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Seafarers' Wages Amendment Regulations 2026 Increases Rates

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Seafarers’ Wages (Amendment) Regulations 2026, amending the Seafarers’ Wages Regulations 2024. These amendments increase the hourly rates for the national minimum wage equivalent for seafarers, with the new rates coming into effect on April 1, 2026.

Creative Industries Relief Amendment Regulations 2026

The UK's Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs have issued the Relief for Creative Industries (Additional Information Requirements and Miscellaneous Amendments) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend the 2024 regulations, introducing new information requirements for claims related to creative industries tax relief, effective April 1, 2026.

GAO Report: Student Loan Servicers Failed Standards, Resulting in Penalties

A GAO report found that 4 out of 5 federal student loan servicers failed to meet performance standards for record accuracy and call quality, leading to approximately $850,000 in penalties. The Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) stopped assessing these metrics in February 2025 due to staff reductions.

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.

Yorkshire Water Employee Screening Services Tender Notice

Yorkshire Water Services Limited has published a tender notice for employee screening services, with an estimated value of £800,000. The procurement process is expected to launch on April 20, 2026, with a deadline for requests to participate on April 30, 2026.

RCMP Mechanical Maintenance Services Tender

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has issued a tender for inspection and mechanical maintenance services at the Wabasca RCMP Detachment. This procurement is set aside for Indigenous businesses under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB). The tender closed on March 10, 2026.

Department of National Defence Mobile Cleanrooms Procurement

The Department of National Defence has issued a notice for the procurement of two mobile cleanrooms, with bids due by March 26, 2026. This procurement is subject to various trade agreements and the Buy Canadian Policy.

Abbotsford Airport RESA Construction Tender

The City of Abbotsford has issued an Invitation to Tender for construction services for Runway End Safety Areas (RESAs) at Abbotsford International Airport. The tender closes on April 7, 2026, with mandatory submission requirements including airport construction experience and schedule commitment.

Shared Services Canada PagerDuty Maintenance and Support Tender

Shared Services Canada has issued a tender for PagerDuty maintenance and support services, software, and licenses to consolidate existing requirements for its networking and virtualization infrastructure. The tender closes on March 20, 2026.

Transport Canada Aileron PCU Exchange Tender

Transport Canada has issued a tender for the advance exchange of one Aileron PCU (Part number: 2770539-114). The solicitation number is T8493-25-0076, with a closing date of March 11, 2026. This is a procurement notice for a specific aircraft component.