Feed-in Tariff Rates Adjusted by CPI for April 2026
Ofgem has published the adjusted tariff rates for the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme, effective from April 1, 2026. The adjustments are based on a Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 3.4 percent.
FCA Guidance on Designing Consumer Segments for Targeted Support
The FCA has published guidance for financial firms on designing consumer segments for targeted support. This guidance provides practical examples and considerations to help firms comply with existing rules, particularly in light of the Financial Ombudsman Service's review process.
MHRA Class 2 Medicines Recall: Hibiwash 500ml due to Microbial Contamination
The MHRA has issued a Class 2 Medicines Recall for Hibiwash 500ml manufactured by Regent Medical Limited / Mölnlycke Health Care due to microbial contamination. Specific batches are affected, and the recall is being conducted to protect public health.
Guidance on Sanctions Exceptions and Licence Applications
The UK's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has updated guidance on how to use exceptions and apply for licences to comply with sanctions measures. The guidance clarifies automatic exemptions and the process for obtaining written permission for otherwise prohibited activities across various sanctions regimes.
SEND Mediation Contract Awarded to Multiple Councils
The UK Government has awarded a contract valued at £1.2M for SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution services to Rochdale Borough Council, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, and Trafford Council. This award is part of the UK's public procurement process under the Procurement Act 2023.
Eye Care Services Contract Awarded for £139,200
NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Primary Eye Care Services Post Operative Cataract for £139,200. The contract was awarded to the existing provider who has been delivering a good service with positive patient feedback and outcomes.
Anglian Water Services - Regulatory Assurance Services Contract Award
Anglian Water Services Limited has awarded a contract for Regulatory Assurance Services to AQUA CONSULTANTS LIMITED and JACOBS U.K. LIMITED. The contract, valued at £4 million over an estimated eight-year duration, aims to support the demonstration of Ofwat's Price Control Deliverables under the PR24 framework.
House of Commons Digitisation Consultant Contract
The House of Commons has published a contract notice for a Digitisation Consultant. Scan Data Experts Limited was awarded the contract for £32,800, excluding VAT, to develop a digitisation strategy and business case for Parliament. The contract duration is one year, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
Child Poverty and Health Market Engagement Notice
The UK Department of Health & Social Care published a market engagement notice regarding child poverty and its health impacts. The notice announces a virtual roundtable event on April 15, 2026, to discuss collaboration opportunities with external organizations.
DfI TRAM seeks supply and delivery of traffic management equipment
The UK Government's Find a Tender service has published a notice for the Department for Infrastructure's Transport and Road Asset Management (DfI TRAM) seeking the supply and delivery of various traffic management equipment. The estimated total value for the contract, which spans one year with potential for four annual extensions, is £798,066 including VAT.
Sheppey M&E Works Contract Award
NHS Property Services Limited has awarded a contract for Sheppey M&E Works to Primech Building Services Limited. The contract value is £407,961.22 excluding VAT, with a duration from March 16, 2026, to August 7, 2026.
UK Hydrographic Office - Application Support Contract Award
The UK Hydrographic Office has awarded a 1-year, £1.6 million contract to MASTEK (UK) LTD. for application support during a transition period. This award is a direct award due to technical reasons and aims to facilitate a transition to outsourced support, with a larger 5-year contract to be competed for in 2026.
Market Engagement for Talking Therapies in Essex
NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to announce a market engagement event for talking therapies and psychological therapies for severe mental health problems in Essex. The event will take place virtually on April 20, 2026, to inform potential providers about the upcoming commissioning process.
Care at Home, Night Service, Extra Care Tender Termination
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has terminated the tender process for Care at Home, Night Service, and Extra Care contracts. The decision was made due to a council resolution removing the contractual obligation for care providers to pay employees at least the Real Living Wage.
Eastlight Community Homes Void Clearance and Property Cleaning Services Tender
Eastlight Community Homes has published a tender notice for void clearance and property cleaning services. The estimated total value of the contract is £4,500,000 including VAT, with a contract duration of up to 5 years. The tender is being conducted under the Procurement Act 2023.
Stowmarket Christmas Lighting Scheme Tender
Stowmarket Town Council has published a tender notice for a Christmas lighting scheme. The estimated value of the contract is £24,000 including VAT, with a submission deadline of April 30, 2026. The contract is expected to run from June 2026 to January 2029, with a possible extension.
MOT Garage Fit Out Tender, Cambridge
Cambridge City Council has issued a tender notice for the fit-out of an MOT garage on Cowley Road, Cambridge. The estimated value of the contract is £56,000 excluding VAT, with a duration of two years.
Bus Services Contract Awarded for Early Morning and Late Evening Routes
Portsmouth City Council has awarded a contract for BSIP-funded early morning and weekend late evening bus services on routes 1, 2, 3, 7, and 8. The contract, awarded to an incumbent operator due to technical and economic reasons, will run from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, to improve access to employment and support the night-time economy.
Nottingham City Council Electrical Services Tender
Nottingham City Council has published a tender notice for electrical services, with an estimated value of £2.4 million. The tender is for a period of 6 years, with an option for extension. The deadline for submissions is April 21, 2026.
UK Atomic Energy Authority Electricians Framework Tender Notice
The UK Atomic Energy Authority has issued a preliminary market engagement notice for an Electricians Framework tender. The estimated total value of the framework is £1.2 million, with an initial contract duration of two years, extendable to four. This notice is part of the procurement process under the Procurement Act 2023.
UK Hydrographic Office Application Support 2027 Notice
The UK Hydrographic Office has published a procurement notice for outsourced application support services valued at an estimated £12,000,000 including VAT. The contract is expected to commence on April 6, 2027, with a potential extension.
Student Loans Company Contract Notice
The UK's Student Loans Company has published a contract notice for a dedicated student-focused website. The contract, valued at £48,000 including VAT, was awarded to STUDENT ROOM GROUP LIMITED and is effective from December 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027.
Early Market Engagement on Health and Work Outcomes Contracting
The UK Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England have issued a notice for early market engagement regarding potential outcomes-based contracts for health and work. This engagement seeks views from potential investors and service providers on the design and feasibility of these contracts before any formal market activity.
Contract Award: Surfacing Works at Sole Bay Health Centre
NHS Property Services Limited has awarded a contract for surfacing works at Sole Bay Health Centre to Resolute Retail Solutions Limited for £32,496. The contract was signed on March 21, 2026, and is scheduled for completion within 10 days.
Contract Award Notice for Planned and Reactive Works
The UK Government has published a contract award notice for planned and reactive works across drainage, flooring, and electrical systems. Simply Serve Ltd has been awarded the contract, which will serve Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Somerset Council sites.
UKRI Trial Floor Section Supply & Install Contract Notice
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has published a contract notice for the supply and installation of a Trial Floor Section at Boulby Mine. The contract was directly awarded to Amalgamated Construction Ltd for £331,011.60, with work scheduled from March to August 2026.
KD v Secretary of State for the Home Department - Immigration Appeal
The UK Court of Appeal has issued a judgment in the case of KD v Secretary of State for the Home Department. This case involves an appeal from the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) and concerns immigration and asylum matters. The judgment provides a final decision on the points of law raised in the appeal.
Global Imbalances: Drivers, Risks, and Policy Priorities
The Bank of England has published a staff discussion paper on global imbalances, analyzing their drivers, risks, and policy priorities. The paper finds that domestic macroeconomic factors are primary drivers, but industrial policy can have significant impacts. It recommends orderly rebalancing, reformed multilateral stewardship, and strengthened surveillance.
ICO AI Working Groups and G7 Statements
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) chairs several working groups focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation, including a UK regulator group and a Scottish-based network. The ICO also participates in international forums like the G7 and the Berlin Group, which have issued statements and papers on AI and Large Language Models.
ICO AI Consultation Outcomes and Updated Data Protection Policy
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published the outcomes of its generative AI consultation series and updated its data protection policy positions. The consultation ran from January to September 2024, focusing on data protection aspects of generative AI.
Child Benefit Statistics 2025
HM Revenue & Customs has announced the upcoming release of Child Benefit statistics for 2025, detailing families and children claiming benefits by geographical location. The data, to be released on April 23, 2026, will include population counts at various administrative levels across the United Kingdom.
KD v Secretary of State for Home Department - Immigration Appeal
The Court of Appeal allowed an appeal by the Secretary of State for the Home Department against a decision to allow an asylum claim. The court set aside findings regarding political persecution and remitted a human rights claim based on a blood feud for expedited consideration.
Ogbedo, G and V v Taiga - Family Law Financial Provision
The High Court of Justice Family Division has issued a judgment in the case of Ogbedo, G and V v Taiga. The case concerns financial provision for twin daughters under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989, involving extensive and prolonged litigation spanning over 22 years and numerous court orders.
KBS Maritime Ltd Contract Opportunity - Portsmouth Naval Base
The UK Government's Contracts Finder has published an open opportunity for KBS Maritime Ltd to provide a replacement impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) system at Portsmouth Naval Base. The contract is valued at £210,000 and has a closing date for bids of 22 April 2026.
Fire Door Repairs Contract Notice
The UK Government's Contracts Finder service has published a notice for fire door repairs for the Maiden Erlegh Trust. The opportunity is open to all interested suppliers, with a closing date of March 27, 2026. The contract value is listed as £0.
Lancashire County Council Event Promotion Market Engagement
Lancashire County Council has published an early market engagement notice for event promotion services, with a closing date of April 7, 2026. The engagement aims to gather market insights to shape future commercial strategies and procurement approaches for goods, works, and services.
Individual Service Funds Framework Opportunity
Cambridgeshire County Council has published an open opportunity for suppliers to join its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Individual Service Funds (ISFs). The contract is valued at £18,000,000 and closes for applications on April 6, 2026. This framework supports self-directed support for individuals requiring care and social work services.
4RECYCLING LIMITED Environmental Permit Application Public Consultation
The Environment Agency is consulting the public on an environmental permit application submitted by 4RECYCLING LIMITED for operations at Batrudding, York. The consultation period allows the public to provide input on the application before the agency decides whether to grant or refuse the permit and under what conditions.
UKRI Funding for Materials Innovation Network Plus
UKRI is offering £4.75 million in funding for the establishment of a Materials Innovation Programme Coordination Network Plus. This initiative aims to coordinate a community around themes aligned with the National Materials Innovation Strategy, fostering collaboration between research and industrial stakeholders.
Cyngor Gwynedd Cleaning Services Contract Award
Cyngor Gwynedd has awarded a contract for cleaning services at Hafan Pwllheli to Mynydd Cleaning and Maintenance. The contract is valued at £78,390 excluding VAT and will run for three years with a possible two-year extension.