United Kingdom

Department for Education Contract Award: Post-16 Qualifications Reform Content Writing

The UK Department for Education has awarded a contract valued at £32,400 to Forge Academy for subject content writing services to support post-16 qualifications reform. The contract was signed on January 5, 2026, and will run for approximately six months.

Post-16 Qualifications Reform Subject Content Writing Services Tender

The UK Department for Education has published a contract notice for subject content writing services to support post-16 qualifications reform. The contract, valued at £36,000, was awarded to Advanced Consultancy in Education and runs from January 2026 to July 2026.

Assistive Technology Lending Library Pilot Support Service Contract

The UK Department for Education has published a contract notice for a support service for an Assistive Technology Lending Library pilot. The contract, valued at £28,500 including VAT, was awarded to CENMAC and runs from June 1, 2025, to June 1, 2026.

Oldham Advice Services Tender Notice

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has published a tender notice for Oldham Advice Services, aiming to consolidate and improve financial inclusion support. The new commissioned partner model, funded by the DWP, will replace annual grant agreements and is expected to run from July 2026 to June 2029, with an option to extend. This notice also includes a preliminary market engagement exercise with a deadline of March 27, 2026.

NHS England - Nye Bevan Programme Tender Award

NHS England has published an award notice for the Nye Bevan programme intake 12 tender. Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLC was awarded the contract valued at £119,600 excluding VAT. The contract is for education and training services.

Contract Award: Out of Court Resolution Recommissioning

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire has awarded a contract for Out of Court Resolution Recommissioning services to INGEUS UK LIMITED. The contract value is £598,488 excluding VAT, with an estimated start date of April 1, 2026.

Community Dental Services Contract Awarded in Bassetlaw

NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Community Dental Services in Bassetlaw to the existing provider, Rotherham Hospital, via a direct award process. The contract is valued at approximately £337,355.14 and will run for one year.

NHS Nottingham Contract Award for Bassetlaw Domiciliary Services

NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Bassetlaw Domiciliary Services to Staveley Dental Care. The contract, valued at £61,756.74, is for a one-year period starting April 1, 2024, and was awarded via a direct award process due to satisfactory performance and lack of local alternatives.

Ofcom Investigates Image Boards for Illegal Content Failures

Ofcom has launched an investigation into two online image boards for alleged failures to protect UK users from illegal content, including non-consensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material. This action falls under the Online Safety Act 2023, which imposes duties on user-to-user service providers.

UK Defence Property Refurbishment Opportunity

UK Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has published a future opportunity notice for refurbishment works at Leuchars property, with an estimated value of £870,000 to £4,500,000. The approach to market date is March 20, 2026, and the contract is expected to start in May 2026.