United Kingdom

ICO Decision: Council incorrectly withheld FOI information

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ruled that Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council incorrectly withheld information under FOI and EIR exemptions. The council must now reconsider the complainant's requests within 30 days.

ICO Rules BFI Requests Vexatious, No Further Action

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ruled that the British Film Institute (BFI) was justified in deeming information requests vexatious under FOIA section 14(1). The ICO found no further action was required from the BFI.

ICO Decision on Wealden Council FOI Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to Wealden District Council. The ICO found that the Council breached FOI time limits and partially upheld the Council's reliance on exemptions for personal information and prejudice to public affairs.

ICO Decision Notice: London Borough of Hillingdon

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice against the London Borough of Hillingdon for failing to disclose requested information under the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR). The ICO found that the council wrongly withheld documents and breached multiple EIR regulations, including timeliness requirements.

ICO Decision: Council correct to withhold park expenditure information

The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision finding Ards and North Down Borough Council was correct to withhold certain park expenditure information under commercial confidentiality exemptions. The ICO does not require the council to take further action.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council Parking Management System Tender

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has issued a tender for a Parking Management System valued at £600,000. The tender notice was published on March 5, 2026, with a submission deadline of April 7, 2026.

Contract Award: Air Conditioning Installation for British Embassy Mexico City

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for the installation of air conditioning units at the British Embassy in Mexico City. The contract, valued at £90,309.87 including VAT, was awarded to Hugo Soberanis and is effective from March 1, 2026, to June 1, 2026.

Driver Offender Re-training Courses Contract Awarded

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales has awarded a contract valued at £9,461,760 to TTC 2000 LIMITED for the provision of National Driver Offender Re-training scheme Courses. This award notice was published on March 5, 2026.

Contract Awarded for Nicotine Replacement Therapy in Bradford

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a contract valued at £600,000 to Inshallah Meds Ltd. for the supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to support smoking cessation services across Bradford District. The contract is set to commence on April 1, 2026.

The Brit School Strategic Site Masterplan Tender

The Brit School has issued a tender notice for technical advisory and design services to create a strategic site masterplan. The estimated total value is £120,000, with a tender submission deadline of March 26, 2026. This procurement is open to UK suppliers, with a preference for SMEs.