Fire Ecology Research Contract Solicitation
The US Geological Survey (USGS) Western Ecological Research Center posted a Request for Quotation for fire ecology research services. The solicitation (Notice ID 140G0326Q0057) seeks a contractor to perform statistical analyses of ecological data diagnosing fire response strategies statewide in California. Quotes are due April 13, 2026.
Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team Contract Solicitation
EPA Region 9 Contracting Office issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team (START) services to support On-Scene Coordinators implementing the National Response System. The opportunity is set aside for total small business under NAICS 541620. Offers are due April 27, 2026.
GSA Reverses Anthropic Removal Following Court Injunction
The General Services Administration issued a statement on April 3, 2026, reversing its February 27, 2026 decision to remove Anthropic from USAi.gov and the Multiple Award Schedule. GSA is restoring Anthropic technology to pre-February 27, 2026 status following a preliminary injunction from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
GSA Seeks Innovative Solutions for SmartPay Program
GSA issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking private sector feedback to inform the acquisition strategy for the next generation of the GSA SmartPay Program, the world's largest government charge card program. The RFI targets innovative features, enhanced security, and advanced business intelligence to improve upon the current program that processed $39.4 billion in FY2025 transactions. Responses are due June 19, 2026.
Endangered Species Committee Meeting Notice
Five federal agencies (Interior, Army, EPA, Agriculture, Commerce) published a notice announcing a meeting of the Endangered Species Committee in Washington DC on March 31. The meeting was announced in the Federal Register (91 FR 16966). No new regulatory requirements or compliance obligations were established.
National Lottery Community Fund PR Contract Award
The National Lottery Community Fund awarded a PR support contract for Glasgow Commonwealth Games outcomes to Run Communications Limited. The contract is valued at £456,250 excluding VAT (£547,500 including VAT). The six-month contract runs from 1 May 2026 to 31 October 2026 under the Procurement Act 2023 open procedure.
Salisbury NHS Trust awards radiopharmaceutical supply contract
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a £313,299.60 (inc. VAT) contract to University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust for the supply of pre-prepared radiopharmaceutical kits under the Procurement Act 2023. The direct award contract runs from 15 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a standstill period ending 15 April 2026. This is a routine contract award notice with no new regulatory obligations.
ECDIS Upgrade for Border Security Patrol Vessels
The UK Home Office Border Security Command Maritime has issued a preliminary market engagement notice under the Procurement Act 2023 seeking supplier input on ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) and Gyro Compass upgrades for four Cutters and up to six Coastal Patrol Vessels. The estimated contract value is £200,000 with works planned October 2026 to March 2027. Suppliers must respond by April 24, 2026.
University compliance software contract award notice
Cardiff Metropolitan University awarded a below-threshold contract to Enroly Ltd for CAS Shield compliance software. The contract is valued at £204,688.60 including VAT over 3 years (April 2026 to March 2029). The procurement was conducted under the Procurement Act 2023 using a below threshold procedure without competition.
Off Site Biodiversity Net Gain Units Procurement
Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units at Houghton Depot to Wild Capital 1 Ltd. The contract value is £216,144 including VAT over a 30-year term. Five SME suppliers submitted tenders in this open procurement procedure under the Procurement Act 2023.
Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Tender - UCLH and RNOH - CANCELLED
University College London Hospitals NHS FT and Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust cancelled a £85.2M tender for non-emergency patient transport services before the submission deadline. The procurement covered two lots: Core Patient Transport Services including HDU (£73.2M) and Mental Health Transport Services (£12M). Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-031167.
College of Policing Contract - Operation Soteria Pillar 5
The College of Policing awarded a £51,150 contract to London Metropolitan University for Operation Soteria Pillar 5 services, including police response to sexual violence training and support for implementing the Soteria National Operating Model. The contract was signed on 23 March 2026 and runs for 9 days (23-31 March 2026). This below-threshold procurement was awarded without competition under the Procurement Act 2023.
Sport Wales Switchgear Upgrade Contract Award
Find a Tender Service published a contract award notice for Sport Wales for switchgear upgrade works at the Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff. Knox & Wells was awarded the contract valued at £191,305.91 including VAT, with works scheduled from April 1 to May 15, 2026. The procurement was conducted under an open competition procedure below the relevant threshold.
Landscape Planning Services Contract Award
North Northamptonshire Council has awarded a below-threshold contract for landscape planning services to Place Services (Essex County Council) under the Procurement Act 2023. The contract covers review of the Northamptonshire Landscape Character Assessment and related sensitivity assessments for housing, employment land, and renewables sites. Contract value is £32,613.60 excluding VAT for the period 23 February 2026 to 31 May 2026.
Open University Elsevier Journals Subscription via Jisc Framework
The Open University awarded a £1.65M contract (including VAT) to Elsevier B.V. for online journal subscriptions under the Elsevier Read and Publish 2026-2028 framework arranged by Jisc Services Ltd. The contract runs from February 2026 through December 2028. This is a contract award notice under the Procurement Act 2023 published on the UK Find a Tender portal.
Kingston University awards building consultancy framework across 6 lots
Kingston University Higher Education Corporation published a contract award notice for its KU Estates Building Consultancy Framework under the Procurement Act 2023. The framework covers 6 lots across architectural, engineering, project management, surveying, and fire safety consultancy services, with 21 suppliers awarded across the lots. This is a routine procurement notice informing the market of the completed tender process.
Operation Soteria Pillar 6 - Police Response to Sexual Violence Research Contract
College of Policing Limited awarded a £39,600 contract to Birkbeck College for Operation Soteria Pillar 6 under the Procurement Act 2023. The contract covers police response to sexual violence, including delivery of the Soteria National Operating Model across UK police forces. The 23-day contract runs from 9 March to 31 March 2026.
Operation Soteria Pillar 3 Police Training Contract
The College of Policing Limited awarded a £33,000 contract to the University of Glasgow for Operation Soteria Pillar 3 services related to police response to sexual violence. The contract runs from 2 March to 31 March 2026 and covers training support, implementation assistance, and digital maintenance for the Soteria National Operating Model.
Kent NHS MSK physiotherapy AI service tender notice
Kent NHS MSK physiotherapy AI service tender notice
Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Tender
University College London Hospitals NHS FT and Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust issued a tender notice for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services valued at £102.24 million (including VAT). The procurement is structured in two lots: Lot 1 for core patient transport including HDU (£87.84M), and Lot 2 for mental health transport services (£14.4M). The contract runs from June 2027 through May 2033 with a possible 36-month extension to May 2036.
Food Inspection Services Tender
Isle of Wight Council has published a tender notice for food inspection services under the Food Safety Act 1990. The contract has an estimated value of £60,000 including VAT for a 3-year term (June 2026 to June 2029) with a possible 24-month extension. Bids must be submitted electronically by 12 May 2026 at 2:00pm.
£1.6B Continence Care Contract Awarded to 19 Suppliers
UK Government awarded a £1.6 billion NHS continence care contract to 19 suppliers across 4 lots under the Procurement Act 2023. The contract covers disposable pants/shaped pads, other disposable products, washables, and sensor technology. Awarded suppliers include Abena UK Limited, Attends Ltd, Essity UK Ltd, HARTMANN, Medline Industries Limited, and Ontex Healthcare Limited.
Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Procurement Termination
University College London Hospitals NHS FT and Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust have terminated a procurement for non-emergency patient transport services (UCLH-7264) covering two lots: Core patient transport including HDU and Mental Health Transport Services. The decision not to award the contract was made on 2 April 2026 because the procurement procedure will be revised to reflect a Competitive Flexible Procedure approach.
Turner & Townsend National Highways Contract Modification
National Highways Limited published a contract modification notice (F20) for Turner & Townsend's project management and design team services contract in Kent. The original contract (No. 15577) was awarded on 25 March 2026 with a value of £7,479,594.62. The notice modifies the scope to include additional CPV code 72224000 (Project management consultancy services).
Highways Support Services Contract Award
Rochdale Borough Council published a contract award notice for highways support services valued at approximately £16.7M (£13.3M + £3.4M) under the Procurement Act 2023. The framework covers two lots: highways and drainage labour, and traffic management, with contracts awarded to multiple suppliers per lot.