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Public sector tenders in North East England

89 open public sector tenders in North East England, from 49 buyers. Estimated values run from £8,000 to £1bn (median £1.1m) on the 80 that state a value. The buyers marked 64 as suitable for small businesses. Documents for 8 open without a login; most of the rest sit on Open UK, In-tend and Atamis. Tenders here were given a median of 30 days from publication to deadline (leaving out standing lists open for over six months). 21 close within 7 days. By trade, the most open work is in consultancy and business services (21), construction (16) and health and social care (13).

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89 open tenders

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  1. Biodiversity Net Gain and Nutrient Neutrality: Assessment of Opportunity and Delivery Roles for Nort

    North York Moors National Park Authority

    North East England and South East England · Environmental services

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    26 Oct 20262 days left
    Value
    £25,000 to £50,000

    Only realistic if you have already started

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  2. Contract for Cash Collection & Cash In Transit Services

    Durham County Council

    North East England · Financial and insurance services

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    26 Oct 20262 days left
    Value
    £400,000

    Only realistic if you have already started

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  3. NCC1542 Hexham Middle School - Development Partner

    Northumberland County Council

    North East England · Construction work

    Two stages

    Apply to take part by
    26 Oct 20262 days left
    Value
    £50m

    Only realistic if you have already started

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  4. ​​A Turnkey Skid Mounted Process for the Synthesis of Polyacrylonitrile PAN​

    CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

    North East England · Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

    Two stagesBuyer didn’t say if suitable for small firms

    Apply to take part by
    26 Oct 20262 days left
    Value
    £1m

    Only realistic if you have already started

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  5. CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF 24 HOUR, ShORT STAY CARE AND ACCOMMODATION FOR ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

    Hartlepool Borough Council

    North East England · Health and social work services

    Closes
    26 Oct 20262 days left
    Value
    £3.03m

    Only realistic if you have already started

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  6. TIAL-PROC-0113 - Aircraft Firefighting Vehicle

    Teesside International Airport

    North East England · Firefighting vehicles

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    27 Oct 20263 days left
    Value
    £600,000

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  7. The Education Training Collective Gas Supply Tender

    The Education Training Collective

    North East England · Gas distribution and related services

    Documents openBuyer didn’t say if suitable for small firms

    Closes
    27 Oct 20263 days left
    Value
    £343,000

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  8. 003708 - Provision of Manned Security Guard Services at NETPark

    Durham County Council

    North East England · Security services

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    28 Oct 20264 days left
    Value
    £395,000

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  9. Cyclical Decoration; 2027 - 2034

    Gentoo Group

    North East England · Painting work

    Closes
    28 Oct 20264 days left
    Value
    £8.49m

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  10. NHFM Insurance Brokerage

    Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management

    North East England · Insurance consultancy services

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    28 Oct 20264 days left
    Value
    £250,000

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  11. Apprentice Worker Agency

    NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED

    3 regions · Human resources management consultancy services

    Documents openTwo stages

    Apply to take part by
    28 Oct 20264 days left
    Value
    £24.5m

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  12. 003271 - Online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application provider

    Durham County Council

    North East England · Software package and information systems

    Closes
    29 Oct 20265 days left
    Value
    £1.25m

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  13. 003550 - Flagship Festival 2027

    Durham County Council

    North East England · Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

    Closes
    29 Oct 20265 days left
    Value
    £1.5m

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  14. Closes
    29 Oct 20265 days left
    Value
    £625m

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  15. 003257 - Digital Road Management Platform

    Durham County Council

    North East England · Industry specific software package

    Buyer didn’t say if suitable for small firms

    Closes
    30 Oct 20266 days left
    Value
    £600,000

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  16. Traffic Data Collection

    Durham County Council

    North East England · Traffic monitoring services

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    30 Oct 20266 days left
    Value
    £200,000

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  17. Managed IT and Cyber Security Service Provider - Pre-Qualification (Stage 1 of 2)

    NORTH EAST AUTISM SOCIETY

    North East England · IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

    Good for small firmsDocuments open

    Closes
    30 Oct 20266 days left
    Value
    £540,000 to £900,000

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  18. NHS National Framework for Lenvatinib

    NHS England

    7 regions · Pharmaceutical products

    Documents open

    Closes
    30 Oct 20266 days left
    Value
    £35.8m

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  19. TVCA-PROC-0881 - Business Tees Valley Support Spine Framework

    Tees Valley Combined Authority

    North East England · Business and management consultancy services

    Closes
    30 Oct 20266 days left
    Value
    £12m

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  20. Bus Services Framework

    Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus

    North East England · Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

    Two stages

    Apply to take part by
    30 Oct 20266 days left
    Value
    £200m

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  21. NEPO603 - Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services (C-012130) - Opening July 2026

    Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council

    North East England · Health and social work services

    Buyer didn’t say if suitable for small firms

    Closes
    31 Oct 20267 days left
    Value
    Not stated

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  22. HM Coroners Community Removals list

    Durham County Council

    North East England · Funeral and related services

    Closes
    2 Nov 20269 days left
    Value
    £1.5m

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  23. Supply of Cameras and Associated Equipment Used for Traffic Monitoring Purposes

    Durham County Council

    North East England · Support services for road transport

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    2 Nov 20269 days left
    Value
    £200,000

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  24. The Provision of Firefighter Pension and Administration and Pensioner Payroll Services

    Cleveland Fire Authority

    England-wide · buyer in North East England · Insurance and pension services

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    2 Nov 20269 days left
    Value
    £500,000

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  25. Ascent Homes - Coulson Park - Roads & Sewers

    Advance Northumberland Limited

    England-wide · buyer in North East England · Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    2 Nov 20269 days left
    Value
    Not stated

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  26. Provision of Temporary Storage & Site Accommodation

    Northumberland County Council

    North East England · Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

    Closes
    2 Nov 20269 days left
    Value
    £1.8m

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  27. Ascent Homes - Coulson Park - Groundworks

    Advance Northumberland Limited

    England-wide · buyer in North East England · Construction work

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    2 Nov 20269 days left
    Value
    Not stated

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  28. FA08-31 Commercial Services

    NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED

    North East England and East of England · Consultative engineering and construction services

    Two stages

    Apply to take part by
    3 Nov 202610 days left
    Value
    £120m

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  29. Post Office Branch - Wynyard

    Post Office Limited

    North East England · Post office counter services

    Good for small firmsPost Office branch offer

    Closes
    3 Nov 202610 days left
    Value
    £8,000

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  30. Community Specialist Stop Smoking Service

    Newcastle City Council

    North East England · Miscellaneous health services

    Closes
    4 Nov 202611 days left
    Value
    £1.66m

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  31. NCC1867 Framework for the Hire of Operated Plant

    Northumberland County Council

    North East England · Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

    Closes
    4 Nov 202611 days left
    Value
    £12m

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  32. 003726 - Internal Audit Management System

    Durham County Council

    North East England · Industry specific software package

    Buyer didn’t say if suitable for small firms

    Closes
    5 Nov 202612 days left
    Value
    £170,000

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  33. Adaptation of properties - Bathroom and Minor Aids

    Newcastle City Council

    North East England · Repair and maintenance services

    Closes
    5 Nov 202612 days left
    Value
    £8m

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  34. Photography Services Framework

    South Tyneside Borough Council

    North East England · Photographic and ancillary services

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    5 Nov 202612 days left
    Value
    £120,000

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  35. Contract for a Befriending Network

    Hartlepool Borough Council

    North East England · Health and social work services

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    5 Nov 202612 days left
    Value
    £21,000

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  36. Planting and Maintenance of Flower Beds

    West Bedlington Town Council

    North East England · Planting and maintenance services of green areas

    Good for small firmsDocuments open

    Closes
    5 Nov 202612 days left
    Value
    £60,000

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  37. Battery cell fabrication and cycling services

    CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

    Place of work not stated · buyer in North East England · Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

    Buyer didn’t say if suitable for small firms

    Closes
    6 Nov 202613 days left
    Value
    £800,000

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  38. E Portfolio System (Provision of)

    City of Sunderland College

    Place of work not stated · buyer in North East England · Software package and information systems

    Buyer didn’t say if suitable for small firms

    Closes
    6 Nov 202613 days left
    Value
    Not stated

    ViewFree bid/no-bid memo

  39. Evaluation Services: Events & Participation Programme (2026-2029)

    North East Combined Authority

    North East England · Social research services

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    6 Nov 202613 days left
    Value
    £90,000

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  40. Higham House Groundwork Investigations

    Newcastle City Council

    North East England · Ground investigation services

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    6 Nov 202613 days left
    Value
    £30,000

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  41. Independent Workplace Investigation and Employee Relations Services

    Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority

    Place of work not stated · buyer in North East England · Human resources management consultancy services

    Buyer didn’t say if suitable for small firms

    Closes
    6 Nov 202613 days left
    Value
    £100,000

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  42. Large Format, Out of Home Advertising - North Shields Transport Hub

    North Tyneside Borough Council

    North East England · Advertising and marketing services

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    6 Nov 202613 days left
    Value
    £60,000

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  43. Responsive Repairs & Maintenance and Void Property Works for Graphite Living

    Karbon Homes

    North East England and Yorkshire and the Humber · Other building completion work

    Closes
    6 Nov 202613 days left
    Value
    £5m

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  44. The Core Refurbishment

    Newcastle City Council

    North East England · Building construction work

    Closes
    6 Nov 202613 days left
    Value
    £7m

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  45. NEX26/29- Metro Go Technical Services Contract

    Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus

    England-wide · buyer in North East England · Architectural design services

    Two stages

    Apply to take part by
    9 Nov 202616 days left
    Value
    £8m

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  46. Quarrying - North District

    Forestry Commission

    North East England and North West England · Rock-removal work

    Closes
    9 Nov 202616 days left
    Value
    £2.42m

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  47. Teleradiology Reporting Services

    COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

    North East England · Medical analysis services

    Closes
    9 Nov 202616 days left
    Value
    £9m

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  48. Heaton TRU Upgrades Designs

    Northern Trains Ltd

    North East England · Designs

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    9 Nov 202616 days left
    Value
    £163,000

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  49. C-014237 - Medical Assessments and Advisor Reports for Fostering and Kinship Carers

    Newcastle City Council

    North East England · Health and social work services

    Buyer didn’t say if suitable for small firms

    Closes
    9 Nov 202616 days left
    Value
    Not stated

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  50. FA08-27 - DPC/SIPR Advisory Services

    NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED

    UK-wide · buyer in North East England · Financial consultancy services

    Two stages

    Apply to take part by
    10 Nov 202617 days left
    Value
    £100m

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  51. NCC1999 NE Rural Growth Programme Evaluation

    Northumberland County Council

    North East England · Research consultancy services

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    10 Nov 202617 days left
    Value
    £75,000

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  52. Tourism Campaign - Digital Marketing

    North York Moors National Park

    8 regions · Direct marketing services

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    10 Nov 202617 days left
    Value
    £45,000

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  53. Seaton Sluice Welfare Playpark Replacement 2026

    Seaton Valley Community Council

    North East England · Recreation installation

    Good for small firmsDocuments open

    Closes
    11 Nov 202618 days left
    Value
    £115,000

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  54. Sunderland Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS)

    NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board

    North East England · Health services

    Closes
    11 Nov 202618 days left
    Value
    £10.8m

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  55. Teleradiology Service

    South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

    North East England · Medical imaging services

    Buyer didn’t say if suitable for small firms

    Closes
    11 Nov 202618 days left
    Value
    Not stated

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  56. Alterations and Refurbishment

    South Tyneside Borough Council

    North East England · Building construction work

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    13 Nov 202620 days left
    Value
    £81,000

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  57. Asbestos Management Framework

    Home Group

    10 regions · buyer in North East England · Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

    Closes
    13 Nov 202620 days left
    Value
    £5m

    ViewFree bid/no-bid memo

  58. Bishop Auckland College ~ Cleaning Tender

    Bishop Auckland College ~ Cleaning Tender

    North East England · School cleaning services

    Closes
    13 Nov 202620 days left
    Value
    £1.2m

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  59. Procurement of a 'Local Authority' Legal Case Management System

    North Tyneside Borough Council

    North East England · Software package and information systems

    Buyer didn’t say if suitable for small firms

    Closes
    13 Nov 202620 days left
    Value
    £200,000

    ViewFree bid/no-bid memo

  60. Tees Bird Mapping Project

    Natural England

    North East England · Marine research services

    Good for small firmsDocuments open

    Closes
    13 Nov 202620 days left
    Value
    £33,330

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  61. Business Support North East Framework

    North East Combined Authority

    North East England · Business development consultancy services

    Closes
    13 Nov 202620 days left
    Value
    £23m

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  62. Tourism Campaign - Digital Marketing

    North York Moors National Park

    8 regions · Direct marketing services

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    13 Nov 202620 days left
    Value
    £40,000

    ViewFree bid/no-bid memo

  63. Tourism Campaign - OOH Marketing

    North York Moors National Park

    8 regions · Direct marketing services

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    13 Nov 202620 days left
    Value
    £30,000

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  64. Provision of Gas Cylinders and Cylinder Management

    CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

    Place of work not stated · buyer in North East England · Gases

    Buyer didn’t say if suitable for small firms

    Closes
    16 Nov 202623 days left
    Value
    £750,000

    ViewFree bid/no-bid memo

  65. 002468 - Contract for Fleet Equipment Maintenance and Potential Repair

    Durham County Council

    North East England · Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

    Buyer didn’t say if suitable for small firms

    Closes
    17 Nov 202624 days left
    Value
    £105,000

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  66. Non Clinical Integrated Crisis Model

    TEES, ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

    North East England and Yorkshire and the Humber · Health and social work services

    Closes
    17 Nov 202624 days left
    Value
    £1.25m

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  67. Major Works 2027

    Places for People

    9 regions · Construction work

    Closes
    18 Nov 202625 days left
    Value
    £163m

    ViewFree bid/no-bid memo

  68. Byker District Heat Network

    Karbon Homes

    North East England · Mechanical and electrical engineering services

    Closes
    20 Nov 202627 days left
    Value
    £145m

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  69. NCC1519 Provision of NCC1519 Extra Care Schemes at Various Sites across Northumberland

    Northumberland County Council

    North East England · Sheltered housing construction work

    Closes
    20 Nov 202627 days left
    Value
    £30m

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  70. Heaton Reception Road Enhancement

    Northern Trains Limited

    North East England · Designs

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    20 Nov 202627 days left
    Value
    £641,170

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  71. Design, supply, and Installation of Newbiggin Skatepark Extension

    Newbiggin Town Council

    England-wide · buyer in North East England · Construction work for sports facilities

    Good for small firmsDocuments open

    Closes
    23 Nov 202630 days left
    Value
    £97,767

    ViewFree bid/no-bid memo

  72. CCHA 0328 Legal Services Framework for Land and Development

    Castles and Coasts

    UK-wide · buyer in North East England · Legal services

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    24 Nov 202631 days left
    Value
    £650,000

    ViewFree bid/no-bid memo

  73. Procurement for Communal Cleaning and Grounds Maintenance in Northeast England (Habinteg)(Split into Lots)

    Habinteg Housing Association Limited

    North East England · Grounds maintenance services

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    25 Nov 202632 days left
    Value
    £328,851

    ViewFree bid/no-bid memo

  74. Preventative and Reactive Fire Alarm And Associated Systems Maintenance

    Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management

    UK-wide · buyer in North East England · Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    27 Nov 202634 days left
    Value
    £300,000

    ViewFree bid/no-bid memo

  75. The Provision of Servicing, Maintenance and Supply of Breathing Air Compressors

    Cleveland Fire Authority

    UK-wide · buyer in North East England · Compressors

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    27 Nov 202634 days left
    Value
    £210,000

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  76. Post Office Branch - Billingham

    Post Office Limited

    North East England · Post office counter services

    Good for small firmsPost Office branch offer

    Closes
    30 Dec 202667 days left
    Value
    £14,500

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  77. Closes
    31 Dec 202668 days left
    Value
    £37m

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  78. Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport (Taxis and Minibuses)

    South Tyneside Council

    North East England · Social work and related services

    Closes
    11 Jun 2027230 days left
    Value
    £15m to £18m

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  79. Closes
    19 Dec 2027421 days left
    Value
    £1bn

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  80. Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for Rapid Specialist Opinion (RSO) / Referral Management Services (RMS)

    NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

    North East England · Health services

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    1 Apr 2028525 days left
    Value
    Not stated

    ViewFree bid/no-bid memo

  81. A DPS for sustainable and ethically sourced goods and services, delivering social value in local communities

    Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust

    UK-wide · buyer in North East England · Mining, basic metals and related products

    Closes
    6 May 2028560 days left
    Value
    £500m

    ViewFree bid/no-bid memo

  82. Provision for a Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services

    Northumberland County Council

    North East England · Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

    Closes
    16 Jun 2028601 days left
    Value
    £16m

    ViewFree bid/no-bid memo

  83. NEPO528 Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of British Sign Language Interpreters

    The Association of North East Councils Limited

    UK-wide · buyer in North East England · Provision of services to the community

    Closes
    31 Aug 2028677 days left
    Value
    £2m

    ViewFree bid/no-bid memo

  84. Waste Management DPS

    Thirteen Housing Group Ltd

    North East England · Refuse and waste related services

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    22 Oct 2028729 days left
    Value
    Not stated

    ViewFree bid/no-bid memo

  85. Thirteen Learning & Development Provider DPS

    Thirteen Housing Group Ltd

    UK-wide · buyer in North East England · Education and training services

    Good for small firms

    Closes
    15 Feb 2029845 days left
    Value
    Not stated

    ViewFree bid/no-bid memo

  86. School, College & Centre Passenger Transport Services

    Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council

    North East England · Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

    Closes
    23 Feb 2029853 days left
    Value
    £33.9m

    ViewFree bid/no-bid memo

  87. Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Construction and Development Works

    PROSPER

    UK-wide · buyer in North East England · Construction work

    Closes
    30 Mar 2029888 days left
    Value
    £500m

    ViewFree bid/no-bid memo

  88. Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Compliance & Facilities Management Services

    PROSPER

    3 regions · Building and facilities management services

    Closes
    28 Apr 20301282 days left
    Value
    £250m

    ViewFree bid/no-bid memo

  89. Property Works and Consultancy DPS

    Thirteen Housing Group Ltd

    North East England · Repair and maintenance services

    Closes
    15 Aug 20301391 days left
    Value
    £10m to £15m

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