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.
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 The works include removal of outdated equipment, installation of new inclusive play equipment for children aged 0-8, and safety surfacing installation.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.
TRA initiates first absorption review, excavator producer
TRA initiates first absorption review, excavator producer
Motor Finance Consumer Redress Scheme
The FCA has published PS26/3, introducing an industry-wide motor finance redress scheme covering agreements between 2007 and 2024. The scheme will return £7.5 billion to consumers who were treated unfairly, with millions of claims expected to be settled in 2026 and the majority resolved by end of 2027. Firms must implement the scheme following defined deadlines based on loan vintage.
Domestic Energy Customer Credit Balances
Ofgem published data on domestic energy customer credit balances for January to December 2025, showing approximately £3.17 billion in total credit balances held by 17 million households paying by fixed Direct Debit. The average household credit balance was £199, with individual accounts averaging £212 in credit at year-end, representing a modest year-on-year increase from £206.
Biomass Sustainability Data - 16th Reporting Year
Ofgem published the Biomass Sustainability Dataset for Scheme Year 23 (2024-2025), the 16th reporting year under the Renewables Obligation Order. The dataset accompanies the RO Annual Report and provides sustainability criteria data for biomass generating stations required to report against these standards. The data is available as a downloadable spreadsheet (416KB XLSX).
Renewables Obligation Annual Report Scheme Year 23
Ofgem published its annual Renewables Obligation transparency report for Scheme Year 23 (April 2024-March 2025), documenting 101.4 million ROCs issued to 26,644 accredited generators with 35.0 GW capacity. The collective supplier obligation was 119.5 million ROCs, with 88.6% compliance through ROCs and buy-out payments totalling £613.7 million. Two suppliers (Tomato Energy and Rebel Energy) ceased trading with a combined shortfall of £23.6 million.
Feed-in Tariffs Quarterly Report Issue 63
Ofgem published Issue 63 of its quarterly Feed-in Tariffs report, covering Q3 2025 (October 1 - December 31, 2025). The report covers the scheme's 16th year of operation, providing updates on installation numbers, total installed capacity, and the levelisation process. This is a routine transparency publication with no new regulatory obligations.
AI Audit Tool Guidance for Audit Firms
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published guidance for UK audit firms on using generative and agentic AI tools in audit engagements. The guidance provides a framework for obtaining appropriate confidence in AI tool outputs while maintaining human accountability for audit quality. This is the first guidance of its kind from any global audit regulator and the FRC's second document on AI in audit.
OFSI Penalty Apple Distribution International Russia Sanctions Breach
OFSI imposed a £390,000 monetary penalty on Apple Distribution International Limited (ADI) for breaches of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. ADI instructed a UK bank to make two payments totaling £635,618.75 to Okko LLC, a company wholly owned by designated person JSC New Opportunities (UKSL ref RUS1489). ADI failed to cancel the payment instructions after Okko came under designated person ownership, constituting the breach. This is the first penalty under OFSI's new 2026 enforcement framework enabling settlement.
County Borough of Caerphilly Communities Order 2026
The Welsh Ministers have made The County Borough of Caerphilly (Communities) Order 2026 (SI 2026 No. 102), abolishing the separate communities of Risca East and Risca West and merging them into a single new Risca community. The Order, made under the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru etc. Act 2013, implements recommendations from the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru without modification.
Welsh Language Standards for Social Landlords
Welsh Ministers made the Welsh Language Standards (No. 10) Regulations 2026, establishing new language conduct standards for social landlords registered with the Welsh Government. The regulations specify service delivery, policy making, operational, record keeping, and supplementary standards that apply to these bodies and their staff. The standards come into force on 31 March 2026 and include provisions holding bodies responsible for services delivered by third parties.
Human Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2026
The UK Secretary of State and Department of Health in Northern Ireland have made the Human Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026 No. 381), which amend the Human Medicines Regulations 2012. The amendments expand the scope for pharmacist-prepared medicinal products and broaden vaccination provisions from coronavirus-specific to infectious disease vaccination generally. The Regulations extend to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Public Service Pensions Increase Order Northern Ireland
The Department of Finance (Northern Ireland) has made The Pensions Increase (Review) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026, increasing official public service pensions by 3.8 percent. The Order applies to pensions that began before 6th April 2026 and comes into operation on that date. The statutory instrument provides formulas for calculating pro-rated increases for pensions that began after 7th April 2025.
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Dissolution Order
NHS England has made Statutory Instrument 2026 No. 384 dissolving the Cambridgeshire Community Services National Health Service Trust effective 1st April 2026. The order also revokes the 2010 establishment order (S.I. 2010/727) that created the trust. NHS England determined no impact assessment was required as no significant effects on public, private, or voluntary sectors are foreseen.
NHS Direct Payments Wales Regulations
The Welsh Government has issued the NHS Direct Payments Wales 2026 Statutory Instrument (SI 2026/104), establishing the legal framework for direct payments in NHS services throughout Wales. The regulations enable eligible patients to receive monetary payments to arrange their own healthcare services, providing greater autonomy over care decisions.
Deposit return scheme for drink containers in Wales
The Welsh Government has enacted the Deposit Return Scheme for Drink Containers Regulations 2026 (SI 2026/103), establishing a mandatory deposit return system for single-use drink containers in Wales. The scheme requires retailers and producers to collect deposits on eligible drinks, with consumers receiving refunds upon returning containers. All drinks sold in Wales in single-use containers of between 50ml and 3 litres will fall under the scheme.
Further Education Initial Teacher Training Regulations 2026
The UK Secretary of State for Education has made the Further Education (Initial Teacher Training) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026 No. 382), effective 15th April 2026. The regulations require educational institutions providing initial teacher training for further education (ITT(FE)) courses to register with the Secretary of State and establish requirements for course specifications and delivery guidance.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
East London NHS Trust seeks digital therapeutic app
East London NHS Trust seeks digital therapeutic app
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.
Metal fabrication company sentenced after apprentice guillotine injury
HSE prosecuted MTL Advanced Ltd for breaching Regulation 11(1) of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 after a 17-year-old apprentice suffered a crush injury when their thumb contacted a guillotine machine's clamps during apprenticeship training. The company was fined £140,000 and ordered to pay £5,013 in costs plus £2,000 Victim Surcharge at Sheffield Magistrates' Court. HSE found the company failed to identify a dangerous gap in the guillotine bed even after the incident occurred.
Biological Safety Assessments for Clinical Investigations of Medical Devices
MHRA published new guidance on biological safety assessments for clinical investigations of medical devices. The guidance specifies the information MHRA expects in clinical investigation submissions to verify compliance with relevant regulations. This applies to manufacturers and sponsors conducting clinical investigations of medical devices in the UK.
Clinical Investigations: Investigators' Responsibilities for Medical Devices
MHRA published guidance clarifying clinical investigators' responsibilities when conducting medical device investigations in the UK. The guidance covers submission requirements, MHRA's approval process, device labeling standards, and documentation requirements. This is informational guidance without new legal obligations.
Clinical investigations for electrically powered devices
MHRA published guidance on clinical investigations for electrically powered medical devices. The guidance explains additional information requirements for notifying the agency of planned clinical investigations. Sponsors and clinical investigators of electrically powered medical devices should follow these requirements when submitting notifications.
Easter 2026 Office Closure Notice
Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) has announced its Easter 2026 holiday closure schedule. The office will be closed on Good Friday 3 April and Easter Monday 6 April 2026, resuming normal hours on Tuesday 7 April. Stakeholders requiring urgent assistance during the closure period are directed to CIW's online reporting form.
Excavators from China - Absorption Review
The UK Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) initiated Case AR0089, an absorption review concerning self-propelled tracked excavators (11,000 kg to less than 80,000 kg operating weight) imported from China. The applicant is JCB Heavy Products Ltd. Interested parties must register and submit evidence to participate in the investigation.
Report a financial loss from the delay to the replacement credits service
HMRC published guidance on 30 March 2026 explaining that the National Insurance replacement credits service has been delayed until April 2027. Affected parents and carers who reached State Pension age from 6 April 2016 onwards may report financial losses caused by the delay through HMRC's complaints process. HMRC will calculate and make one-off payments from April 2027 when the replacement credits service opens.
HMRC Assist provides feedback for Making Tax Digital users
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published information about HMRC Assist, a digital feedback service for Making Tax Digital users. The service provides tailored guidance based on software submissions for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment, helping users get their tax returns correct. This is an informational publication dated 30 March 2026.
Critical RCE vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP APM, active exploitation
The NCSC issued an urgent advisory regarding CVE-2025-53521, a critical unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager that is being actively exploited. All UK organisations using BIG-IP APM are urged to take immediate mitigation action including isolation, investigation for compromise, and patching to the latest version.
ECJU Changes OIEL Amendment Process
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated its process for assessing and processing amendment requests for Open Individual Export Licences (OIELs). This change aims to streamline the application process for exporters.
Sean Kirkup v. His Majesty's Advocate - Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
The Scottish High Court of Justiciary heard an appeal against conviction and sentence by Sean Kirkup. The court considered grounds related to the admissibility of evidence concerning BDSM practices and a 'safe word' in relation to sexual assault charges, as well as an appeal against the extended sentence of 6 years imposed.
Mirza v. Lord Advocate and Advocate General - Seizure of Cash
The Court of Session issued an opinion regarding a pursuer's claim for declarator that sums seized in 2015 were unlawfully retained and sought their return. The case involves the interpretation of Chapter 3 of Part 5 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 concerning cash seizure and forfeiture.
Scottish Ministers appeal FOI decision on legal professional privilege
The Scottish Court of Session's First Division heard an appeal by the Scottish Ministers against a decision by the Scottish Information Commissioner regarding the disclosure of information subject to legal professional privilege (LPP). The court's opinion clarifies the interplay between freedom of information legislation and common law LPP.
Kane v Waugh - Court of Session
The Scottish Court of Session issued an ex tempore opinion in the case of Samantha Kane v Leslie Stewart Waugh and Kerry Hawthorne. The petitioner, formerly a member of the Ardgay and District Community Council, restricted her claim to declarator, no longer seeking reduction or damages regarding the council's dissolution.
BSC v Secretary of State for the Home Department - Judicial Review of Immigration Policy
The England and Wales High Court has ruled on a judicial review concerning the Home Secretary's policy of transitioning from physical Biometric Immigration Documents (BIDs) to a fully digital eVisa system. The court's decision addresses the legality and practical implications of this policy shift for individuals subject to immigration control.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 (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.
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.
Submit Childcare Evidence to HMRC
HM Revenue & Customs has published guidance on submitting evidence for Tax Free Childcare or Free Childcare for Working Parents applications. Applicants must submit requested evidence within 14 calendar days via an online form to avoid decisions being made on available information.