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.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service Training Manikins Contract Award

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust has awarded a contract for training manikins to RUTH LEE LIMITED for £12,091.20 including VAT. The contract was directly awarded as the sole supplier could provide the required equipment.

Vending Services Contract Awarded to Ubico Ltd

The UK government has awarded a contract for vending services to Ubico Ltd. The contract covers the provision and maintenance of water coolers, boilers, snacks, and hot drinks vending machines across multiple locations, with hot drinks provided free of charge.

Sheffield City Council - Park Management Market Consultation

Sheffield City Council has issued a preliminary market consultation notice regarding the management and maintenance of Manor Fields Park. This notice seeks to understand market capabilities and potential service providers for a contract expected to begin in April 2027. The engagement deadline for interested parties is April 13, 2026.

OPSS Mass Comparator Maintenance Contract Notice

The UK Department for Business & Trade has published a contract notice for the maintenance of Mass Comparators at the OPSS site. The contract was awarded to Metler-Toledo Ltd for £55,500, excluding VAT, and runs for five years.

Bristol City Council Social Care & Education Placement Contract

Bristol City Council has published a contract notice for social care and education placements. The contract, valued at £178,576.36, was awarded to HATCH GROUP LTD and runs from January 26, 2026, to March 31, 2026.

NHS Trust Contract Award: Frogmoor Flats WiFi Installation

The East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust has awarded a contract to BT PLC for the installation of WiFi at Frogmoor Flats. The contract value is £12,420 excluding VAT and is effective from March 5, 2026, to March 31, 2026.

NHS Highland Portable Appliance Testing Procurement Notice

NHS Highland has published a prior information notice regarding a procurement for Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services across all its sites. The estimated total value for this services contract is £250,000.

Electrical Rewires Tender Notice

Barcud Shared Services and Bron Afon Community Housing Limited have published a tender notice for electrical rewires to 42 properties. The estimated total value is £193,000, with a contract duration of 14 weeks. The tender submission deadline is March 31, 2026.

Reading Borough Council Holiday Activity Fund Programme Tender

Reading Borough Council has issued a tender notice for the provision of the Holiday Activity Fund Programme, with an estimated contract value of £360,000. The tender is open to suppliers interested in providing services for approximately 4,800 eligible children in the Reading area.