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UK Gov Contract Awarded for Substance Use Service Evaluation

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a contract valued at £720,000 for the 'Voices in Recovery' Substance Use Service Evaluation. The contract aims to incorporate lived experience into shaping treatment and recovery services, aligning with national drug strategy.

British Council Terminates Americas Content Agency Services Contracts

The British Council has issued a termination notice for two contracts related to Americas content agency services. The decision to not sign the contracts was made on March 10, 2026, due to inaccuracies in the original UK6 notice regarding awarded lots and values. One unawarded contract lot was also discontinued.

Street Sweepings Treatment Services Tender

Lancashire County Council has published a tender notice for street sweepings treatment services, divided into two lots. The notice, published on March 10, 2026, outlines requirements for accepting, weighing, and treating street sweepings to maximize material recovery and minimize landfill waste.

Prototype Fast Reactor Structural Verification Contract Awarded

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited has awarded a contract to Caithness Engineering Services for the structural verification of the Prototype Fast Reactor Turbine Hall and SGB steel frames. The contract is valued at £680,001 excluding VAT and aims to ensure the structural integrity for continued use.

Post Office Limited Contract for Strategic Transformation

Post Office Limited has awarded a contract for strategic transformation services to ONELEAP LIMITED for up to £172,950. The contract, published on March 10, 2026, is for a period of approximately 11 months.

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.

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 notice establishes a framework with an estimated contract value of £203,000,000, covering various placement needs including standard, parent & child, complex behaviours, and disabilities.

Hampshire County Council Independent Fostering Agencies Contract Notice

Hampshire County Council has published a contract notice seeking to commission independent fostering agencies (IFAs) to support its looked-after children. The notice, published on March 10, 2026, establishes a new framework under the Procurement Act 2023, which will be open for initial award and subsequently reopened in January 2026.

Post Office Limited Culture Review Contract Notice

Post Office Limited has published a contract notice for a Culture Review, valued at up to £100,000. The contract was awarded to Rise Associates North Limited and will run from March 2026 to March 2027.

UK Mortgage Lending Statistics Q4 2025

The Bank of England's Q4 2025 Mortgage Lenders and Administrators Statistics show outstanding mortgage loans increased by 0.8% to £1,734.4 billion. Gross mortgage advances decreased by 1.3% to £79.4 billion, while new commitments fell by 11.9%. The share of lending with high LTV and LTI ratios increased.