Department for Transport Laser Scanner Contract Notice

The UK Department for Transport has published a contract notice for the procurement of a RIEGL VZ-600i Terrestrial Laser Scanner. The contract was awarded to RIEGL UK LIMITED for £77,279, excluding VAT, for a one-year period.

Street Sweepings Treatment Services Tender

Lancashire County Council has published a tender notice for street sweepings treatment services, divided into two lots. The notice, published on March 10, 2026, outlines requirements for accepting, weighing, and treating street sweepings to maximize material recovery and minimize landfill waste.

Contract Award: Social Prescribing Service for Children and Young People

The London Borough of Camden has awarded a contract for a Social Prescribing Service for Children and Young People. The contract value is £84,821.67, and the notice was published on March 10, 2026.

Independent Fostering Agencies Contract Notice

Hampshire County Council has published a contract notice for Independent Fostering Agencies (IFAs) to support its looked-after children. The contract, valued at £203,000,000, was signed on January 9, 2026, and will run until January 7, 2030, with a possible extension. This notice establishes a framework for various fostering arrangements.

Post Office Limited Behaviour Change Contract Notice

Post Office Limited has published a contract notice for a behaviour change consultancy service valued at £105,000. The contract was awarded to Q5 LTD and is effective from March 4, 2026, to March 31, 2026.

UK Gov Contract Awarded for Substance Use Service Evaluation

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a contract valued at £720,000 for the 'Voices in Recovery' Substance Use Service Evaluation. The contract aims to incorporate lived experience into shaping treatment and recovery services, aligning with national drug strategy.

Prototype Fast Reactor Structural Verification Contract Awarded

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited has awarded a contract to Caithness Engineering Services for the structural verification of the Prototype Fast Reactor Turbine Hall and SGB steel frames. The contract is valued at £680,001 excluding VAT and aims to ensure the structural integrity for continued use.

EU Ambassadors Conference Speech by President António Costa

President António Costa delivered a speech at the EU Ambassadors Conference on March 10, 2026, emphasizing the importance of a unified EU foreign policy in a multipolar world. He highlighted the need to defend the rules-based international order and address global challenges, including conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Bat Surveys at JBER Funding Opportunity

The Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers has issued a funding opportunity for bat surveys at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER). The opportunity, with an award range of $66,000 to $206,025, is open to Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units and has a closing date of April 10, 2026.

Genetic Analysis Opportunity at Vandenberg Space Force Base

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, has announced a funding opportunity for genetic analysis of the Gaviota Tarplant at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. The opportunity is open to Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units and has an estimated award range of $168,000 to $522,000.