UK

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.