Government Contracting

Kent Fire Rescue Awards £600k Legal Contract to DLA Piper

Kent Fire & Rescue Service has awarded a £600,000 contract for procurement legal services to DLA Piper LLP. The contract, effective April 14, 2026, will provide advice on various legal areas related to procurement and contracts.

Contract Awarded for Crisis Cafe Service in Morecambe Bay

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for a Crisis Cafe service in Morecambe Bay. The contract value is approximately £171,456 and will run from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.

NHS Contract Award for Wellbeing Services - Crisis Cafe

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract valued at £76,305 for Wellbeing Services - Crisis Cafe. The contract is for the period of April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, and was awarded to an existing provider through a direct award process.

UK Gov Awards Bladder Cancer Genome Testing Contract

NHS Wales has awarded a contract valued at £252,000 to Informed Genomics Ltd. for the provision of at-home bladder cancer genome testing kits. This initiative aims to improve early detection and diagnosis of bladder cancer within the NHS Wales National Optimal Pathway.

Electoral Commission Post Poll Candidate Survey Award Notice

The UK Electoral Commission has awarded a contract to Queen Mary University of London for a post-poll candidate survey. The contract, valued at £50,997, will support research into the May 2026 elections.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council Home Library Service Contract

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has published a contract notice for a Home Library Service valued at £236,526 including VAT. The contract was awarded to Royal Voluntary Service and is effective from October 2025 to September 2027, with a potential extension.

Herefordshire Council Tender for Discharge to Assess Reablement Service

Herefordshire Council has issued a tender notice for a Discharge to Assess (D2A) Reablement Service. The estimated contract value is £500,000 over 12 months, with an option to extend. The deadline for tender submissions is April 2, 2026.

Forestry Commission Contract Award: Vegetation Management

The UK Forestry Commission has awarded a contract for vegetation management services across several woodland creation sites. The notice, published on March 11, 2026, details the scope of work, including weed control and mowing, across approximately 780 hectares.

Electricity Northwest Electrical Connection Diversion Work Contract

NHS Property Services Limited has awarded a contract to Electricity Northwest Limited for electrical connection diversion work valued at £32,286.36. The contract was signed on January 1, 2026, and will run for one year.

UK Gov Contract Award: Biodiversity Net Gain Units

The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has awarded a contract valued at £530,000 for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units. The contract was awarded to Natural Asset Partners Ltd following an open competition, with 33 tenders received, all from SMEs and VCSEs.