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This is a modification relating to the SMF - Business Change Support Contract (see link - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87ede689-4c99-4e4b-8028-59a8d66465b8) Th

This is a modification relating to the SMF - Business Change Support Contract (see link - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87ede689-4c99-4e4b-8028-59a8d66465b8) Th

This contract is for a UK government department to buy external digital certificates, including manual, self‑service and API‑driven issuance, plus code‑signing, OV and DV certificates.

The FCA is preparing a tender to establish a year-one synthetic data capability with a complete project scope. This initiative aims to enhance data privacy, tooling integration, an

Please provide a detailed description of the notice you are adding: The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday, 14th October 2026 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directl

```json { "overview": "NHS England is looking for a specialist organisation to run a therapeutic service for children and young people aged 4-24 in South London who have experienced sexual abuse or rape. The service will provide trauma-informed therapy, safeguarding support, and help families navigate the system. It covers 12 South London boroughs and will be funded at £370,000 per year for up to 3 years.", "requirements": [ "Proven track record of at least 5 years working in partnership with relevant stakeholders in child safeguarding and therapeutic services", "Demonstrated clinical and trauma-informed expertise in supporting child victims of sexual abuse", "Robust organisational structures capable of delivering the full service specification", "Ability to mobilise and start delivering the service quickly with existing staffing and infrastructure", "Staff trained in evidence-based psychological interventions (e.g. CBT approaches for young people)", "Access to specialist mental health nursing staff capable of clinical assessment and intervention", "Practitioners with specialist training in childhood sexual abuse, domestic abuse and complex trauma", "Ability to deliver creative and developmentally appropriate therapies (play therapy, arts-based approaches, counselling)", "System-focused practice capability including safeguarding coordination and multi-agency liaison", "Family-informed and systemic intervention expertise where clinically appropriate", "Ability to operate within a trauma-informed consent and confidentiality framework appropriate to children's developmental stages", "Capability to implement structured triage and risk assessment processes with clinical oversight", "Located in or able to serve one of the 12 South London boroughs and accessible across the entire region", "Ability to work within MSP (Most Suitable Provider) process under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023" ], "key_tasks": [ "Deliver specialist assessment of children and young people (aged 4-24) who have experienced sexual trauma or abuse", "Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions including CBT-informed approaches tailored to developmental stage", "Deliver specialist mental health nursing assessments and clinical interventions for complex presentations", "Deliver creative therapies including play therapy, arts-based approaches and integrative counselling suitable for young people", "Provide safeguarding coordination and support embedded within therapeutic pathways (not as separate process)", "Conduct multi-factor triage and prioritisation of referrals incorporating structured risk assessment and safeguarding weighting", "Provide system navigation support helping families engage with statutory services, education, health and justice agencies", "Support non-abusing parents, carers and safe adults in assessment and therapeutic processes where clinically appropriate", "Maintain active clinical oversight of children awaiting allocation, including regular wellbeing check-ins and risk monitoring during waiting periods", "Accept and process referrals from social care, education, health, SARCs (Sexual Assault Referral Centres), voluntary sector and direct self/family referrals", "Operate a developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed consent framework with clear confidentiality boundaries communicated in age-appropriate formats", "Escalate safeguarding concerns to statutory partners where necessary during waiting periods and service engagement", "Provide consultation and liaison with partners including children's social care, safeguarding partnerships, CAMHS, education settings and criminal justice agencies", "Work within a whole-family and contextual approach recognising the role of family, carers and wider systems in supporting recovery" ], "how_to_read": [ "This is an MSP (Most Suitable Provider) contract, not a standard competitive tender. NHS England is selecting one provider they judge as most suitable rather than running open competition. Check the full tender documents to understand the selection criteria and how you'll be assessed against the 'most suitable' test.", "The contract value is £370,000 per year for a 1+1+1 structure (one year with two optional one-year extensions). This means the NHS can end the contract after year one if unhappy, so early performance matters. Budget planning should assume only year one is guaranteed.", "The phrase 'block contract' means you receive a set fee (£370,000) regardless of how many children you see or sessions you deliver. This is different from payment-per-patient or activity-based pricing, so you need to carefully forecast demand and costs upfront.", "Safeguarding is described as 'core and continuous' and 'not separate or sequential'. This means it's not a checkbox at the start — it runs throughout all therapy. Understand that your safeguarding procedures and clinical practice are inseparable. Complex safeguarding cases may require you to pause therapy and escalate to statutory partners.", "The 'no wrong door' and multi-source referral approach means you'll receive referrals from 6+ different partner organisations (social care, education, health, SARCs, voluntary sector, plus self-referrals). You need clear, fast processes to accept and triage these quickly. Delays in accepting referrals will be visible across the system.", "Look carefully at the triage and waiting list management section. The NHS expects you to actively monitor children waiting for allocation, conduct regular wellbeing check-ins, and escalate safety concerns — this

```json { "overview": "PfH Scotland is setting up a large national framework to help social housing providers meet their net zero carbon targets. They're appointing multiple suppliers across 15 different lots to provide decarbonisation and retrofit services—from surveys and consultancy through to installing insulation, heat pumps, solar panels, EV chargers and heat networks in homes and buildings.", "requirements": [ "Must be suitably qualified and experienced in your chosen lot area", "For heat network installation (Lot 14): must be capable of acting as Principal Contractor under CDM Regulations and manage health and safety on site", "For multidisciplinary retrofit works (Lots 12–13): must be able to act as Principal Contractor under CDM Regulations", "Energy performance assessments (Lot 1): must have qualified professionals for property, asset, energy and compliance assessments", "Heating and renewable energy systems (Lots 10–11): must be capable of surveying, designing, installing, commissioning and maintaining systems to recognised standards", "EV charger installation (Lot 7): must design, supply, install, commission and maintain compliant, future-proof infrastructure", "All consultancy lots (4, 5, 6): must have specialist knowledge of heat networks, retrofit, net zero strategies and relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g. PAS 2035:2023, CIBSE CP1, Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme)", "Innovation lot (Lot 15): solutions must include Services and/or Works element with measurable decarbonisation benefits—not standalone products", "No specific certifications listed, but the full tender documents will detail qualifications, insurance, financial standing and technical competency requirements" ], "key_tasks": [ "Lot 1 (Asset Management): Deliver energy performance assessments, display energy certification, non-domestic energy assessments, stock condition surveys and housing condition and safety assessments for domestic and non-domestic buildings", "Lot 2 (Surveys & Testing): Conduct building condition surveys, structural inspections, fabric and renewables technical surveys, airtightness testing, thermography, damp and mould investigations to inform retrofit design", "Lot 3 (Retrofit Services): Provide consultancy for domestic retrofit projects including property assessment, programme coordination, technical design, installation oversight and post-installation evaluation following PAS 2035:2023", "Lot 4 (Managing Agents): Act as project manager end-to-end from inception to handover—coordinate, plan and oversee delivery of single projects or multi-property programmes, ensuring compliance, quality, timescale and cost targets", "Lot 5 (Heat Network Consultancy): Undertake feasibility studies, option appraisals, heat demand assessment, identify low-carbon heat sources, develop network configurations, and ensure regulatory compliance using CIBSE CP1 and Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme standards", "Lot 6 (Net Zero Consultancy): Develop net zero strategies and roadmaps by baselining energy and carbon emissions, analysing property portfolios, appraising options, identifying funding opportunities and creating implementation plans", "Lot 7 (EV Chargers): Design, supply, install, commission and maintain electric vehicle charging infrastructure for homes, workplaces, depots and car parks", "Lot 8–9 (Insulation): Survey, assess, design, supply, install, commission and handover external wall insulation, internal wall insulation, cavity wall insulation, underfloor insulation, loft insulation, flat roof insulation and ventilation measures for domestic and non-domestic properties", "Lot 10–11 (Heating & Renewable Energy): Survey, design, supply, install, commission, test, optimise and maintain air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, solar PV systems, battery storage, conventional boilers, electric heating systems, ventilation systems and associated controls", "Lot 12–13 (Multidisciplinary Retrofit Works): Deliver complete whole-building retrofit programmes combining fabric improvements (EWI, IWI, windows, insulation), low-carbon heating (heat pumps), solar PV, battery storage, EV chargers and enabling works; act as Principal Contractor with project management, installation, commissioning and handover", "Lot 14 (Heat Network Installation): Design, supply, install, commission and maintain complete district and communal heating systems including energy centres, pipework, heat pumps, heat interface units, controls, civil works and associated electrical integration; provide O&M documentation and system training", "Lot 15 (Innovation & Future Technologies): Develop and deliver emerging decarbonisation solutions that combine services and/or works (not standalone products) to accelerate carbon reduction and building performance improvement" ], "how_to_read": [ "Understand the framework structure: This is a 'multi-lot' framework, meaning PfH is appointing multiple suppliers in each category. You only bid for the lot(s) relevant to your business. Don't try to bid for all lots unless you genuinely operate across all areas.", "Pay attention to value bands: Lots 8–13 split into

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```json { "overview": "This is an NHS occupational health and staff wellbeing service contract for Warrington & Widnes Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (WUTH). The service provides clinical occupational health support, preventative wellbeing programmes, and mental health care to NHS staff, delivered by a team of doctors, nurses, and therapists. It's designed to keep staff healthy, manage sickness absence, support return-to-work, and help the organisation run more efficiently.", "requirements": [ "SEQOHS accreditation (the national standard for NHS occupational health services) — WUTH currently holds this with reaccreditation valid until 02/02/2026", "Compliance with NHS Elements of Health & Wellbeing Framework (2022)", "Compliance with Department of Health 'Green Book' 2020 vaccination guidelines", "Adherence to NICE guidelines for mental health and occupational health", "Full compliance with Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR", "DTAC (Digital Technology Assessment Criteria) compliance for any digital systems", "DPIA (Data Protection Impact Assessment) requirements met", "Staff must include qualified professionals: Consultant Occupational Health Physicians, OH Physicians with specialist skills (including Blood Borne Virus management), OH Specialist Nurses, BACP registered counsellors, and CBT/trauma therapists", "Service must report to Clinical Advisory Group, Infection Prevention Control Committee, Health & Safety Committee, and Workforce Steering Board", "Service must maintain links with local authority and third-sector partners for community-integrated wellbeing approach" ], "key_tasks": [ "Develop and deliver a population health-based, prevention-focused wellbeing strategy for all WUTH staff, identifying workforce health risks and health inequalities", "Analyse data (NSS results, sickness absence patterns, local health inequalities) to design targeted wellbeing interventions", "Lead trust-wide wellbeing campaigns and coordinate large-scale programmes including Well WUTH, TRiM (trauma risk management), Mental Health First Aid, and Wellbeing Champions network", "Partner with local charities, voluntary-sector organisations, and community groups to provide staff access to community-based wellbeing resources", "Deliver employment screening and pre-employment health checks", "Provide vaccination and immunisation services with direct access to NHS laboratories", "Conduct health screening and surveillance for staff", "Process and advise on management referrals and sickness absence cases", "Provide return-to-work guidance and recommendations for reasonable adjustments", "Manage post-exposure incidents (e.g. blood-borne virus exposures, infectious illness exposure)", "Conduct workplace assessments and provide general occupational health advice", "Support infection prevention, contact tracing, and outbreak management", "Deliver Step 1 proactive mental wellbeing: psychotherapist-led workshops on stress, resilience, trauma awareness, and team debriefing following significant events (e.g. child deaths, serious incidents)", "Deliver Step 2 counselling via BACP registered counsellors (through Health Assured partnership)", "Deliver Step 3 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) by Band 7 CBT Therapist for moderate to severe anxiety, depression, and OCD", "Deliver Step 4 specialist trauma therapy including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) led by Band 8b Senior Psychotherapist for complex cases and post-incident staff support" ], "how_to_read": [ "This is a service specification, not a standard supply contract — it describes what the NHS trust currently does and expects to continue. When the full tender documents are released, look for: contract term length, budget/payment model, any service level agreements (SLAs) or KPIs you must meet, and which parts are negotiable.", "The 'Three Pillars' structure is key to understanding the scope. Pillar One is prevention/wellbeing strategy, Pillar Two is clinical occupational health, Pillar Three is mental health. Make sure you understand which pillar(s) you're being asked to deliver or support.", "SEQOHS accreditation is non-negotiable — if you don't already hold it or can't obtain it, you cannot bid. Check the full tender to see if the trust will accept a transition period or if you must have it before contract start.", "The description mentions the trust is in a 'financially challenged, turnaround ICS' (Integrated Care System) and 'Segment 3' — this means it may have budget constraints, so be prepared for potential cost pressures or tight payment timescales in negotiations.", "Governance and reporting lines matter here — the service reports to multiple committees (Clinical Advisory Group, Infection Prevention Control, Health & Safety, Workforce Steering Board). Understand who you'll be answerable to and how often you'll report; this affects your admin and compliance overhead." ], "sme_tips": [ "This is a large, complex service delivery contract unlikely to suit very small

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```json { "overview": "This is a re-opening of a mental health support framework offering three separate service areas: Life Skills support, Crisis support, and Rehabilitation/Recovery services. The council wants experienced providers to help people with mental health needs live independently, manage crises, and recover—tailoring support to each person's specific situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.", "requirements": [ "Must be able to deliver support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (for Crisis support lot)", "Must employ suitably experienced and qualified staff for the duration of the contract", "Must work collaboratively with Multidisciplinary Team members and other providers if the person is receiving concurrent support", "Must deliver person-centred, flexible support adapted to individual needs rather than following a fixed list of interventions", "Must work in a trauma-informed, strength-based approach (for Rehabilitation/Recovery lot)", "Must involve the person in safeguarding processes except in exceptional situations", "Must be able to work alongside health Crisis Team and other agencies (DWP, housing, social care services)", "Must agree to staff working together with other providers' staff for the term of the agreement", "Must have culturally sensitive practice to overcome barriers to mainstream services", "No specific formal qualifications listed in this notice—check full tender documents for detailed staffing requirements" ], "key_tasks": [ "Teach independent living skills: help people manage phone calls, correspondence, appointments, form-filling, housekeeping, laundry, and shopping", "Support meal preparation and cooking with healthy food choices and food safety", "Help people develop and maintain personal hygiene routines", "Co-create Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) documents identifying early warning signs of relapse and preferred crisis responses", "Teach mental wellbeing strategies including mindfulness, grounding techniques, sleep hygiene, and medication management", "Provide budgeting and financial management support to help people live within their means", "Support tenancy management including rent payment and adhering to tenancy conditions", "Help people claim and access eligible benefits and liaise with benefit agencies", "Develop social skills training including communication, conflict management, and anger management", "Combat social isolation by helping people build social contacts and peer support networks", "Teach positive relationship skills for friendships, romantic, sexual, professional, and family relationships", "Provide travel training to build confidence using public transport", "Support access to other services and mainstream agencies in a coordinated way", "Encourage and support employment, education, training, or volunteering pathways (with referral to Work & Thrive Newcastle for employment support)", "Support engagement in leisure and community activities", "Provide reactive intensive crisis support with immediate risk reduction, problem-solving, and action planning", "Conduct regular welfare checks (doorstep or telephone) during crisis periods with agreed escalation procedures for non-response", "Build therapeutic relationships and provide emotional support (listening, empathy, belief, respect)", "Re-establish routines and help people set achievable goals", "Co-develop positive behaviour support plans identifying triggers and enabling positive risk-taking", "Support medication management routines", "Provide in-reach wraparound support for people transitioning from hospital or other services" ], "how_to_read": [ "This is a re-opening of an existing framework, not a new contract—this means the council has done this before, so look at the previous contract (Notice 014142-2025 referenced above) to see what worked and what didn't; this gives you competitive advantage if you can review what the incumbent did well or poorly.", "There are three separate 'Lots' you can bid for: Life Skills (Lot 1), Crisis Support (Lot 2), and Rehabilitation/Recovery (Lot 3)—you don't have to bid for all three, and you can bid for just one if that matches your expertise; think carefully about which lot(s) fit your current services.", "The word 'person-centred' appears repeatedly—the council is explicitly saying they don't want rigid, box-ticking support; they want flexible, individualized responses; your bid must show you listen to individuals and adapt, not deliver the same package to everyone.", "Crisis support (Lot 2) is the most demanding: it requires 24/7 availability, 365 days a year; this is genuinely round-the-clock work, so only bid if you can genuinely staff this or can partner with someone who can; it's also the highest-risk lot because people in crisis are vulnerable.", "The council mentions working 'alongside' other providers and the health Crisis Team—they're describing a coordinated ecosystem, not a solo operation; read the full tender documents carefully for how handover, data-sharing, and communication protocols will work; this is where many contracts fail due to poor inter-agency coordination.", "Watch for the distinction between 'Life Skills' (Lot 1) and 'Rehabilitation/Recovery' (Lot 3): Lot 1 is practical day-to-day support; Lot 3 adds trauma-informed therapy

London and Quadrant Housing Trust and its subsidiary Quadrant Construction Services are one of the largest providers of affordable housing in the UK, housing over 250,000 people in

London and Quadrant Housing Trust and its subsidiary Quadrant Construction Services are one of the largest providers of affordable housing in the UK, housing over 250,000 people in