Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council Home Library Service Contract

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has published a contract notice for a Home Library Service valued at £236,526 including VAT. The contract was awarded to Royal Voluntary Service and is effective from October 2025 to September 2027, with a potential extension.

UK Gov Contract Award: Biodiversity Net Gain Units

The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has awarded a contract valued at £530,000 for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units. The contract was awarded to Natural Asset Partners Ltd following an open competition, with 33 tenders received, all from SMEs and VCSEs.

Legal Case Management System Procurement

Orbit Group Limited has awarded a contract to LawVu Limited for an SRA-compliant legal case management system valued at £185,422 including VAT. The contract was signed on February 26, 2026, and will run for approximately four years with potential extensions.

UK Contract Award: Ice Cream, Drinks, Snacks Concession at Gundimore Promenade

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has awarded a concession contract for a mobile ice cream, drinks, and snacks service at Gundimore Promenade to ORA EVENTS LIMITED. The contract is valued at £1,000,000 excluding VAT and runs for five years.

Eurogroup President Visits Netherlands for Economic Talks

Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis visited the Netherlands on March 11, 2026, to discuss macroeconomic conditions and Eurogroup priorities with national authorities, including digital finance and the Savings and Investments Union. Meetings were held with the Dutch Minister of Finance and the President of the Dutch Central Bank.

EU Council President Remarks on Azerbaijan Meeting

European Council President António Costa made press remarks following a meeting with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev on March 11, 2026. The remarks highlighted strengthened cooperation in security, energy, digital, and transport, and expressed EU solidarity with Azerbaijan amidst regional geopolitical challenges.

Eurogroup President Reports on Euro Area Economy to Euro Summit

The President of the Eurogroup has submitted a report to the President of the Euro Summit detailing the state of the euro area economy and upcoming work priorities. The report covers topics such as international cooperation, the strengthening of the euro's international role, and the acceleration of the savings and investments union.

EU Council Agrees Negotiating Position on Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics Framework

The Council of the EU has agreed on a negotiating position for a new regulation on fisheries and aquaculture statistics. This framework aims to modernise data collection, replace five existing regulations, and improve the use of digital technologies. Negotiations with the European Parliament are expected to begin later in 2026.

EU Council President Costa and Azerbaijan President Aliyev Meet

European Council President António Costa met with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev to discuss deepening political dialogue and practical cooperation. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a new comprehensive bilateral agreement and highlighted Azerbaijan's role in energy security and regional connectivity.

Press Briefing for Foreign Affairs Council

The Council of the EU announced a press briefing for the Foreign Affairs Council meeting on March 16, 2026. The briefing will be held on March 13, 2026, and is 'off the record'. Journalists must register by March 13, 2026, at 14:00.