United Kingdom

OPSS Product Testing Framework Contract Awarded

The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has awarded a new open framework contract for product testing services across five lots, including construction, electrical, general consumer, multi-disciplinary analysis, and cybersecurity. The framework, valued at up to £43,000,000 over 8 years, aims to support regulatory enforcement and market surveillance.

Mental Health Research Programme tender from Ministry of Defence

Mental Health Research Programme tender from Ministry of Defence

Recent BAILII Court of Appeal and High Court Decisions

This document lists recent decisions from the UK's Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) and High Court (Admiralty, Chancery, Commercial, Family, and Technology and Construction Divisions) published on BAILII in March 2026. The updates provide summaries of various legal cases across different areas of law.

Guidance on Export Licence Applications under Defence Export Controls

The UK Department for Business and Trade and Export Control Joint Unit have published new guidance for submitting export licence applications under the Agreement on Defence Export Controls. This notice advises on how to apply under specific articles and includes an integration certificate template.

Staff Paper on Interest-Rate Fee Substitution and Credit Facilitation

The Bank of England has published a staff working paper exploring how specialist lenders adjusted loan fees to facilitate credit in segmented mortgage markets following an interest rate increase. The paper uses administrative data from the UK to analyze financing outcomes and product design adjustments.

Inflation Expectations and Monetary Policy Regime Changes

The Bank of England has published Staff Working Paper No. SWP 1,175, which examines how inflation expectations respond to changes in monetary policy regimes, specifically inflation targeting. The paper uses a New Keynesian model and survey data from 32 countries to analyze the relationship between policy announcements, realized inflation, and expectations.

Bank of England: Consolidated Worldwide Claims Data for 2025 Q4

The Bank of England has published its consolidated worldwide claims data for UK-owned monetary financial institutions for Q4 2025. This release incorporates updated country grouping conventions aligned with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Total consolidated external claims increased by $50.2 billion to $5,181.7 billion in the quarter.

Dudley College Food and Beverage Supply Contract Opportunity

The UK Government's Contracts Finder portal has published an open opportunity for a supply contract for food and beverages to Dudley College of Technology. The contract has a value of £0 and a closing date for tenders on 23 April 2026, with a start date of 1 September 2026.

Refurbishment of Multi-Use Games Area Contract Opportunity

The UK Government has published an open opportunity for the refurbishment of a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) with a contract value of £25,000. The opportunity is open to SMEs and VCSEs, with a closing date for tenders on 17 April 2026.

Tennis Court Resurfacing Contract Opportunity

The UK Government's Contracts Finder portal has published an open opportunity for a tennis court resurfacing contract valued at £25,000. The contract is located in CT21 6AR and has a closing date of 17 April 2026, with works scheduled to begin on 15 May 2026.