United Kingdom

Accommodation and Support Services Tender - £80M Value

The London Borough of Barnet has published a tender notice for Accommodation and Support Services with an estimated value of £80 million. The notice includes a pre-market engagement event on March 10, 2026, and an engagement deadline of April 15, 2026.

Tower Hamlets Meals on Wheels Tender Opportunity

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has issued a preliminary market engagement notice for a Meals on Wheels service tender valued at approximately £3.6M. The engagement deadline for interested providers is March 27, 2026.

Maidstone House Refurbishment Supplier Engagement

Maidstone Borough Council has issued a preliminary market engagement notice regarding the refurbishment of Maidstone House and The Link. The council is seeking information from contractors on proposed works to improve energy efficiency and remove reliance on fossil fuels, with a deadline for engagement questions on March 19, 2026.

London Borough of Havering Weight Wellness & Activity Service Tender

The London Borough of Havering has published a tender notice for a Weight Wellness & Activity Service, with an estimated value of £506,000. The deadline for tender submissions is April 3, 2026. This procurement is being conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Chelmsford College Photocopier Tender Notice

Chelmsford College has published a tender notice for the leasing of 20 photocopiers across its campuses for a period of 3 years, with an estimated total value of £720,000. The notice was published on March 2, 2026, under the Procurement Act 2023.

Notice to Exporters: Customs Licence Transmission Issues

HM Revenue & Customs and the Department for Business and Trade have issued a notice regarding issues with licence transmissions from LITE/SPIRE to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). This is causing customs clearance delays, and affected parties are advised to report declaration problems to CDS.

Russia Sanctions Update: General Trade Licence for Fertilisers

The UK's Export Control Joint Unit has updated the general trade licence concerning Russia sanctions, specifically financial services and funds related to fertilisers. This notice provides details on the amendments to the existing licence.

Export Control Joint Unit: Exporter Notices and E-Alert Sign-up

The UK's Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has issued a notice reminding exporters to sign up for e-alerts. This service provides important updates on training and changes to the UK's strategic export licensing regime.

Updated Guidance on Open Licence Returns and Exporter Obligations

The UK Export Control Joint Unit and Department for Business and Trade have updated guidance on open licence returns. This update clarifies exporter obligations, return submission requirements, and the process for accurate and timely reporting under revised compliance expectations.

OFSI Fines Svarog Shipping £5,000 for Sanctions Non-Compliance

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has imposed a £5,000 monetary penalty on Svarog Shipping & Trading Company Limited for failing to respond to a regulatory request within the required timeframe. This action stems from a breach of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.