Tender Opportunities for Social Enterprise / SMEs

Posted in: Tenders

Below are some selected future contract and tender opportunities that may be of interest to social enterprise / third sector organisations to apply for either individually or in partnership with each other or private sector organisations. Where possible we will include opportunities that contain a Community Benefits approach. You may be required to register at the linked to websites to view the full information or to register an interest.

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Provision of Consultancy Services for Parent Led Childcare Project - Fife Council 

Deadline Date: 14/03/2018 at 10:00

Fife Council is seeking to appoint appropriately qualified and experienced consultants with particular expertise in the carrying out of community engagement and research to explore the detail and key components of ‘Parent Led Childcare’. The purpose of this is to inform the development of sustainable models for the future complimenting existing provision providing equity and in particular being responsive to the needs of families on a low income.

Social Attitudes Survey Vehicle 2018 - Scottish Government 

Deadline Date: 19/03/2018 at 12:00

The Scottish Government wishes to commission a 2018 social attitudes survey vehicle to generate robust data, including time series data, from a set of 30 question items on attitudes to government, public services and policy issues in Scotland.

Individual Placement and Support (Mental Health) - North Ayrshire Council

Deadline Date: 22/03/2018 at 12:00

The Individual Placement and Support Service (IPS) will be open to adults aged between 18 and 65 who reside in North Ayrshire and are currently engaged with adult community mental health services.
IPS is an evidence based approach that promotes recovery and increases access to paid employment for people with mental health problems through collaborative working with local employers and a range of voluntary and statutory agencies.

Processing of Wood Waste - Tayside Procurement Consortium

Deadline Date: 26/03/2018 at 12:00

Processing of Wood Waste arising from recycling centres, commercial units and construction sites within Angus Council and Dundee City Council

Tune into Tourism - Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Deadline Date: 26/03/2018 at 12:00

Highlands and Islands Enterprise are looking for a supplier with a creative outlook to work with them to deliver the “Tune into Tourism” programme. The supplier will require a range of technical services and expertise whilst offering best value in the expenditure of public funds. The duration of this contract is 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 year periods.

Garden Aid Services 2018-20 - Almond Housing Association

Deadline Date: 23/03/2018 at 11:00

Provide grass cutting and landscape garden services for tenants.

Catering Services at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery - High Life Highland

Deadline Date: 06/04/2018 at 12:00

High Life Highland is seeking the services of a suitably qualified and experienced company to provide catering services at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery for the period from 1st May 2018 – 30th April 2020 (with the possible extension for a further 12 months).

Provision of Childminders Early Learning & Childcare for 2-Year-Olds - Fife Council

Deadline Date: 15/06/2018 at 12:00

The Early Years Team (Education) of Fife Council is looking for providers that can provide a flexible solution to allow Fife Council to receive applications from childminders interested in supplying the required services on an ongoing basis. This is to ensure adequate provision of service. This Flexible Framework is a pilot.
This procedure shall be carried out by Fife Council in accordance with the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015, The Procurement Reform Act, and is covered by the ‘light-touch’ regime.