Deras v. Johnson & Johnson - FLSA Unpaid Wages Case

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the district court's dismissal of Francisco Deras's FLSA unpaid wages case against Johnson & Johnson. The appellate court remanded the case for further proceedings, finding the district court's interpretation of local rules and precedent regarding attorney procedural errors to be overly broad.

National Energy System Operator Awards Telephony Services Contract

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has awarded a contract for fully managed Microsoft Teams Direct Routing telephony services. The contract covers design, deployment, migration, and ongoing operational support for NESO's telephony estate.

Totton & Eling Town Council Grounds Maintenance Contract Award

Totton and Eling Town Council has awarded a grounds maintenance contract following a challenge during the initial standstill period. This notice republishes the award with a new standstill period, providing updated assessment details to bidders.

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.

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.

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.

Post Office Limited Mixed Methods Research Programme Contract

Post Office Limited has awarded a contract to WPI Economics Limited for a mixed-methods research programme to assess cash and in-person banking services in the UK. The contract value is £77,050 excluding VAT and was signed on February 27, 2026.

Post Office Limited Reward Strategy Contract Notice

Post Office Limited has published a contract notice for a reward strategy review, valued at up to £85,000. The contract was awarded to KORN FERRY (UK) LIMITED and is effective from February 12, 2026, to April 17, 2026. This notice is part of the UK's procurement transparency requirements.

Printed Book Production Tender Notice

The Open University has published a tender notice for printed book production services. The procurement aims to establish a closed framework for the supply of educational materials, with an estimated total value of £6,500,000. The notice is published under the Procurement Act 2023.

Sheffield Hallam University Campus Works Partner Tender Notice

Sheffield Hallam University has published a preliminary market engagement notice for a Campus Works Partner to manage minor works and maintenance projects. The estimated total value is £24 million over four years, with a planned contract start date of December 1, 2026. Interested suppliers can engage with the university until April 2, 2026.