Presidential Nominations Sent to Senate

The White House announced that several presidential nominations have been sent to the Senate for confirmation. These nominations include individuals for key positions such as Secretary of Homeland Security, United States Marshals, and Ambassadors to various countries.

U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Proclamation

President Trump has proclaimed March 9, 2026, as U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day. The proclamation highlights efforts to secure the release of detained Americans abroad and announces new executive authority to designate countries as State Sponsors of Wrongful Detention.

UK Plant Breeders Rights, National Listing, Seed Certification Contract

The UK's Animal and Plant Health Agency has published a contract notice for a concession contract with the National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB). This contract, valued at £5.55 million including VAT, covers services related to plant breeders rights, national listing, and seed certification.

City of Bradford Council Temporary Accommodation Contracts

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has published a contract notice for nightly paid temporary accommodation. Four contracts have been awarded to suppliers including Cambridge Hotel and Lodge Limited and The Park Hotel, with a total value of £300,000 including VAT.

Network Services Contract Awarded to Cantium Business Solutions

UK Government has awarded a contract for Network Services to Cantium Business Solutions Limited. The contract, identified by notice number 021282-2026, is for broadband and associated services under framework RM6116 Lot 1a. The total value considered ranges from £1 to £1,200,000.

Contract Waiver: OVID High Impact Journal Collection

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has published a contract waiver notice for the OVID High Impact Full Text Journal Collection from Wolters Kluwer Ltd. The contract value is £34,351 excluding VAT and runs from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2026.

Somerset Council Awards Project Management Contract

Somerset Council has awarded a contract for project management services for the Maiden Beech refurbishment project to REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED. The contract value is £57,000 including VAT and will run from March 2026 to August 2027.

University of Warwick Tender for Business Simulation Module Design

The University of Warwick has published a tender notice for the design and facilitation of business simulation modules for its Business in Practice and Marketing and Strategy in Practice courses. The tender is split into two lots and aims to establish a three-year agreement commencing in August 2026.

Healthy Homes Retrofit Pilot Contract Awarded

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham has awarded a contract to Hubbub Foundation UK for a pilot program focused on household retrofit engagement in Wendell Park Ward. The pilot, valued at £146,786.40, aims to test innovative approaches to encouraging residents to adopt energy efficiency measures.

Cancer and Diagnostic Imaging Training Academy Contract Notice

NHS England has published a contract notice for the Cancer and Diagnostic Imaging Training Academy (ET1010). The contract, valued at £37,142.03 including VAT, was awarded to SYNNOVIS Services LLP and runs from October 14, 2025, to March 31, 2026.