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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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Grants Finance Mentoring and Audit services
The British Council in Tunisia needs a service provider to deliver grants finance mentoring and audit services for an EU4Youth program supporting Tunisian youth access to culture and sport. The work is part of component 2 (Maghroumin) of the EU's youth initiative in Tunisia.
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1016654387 2025-SUS-007 Rail Infrastructure Carbon Conventions
RSSB wants a researcher to develop standardised conventions for carbon lifecycle assessment in GB rail infrastructure. The work covers asset taxonomy translation, descriptors, component build-ups, emission factors, and lifespan assumptions to reduce variation and save time in early-stage assessments.
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London Museum- New Museum Project - Deep Time: Audience Research
London Museum needs audience research services for the Deep Time Exhibition, which will be housed in the Poultry Market at Smithfield as part of their new museum project. The work covers research to understand visitor engagement and behaviour for this exhibition.
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Establishing a framework for consultancy on Disability Inclusion
The British Council is establishing a framework agreement for consultancy services on disability inclusion. They work across arts, education, inclusive communities and English language education globally.
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Civility in Public Life Workshops and Resources
The LGA wants a contractor to deliver online workshops for councillors on personal safety and handling online abuse, create accompanying resources, and provide optional regional or bespoke training. There's also a national workshop on safer canvassing planned ahead of the 2027 local elections.
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1030972047 25-005 - Review of the operational requirements for GSMR radio - Phase 2
RSSB needs someone to update its GSM-R failure model, applying quantified risk analysis and statistical techniques. The work covers five tasks: updating knock-on risk and model assumptions, migrating to Safety Risk Model v10, recalculating results, and delivering a final report.
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Guidance for sport, leisure, and physical activity services on local government reorganisation
The LGA and Sport England want a practical guide for council officers and elected members on managing sport, leisure and physical activity services during local government reorganisation. The guide should be concise and tailored to the challenges of LGR.
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What Works Centre for Children and Families
The Department for Education is funding a What Works Centre for Children and Families to generate and champion evidence on interventions that work in children's social care. The centre will conduct research, run programmes, and carry out evaluations to inform policy and practice from April 2027.
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MSRA / SJT Discovery
NHS England wants a discovery phase to explore options for redesigning psychometric and situational judgement testing for medical recruitment (MSRA/SJT). This is early-stage research to inform a later full tender.
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RFQ - Local Supplier Support Project 2026
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea wants a consultant to help local SMEs access business opportunities, including contracts from the council and major local developments. The work focuses on maximising local economic and social value.
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Income Protection Research
Fair4All Finance needs research into why people on precarious incomes struggle to access affordable protection products (insurance), and what barriers insurers face in offering them. The focus is on identifying both consumer problems and supply-side constraints.
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Develop a detailed itemised costed ask of government for statutory duties for local government to mi
The LGA wants a consultant to produce a detailed cost estimate for what government funding local authorities would need to meet new statutory climate duties-including financial impact analysis and risk assessment. The work will draw on barristers' legal advice.
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Develop a detailed itemised costed ask of government for statutory duties for local government to mi
The LGA wants a consultant to develop a detailed, itemised financial ask of government for new statutory duties on local authorities for climate mitigation and adaptation, based on legal advice. The work includes financial impact assessment and analysis of risks and opportunities.
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PARTNER
IPSA seeks a partner to design and deliver public engagement exercises over three years, exploring formats from informative to deliberative activities. The work builds on their 2025 'What's Democracy Worth?' listening exercise.
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PARTNER
IPSA seeks a partner to design and deliver public engagement exercises on democracy and parliamentary matters over three years. The work includes both informative and deliberative engagement activities, building on their 2025 'What's Democracy Worth?' listening exercise.
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Support for local authority performance management – panels, action learning sets and case studies
IDeA is running virtual performance management panels and action learning sets for local authority officers, and needs support to facilitate these sessions and produce two case studies from participants.
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Support for local authority performance management – panels, action learning sets and case studies
IDeA wants to run virtual performance management panels and action learning sets for local authority officers, and produce two case studies from participants. The work is research and facilitation around performance management challenges and learning.
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Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS) for the London Borough of Hounslow
Hounslow Council needs a new Playing Pitch Strategy covering all pitches and sports facilities across the borough, to guide planning and investment decisions for 2020–2041. The work involves a thorough review with an evidence base to support spatial planning and capital investment.
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Learning Partner - Preventing Harmful Sexual Behaviour in Schools (Pilot)
The Violence Reduction Unit needs a Learning Partner to co-design and evaluate a pilot preventing harmful sexual behaviour in schools, working across one Multi Academy Trust and 3–4 local authorities. The role covers service mapping, developing theories of change, building a community of practice, and performance monitoring.
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Behavioural Assessment Services
The NHS Litigation Authority needs professional services to conduct behavioural assessments. The notice gives no detail on scope, methodology, or the purpose of the assessments.
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Final Effluent Continuous Monitoring Data Quality Project
The Environment Agency needs analysis of trial data on final effluent continuous monitoring and a written technical report on data quality issues. Work is desktop-based and must be completed by 31 March 2027.
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IDS EICR and Remedials
The Industrial Dwellings Society needs a provider to deliver electrical installation condition reports (EICR) on a 5-year cyclical basis across their housing portfolio, including all C1 and C2 remedial works and portable appliance testing (PAT) on a programmed schedule.
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Assessing the wider value of agri-environment scheme heritage actions for the natural environment and for people
Natural England needs a scoping review of evidence on the benefits of agri-environment scheme heritage actions - covering biodiversity, soil, water, carbon, landscape and public access. You'll deliver a literature review, findings report, infographic, and webinar by mid-March 2027.
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Protect and Prepare Capability (Role Player)
Supply role-players, catering, transport, accommodation, filming and logistics for live counter-terrorism security testing trials in September and October 2026. The work supports the National Counter Terrorism Security Office's Protect and Prepare Capability Testing project.
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Regenerative Schools Pilot - Innovation Lead
The Department for Education is seeking an innovation lead to head a research and development programme testing regenerative approaches to school building design, including ultra-low-carbon buildings, energy storage, and bio-based materials like timber. The role will shape the department's education estate strategy over the next decade.