United Kingdom

Chippenham Farm Fined for Slurry Pollution

The Environment Agency has fined JD Spencer Farm Partnership £18,744 for two slurry pollution incidents that impacted the Bristol Avon river. The farm pleaded guilty to four offences related to illegal water discharge and failure to plan slurry spreading.

Street Sweepings Treatment Services Tender

Lancashire County Council has published a tender notice for street sweepings treatment services, divided into two lots. The notice, published on March 10, 2026, outlines requirements for accepting, weighing, and treating street sweepings to maximize material recovery and minimize landfill waste.

Contract Award: Social Prescribing Service for Children and Young People

The London Borough of Camden has awarded a contract for a Social Prescribing Service for Children and Young People. The contract value is £84,821.67, and the notice was published on March 10, 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.

Post Office Limited Behaviour Change Contract Notice

Post Office Limited has published a contract notice for a behaviour change consultancy service valued at £105,000. The contract was awarded to Q5 LTD and is effective from March 4, 2026, to March 31, 2026.

National Energy System Operator Awards Telephony Services Contract

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has awarded a contract for fully managed Microsoft Teams Direct Routing telephony services. The contract covers design, deployment, migration, and ongoing operational support for NESO's telephony estate.

Sheffield Hallam University Project Support Partner Notice

Sheffield Hallam University has published a notice for a Project Support Partner (PSP) to assist with minor works and estate improvement projects. The estimated total value for the four-year framework agreement is £3.6 million.

UK Gov Contract Awarded for Substance Use Service Evaluation

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a contract valued at £720,000 for the 'Voices in Recovery' Substance Use Service Evaluation. The contract aims to incorporate lived experience into shaping treatment and recovery services, aligning with national drug strategy.

Post Office Limited Culture Review Contract Notice

Post Office Limited has published a contract notice for a Culture Review, valued at up to £100,000. The contract was awarded to Rise Associates North Limited and will run from March 2026 to March 2027.

Printed Book Production Tender Notice

The Open University has published a tender notice for printed book production services. The procurement aims to establish a closed framework for the supply of educational materials, with an estimated total value of £6,500,000. The notice is published under the Procurement Act 2023.