GSA and NIST Partner to Boost AI Evaluation Science in Federal Procurement
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are partnering to enhance the evaluation of artificial intelligence models and services for federal procurement. This initiative aims to develop consistent methods for testing AI systems, supporting the White House's AI Action Plan and enabling agencies to adopt AI more securely and confidently.
Harrow College ICT Managed Service Partner Procurement Opportunity
Harrow College, through Moxton Education and CPC administration, has published an open procurement opportunity for an ICT Managed Service Partner. The tender process is active, with a closing date of April 24, 2026, and a contract start date of December 18, 2026.
Rosyth Property Refurbishments - Future Opportunity
The UK Government (Contracts Finder) has published a future opportunity notice for property refurbishments at Rosyth, Scotland, with an estimated value between £348,000 and £870,000. This notice is a call for competition, seeking Expressions of Interest from potential subcontractors who are willing to act as Main Contractor and meet specific verification and compliance requirements.
HS2 MWCC North noise barrier acoustic doors supply contract opportunity
The UK Government's Contracts Finder platform has published an open opportunity for a supply contract for acoustic doors for the HS2 MWCC North project. The contract value is estimated between £500,000 and £1,000,000, with a closing date for expressions of interest on 27 March 2026.
ICT Managed Service Contract Opportunity for Blue Kite Academy Trust
The UK Government's Contracts Finder platform has published an open opportunity for an ICT Managed Service contract for the Blue Kite Academy Trust. The tender closes on April 14, 2026, with the contract expected to start on October 1, 2026.
MOBILIST Financial Consultancy Services Tender Notice
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has published a tender notice for financial consultancy services to support the MOBILIST programme. The contract is valued at an estimated £750,000 and will last for 24 months with a potential 12-month extension.
Mammography System Maintenance Contract Awarded
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has awarded a contract for the maintenance of 3D mammography systems at LRI and LGH to Hologic LTD. The total contract value, including VAT, is £210,729.60, with durations of 2 and 6 years for the respective sites.
Stoma Care Sponsorship Tender - Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust has published a tender notice for Stoma Care Sponsorship, with an estimated value of £2,200,000 including VAT. The tender seeks a sponsor to contribute funding and products to support the Trust's Stoma Care Nursing Service.
Anaesthetic Software Management Tender - £250,000 Contract
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has issued a tender notice for Anaesthetic Software Management services. The estimated total value of the contract is £250,000. The procurement is for the provision of an Anaesthetic Information Management System.
Southwark HAF Programme Tender - £5.4 million
The London Borough of Southwark has issued a tender notice for its Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme for 2026-2028, with an estimated total value of £5.4 million. The notice outlines the scope of services required, eligibility criteria for participants, and submission deadlines for interested providers.
Bristol City Council Contract for Practical Law Subscription
Bristol City Council has awarded a contract to Thomson Reuters (Professional) UK Limited for a Practical Law Subscription valued at £144,000. The contract duration is three years, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029. This notice was published under the UK's Procurement Act 2023.
Department for Education Fostering Campaign Website Agency Contract
The Department for Education has awarded a contract valued at £46,080 (including VAT) to Big Motive Ltd for the design, build, and support of a WordPress campaign website. This website will serve as the primary digital platform for the National Fostering Recruitment Campaign.
Genomics England Awards Data Wrangler Contract
Genomics England Limited has awarded a contract for a Data Wrangler to support its Newborns program. The contract, valued at £67,410 excluding VAT, was awarded without prior publication as it falls outside the scope of regulations and was awarded under an existing framework below the threshold.
Department for Education - Qualitative Research on Kinship Care
The UK Department for Education has published a contract notice for qualitative research exploring the lived experiences of children in kinship care. The contract, valued at £49,805, was awarded to Coram and will run from March 13, 2026, to October 31, 2026.
Education Psychology Services Tender Awarded
The South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of Education Psychology Services in Kirklees. The contract, valued at £411,000 excluding VAT, was awarded via a direct award procedure to Kirklees Council.
Sheffield City Council Volunteer to Career Pathway Contract
Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract to Voluntary Action Sheffield for a 'Volunteer to Career Pathway' project. The contract, valued at £179,345 excluding VAT, aims to support volunteers in transitioning to paid employment and is part-funded by the UK Government through Economic Trailblazer.
Mental Health Support Services Award - South West Yorkshire NHS
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for Mental Health Support Services to Northpoint Wellbeing Ltd for £320,000 (excluding VAT). The contract aims to reduce waiting lists for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
Contract Change Notice: Sheffield Employment Support
Sheffield City Council has issued a contract change notice for employment support services in Sheffield. The contract value has increased by 43.5%, from £66,000 to £94,710 including VAT. The modification is effective November 28, 2025.
Department for Education IVR and Video Services Contract Award
The UK Department for Education has awarded a 2-year contract for Interactive Voice Response (IVR) and Video managed services to Premier Business Audio Ltd. The contract is valued at £58,300 excluding VAT and is below the relevant procurement threshold.
UK Government Contract Award: Furniture for British Embassy, Caracas
The UK Government's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for furniture to the British Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela. The contract value is £60,024.73, with Koiza International Limited as the supplier, and is effective from March 18, 2026, to April 30, 2026.
Sheffield Employment Support Contract Awarded to Roundabout Limited
Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract valued at £54,000 to Roundabout Limited for targeted employment support services. The program aims to assist economically inactive residents in supported accommodation in Sheffield to find sustainable employment. The contract is part-funded by UK government initiatives.
Department for Education Contract Award: Care Leaver Deep Dives
The UK Department for Education has awarded a contract valued at £20,000 to Clare Chamberlain Ltd for 'Care Leaver Deep Dives'. This contract, signed on March 13, 2026, and running until June 30, 2026, aims to understand and address early deaths among care-experienced young people.
Pathways to Work Contract Change Notice
Sheffield City Council has issued a contract change notice for the Pathways to Work program, increasing the contract value by £26,119.79 to a total of £116,119.79 including VAT. The modification was effective November 28, 2025.
Surrey County Council Contract Award for Community Support Services
Surrey County Council has awarded a countywide contract valued at £3,840,000 for community support services, including Community and Life Skills, Residential Short Breaks, Shared Lives, and Supported Employment. The contract aims to deliver high-quality, equitable services to residents, promoting independence and inclusion.
Sheffield City Council Contract for Homeless Employment Support
Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for targeted employment support services to individuals experiencing or who have experienced homelessness. The contract, valued at £60,000 including VAT, is part-funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and runs from October 2025 to March 2026.
SAM.gov Entity Registration and Exclusion Maintenance Notice
The General Services Administration (GSA) issued a notice regarding temporary maintenance on SAM.gov that affected entity registrations and exclusions. The page for specific exclusions was unavailable during this period.
Mississippi River Commission Public Meetings Announced
The Department of the Army's Corps of Engineers has issued a notice announcing public meetings for the Mississippi River Commission to be held in Spring 2026. The notice provides dates, times, and locations for these meetings, which are open to the public and will cover various issues affecting the Commission and Corps programs.
Ministry of Defence Fire Strategy Services Contract Opportunity
The UK Ministry of Defence has published an open future opportunity for fire strategy consultancy services valued at £500,000. The approach to market date is set for 27 April 2026, with the contract expected to start on 3 August 2026. This notice provides early notification for potential bidders.
Mobile Operating Table Supply Contract Opportunity
Unite Procurement UK Limited, on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, has published an open opportunity for suppliers to provide mobile operating tables and related accessories. The contract value is estimated between £100,000 and £500,000, with a closing date for expressions of interest on 17 April 2026.
Ministry of Defence Air Search Capability Procurement
The UK Ministry of Defence is seeking an air search capability for the Royal Navy to detect airborne threats. This notice is an early engagement to gauge supplier interest, with a closing date for responses on March 31, 2026.
Tender Notice: Cardiology and Vascular Solutions Framework
The UK Government's Find a Tender service has published a notice for a new framework for Total Cardiology and Vascular Solutions, managed by Supply Chain Coordination Limited (NHS Supply Chain). The framework covers ten lots of products and services, with an estimated initial value of £2,863,775 over three years.
Hampshire County Council Contract Award for Independent Fostering Agencies
Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for Independent Fostering Agencies to Compass Fostering South Limited. The contract, published on March 18, 2026, covers various fostering arrangements for looked-after children within the county.
Award of Attendance Monitoring Service Contract
The London Borough of Havering has awarded a contract for an Attendance Monitoring Service to Welfare Call (LAC) Ltd. The contract value is £153,120.24 including VAT and will run from March 2026 to February 2028, with a possible extension.
Hampshire County Council Awards Fostering Agencies Contract
Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for Independent Fostering Agencies to support looked after children. The notice, published on March 18, 2026, details the scope of services and includes a specific contract award to CAPSTONE FOSTER CARE (SOUTHWEST) LIMITED.
Dental Sedation Service Tender for Mid and South Essex NHS
NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has published a prior information notice regarding a tender for Level 1 Dental Sedation Services. The estimated total value for three contracts is £210,000, with services to be located in North Mid and South Essex.
Sheffield Pre-Employment Training Market Engagement
Sheffield City Council has published a market engagement notice regarding pre-employment training programmes for the 2026-27 delivery period. The council is seeking partners to address skill gaps and prepare unemployed or economically inactive residents for employment in specific sectors, with an estimated contract value of £250,000.
Rotherham Borough Council Employee Ownership Feasibility Studies Contract
Rotherham Borough Council has awarded a contract to Legal Clarity Ltd for employee ownership feasibility studies. The contract, valued at £50,400, aims to help business owners explore the viability of transitioning to employee ownership.
Stroke Recovery Service Contract Award - Stockton on Tees
Stockton on Tees Borough Council has awarded a contract for a Stroke Recovery Service. The contract, valued at £152,000, aims to support stroke survivors in maintaining their health and independence. This notice serves as a contract award announcement.
Cycle Hub Storage Units Contract for Ashford Borough Council
Ashford Borough Council has awarded a contract to CYCLEHOOP LTD for the supply and installation of 5 cycle storage units. The contract value is £22,150 excluding VAT, with a term of 3 years and a potential 1-year extension. This notice is published under the Procurement Act 2023.
London Borough of Havering Attendance Monitoring Service Contract
The London Borough of Havering has awarded a contract for an Attendance Monitoring Service to Welfare Call (LAC) Limited. The contract is valued at £127,600.20 excluding VAT and will run from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2028, with a possible one-year extension.
Hampshire County Council Contract Award for Fostering Agencies
Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for independent fostering agencies to support its looked-after children. The contract, published on March 18, 2026, will cover various placement types and has an initial term of four years, with an option for extension.
British Council Contract Award Notice
The British Council has published a contract award notice for venue services for its Study UK Pop-up event in Los Angeles. The contract was awarded to The Ebell of Los Angeles for a value of $75,493.74 USD.
Department for Work & Pensions Award for Design Conference
The UK Department for Work & Pensions has awarded a contract for the Leading Design Conference in November 2026. The contract, valued at £25,472 excluding VAT, was awarded to Clearleft Limited for staff training services.
Contract Award: Ministry of Defence - Geo RPAS Capability Skydio X10
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Marlborough Communications Limited for Geo RPAS Capability Skydio X10. The contract value is £158,202.07 including VAT and is for a duration of approximately one month.
Children and Young People Online Counselling and Support in Liverpool
The NHS Cheshire and Mersey Integrated Care Board has issued an amendment to a notice regarding online counselling services for young people in Liverpool. This update corrects a date within the original notice concerning the approval of the procurement decision.
National Highways Contract for Publications Development Services
National Highways Limited has awarded a contract for publications development services to ETC Communications Limited for £80,000. The services include developing the 2026 Sustainability Report and 2027 ESG Report for the Lower Thames Crossing project.
Northumbrian Water Biodiversity Net Gain Tender Notice
Northumbrian Water Limited has issued a tender notice for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units, seeking approximately 700 BUs to support its capital investment programme. The notice outlines two lots for BNG in the North and South of its operating areas.
Tender Awarded: PTU Refurbishment at Kingsway Depot
Luton Council has awarded a tender for the PTU refurbishment at Kingsway Depot, with an estimated total value of £1,083,426 excluding VAT. The notice was re-published to update information regarding the awarded contract.
Landscape Architect Tender - London Borough of Wandsworth
The London Borough of Wandsworth has published a tender notice for landscape architect services for the Winstanley & York road estates. The estimated total value of the contract is £400,000, with a submission deadline of April 15, 2026.
Hull City Council Demolition Tender Notice
Hull City Council has issued a tender notice for the demolition of Henson Villas. The estimated total value of the contract is £220,000 excluding VAT, with demolition anticipated to commence in July 2026. The tender submission deadline is April 21, 2026.
Veterans Legacy Grants Program Awards Up to $400,000
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration is awarding grants up to $400,000 per recipient through the Veterans Legacy Grants Program. These grants aim to provide tools for the public to learn about the histories of Veterans interred in national and state cemeteries.
CMS Nursing Home Staffing Campaign Funding Opportunity
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a Nursing Home Staffing Campaign (NHSC) through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). This initiative aims to recruit registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to work in nursing homes or state inspection agencies by offering financial incentives, with applications due March 27, 2026.
Port Infrastructure Development Program Grants Available
The Maritime Administration has announced the availability of $450 million in grants for the FY 2026 Port Infrastructure Development Program. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal governments, and certain public or private entities. Applications are due by March 27, 2026.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance
The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) experienced a temporary outage preventing access to entity exclusions (debarments and suspensions). The page is now a 404 error, indicating the content is not found, likely due to ongoing maintenance or system issues. Users are directed to search, the homepage, or the Help Desk.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance
The SAM.gov website is experiencing an outage, making entity exclusions and registrations unavailable. This notice informs users of the temporary inaccessibility and provides links for assistance.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance
The General Services Administration (GSA) issued a notice indicating that entity registrations and exclusions are temporarily unavailable on SAM.gov due to system maintenance. The notice provides links for users to search, return to the homepage, or contact the Federal Help Desk if issues persist.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) Page Not Found
The SAM.gov page for Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) returned a 404 error, indicating the page is not found. Users are directed to search, the homepage, or the Federal Help Desk for assistance.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance
The SAM.gov Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) page is temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. Users are directed to search, the homepage, or the Help page, and to contact the Federal Help Desk if issues persist.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable During Maintenance
The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) experienced a temporary outage, making entity exclusions (debarments and suspensions) unavailable. The page indicating this unavailability is now a 404 error, suggesting the issue has been resolved. This notice is informational.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable During Maintenance
The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) announced that entity registrations and exclusions were unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. This notice indicates a temporary disruption in accessing critical procurement data.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance
The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) announced that entity exclusions (debarments and suspensions) are temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. The notice provides links to search, the homepage, and the Federal Help Desk for assistance.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Maintenance Notice
The General Services Administration (GSA) issued a notice regarding temporary unavailability of the Entity Exclusions and Registrations sections on SAM.gov due to maintenance. This notice informs users that these specific functionalities will be inaccessible for a period.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Page Not Found
The SAM.gov Entity Exclusions page, which lists debarred and suspended entities, is currently unavailable. Users are directed to search, the homepage, or the help desk for assistance. The reason for the page's unavailability is not specified.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Notice
The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) announced that the Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) search function was unavailable on March 24, 2026. This notice informs users of the temporary outage and provides links for assistance.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance
The SAM.gov website is experiencing technical difficulties, rendering the Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) list unavailable. Users are advised to contact the Federal Help Desk if issues persist.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) Information
The General Services Administration (GSA) is providing information regarding entity exclusions and debarments. The linked page on SAM.gov was not found, and users are directed to search, the homepage, or the help desk for assistance.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable During Maintenance
The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) announced that the Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) search function was temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. This notice indicates a temporary disruption in accessing critical exclusion data.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) Page Not Found
The SAM.gov Entity Exclusions page for Debarments and Suspensions returned a 'Page Not Found' error. This notice indicates a potential issue with accessing critical exclusion information on the SAM.gov portal.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Maintenance Notice
The General Services Administration (GSA) issued a notice regarding temporary maintenance on SAM.gov that affected entity exclusions. The page providing access to these exclusions was temporarily unavailable.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance
The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) announced that the Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) search functionality was unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. This notice informs users that the page could not be found and provides alternative resources.
SAM.gov Maintenance Scheduled
The General Services Administration (GSA) announced scheduled maintenance for the SAM.gov system in March 2026. The page providing information on entity exclusions, including debarments and suspensions, was not found.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions and System Maintenance Notice
The General Services Administration (GSA) issued a notice regarding entity exclusions and system maintenance on SAM.gov. The provided URL resulted in a 'Page Not Found' error, indicating the content is unavailable or has been removed.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) Page Not Found
The SAM.gov page for Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) returned a 404 error, indicating the page is not found. Users are directed to search, the homepage, or the help page for assistance.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Maintenance Notice
The General Services Administration (GSA) issued a notice regarding temporary maintenance on SAM.gov that affected access to entity exclusions (debarments and suspensions). The page detailing these exclusions was temporarily unavailable.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable During Maintenance
The General Services Administration (GSA) is notifying users that entity exclusions (debarments and suspensions) are unavailable on SAM.gov due to scheduled maintenance. The notice provides links for site search, the homepage, and the Federal Help Desk for assistance.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance
The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) announced that entity exclusions and registrations are temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. The notice provides links for alternative access to search, the homepage, and help resources.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Information
The General Services Administration (GSA) has indicated that information regarding entity exclusions, debarments, and suspensions is available on SAM.gov. The provided URL for this information resulted in a 'Page Not Found' error, suggesting a potential issue with accessing the data.