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UK Contract Award: Ice Cream, Drinks, Snacks Concession at Gundimore Promenade

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has awarded a concession contract for a mobile ice cream, drinks, and snacks service at Gundimore Promenade to ORA EVENTS LIMITED. The contract is valued at £1,000,000 excluding VAT and runs for five years.

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.

Legal Case Management System Procurement

Orbit Group Limited has awarded a contract to LawVu Limited for an SRA-compliant legal case management system valued at £185,422 including VAT. The contract was signed on February 26, 2026, and will run for approximately four years with potential extensions.

Orbit Group Legal Case Management System Procurement Award

Orbit Group Limited has awarded a contract for a legal case management system to LawVu Limited for £185,422 including VAT. The notice was published on March 11, 2026, after a delay in issuing the required transparency notice.

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.

NHS Property Services Contract Award: Polesworth Health Centre Room Reconfiguration

NHS Property Services Limited has awarded a contract for the reconfiguration of existing rooms at Polesworth Health Centre. The contract, valued at £47,219.34 including VAT, was awarded to LAWLORS LIMITED and is scheduled to take place from March 16 to April 10, 2026.

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.

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.

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.