UK

ICO Decision on DBT Information Disclosure

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding the Department for Business and Trade's (DBT) handling of an information request. While DBT was largely correct in withholding information, the ICO found breaches related to exceeding response times.

ICO Decision on East Hampshire Council FOIA Complaint

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding a complaint against East Hampshire Council concerning a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. The ICO found the council was justified in withholding some information but had breached FOIA regulations in its initial handling of the request. No further steps are required from the council.

Northumberland County Council - Medical Checks for Foster Carers Procurement

Northumberland County Council has published a prior information notice regarding the procurement of medical checks for foster carers, valued at £120,000. The contract will be awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Recruitment Services Contract Notice

The UK's Restoration and Renewal Delivery Authority Ltd has published a contract notice for recruitment services valued at £14,700. The contract was awarded to SMARTSOURCING LIMITED and runs for three months.

London Borough of Richmond Contract Award Notice

The London Borough of Richmond has published a contract award notice for transport services. The contract, valued at £2,922.86 excluding VAT, was awarded on March 5, 2026, after receiving 10 tenders.

Totton & Eling Town Council Grounds Maintenance Contract Award

Totton & Eling Town Council has awarded a grounds maintenance contract following a procurement process. The notice details the scope of services, which include grass cutting, hedge maintenance, and re-wilding programs across five lots. Several suppliers have been awarded contracts for these services.

Driver Offender Re-training Courses Contract Awarded

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales has awarded a contract valued at £9,461,760 to TTC 2000 LIMITED for the provision of National Driver Offender Re-training scheme Courses. This award notice was published on March 5, 2026.

Contract Award: West Kentish Town Estate Phase 1 Works

The London Borough of Camden has awarded a contract for the West Kentish Town Estate Phase 1 Works to HIGGINS PARTNERSHIPS 1961 PLC for £31,411,566.86. This notice serves as a contract award announcement under the Procurement Act 2023.

Contract Award: Air Conditioning Installation for British Embassy Mexico City

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for the installation of air conditioning units at the British Embassy in Mexico City. The contract, valued at £90,309.87 including VAT, was awarded to Hugo Soberanis and is effective from March 1, 2026, to June 1, 2026.

St Helens Council Awards Advocacy Services Contract

St Helens Council has awarded a contract for Adults and Children's advocacy services to N-COMPASS TOWARDS A BRIGHTER FUTURE LIMITED. The contract is valued at £1,023,016 excluding VAT and will commence on April 1, 2026.