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Research & development in London
Public sector contract notices in research & development covering London, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Research & development notices in London
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Employment effects of the National Living Wage
The Low Pay Commission needs research using novel methods or alternative data to measure the employment effects of recent minimum wage increases. They're particularly interested in employment and hours impacts, but will consider other outcomes.
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Research related to the youth and apprentice rates of the minimum wage (2-year projects)
The Low Pay Commission is seeking research into the effects of recent increases in youth and apprentice minimum wage rates. Projects should deliver findings by September 2027, with interim results due September 2026.
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The impact of the minimum wage on productivity (longer-term projects)
The Low Pay Commission wants research on how the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage affect productivity, looking at both individual firms and across sectors. Final findings due September 2027, with interim findings in September 2026.
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1004169075 2025-SUS-004 Cost Benefit Analysis of Noise Mitigation on the Rail Network
RSSB wants desktop research into options for reducing noise on railways and analysis of noise maps. The work will feed into England's Noise Action Plan for rail and future noise policy.
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Visioning Training: Commission to develop and deliver training in using place and design principles
IDeA wants a consultant to design and deliver training for planning authorities on embedding design and placemaking principles into growth and place strategies. The training is aimed at strategic planning and local planning authorities.
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Built Environment Adaptation & Resilience (BEAR)
DESNZ wants a research programme to build evidence on how to adapt the built environment and buildings to climate hazards while decarbonising. Work covers adaptation metrics, retrofit effectiveness, resilience pathways, nature-based solutions, and policy support.
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Climate Services for a Net Zero Resilient World (CSN0W2)
DESNZ wants a contractor to deliver climate research covering resilience metrics, mitigation policy assessment, cascading hazards (particularly in the built environment), and global warming pathway modelling. The work combines climate science, energy adaptation, economics and social science to support net zero policy.
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Provision of Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) Appraisal & Modelling Tools
The Department for Transport needs ongoing support, maintenance, and development of its Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) software and related modelling tools. The contract runs from May 2026 for 38 months with a possible one-year extension.
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Local Government's Role in Attracting Investment
The Local Government Association wants research into how local governments can attract investment effectively. The work involves reviewing good practice strategies and examining four influencing factors: devolution, funding flexibility, political leadership, and cross-tier connectivity.
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Digital Inclusion Multiplier effect research for local government
The LGA wants research to evidence the multiplier effect and economic impact of dedicated digital inclusion roles in councils. The main deliverable is an economic model and supporting qualitative evidence that councils can use for business cases and investment decisions.
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1008157290 T1414 Testing the feasibility of the use of solar reflective solutions on rolling stock
RSSB is seeking research to test whether solar reflective coatings can reduce internal temperatures in passenger trains, cut HVAC energy use, and improve component durability. The work covers benchmarking existing paint systems, selecting and trialling solar reflective alternatives in a box trial, and producing a business case.
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Home Contents Pilot: Proposition Design Support
Fair4All Finance is seeking a consultant to develop proposition design principles for a home contents insurance pilot aimed at financially vulnerable social tenants. The work will define ideal product and delivery attributes to guide a subsidy fund launching later in 2026.
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1011143624 T1405 - Developing appropriate safety mitigations for the movement of scrap in and out of tunnel environments
RSSB wants a detailed system risk analysis and review of safety mitigations for moving scrap in and out of railway tunnel environments. The work will examine current infrastructure constraints and operational requirements.
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Procurement of consultancy service to develop Teacher Professional Development Framework for Viet Nam’s MoET 2026
British Council and VNIES are seeking a UK university or institution to design and deliver a national Teacher Professional Development framework for Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training, aligned with their new ESL strategy.
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Strategies for Rapid, Long-Term Structural Remediation of Compacted Agricultural Soils
DEFRA is commissioning research into methods to rapidly restore compacted agricultural soils to a state that can support regenerative farming practices. The work aims to identify approaches that accelerate soil recovery while maintaining farm productivity and can be incorporated into agri-environment schemes.
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Sound and Vision Galleries Access Evaluation
The Science Museum Group needs a consultant to carry out a comprehensive access evaluation of new galleries and their accessible resources. The work focuses on assessing accessibility across the Sound and Vision Galleries.
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Sound and Galleries - Summative Evaluation
The Science Museum Group needs a consultant to carry out a summative evaluation of the Sound and Vision galleries. The evaluation will assess how well the galleries are meeting their objectives.
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Grant Management Technical Assistance to the British Council Re tender
The British Council is seeking a UK-based consultant to provide technical assistance with grant management. This is a re-tender of a previous assignment.
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Local Government leading the integration of digital and data solutions to deliver the 10-Year Plan.
The LGA wants a 4–6-week research sprint to produce an internal strategy document on local government's role in the NHS 10-Year Plan, focusing on digital and data solutions. The work will map evidence, identify gaps, and build a coordinated narrative for engaging with the Department of Health and Social Care.
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1015007208 T1403 - Preventing unsolicited brake applications: A new approach to PassComm system design
RSSB is commissioning research into whether PassComm brake system logic or design changes could reduce unnecessary emergency stops between stations without compromising safety response. The work supports Rail Delivery Group initiatives on train performance and safety.
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Research on the use of AI and other disruptive technologies in actuarial work
The FRC wants research on how AI and other disruptive technologies are being used in actuarial work, including AI within actuarial models, third-party AI inputs, and changes to data transparency and quality. The research will help the regulator understand the risks and implications for the actuarial profession.
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Audience Testing - General Admission Online Ticketing
The Science Museum Group needs a supplier to conduct audience testing on a redesigned general admission online ticketing system before launch in July 2026. You'll gather feedback from target users to identify and fix usability issues in the early booking journey.
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LEGAL DOCUMENT TOOLKIT DEVELOPMENT
The National Archives seeks development and commercialisation support for its Legal Document Toolkit - a suite of tools for drafting, transforming, analysing and publishing legal documents. Work will focus on validating and developing the top-ranked exploitation opportunities identified in an initial assessment.
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Refresh of ‘Cultural Strategy in a Box’
The LGA and Arts Council England want a consultant to update their 'Cultural Strategy in a Box' guidance for councils. The work is to refresh and refine the existing methodology to reflect current policy, governance, and financial constraints facing local government.
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1022581808 T1415 AI-Enabled Assessment of Safety Critical Communication Quality
RSSB is commissioning research to develop a roadmap for safely deploying AI to analyse safety-critical communications across the rail industry. The work is use-case driven and focused on practical implementation across GB rail.