LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: From today (12 October 2025), the operation of all Greater Anglia services has transferred into public ownership and is being managed by DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO). DFTO is the government's public sector owning group that will manage train companies as they move into public ownership ahead of the creation of Great British Railways (GBR).Great British Railways will build a simpler, more unified rai...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Prime Minister pledges UK leadership in Gaza's reconstruction at historic Egyptian Peace summit * The Prime Minister will attend the signing ceremony of the Gaza Peace Plan, marking a historic milestone for the region after two years of conflict and suffering * He is expected to commit the UK Government to playing a leading role to accelerate Gaza's reconstruction, working with international partners * A £2...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Entry Exit System (EES) requires non-EU citizens to register at the EU border by scanning their passport and having their fingerprints and photograph taken. From 12 October, British passport-holders will need to register on their first visit to a country where EES checks are operating. Registration is valid for a rolling three-year period or until the passport expires. The new system will be phased in over...
LONDON, Oct. 10 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: London Universities Purchasing Consortium Industry: E-learning services and Educational software package and Training software package and Educational software development services Description: This tender process is to procure a new learning management system for the Royal College of Anaesthetists. The aim is to enhance our member experience by improving access to educ...
LONDON, Oct. 10 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Sunderland Culture Industry: Architectural design services Description: Sunderland Culture seeks to appoint an architect-led Multi-Disciplinary Design Team (MDDT) with high level support from a conservation accredited (RIBA SCA or AABC) architect. The team will deliver full consultancy services for the refurbishment and conversion of the former Peter Smith Antiques, Vil...
LONDON, Oct. 10 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Seaford Town Council Industry: Horticultural services Description: Seaford Town Council invites tenders for the provision of grounds maintenance services across various sites within the Town Council's boundaries. The aim is to ensure all sites are maintained to a consistently high standard, meeting the requirements detailed in the specification. Contract term: Initial t...
LONDON, Oct. 10 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Industry: Surface work for footpaths and Construction work Description: The formal pathways within the walled gardens require civils renovation following damages from storm Eowyn and machinery traversing the location. These require recent detritus to be scraped from some locations and the surface topped, graded and compacted...
LONDON, Oct. 10 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Southampton City Council Industry: Asbestos-removal work and Asbestos removal services Description: Southampton City Council ("the Council") invites Tenders from suitably qualified suppliers ("Potential Suppliers") for the provision of Asbestos Removal and Remediation Works. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 using the Open P...
LONDON, Oct. 10 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Industry: Research services Description: Born in Bradford (BiB) at Bradford Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust (BTHFT) is seeking to appoint community-based organisation(s) with experience in community engagement and established community networks in the Parkside area of Bradford (BD5), to collaborate and contribute to "C...
LONDON, Oct. 10 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Ministry of Defence Industry: Military research and technology Description: Please see attached. Please complete the Military Template with details of your concept. Closing date: 2026-10-31T17:00:00Z Contract duration: 2026-11-01T00:00:00Z to 2026-11-01T00:00:00Z Value of contract: Location of contract: Any region About the buyer: navycomrcl-rfi@mod.gov.uk; Whale ...