United Kingdom

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.

Contract Award: Exams Venue Hire in Oskemen, Kazakhstan

The British Council has awarded a contract for venue hire services to "BEST" Education Centre in Oskemen, Kazakhstan, for computer-delivered exams. The contract value is £178,448 excluding VAT and runs from March 2026 to March 2028, with an option to extend.

Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Market Modification Notice

The UK Crown Commercial Service has issued a modification notice for the Space Technology Solutions dynamic market. One supplier, BLUESKY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, has been removed from multiple parts of the procurement framework.

Bristol City Council Contract Award: Vehicle Removal Services

Bristol City Council has awarded a contract for vehicle removal services to MACPHERSON & COLBURN LIMITED. The contract is valued at £1,200,000 including VAT and will run for five years, commencing April 8, 2026. This award notice follows an open procedure procurement process.

British Embassy Abu Dhabi Electric Buggy Purchase

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for the purchase of two electric buggies for the British Embassy in Abu Dhabi. The contract was signed on March 18, 2026, with Luxury Carts Arabia General Trading - L.L.C - O.P.C for a value of £28,005.86 excluding VAT.

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.

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.

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.

OFSI General Licence for Kazakh Oil Exports

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has issued General Licence INT/2026/9247168, permitting activities related to the supply, purchase, transportation, or delivery of Kazakh Oil. This licence is issued under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

Ofcom Fines 4chan £450,000 for Child Pornography Protection Failures

Ofcom has fined the social media platform 4chan a total of £520,000 for failing to protect children from online pornography. The fines include £450,000 for lacking effective age checks, £50,000 for failing to assess risks of illegal content, and £20,000 for inadequate terms of service regarding illegal content protection.