LONDON, April 30 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Colchester City Council Industry: Asbestos removal services and Asbestos-removal work Description: Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes commission the removal and encapsulation of asbestos containing materials within Colchester Borough Homes Housing Stock and Colchester Borough Council Owned Properties Closing date: 2026-06-01T12:00:00+01:00 Contract duration...
LONDON, April 30 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Chemonics International, Inc. Industry: Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy Description: Chemonics Group UK Limited which is implementing the Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine Phase 2 (PFRU-2) Project as part of international technical assistance (hereinafter referred to as Chemonics) invites you to submit a Tender for Procurement of Energy Storage Sy...
LONDON, April 30 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: London Borough of Brent Industry: Software package and information systems Description: Shared Technology Services are seeking quotes on behalf of the London Borough of Southwark for the below Adobe Licenses which are due for renewal 6th July 2026. Adobe Pro Adobe Standard Creative Cloud InDesign Photoshop Illustrator Premiere This opportunity can be found using the li...
LONDON, April 30 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Colchester City Council Industry: Roof-covering work and Roof repair Description: Colchester Borough Homes (the Authority) on behalf of Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to re-cover various single storey flat roofs, including porches, bay windows, single storey extensions and outbuilding roofs at various houses located throughout t...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We welcome the Statutory Instrument laid in Parliament today that, subject to final parliamentary scrutiny, will grant the SIA the status of a prescribed person under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 from 2 June 2026. This change responds to the gap that we have asked to be closed; it will support those who speak up about wrongdoing in the private security industry, giving them greater legal protection when ...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has confirmed the appointment of Mark Barclay as Non-Executive Chair. Mark will chair the UKHO Board in this independent position, bringing extensive experience from his career within global defence and aerospace organisations. Mark also brings considerable expertise gained from holding several non-executive roles within the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) Defence Business Services, D...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: His Majesty the King, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, has approved the appointments of 6 new Commissioners of the Criminal Cases Review Commission. The appointments are for 3 years from 7 April 2026 to 6 April 2029. Details of the new Commissioners are provided below. The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) was established by the Criminal Appeal Act 1995 and commenced operation in 1997. The CCRC c...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mr Nick Pickard CVO has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Austria in succession to Ms Lindsay Skoll CMG, who will become Principal of Jesus College, University of Oxford. Mr Pickard will take up his appointment during July 2026. Curriculum Vitae Full name: Nicholas Peter Pickard Year Role 2023 to present FCDO, Director Europe 2017 to 2023 Brussels, Deputy Permanent Representative, UK J...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This statement provides an update on the ongoing AAIB investigation into the fatal accident involving a Dyn Aero MCR-01, G-TOMX, which struck the ground close to Shenstone Airfield, Shropshire whilst attempting to return to it. The investigation has been completed, and the final report will be published in due course. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Andy brings a wealth of experience from a distinguished career in finance roles across government, most recently as Director General for Finance and Group Operations at the Department of Health and Social Care. His deep familiarity with government means he already knows and has experienced the value of GIAA's work first-hand. Andy's arrival follows the news that Harriet Aldridge, who has led GIAA since December 20...