UK Government

Hampshire County Council Seeks Independent Fostering Agencies

Hampshire County Council has published a contract notice seeking independent fostering agencies to support its looked-after children. The notice establishes a framework for various placement types and includes a contract value of £203,000,000, signed on January 9, 2026.

Hampshire County Council Independent Fostering Agencies Contract Notice

Hampshire County Council has published a contract notice seeking to commission independent fostering agencies (IFAs) to support its looked-after children. The notice, published on March 10, 2026, establishes a new framework under the Procurement Act 2023, which will be open for initial award and subsequently reopened in January 2026.

Independent Fostering Agencies Contract Notice

Hampshire County Council has published a contract notice for Independent Fostering Agencies (IFAs) to support its looked-after children. The contract, valued at £203,000,000, was signed on January 9, 2026, and will run until January 7, 2030, with a possible extension. This notice establishes a framework for various fostering arrangements.

Mental Health Services Contract Market Engagement

Kent County Council has published a market engagement notice for future VCSE Led Mental Health Recovery and Prevention Services. The notice is open for bids until April 16, 2026, with engagement events scheduled for April 21-24, 2026. This is not a call for competition but an opportunity to gather insights for future service delivery.

Marketing Agency Procurement Notice - Early Engagement

Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC) has published a procurement notice for marketing and communications services to support a new national programme aimed at increasing physical activity. Potential suppliers are invited to engage early, with a closing date for expressions of interest on 10 June 2026.

Merton Council seeks mechanical sweeper brushes

Merton Council has published a notice seeking suppliers for mechanical sweeper brushes, with an estimated contract value between £300,000 and £350,000. The tender closes on April 9, 2026, with the contract expected to start on May 22, 2026.

Southampton Christmas Lights Contract Opportunity

The UK Government has published a notice for an open procurement opportunity for the design, supply, installation, operation, maintenance, removal, and storage of Christmas lights in Southampton. The contract is valued at £300,000 and closes on April 7, 2026.

Airport Civils Contract Opportunity

UK Power Network Services Limited has published a contract opportunity for airport civils and minor construction works, valued between £10M and £20M. The deadline for submissions is 17 March 2026, with the contract set to begin on 1 October 2026.

UK Government Traffic Management Contract Opportunity

UK Government has published a notice for a traffic management contract valued between £1M and £2.5M, located in London. Potential suppliers must submit bids by 20 March 2026. The contract involves designing, installing, monitoring, and coordinating traffic management arrangements.

Resurfacing MUGA Contract Notice

Gringley on the Hill Parish Council has published a contract notice for the resurfacing of a MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area). The notice was published on March 10, 2026, with a closing date for expressions of interest on May 29, 2026. This is an early engagement notice to gauge supplier interest.