Marsh Green Playground Refurbishment Contract
Edenbridge Town Council published a contract opportunity notice via Contracts Finder for the refurbishment and upgrade of Marsh Green playground in Edenbridge, Kent. The contract value is £50,000-£70,000, with a closing date of 29 May 2026 at 5pm. The works include removal of outdated equipment, installation of new inclusive play equipment for children aged 0-8, and safety surfacing installation.
Tullie House Museum Exhibition Lighting Design Services Procurement
The UK Crown Commercial Service published a contract notice on behalf of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust seeking an exhibition lighting designer for Phase 3 of Project Tullie in Carlisle. The competitive quotation (below threshold) is valued at £0-£15,000, open to SMEs, with a closing date of 11 May 2026 at 10am.
Extra Care Cleaning Services, Wirral - £210k Contract
UK Government Contracts Finder published a tender notice on behalf of Magenta Living for cleaning services at two extra care schemes in Wirral, Merseyside. The £210,000 contract spans four years (July 2026 to June 2030), with bids due by 24 April 2026 at 3pm.
Market Engagement for Children and Young People's Safe Space Crisis Café in Brent
West London NHS Trust issued a market engagement notice for a Children and Young People's Safe Space Crisis Café in Brent to support CYP with mental health issues as an alternative to A&E. The engagement event is scheduled for 13 April 2026, with responses due by 10 April 2026. This early engagement precedes a potential formal tender for services staffed by Crisis Support Navigators operating 365 days annually.
ED Primary Care Stream GP Onsite Services Contract Award - Queen Elizabeth Hospital
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust published a Contract Award Notice for ED Primary Care Stream (GP Onsite Services) at Queen Elizabeth Hospital under the Provider Selection Regime. The contract value is £1,639,444. The notice initiates a standstill period during which providers may make representations before formal award.
NEET Prevention and Early Intervention Services Contract Award
Liverpool City Council has awarded a £2.9M contract to Career Connect for NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) prevention and early intervention services. The contract runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 with potential extension to 31 March 2031. Services target young people aged 16-17 and those aged up to 25 with an Education, Health, Care Plan.
Contract Award - Climbing Tower and High Ropes Course at Castleshaw Centre
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council awarded a £138,600 contract (including VAT) to HIGH-LOW ROPES COURSE CONSULTING LTD for design and construction of a climbing tower with integrated high ropes course at Castleshaw Centre, Delph. The contract was awarded under the Procurement Act 2023 below-threshold open competition procedure, with 4 tenders received and 3 assessed from SMEs.
North Tyneside Council PPL and PRS licence awarded
North Tyneside Council PPL and PRS licence awarded
Motion Picture Licence for Surrey County Council
Surrey County Council awarded a 2-year Motion Picture Licence contract to Motion Picture Licensing Company Limited for £120,000 excluding VAT. The contract runs from 30 September 2025 to 29 September 2027. This is a below-threshold procurement notice published under the Procurement Act 2023.
Bradford College awards £356k Managed Detection & Response contract
Find a Tender Service published Bradford College's award notice for a £356,398 Managed Detection & Response (MDR) contract under the Procurement Act 2023. The 3-year contract runs from April 2026 to March 2029, covering antimalware, email protection, ransomware protection, encryption, and 24/7 security monitoring services. The contract was awarded via direct award under the 'IT Hardware, ITAD & Associated Services' framework.
Hexagon Housing Insurance Contract Award (£4.3M+)
The Cabinet Office's Find a Tender service published a contract award notice on 30 March 2026 for Hexagon Housing Association Limited. The contract, valued at £4.3 million or more, covers insurance and related services across four lots including property, legal liability, engineering plant inspection, terrorism/political violence, and directors and officers' liability coverage. Three suppliers were awarded contracts: Advisory Insurance Brokers, Arthur J Gallagher, and Zurich Municipal.
Educational Psychologist Assessments Contract Award
Wiltshire Council has awarded a contract for Educational Psychologist Assessments to Hammond Clarke Limited. The contract is valued at £198,000 including VAT for a term of approximately 1 year and 8 months. The contract supports the council's statutory requirement to issue Education, Health and Care Plans within the 20-week timeframe specified in the SEND Code of Practice.
Office Networking Circuits Tender - ICO
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has awarded a £182,280 contract to BT LTD for office networking circuits with resilient dual routing. The five-year contract runs from February 2026 to February 2031 and covers provision of high-capacity network connectivity services with bespoke IP addressing configuration. The contract was awarded under the Procurement Act 2023 below-threshold procedure without competition.
Castle Gardens Architectural Services Tender
West Northamptonshire Council published a contract award notice under the Procurement Act 2023 for architectural services at Castle Gardens. The council awarded Mikhail Riches Ltd a contract valued at £47,600 excluding VAT (£57,120 including VAT) for Stage 1 design services. The contract was awarded through below-threshold procedure without competition.
East London NHS Trust seeks digital therapeutic app
East London NHS Trust seeks digital therapeutic app
Library Management System Contract Award
The London Borough of Sutton has awarded a £5.05M library management system contract to SirsiDynix under the Procurement Act 2023. The 6-year framework covers the TLC Library Management System, Library App and Library Services Platform for The Library Consortium, one of the largest public library consortia in England with 23 member authorities. The contract runs from April 2027 to March 2033.
Public Realm Upgrades Princes Dock Street and Humber Dock Street
Hull City Council has awarded a £1,185,000 contract to C R Reynolds Limited for public realm upgrades to Princes Dock Street and Humber Dock Street in Kingston upon Hull. The contract was awarded under the YORcivil3 Framework as a Direct Award tender, commencing September 2024 and ending by August 2026. The works include highway construction, footpath construction, landscaping, street furniture, and street lighting.
Future advertising estate potential
West Northamptonshire Council published a preliminary market engagement notice under the Procurement Act 2023 to gather supplier feedback on developing its advertising estate, which includes digital and out-of-home assets with potential to generate £3–£4 million over ten years. The council seeks input on various opportunities including digitisation, EV chargers with advertising, and commercial models. Responses are due by 17 April 2026.
Hampshire County Council Awards Fostering Agencies for Separated Children
Hampshire County Council has awarded contracts to Independent Fostering Agencies (IFAs) to support separated children. The notice details the call-off procedure and lists FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE LIMITED as a supplier for separated children placements, with contracts running from April 2026 to March 2030.
Air Quality Ethnography Tender for Birmingham Health Needs Assessment
Birmingham City Council has issued a tender for an Air Quality Ethnography study to support its Air Quality Health Needs Assessment. The estimated value of the contract is £48,000, with services expected to commence on May 1, 2026, for a period of two months. The deadline for tender submissions is April 15, 2026.
South Yorkshire Transport Pilot Contract Awarded
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has awarded a contract valued at £630,394.49 to Via Technologies Europe B.V. for a pilot Demand Responsive Transport scheme in Rotherham and Doncaster. The contract is set to begin on April 13, 2026, with a potential extension.
Hampshire County Fostering Contract Awarded
Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for Independent Fostering Agencies (call off) to Brighter Futures FosterCare Ltd. The contract, published on March 29, 2026, aims to provide fostering arrangements for various categories of looked-after children within the county.
Ministry of Defence Contract Award: Oceanographic Data Collection
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a direct contract valued at £8 million (including VAT) to Teledyne Webb Research for the supply of up to 15 oceanographic gliders and supporting systems. The contract is for a period of two years, with an option to increase the value for additional equipment and support.
Hampshire County Council Fostering Agencies Contract Award
Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for Independent Fostering Agencies (call off) to CAPSTONE FOSTER CARE (SOUTH WEST) LIMITED. The contract, published on March 29, 2026, is for services supporting looked-after children, including those with complex needs and separated children, with an estimated contract period of 8 years.
Contract Award: Independent Fostering Agencies for Separated Children
Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract to COMPASS FOSTERING SOUTH LIMITED for independent fostering agencies to support separated children. The contract is valued at £0 excluding VAT and has an estimated duration from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2030, with a possible extension.
Hampshire County Council Fostering Agencies Contract Award
Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for independent fostering agencies to support separated children. The contract, awarded to FAMILY PLACEMENT.COM LIMITED, has an estimated value of £0 and runs from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2030, with an option for extension.