UK

Mentoring Service for Young People at Risk of Violence Contract Award

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham has awarded a contract for a Mentoring Service for Young People at Risk of Serious Youth Violence. The contract, valued at £247,281.25 excluding VAT, will commence on April 1, 2026, and run for two years with a possible one-year extension.

ICO Open Letter to Tech Firms on Age Checks and Child Data Protection

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued an open letter to social media and video-sharing platforms, urging them to strengthen age assurance measures to prevent underage children from accessing services. The ICO expects platforms to move beyond self-declaration and utilize available technology to enforce minimum age requirements.

Andrew Bailey Speech on Cross-Border Payments Reform Progress

Andrew Bailey, Chair of the Financial Stability Board, delivered a speech on March 12, 2026, discussing progress on the G20 Cross-border Payments Roadmap. He highlighted achievements and outlined remaining challenges, calling for continued commitment from public authorities and the private sector to improve global payment outcomes.

Bank of England Weekly Report Assets and Liabilities

The Bank of England published its weekly report on 12 March 2026, detailing assets and liabilities as of 11 March 2026. The report provides data on sterling and foreign currency assets and liabilities, including reserve balances and various operational holdings.

PRA Data Collection and Dialogue Speech

Vicky White of the PRA delivered a speech on March 12, 2026, discussing the importance of data in regulatory supervision and policymaking. The speech highlighted how data facilitates dialogue between the PRA and regulated banks, and outlined the goals of the Future Banking Data programme to reduce reporting costs while ensuring data quality.

Museum Easter Holiday Activity Trail

The Bank of England Museum is hosting a free Easter holiday activity trail from March 30 to April 10, 2026. The 'Learning is Golden' trail features activities for families led by the museum's new mascot, Gary the Gold Bar.

Public Relations Agency Services Tender Opportunity

UK Government's United Colleges Group has published a tender notice for public relations agency services. The opportunity is open to all interested suppliers, with a closing date of March 27, 2026. The contract is valued at £0 and is suitable for SMEs.

WWF-UK Seeks Research Services for Sector Transition Plans

WWF-UK has published an open procurement notice seeking research services to develop best practices for sector transition plans. The contract is valued at £0 and has a closing date of March 20, 2026. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

RFQ 2025/69 PEACEPLUS project, Newry, Mourne, Down

The UK Government has published a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the PEACEPLUS project in the Newry, Mourne, and Down District Council area. The opportunity is open to interested suppliers, with a closing date for submissions on April 9, 2026.

UK Government Roofing Project Tender Opportunity

The UK Government has published a notice for a roofing project valued at £232,000. The opportunity is open for suppliers to bid, with the closing date for submissions set for April 7, 2026. This notice is for a construction works contract in England.