Platform Housing Limited Data Programme Market Engagement Notice

Platform Housing Limited has issued a preliminary market engagement notice for its 'Together in Data' programme, which involves implementing a cloud-first, Microsoft Fabric-based data ecosystem. This notice seeks supplier insights to shape the procurement strategy for a partner to support the design, build, and support of the new data platform.

NEC4 Professional Service Contract Award - Bath & North East Somerset Council

Bath & North East Somerset Council has awarded a contract for architectural and lead consultant roles for the Newbridge Primary School site. The contract, valued at £33,537 (excl. VAT), was awarded to Purcell Architecture Limited under the NEC4 Professional Service Contract.

Derby City Council Awards Specialist Education Placements

Derby City Council has awarded a contract for specialist education placements to Engineered Learning Ltd. The contract value is £76,560 and will run from September 2025 to July 2026. This notice is published under the Procurement Act 2023.

UKRI Contract Awarded to Tecniplast UK Ltd for Cage Bases

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract valued at £2.3 million to Tecniplast UK Ltd for the provision of cage bases. The contract was signed on March 2, 2026, and will run from March 3, 2026, to December 31, 2031.

Transport for Wales Contract Award for BrandIndex and Profiles

Transport for Wales has awarded a direct contract to YouGov for BrandIndex and Profiles subscription services valued at £240,000. This contract ensures continuity of brand tracking and market analysis tools supporting strategic decision-making.

City of London Recruitment Advert Media Purchase Market Engagement

The City of London Corporation has published a preliminary market engagement notice for recruitment advertising services. The engagement deadline for potential suppliers is March 25, 2026.

Contract Award: AM 311 Externals - Bangor, Gwynedd

Adra (Tai) Cyf has awarded a contract valued at £1,163,981.88 for external refurbishment works to 21 properties in Bangor, Gwynedd. The contract was signed on March 5, 2026, and will run from March 9, 2026, to November 2, 2026.

NHTSA Notice: Zoox Application for Exemption from FMVSS

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received an application from Zoox for a temporary exemption from certain Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for its automated driving system-equipped vehicle. The agency is seeking public comment on this application.

EPC VA 24 LLC Enforcement Action and Comment Period

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has proposed an enforcement action against EPC VA 24 LLC for violations of water control laws and permit conditions. A public comment period is open from March 11, 2026, to April 10, 2026, for a proposed Consent Order.

Presidential Message Honoring Harriet Tubman

The White House issued a presidential message on March 10, 2026, celebrating the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman as part of the America 250 celebrations. The message highlights Tubman's contributions to freedom and liberty in the United States.