurance, comprising employers' liability, public liability, products liab£700,000Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Fri 13 Nov 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Leaseholder Building Insurance PolicyReading Borough Council · Published 16 Oct 2026NOTE: This tender is for Insurers Participation only, Brokers are not allowed to participate in the ITT. Reading Borough Council (RBC) is seeking to procure a Third-Party Property Insurance Policy for leasehold residential properties where the Council retains the freehold interest, primarily propertValue not stated in sourceCloses Wed 25 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- MTC for repairs & maintenance of CCTV, door access & PA systemsBelfast City Council · Published 16 Oct 2026The works covered by this Contract comprises the repair, maintenance and minor works of CCTV, Door Access and PA Systems at various Belfast City Council Properties and locations. Any or all of the locations as listed may be added to the Contract at the sole discretion of the Contract Administrator s£400,000Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Mon 16 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- CSM BUSINESS SERVICE MANAGEMENT PLATFORM AND IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERMinistry of Defence · Published 16 Oct 2026This Request for Information (RFI) seeks market feedback following the Authority’s market-engagement event on 8 October 2026. Responses will inform the procurement strategy, commercial model and Statements of Requirements for both procurements, with the aim of supporting effective competition and va£100,000,000Framework ceiling or programme total, not a contract valueForecast · Planning
- Career Learning Platform and Associated ServicesOrmiston Academies Trust (OAT) · Published 16 Oct 2026The objective of this PME is not to seek formal tenders, but to gather information, insights and feedback from the market, that will help to: • Refine our understanding of Career Learning Platform solutions which maximise benefit in the context of the Multi-Academy-Trust sector; • Identify potential£680,400Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- The management of Solent Meads golf courseBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · Published 16 Oct 2026The council (the grantor) intends to grant a person or supplier (the concessionaire) the right to operate - as the seller of certain goods or services - as a business within a premises or other asset belonging to the grantor in return for an appropriate fee. The concessionaire pays the grantor. • Th£5,000,000Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Fri 23 Oct 2026, 14:00 BST
- Procurement of Medical Rehabilitation EquipmentChemonics International, Inc. · Ukraine · Published 16 Oct 2026Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine Phase 2 (PFRU-2) is a multi-year, multi-donor-funded programme managed by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. As part of its project activities, PFRU-2 is seeking an organization to supply the Medical Rehabilitation Equipment. PleaValue not stated in sourceCloses Wed 4 Nov 2026, 20:00 GMT
- The Replacement of the Sports Hall Flat Roof, Edenbridge Leisure CentreSevenoaks District Council · Published 15 Oct 2026The District Council of Sevenoaks invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced roofing contractors to submit a tender for the replacement of the existing flat roof to the Sports Hall at Edenbridge Leisure Centre. The Council seeks to appoint a competent contractor capable of delivering a£120,000Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Fri 6 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Children's Short Break ServicesLondon Borough of Waltham Forest · Published 15 Oct 2026The London Borough of Waltham Forest is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the future commissioning of Children's Short Break Services for disabled children and young people. The Council is seeking to establish a sustainable, flexible and family-centred model that supports its statu£5,095,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Stotfold Cemetery - Toilet and StorageStotfold Town Council · Published 15 Oct 2026Stotfold Town Council is seeking tenders from suitably experienced contractors to undertake renovation works to the Cemetery Toilet Block to provide 2 unisex WCs one of which to be DDA compliant, solar panels and battery to support trace heating and storage space. Pre-Application advice has been rec£168,000Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Mon 2 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Cardiff Closed Road Circuit Delivery and OperationCardiff Council · Published 15 Oct 2026The Council is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (Notice) to commence preliminary market engagement with interested potential partners in respect of a near future procurement process that it intends to conduct. The procurement process aims to appoint a Delivery Partner to deliver a£4,500,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- 16+ Semi-Independent Accommodation and Support ServicesLondon Borough of Waltham Forest · Published 15 Oct 2026The London Borough of Waltham Forest (LBWF) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the future procurement of 16+ Semi-Independent Accommodation (SIA) and Support Services. Current and prospective providers are invited to attend an IN-PERSON Provider Forum to discuss the proposed pro£28,000,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Agreements for Start Up Loans' Business Support PartnersThe Start-Up Loans Company · Published 15 Oct 2026The Start-Up Loans Company (SUL) is part of the British Business Bank (the Bank), which is a government-owned economic development bank that makes finance markets for smaller businesses work more effectively. The Bank’s mission is to drive economic growth by helping smaller businesses get the financ£104,280,000Framework ceiling or programme total, not a contract valueCloses Tue 17 Nov 2026, 16:00 GMT
- Youth Services FrameworkBirmingham City Council · Published 15 Oct 2026The proposed procurement will establish a framework of providers to deliver a range of youth services interventions aimed at preventing and reducing serious violence. Services will focus on early intervention, targeted support and specialist provision targeted at safeguarding children and young peop£660,000Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Fri 6 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Public Sector Construction ConsultancyNHS Shared Business Services Limited · Published 15 Oct 2026OVERVIEW: NHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any£2,300,000,000Framework ceiling or programme total, not a contract valueForecast · Planning
- Tyres, Tubes and Associated ServicesEast Riding of Yorkshire Council · Published 15 Oct 2026This framework is for the supply and fit of tyres, and a range of ancillary services to East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Fleet Management Department. This framework will run from the 01 February 2027 – 31st January 2031. This framework consists of three (3) main elements which are listed below: -£1,000,000Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Tue 10 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Quarrying - North DistrictForestry Commission · Published 15 Oct 2026Quarrying works in the north of England comprise extraction and processing of aggregate from hard rock quarries, including associated drilling and blasting works. Materials are extracted in relatively small quantities and used in various Forestry England civil engineering applications, mostly for th£2,416,500Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Mon 9 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- PN428 - Beighton Community Hub Construction ProjectSheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust · Published 15 Oct 2026Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is undertaking early market engagement to identify suitably experienced Principal Contractors who may be interested in tendering for a forthcoming refurbishment project, subject to confirmation of funding. The proposed project involves the£350,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Safeguarding in Education (Child Protection) Training Standing List - 2026 ReopenLeicestershire County Council · Published 15 Oct 2026The Council is seeking to allow new providers to apply for inclusion to our standing list of experienced and suitably qualified training providers to deliver Safeguarding Awareness training to schools across the county.£20,000Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Mon 16 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Preliminary Market Engagement - Middlesex Street Estate CCTV UpgradeThe Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London · Published 15 Oct 2026The City of London Corporation (the ‘City’) is carrying out Preliminary Market Engagement (‘PME’) in relation to the provision of a contractor to upgrade the Middlesex Street Estate CCTV system by replacing defective and outdated cameras and installing new and additional units to provide reliable, f£460,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
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| Question | Guide |
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| 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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