United Kingdom

UKRI Funding for Secure Software Projects

UKRI, through Innovate UK, is offering up to £5 million in grant funding for collaborative projects focused on adopting the government's Software Security Code of Practice. The initiative aims to enhance the security and resilience of software supply chains. UK registered businesses can lead collaborations, which must include at least one UK registered micro, small, or medium-sized enterprise claiming grant funding.

UKRI AI Research Sandpit Funding Opportunity

UKRI is offering a £875,000 funding opportunity for an AI research sandpit using social science data. Expressions of interest are due by May 12, 2026, with the sandpit event scheduled for June 23-24, 2026. Successful participants may be invited to apply for project funding up to £230,000.

GEO2 Remediation Limited Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by GEO2 Remediation Limited for a petrol filling station in Whitchurch, England. The notice invites public comments on the application, which pertains to waste and mining waste operations, installations, water discharge, and combustion plant activities.

Government Cracks Down on Waste Crime with New Powers and Funding

The UK government and Environment Agency have launched a new Waste Crime Action Plan, backed by £45 million in funding over three years. This initiative introduces tougher penalties for waste criminals, including unpaid work and repayment of cleanup costs, and enhances regulatory powers to combat illegal dumping.

Contract Award: Physical Activity for SMI Patients

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of physical activity interventions to patients with SMI across Buckinghamshire. The contract value is £37,992 and was awarded to an existing provider via a direct award process.

Northern Ireland Housing Executive Insurance Provision Tender

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has published a tender notice for the provision of insurance cover across five lots: Material Damage, Employers' Liability, Public Liability, Motor Fleet, and Homeowners Property Owners. The notice details contract information and lists potential suppliers.

NHS Trust Awards MRI System Contract for £240,000

The Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has awarded a contract valued at £240,000 for a portable low-field MRI system. The contract includes peripherals, training, support, and maintenance for five years, aimed at advancing neuroimaging research for dementia assessment.

Communal Cleaning Tender - Irwell Valley Housing Association

Irwell Valley Housing Association Limited has published a tender notice for communal cleaning services across Greater Manchester. The total estimated value for the contract, which spans four years with a potential extension, is £2.6 million.

NHS Contract Award for Digital Mental Health Provision

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract valued at £38,140 for Qwell digital mental health provision for adults aged 18+. The contract is for one year and will be awarded via direct award to the incumbent provider.

Care at Home Service Framework Tender Notice

Bridgend County Borough Council has published a tender notice for a Regulated Care at Home Service framework with an estimated total value of £792,000,000. The framework aims to establish services from April 2026 to March 2028, with an option to extend for up to 48 months.