Trade & Sanctions

A66 NTP Manned Security Contract Opportunity

Kier Transportation has published a contract notice for manned security services for the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine route, valued at £200,000. The opportunity is open for suppliers to apply, with a closing date of March 30, 2026.

Scaffold Bridge Contract Opportunity

UK Government's Contracts Finder service has published a notice for a scaffold bridge contract opportunity. The contract is valued between £30,000 and £75,000 and closes for applications on March 18, 2026.

Welsh Government Employability Support Programme Early Engagement

The Welsh Government is seeking early engagement from potential suppliers for its upcoming Employability Support Programme. This initiative aims to help individuals furthest from the labour market gain skills and employment. Interested organisations are invited to submit expressions of interest by March 18, 2026.

Cornwall Council Out of School Provision Contract Opportunity

Cornwall Council has published a contract notice for out-of-school provision services valued at £4,800,000. The opportunity is open to potential suppliers, with a closing date for applications on April 10, 2026. This notice outlines the requirements for an Approved Provider List and a Quality Standards and Monitoring Framework.

Sanctions Ordinance Against Taliban-Associated Individuals and Groups

Switzerland has updated its sanctions ordinance against individuals and groups associated with the Taliban, following amendments by the UN sanctions committee. The SESAM database has been updated, and formal corrections were made to existing entries.

NEI Seeks Feedback for 2026-2031 Strategic Plan

The National Eye Institute (NEI) is requesting feedback for its 2026-2031 Strategic Plan, which will guide vision research priorities. The NEI is seeking input from the scientific community, health professionals, patient advocates, and the public.

NIDA Funding Opportunity PAR-24-298 Expires Early

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has issued a notice announcing the immediate early expiration of the funding opportunity PAR-24-298, "Mechanism for Time-Sensitive Substance Use Research (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)". No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

London Borough of Sutton Contract Award Notice

The London Borough of Sutton has published a contract award notice for transport services. The contract, with a total value excluding VAT of £2,657.14, was awarded after an open procedure and was concluded on March 11, 2026.

Yorkshire Water Employee Screening Services Tender Notice

Yorkshire Water Services Limited has published a tender notice for employee screening services, with an estimated value of £800,000. The procurement process is expected to launch on April 20, 2026, with a deadline for requests to participate on April 30, 2026.

Derby City Council Awards Education Placements Contract

Derby City Council has awarded a contract for 751 education placements to Abbotsholme Independent School. The contract is valued at £60,000 and will run from April 2026 to August 2028.