United Kingdom

UKRI Contract Awarded to Tecniplast UK Ltd for Cage Bases

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract valued at £2.3 million to Tecniplast UK Ltd for the provision of cage bases. The contract was signed on March 2, 2026, and will run from March 3, 2026, to December 31, 2031.

Derby City Council Awards Specialist Education Placements

Derby City Council has awarded a contract for specialist education placements to Engineered Learning Ltd. The contract value is £76,560 and will run from September 2025 to July 2026. This notice is published under the Procurement Act 2023.

NEC4 Professional Service Contract Award - Bath & North East Somerset Council

Bath & North East Somerset Council has awarded a contract for architectural and lead consultant roles for the Newbridge Primary School site. The contract, valued at £33,537 (excl. VAT), was awarded to Purcell Architecture Limited under the NEC4 Professional Service Contract.

Platform Housing Limited Data Programme Market Engagement Notice

Platform Housing Limited has issued a preliminary market engagement notice for its 'Together in Data' programme, which involves implementing a cloud-first, Microsoft Fabric-based data ecosystem. This notice seeks supplier insights to shape the procurement strategy for a partner to support the design, build, and support of the new data platform.

Bank of England to feature UK wildlife on banknotes

The Bank of England announced that UK wildlife will feature on the next series of banknotes following a public consultation. A second consultation will be held this summer to determine specific wildlife choices. The new banknotes will incorporate the latest anti-counterfeiting technology and are expected to be issued in a few years.

CMA Response to UK Competition Regime Consultation

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its response to the Department for Business and Trade's consultation on refining the UK's competition regime. The response addresses proposals aimed at improving the pace, predictability, proportionality, and process of competition law enforcement.

Learning Academies Trust Catering Services Tender

The Learning Academies Trust has published a tender for catering services valued at £15,000,000. The opportunity is open to interested suppliers, with a closing date of April 17, 2026. This tender seeks a contractor to provide high-quality catering across 18 academies in Plymouth.

NHS Dementia Challenge Funding Opportunity

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has opened a funding opportunity for the NHS Fit for the Future Dementia Challenge. Healthcare professionals, businesses, and researchers can submit expressions of interest by April 2, 2026, for innovations that could shorten dementia diagnosis times in the NHS.

FCA Speech on Payments Regulation and Consolidation

David Geale, FCA executive director, delivered a speech at the MoneyLIVE Summit on March 10, 2026, discussing the consolidation of the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) into the FCA. The speech emphasized a joined-up approach to growth, innovation, and consumer protection, aiming to simplify engagement for firms.

Bolitho Limited Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Bolitho Limited. This notice informs the public about the application and the process for submitting comments.