Cabinet Office

UK Contracts Finder Supplier Registration Step 1

UK Contracts Finder (Cabinet Office) hosts Step 1 of the Supplier Registration process, which directs new users to select an organisation type before creating an account. Existing users are directed to sign in with the same credentials. The page offers two registration paths: Buyer (to post notices) and Supplier (to search and apply for notices).

UK Government Login Portal for Contract Opportunities

UK Contracts Finder, operated by the Cabinet Office, provides a unified login portal for Supplier Registration accounts enabling access to public sector contract opportunities. The portal allows suppliers to register, sign in, and receive enquiries from buyers assessing suitability for government contracts. No regulatory obligations, compliance deadlines, or penalties are described.

Contracts Finder Support Contact Form

The Cabinet Office provides a standard contact form for users of the UK Contracts Finder portal to submit enquiries and support requests. The form collects user name, email address, organisation name, and message fields with specified character limits. No regulatory obligations, deadlines, or policy changes are contained in this document.

Susan Harris Appointed Vice-Chair of Infected Blood Memorial Committee

Susan Harris has been appointed Vice-Chair of the Infected Blood Memorial Committee, replacing Joan Edgington. David Abdo, who also interviewed for the Vice-Chair position, has been appointed as an additional committee member. The Committee is preparing for the Infected Blood: A Service of Recognition, Remembrance and Reflection at St Paul's Cathedral on 19 May 2026 in honour of those impacted by the scandal.

Security Minister Urges AI Partnership at CYBERUK 2026

Security Minister Dan Jarvis MBE MP delivered the keynote speech at CYBERUK 2026 in Glasgow on 22 April 2026, announcing a new £90 million investment to strengthen UK cyber resilience for small and medium-sized businesses. The minister called for a "generational endeavour" partnership between AI companies and government to counter escalating cyber threats, noting NCSC handled over 200 nationally significant incidents last year—more than double the previous year. The government will launch a new Cyber Resilience Pledge this summer and publish the full National Cyber Action Plan setting out concrete actions alongside businesses.

Security Minister Calls AI Companies to Build UK Cyber Defence at CYBERUK

Security Minister Dan Jarvis called on leading AI companies to work with the UK Government on building AI-powered national cyber defence capabilities in a speech at CYBERUK on 22 April 2026. The minister invited UK organisations to sign a voluntary Cyber Resilience Pledge, requiring them to make cyber security a board-level responsibility, sign up to the NCSC's free Early Warning service, and require Cyber Essentials certification across their supply chains. A further £90 million will be invested over three years to boost cyber resilience, particularly among small and medium-sized businesses, through schemes run by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the National Cyber Security Centre.

Fifth UK-EU TCA Civil Society Forum Observer Registration, 27 May 2026

The Cabinet Office has published registration guidance for the fifth UK-EU Trade Cooperation Agreement (TCA) Civil Society Forum (CSF) meeting, to be held on 27 May 2026 in Brussels. Organisations not active Forum participants may apply for observer status to attend virtually by video link. Applications must be submitted via email using the provided UK CSF registration form by 23:59 on 20 May 2026; late submissions will not be accepted. EU-based organisations must register through the separate EU homepage instead.

UK Finalises Queen Elizabeth National Memorial Plans

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee has finalised its recommendations for a permanent memorial in St James's Park, London, featuring statues of Queen Elizabeth II in Garter robes and Prince Philip in Naval uniform, designed by Foster + Partners. A new UK-wide independent charity, The Queen Elizabeth Trust, has been established with a £40 million government endowment to regenerate community assets across the United Kingdom. An online Digital Memorial will also be launched to digitise Court Circular records and allow people worldwide to submit memories of the late Queen. The announcement coincides with the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II's birth on 21 April 2026.

Government Publishes Response to Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Consultation

The Government has published its response to the 12-week public consultation on the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme, which received 710 responses. The changes will expand core compensation for infected people, introduce new awards for psychological harm and career disruption, remove a 25% deduction for past care compensation, and add a new level 2b award for interferon treatment side-effects. The Cabinet Office and IBCA will publish quarterly summaries of feedback received and actions taken to increase transparency in scheme delivery, with regulations to be brought forward later this year.

Infected Blood Compensation Scheme: Government Response to Consultation on Proposed Changes

The Cabinet Office and Infected Blood Compensation Authority have published the government response to a consultation on proposed changes to the infected blood compensation scheme. The consultation ran from 30 October 2025 to 22 January 2026. The response outlines changes to be implemented through legislation based on recommendations from the Infected Blood Inquiry Additional Report.

AI Cyber Threats Open Letter to UK Business Leaders

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and Cabinet Office have issued an open letter signed by Secretary of State Liz Kendall and Security Minister Dan Jarvis addressed to UK business leaders, alerting them to cyber threats associated with artificial intelligence. The letter was published on 15 April 2026 and is available in HTML and PDF formats. The correspondence signals government expectation that organisations assess and mitigate AI-enabled cyber risks as part of their security posture.

UK and EU Finalise Erasmus+ Agreement for 2027 Participation

The UK and EU have signed the legal text in Brussels formally bringing the UK into the Erasmus+ programme from 2027. Over 100,000 people are expected to benefit in the first year alone, including apprentices on placements at European companies, school groups taking part in cultural exchanges, and organisations collaborating on cross-border initiatives. The UK also secured a 30% discount on the default contribution rate, delivering a fair deal for taxpayers while guaranteeing full participation in the programme.

Procurement Act 2023 Manage Phase Guidance Documents

The UK Cabinet Office published technical guidance documents for the Manage phase of the Procurement Act 2023. The guidance covers five key areas: Contract Termination, Key Performance Indicators, Contract Performance Notices, Contract Modifications, and Electronic Invoicing and Payment. These documents are intended to provide technical guidance and help with interpretation and understanding of the Act for public authorities and suppliers engaged in public procurement.