LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED Industry: Illuminated traffic signs and Street signs Description: Kier Transportation are looking to engage experienced and qualified contractors to carry out works pertaining to the Street Lighting works on the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine scheme (Schemes 1 & 2). The A66 upgrade will see single-lane sections of the 80km stretch between the M6 ...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Ministry of Defence Industry: Multi-functional buildings construction work Description: This is a general advertisement covering a wide range of projects across the entire estate over the coming 6 months, and not an advert for a specific opportunity. Landmarc is a leading facilities management company dedicated to providing the support services that enable our Armed For...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Katherine Warington School Industry: Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories Description: Katherine Warington School requires up to two suppliers to fulfil their requirement for the supply of School Uniforms. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18421. Not registered: Visit https://s...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: East Sussex County Council Industry: Transport services (excl. Waste transport) Description: Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN23 8NJ and TN37 6BS To: The Flagship School, TN34 2AE Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 8:50-14:30 Comments for Operator: ASD, ADHD, Asthma This opportunity has been distributed on SP...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Balfour Beatty vinci Industry: Instrumentation and control equipment and Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work Description: About the Opportunity: Our site team are looking for Permanent Instrumentation & Monitoring cable tray containment system for our precast segment.(supply only) - 25000 Metre Cable Tray and Cover - All associated fixings...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In May 2025, the Commission launched a statutory class inquiry after 105 charities were found to have issued cheques that were then exchanged for cash to a value of £22 million between December 2021 and March 2023. Charities have entered the inquiry in tranches. The Charity Commission has today (9th September 2026) confirmed it has concluded its investigation into four charities that were part of a statutor...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We are living in a period of heightened polarisation, and the education sector has a vital role to play in promoting a greater sense of belonging, human mutuality, curiosity and empathetic approach to disagreement in our local communities. The University of Salford, Department for Education (DfE) and National Union of Students (NUS) are partnering to develop a national community cohesion framework for students a...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: From Monday 5 October 2026, fees for DBS checks and subscribing to the Update Service are to reduce. The new fees will be as follows: * Basic DBS check: £20.00 (reduced from £21.50) * Standard DBS check: £20.00 (reduced from £21.50) * Enhanced DBS check: £41.00 (reduced from £49.50) * Update Service subscription: £15.00 per year (reduced from £16.00) * Volunteer checks...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * A new class unit will drive forward government work to improve life chances * Social Mobility Commission to be closed down as part of wider government review into arm's length bodies * New unit to focus on improving lives of low-income families, disadvantaged communities and rooting out child poverty Working-class people will be at the heart of a renewed government drive to tackle entrenched inequality, with M...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Heidi Alexander, Secretary of State for Transport, has today (9 September 2026) announced the appointment of 2 new non-executive board members to the Department for Transport (DfT) board - Charles Randell CBE as Lead Non-Executive Board Member, and Harjit Sandhu as Non-Executive Board Member and Group Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee (ARAC) Chair. Non-executive board members are senior figures from outside go...