Pension Fraud Alert: Impersonation Scams Rise
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has issued a fraud alert urging the UK pensions industry to enhance security measures against impersonation scams. Analysis shows a rise in fraud targeting pension savers, with approximately £500,000 lost and £2.5 million at risk between 2021 and 2025.
ICO Fines Police Scotland £66,000 for Data Mishandling
The ICO has fined Police Scotland £66,000 and issued a reprimand for serious data mishandling. Failures included excessive mobile phone data extraction and unlawful disclosure of sensitive personal information to a third party, violating UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
PRA Fines UK Insurance Limited £10,625,000 for Solvency II Miscalculation
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has fined UK Insurance Limited (UKI Limited) £10,625,000 for miscalculating its Solvency II balance sheet during 2023-2024, leading to an overstatement of solvency. This is the first enforcement action where the PRA's Early Account Scheme was utilized.
Welsh Government Employability Support Programme Early Engagement
The Welsh Government is seeking early engagement from potential suppliers for its upcoming Employability Support Programme. This initiative aims to help individuals furthest from the labour market gain skills and employment. Interested organisations are invited to submit expressions of interest by March 18, 2026.
Campbeltown Fuel Loading Study Tender Opportunity
UK Government has published a tender notice for a fuel loading study at the Campbeltown depot, with an estimated value between £50,000 and £100,000. The opportunity is open to suppliers, with a closing date of April 10, 2026.
Washroom Refurbishment Services Tender Opportunity
The UK Government's Contracts Finder service has published a notice for washroom refurbishment works for Maiden Erlegh Trust. The tender opportunity is open to potential suppliers, with a closing date of April 1, 2026.
A66 NTP Manned Security Contract Opportunity
Kier Transportation has published a contract notice for manned security services for the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine route, valued at £200,000. The opportunity is open for suppliers to apply, with a closing date of March 30, 2026.
Nightly Rate Temporary Accommodation Framework Tender
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) has published a tender for an Open Framework for the provision of nightly rate temporary accommodation. The contract value is £19 million, and potential suppliers have until April 7, 2026, to submit their bids.
Cornwall Council Out of School Provision Contract Opportunity
Cornwall Council has published a contract notice for out-of-school provision services valued at £4,800,000. The opportunity is open to potential suppliers, with a closing date for applications on April 10, 2026. This notice outlines the requirements for an Approved Provider List and a Quality Standards and Monitoring Framework.
DfE Seeks Careers Advisor CPD Programme Design and Delivery
The UK Department for Education (DfE) has published an early notice for a procurement opportunity to design and deliver a national Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme for careers advisors. The contract is valued between £0 and £1,220,000 and is expected to commence in September 2026.
Scaffold Bridge Contract Opportunity
UK Government's Contracts Finder service has published a notice for a scaffold bridge contract opportunity. The contract is valued between £30,000 and £75,000 and closes for applications on March 18, 2026.
Public Relations Agency Services Contract Opportunity
UK Government has published an open tender for public relations agency services for United Colleges Group. The opportunity is open until March 27, 2026, with the contract expected to start on April 24, 2026, and conclude on April 23, 2027.
Procurement of Vehicles Tender - Chemonics Group UK Limited
Chemonics Group UK Limited has published a tender notice for the procurement of vehicles as part of the Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine Phase 2 Project. The tender is open to potential suppliers, with a closing date of March 26, 2026, at 7pm.
Barnet & Southgate College Website Development and Hosting Procurement
Barnet & Southgate College has published a notice for a new website development and hosting service contract. The procurement is in its early engagement stage, with a closing date for supplier interest set for June 11, 2026.
Police Pensions (Member Contributions) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026
The UK Secretary of State has issued the Police Pensions (Member Contributions) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (England and Wales) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations amend the Police Pensions Regulations 2015, specifically altering provisions related to member contributions and pensionable earnings for police officers in England and Wales.
Social Security Order Modifies Acts for India Contributions Agreement
The UK Government has issued the Social Security (Contributions) (Republic of India) Order 2026, modifying relevant UK legislation to give effect to a new Social Security Agreement with India. This agreement aims to coordinate social security contributions between the two countries.
Enterprise Act 2002 (Bodies Designated to make Super-complaints) (Amendment) Order 2026
The UK Secretary of State has issued the Enterprise Act 2002 (Bodies Designated to make Super-complaints) (Amendment) Order 2026, adding Consumer Scotland to the list of designated bodies that can make super-complaints to the Competition and Markets Authority. This amendment comes into force on April 6, 2026.
Early Removal of Prisoners (Scotland) Order 2026
The Scottish Ministers have amended the Early Removal of Prisoners from the United Kingdom Order. The period for early removal of certain prisoners before their release date has been increased from 180 to 210 days, and the minimum sentence served before removal has been reduced from one-quarter to 15%.
Scotland Hospitality and Music Rates Relief Regulations 2026
The Scottish Ministers have introduced the Non-Domestic Rates (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026, effective March 31, 2026. These regulations provide a 40% relief on business rates for eligible hospitality and music venues with a rateable value of £100,000 or less.
Seafarers' Wages Amendment Regulations 2026 Increases Rates
The UK Secretary of State has issued the Seafarers’ Wages (Amendment) Regulations 2026, amending the Seafarers’ Wages Regulations 2024. These amendments increase the hourly rates for the national minimum wage equivalent for seafarers, with the new rates coming into effect on April 1, 2026.
UK Paternity Leave Rules Amended for Overseas Adoptions
The UK government has issued the Employment Rights Act 1996 (Application of Section 80B to Adoptions from Overseas) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, amending rules regarding paternity leave for overseas adoptions. These regulations come into force on March 10, 2026.
ADR Regulations Conferring Functions on CTSI under 2024 Act
The UK Secretary of State has issued the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Conferral of Functions) Regulations 2026. These regulations, effective April 6, 2026, confer specific functions related to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) approval, accreditation, and enforcement onto the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI).
Appointment of Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills Order 2026
The UK Privy Council has issued the Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills Order 2026, appointing individuals to these inspector roles. The order, made on March 10, 2026, and effective March 11, 2026, lists the names of the newly appointed inspectors.
Northern Ireland Small Business Rate Relief Extended
The Department of Finance in Northern Ireland has amended the Rates (Small Business Hereditament Relief) Regulations 2010. This amendment extends the small business rate relief scheme by substituting the end of the qualifying year from April 1, 2026, to April 1, 2027.
Social Security and Statutory Maternity Pay (Evidence of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026
The Department for Communities has amended the Social Security and Statutory Maternity Pay (Evidence of Pregnancy) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These amendments remove the requirement for maternity certificates to be completed in ink or other indelible substance, allowing for non-original copies to be submitted as evidence.
Welsh Language and Education Act 2025 Commencement Order
The Welsh Ministers have issued the Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional and Transitory Provision) Order 2026. This order brings various provisions of the 2025 Act into force on April 1, 2026, and August 1, 2027, relating to Welsh language speakers, standards, education, and a national framework.
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
The UK Treasury and Secretary of State have issued the Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend existing customs legislation, primarily updating tariff versions and definitions. The majority of the provisions come into force on April 1, 2026.
NHS Dental Regulations Amendment 2026
The National Health Service (Primary Dental Services and Dental Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 amend existing NHS dental regulations in England and Wales. Key changes include revised definitions for 'complete' and 'urgent treatment', and the introduction of new terms related to fluoride varnish treatments and contract values. These regulations come into force on April 1, 2026.
Child Trust Funds (Amendment) Regulations 2026
The UK Treasury has issued the Child Trust Funds (Amendment) Regulations 2026, effective April 6, 2026. These regulations amend the 2004 regulations to restrict UK cryptoasset exchange traded notes from being qualifying investments in Child Trust Funds, with exceptions for existing holdings.
Non-Domestic Rating Hereditament Amendment Regulations 2026 Correction
The UK Treasury has issued the Non-Domestic Rating (Definition of Qualifying Retail, Hospitality or Leisure Hereditament) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. This instrument corrects an error in a previous regulation by removing marinas, wharves, piers, and jetties from the list of excluded purposes for qualifying hereditaments.
National Savings (Amendment) Regulations 2026
The UK Treasury has issued the National Savings (Amendment) Regulations 2026, effective April 6th, 2026. These amendments modify the National Savings Regulations 2015 concerning deposits to individual savings accounts.
On-demand Programme Services (Tier 1 Services) Regulations 2026
The UK Secretary of State has issued the On-demand Programme Services (Tier 1 Services) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations define Tier 1 services as those with over 500,000 average monthly UK users, excluding the BBC. This action aims to bring certain on-demand services under specific regulatory duties.
Employment Rights Act 1996 (Parental Order Cases) Amendment Regulations 2026
The UK Secretary of State has amended the Employment Rights Act 1996 (Application of Section 80B to Parental Order Cases) Regulations 2014. These amendments, effective March 10, 2026, introduce the definition of 'primary parental order parent' and clarify its application in relation to parental order cases.
Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Carer’s Assistance) Order 2026
The UK Secretary of State has issued the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Carer’s Assistance) (Consequential Modifications) Order 2026, effective March 15, 2026. This order amends various pieces of legislation across the UK to replace references to 'carer's assistance' with 'the carer support payment component of carer support'.
Supreme Court Fees (Amendment) Order 2026
The UK Lord Chancellor has issued the Supreme Court Fees (Amendment) Order 2026, increasing court fees by 5.9% effective April 1, 2026. This amendment to the 2024 Order adjusts specific fees to account for inflation between March 2023 and March 2025.
Creative Industries Relief Amendment Regulations 2026
The UK's Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs have issued the Relief for Creative Industries (Additional Information Requirements and Miscellaneous Amendments) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend the 2024 regulations, introducing new information requirements for claims related to creative industries tax relief, effective April 1, 2026.
NEC4 Professional Service Contract Award - Bath & North East Somerset Council
Bath & North East Somerset Council has awarded a contract for architectural and lead consultant roles for the Newbridge Primary School site. The contract, valued at £33,537 (excl. VAT), was awarded to Purcell Architecture Limited under the NEC4 Professional Service Contract.
Contract Award: AM 311 Externals - Bangor, Gwynedd
Adra (Tai) Cyf has awarded a contract valued at £1,163,981.88 for external refurbishment works to 21 properties in Bangor, Gwynedd. The contract was signed on March 5, 2026, and will run from March 9, 2026, to November 2, 2026.
City of London Recruitment Advert Media Purchase Market Engagement
The City of London Corporation has published a preliminary market engagement notice for recruitment advertising services. The engagement deadline for potential suppliers is March 25, 2026.
Transport for Wales Contract Award for BrandIndex and Profiles
Transport for Wales has awarded a direct contract to YouGov for BrandIndex and Profiles subscription services valued at £240,000. This contract ensures continuity of brand tracking and market analysis tools supporting strategic decision-making.
Derby City Council Awards Specialist Education Placements
Derby City Council has awarded a contract for specialist education placements to Engineered Learning Ltd. The contract value is £76,560 and will run from September 2025 to July 2026. This notice is published under the Procurement Act 2023.
Platform Housing Limited Data Programme Market Engagement Notice
Platform Housing Limited has issued a preliminary market engagement notice for its 'Together in Data' programme, which involves implementing a cloud-first, Microsoft Fabric-based data ecosystem. This notice seeks supplier insights to shape the procurement strategy for a partner to support the design, build, and support of the new data platform.
British Council Contract Award: Drupal Bureau Partnership
The British Council has awarded a contract valued at £34,276 (excluding VAT) to Drupal Bureau Partnership for adult and other education services. The contract is effective from March 3, 2026, to July 1, 2026.
Carmarthenshire County Council Contract for Pontoon Floats
Carmarthenshire County Council has awarded a contract valued at £87,120 (including VAT) to Solent Marine Ltd for the replacement of pontoon floats at Burry Port Harbour. The contract is for a duration of approximately three years, commencing March 16, 2026.
Derby City Council Awards Education Placements Contract
Derby City Council has awarded a contract for 751 education placements to Abbotsholme Independent School. The contract is valued at £60,000 and will run from April 2026 to August 2028.
Corrigendum: Medical services at Hollies Surgery, Norfolk
NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board has issued a corrigendum regarding the provision of General Medical Services at The Hollies Surgery. This notice corrects details within the original award intention notice, specifically related to the Provider Selection Regime and procurement regulations.
UK Health Security Agency Contract Award: Pan Africa Logistics
The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract valued at £5.5M for IHR Strengthening Events and Logistics Management in Pan Africa. The contract was concluded on June 27, 2025, and will run from July 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027.
Supported Accommodation Service for Homeless Individuals - Market Consultation
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has published a preliminary market engagement notice for a supported accommodation service for homeless individuals. The estimated total value of the contract is £3,250,000, with services expected to commence on September 1, 2027.
London Borough of Sutton Contract Award Notice
The London Borough of Sutton has published a contract award notice for transport services. The contract was awarded on March 11, 2026, with a total value excluding VAT of £2,123.06. This notice follows an open procedure and is related to a previous publication from 2019.
London Borough of Sutton Contract Award Notice
The London Borough of Sutton has published a contract award notice for transport services. The contract, with a total value excluding VAT of £2,657.14, was awarded after an open procedure and was concluded on March 11, 2026.
NHS England Contract for Public Health Foundation Programme
NHS England has published a contract notice for a Public Health Foundation Programme in the North East and Yorkshire region, awarded to Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. The contract is valued at £210,745 and runs from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027.
Contract Award: Ultramicrotome Supply for Cambridge University Hospitals
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract valued at £169,606 (including VAT) to Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited for the supply, installation, validation, verification, and maintenance of an ultramicrotome. The contract is for a period of one year, commencing May 1, 2026.
GMC Contract Award: PSA Style Audit of FTP Cases 2026
The General Medical Council (GMC) has awarded a contract valued at £36,000 to Nine Chambers for a PSA Style Audit of FTP Cases in 2026. The audit will review the GMC's fitness to practise directorate against Professional Standards Authority standards.
Yorkshire Water Employee Screening Services Tender Notice
Yorkshire Water Services Limited has published a tender notice for employee screening services, with an estimated value of £800,000. The procurement process is expected to launch on April 20, 2026, with a deadline for requests to participate on April 30, 2026.
Buckinghamshire Council Living in Care Tender Notice
Buckinghamshire Council has published a tender notice for a dynamic market for the provision of living in care services. The notice was published on March 11, 2026, and outlines the scope and submission process for potential suppliers.
UKRI Contract Awarded to Tecniplast UK Ltd for Cage Bases
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract valued at £2.3 million to Tecniplast UK Ltd for the provision of cage bases. The contract was signed on March 2, 2026, and will run from March 3, 2026, to December 31, 2031.
Bank of England to feature UK wildlife on banknotes
The Bank of England announced that UK wildlife will feature on the next series of banknotes following a public consultation. A second consultation will be held this summer to determine specific wildlife choices. The new banknotes will incorporate the latest anti-counterfeiting technology and are expected to be issued in a few years.
CMA Response to UK Competition Regime Consultation
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its response to the Department for Business and Trade's consultation on refining the UK's competition regime. The response addresses proposals aimed at improving the pace, predictability, proportionality, and process of competition law enforcement.
Learning Academies Trust Catering Services Tender
The Learning Academies Trust has published a tender for catering services valued at £15,000,000. The opportunity is open to interested suppliers, with a closing date of April 17, 2026. This tender seeks a contractor to provide high-quality catering across 18 academies in Plymouth.
NHS Dementia Challenge Funding Opportunity
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has opened a funding opportunity for the NHS Fit for the Future Dementia Challenge. Healthcare professionals, businesses, and researchers can submit expressions of interest by April 2, 2026, for innovations that could shorten dementia diagnosis times in the NHS.
FCA Speech on Payments Regulation and Consolidation
David Geale, FCA executive director, delivered a speech at the MoneyLIVE Summit on March 10, 2026, discussing the consolidation of the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) into the FCA. The speech emphasized a joined-up approach to growth, innovation, and consumer protection, aiming to simplify engagement for firms.
Bolitho Limited Environmental Permit Application Advertisement
The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Bolitho Limited. This notice informs the public about the application and the process for submitting comments.
Chippenham Farm Fined for Slurry Pollution
The Environment Agency has fined JD Spencer Farm Partnership £18,744 for two slurry pollution incidents that impacted the Bristol Avon river. The farm pleaded guilty to four offences related to illegal water discharge and failure to plan slurry spreading.
Prototype Fast Reactor Structural Verification Contract Awarded
Nuclear Restoration Services Limited has awarded a contract to Caithness Engineering Services for the structural verification of the Prototype Fast Reactor Turbine Hall and SGB steel frames. The contract is valued at £680,001 excluding VAT and aims to ensure the structural integrity for continued use.
Street Sweepings Treatment Services Tender
Lancashire County Council has published a tender notice for street sweepings treatment services, divided into two lots. The notice, published on March 10, 2026, outlines requirements for accepting, weighing, and treating street sweepings to maximize material recovery and minimize landfill waste.
Printed Book Production Tender Notice
The Open University has published a tender notice for printed book production services. The procurement aims to establish a closed framework for the supply of educational materials, with an estimated total value of £6,500,000. The notice is published under the Procurement Act 2023.
UK Gov Contract Awarded for Substance Use Service Evaluation
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a contract valued at £720,000 for the 'Voices in Recovery' Substance Use Service Evaluation. The contract aims to incorporate lived experience into shaping treatment and recovery services, aligning with national drug strategy.
Post Office Limited Reward Strategy Contract Notice
Post Office Limited has published a contract notice for a reward strategy review, valued at up to £85,000. The contract was awarded to KORN FERRY (UK) LIMITED and is effective from February 12, 2026, to April 17, 2026. This notice is part of the UK's procurement transparency requirements.
Post Office Limited Mixed Methods Research Programme Contract
Post Office Limited has awarded a contract to WPI Economics Limited for a mixed-methods research programme to assess cash and in-person banking services in the UK. The contract value is £77,050 excluding VAT and was signed on February 27, 2026.
Sheffield Hallam University Campus Works Partner Tender Notice
Sheffield Hallam University has published a preliminary market engagement notice for a Campus Works Partner to manage minor works and maintenance projects. The estimated total value is £24 million over four years, with a planned contract start date of December 1, 2026. Interested suppliers can engage with the university until April 2, 2026.
Post Office Limited Culture Review Contract Notice
Post Office Limited has published a contract notice for a Culture Review, valued at up to £100,000. The contract was awarded to Rise Associates North Limited and will run from March 2026 to March 2027.
British Council Terminates Americas Content Agency Services Contracts
The British Council has issued a termination notice for two contracts related to Americas content agency services. The decision to not sign the contracts was made on March 10, 2026, due to inaccuracies in the original UK6 notice regarding awarded lots and values. One unawarded contract lot was also discontinued.
Totton & Eling Town Council Grounds Maintenance Contract Award
Totton and Eling Town Council has awarded a grounds maintenance contract following a challenge during the initial standstill period. This notice republishes the award with a new standstill period, providing updated assessment details to bidders.
Hampshire County Council Independent Fostering Agencies Contract Notice
Hampshire County Council has published a contract notice seeking to commission independent fostering agencies (IFAs) to support its looked-after children. The notice, published on March 10, 2026, establishes a new framework under the Procurement Act 2023, which will be open for initial award and subsequently reopened in January 2026.
Hampshire County Council Seeks Independent Fostering Agencies
Hampshire County Council has published a contract notice seeking independent fostering agencies to support its looked-after children. The notice establishes a framework for various placement types and includes a contract value of £203,000,000, signed on January 9, 2026.
National Energy System Operator Awards Telephony Services Contract
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has awarded a contract for fully managed Microsoft Teams Direct Routing telephony services. The contract covers design, deployment, migration, and ongoing operational support for NESO's telephony estate.
Post Office Limited Contract for Strategic Transformation
Post Office Limited has awarded a contract for strategic transformation services to ONELEAP LIMITED for up to £172,950. The contract, published on March 10, 2026, is for a period of approximately 11 months.
Sheffield Hallam University Project Support Partner Notice
Sheffield Hallam University has published a notice for a Project Support Partner (PSP) to assist with minor works and estate improvement projects. The estimated total value for the four-year framework agreement is £3.6 million.
Independent Fostering Agencies Contract Notice
Hampshire County Council has published a contract notice for Independent Fostering Agencies (IFAs) to support its looked-after children. The notice establishes a framework with an estimated contract value of £203,000,000, covering various placement needs including standard, parent & child, complex behaviours, and disabilities.
Department for Transport Laser Scanner Contract Notice
The UK Department for Transport has published a contract notice for the procurement of a RIEGL VZ-600i Terrestrial Laser Scanner. The contract was awarded to RIEGL UK LIMITED for £77,279, excluding VAT, for a one-year period.
Contract Award: Social Prescribing Service for Children and Young People
The London Borough of Camden has awarded a contract for a Social Prescribing Service for Children and Young People. The contract value is £84,821.67, and the notice was published on March 10, 2026.
Independent Fostering Agencies Contract Notice
Hampshire County Council has published a contract notice for Independent Fostering Agencies (IFAs) to support its looked-after children. The contract, valued at £203,000,000, was signed on January 9, 2026, and will run until January 7, 2030, with a possible extension. This notice establishes a framework for various fostering arrangements.
Post Office Limited Behaviour Change Contract Notice
Post Office Limited has published a contract notice for a behaviour change consultancy service valued at £105,000. The contract was awarded to Q5 LTD and is effective from March 4, 2026, to March 31, 2026.