The Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) and the Department for Transport (DfT) have identified lessons learnt to improve the controlled delivery of major projects.

A French department on the Atlantic coast has launched a broadband concession.

An Irish government authority has launched a market consultation to determine what role demand responsive transport (DRT) services can play in the provision of public transport.

A public transport authority in Northern Ireland is procuring commercial property advisors.

Flanders has issued a contract notice for a school bundle PPP.

The World Bank has issued a request for expressions of interest for consultants to assess options for private sector involvement in a rapid transit project in Kiev.

The 3i European Operational Projects Fund (3i EOPF) has agreed to invest €100m in four projects, taking total investment to 40% of the fund within a year of final close.

The New South Wales government has issued an expression of interest to provide advisory services for rail projects.

The Romanian government has approved a bridge PPP.