Department for Education Contract Award: Post-16 Qualifications Reform Content Writing

The UK Department for Education has awarded a contract valued at £32,400 to Forge Academy for subject content writing services to support post-16 qualifications reform. The contract was signed on January 5, 2026, and will run for approximately six months.

Post-16 Qualifications Reform Subject Content Writing Services Tender

The UK Department for Education has published a contract notice for subject content writing services to support post-16 qualifications reform. The contract, valued at £36,000, was awarded to Advanced Consultancy in Education and runs from January 2026 to July 2026.

Assistive Technology Lending Library Pilot Support Service Contract

The UK Department for Education has published a contract notice for a support service for an Assistive Technology Lending Library pilot. The contract, valued at £28,500 including VAT, was awarded to CENMAC and runs from June 1, 2025, to June 1, 2026.

Oldham Advice Services Tender Notice

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has published a tender notice for Oldham Advice Services, aiming to consolidate and improve financial inclusion support. The new commissioned partner model, funded by the DWP, will replace annual grant agreements and is expected to run from July 2026 to June 2029, with an option to extend. This notice also includes a preliminary market engagement exercise with a deadline of March 27, 2026.

NHS England - Nye Bevan Programme Tender Award

NHS England has published an award notice for the Nye Bevan programme intake 12 tender. Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLC was awarded the contract valued at £119,600 excluding VAT. The contract is for education and training services.

Print & Design Framework Termination Notice

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has published a termination notice for its Print & Design Framework procurement. The decision was made due to reduced demand, and future services will be procured under below-threshold procedures.

Contract Award: Out of Court Resolution Recommissioning

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire has awarded a contract for Out of Court Resolution Recommissioning services to INGEUS UK LIMITED. The contract value is £598,488 excluding VAT, with an estimated start date of April 1, 2026.

NIH Funding for Collaborative Research Facilities Development

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the development of collaborative research facilities. The notice supports the Biomedical Research Facilities (BRF) and HIV/AIDS Research Facilities (HRF) programs, with a total award ceiling of $88,000,000.

HUD Solicits Applications for Housing Hazard and Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund Program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is soliciting applications for its Housing-Related Hazards (HRH) and Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Capital Fund Program. Approximately $65 million is available for competitive grants to public housing agencies to evaluate and reduce residential health hazards, with at least $25 million specifically for lead-based paint hazard reduction.

NEA Seeks Organization for 2027 Jazz Masters Tribute Concert

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is seeking an organization to coordinate the 2027 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert and related events. Eligible applicants include various nonprofit, governmental, and educational entities. The application deadline is April 9, 2026.