Research & development in London
Public sector contract notices in research & development covering London, from Find a Tender.
Research & development notices in London
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Phase 4 - Road Accident In-Depth Studies (RAIDS) programme
The Department for Transport is seeking a supplier to conduct in-depth investigations of road collisions and develop the infrastructure and data-sharing agreements needed to collect anonymous collision data as part of Phase 4 of the RAIDS programme.
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Consultant for Framework Review (ISC and PCT)
Office of Rail and Road needs a consultant to review and align their Incident Selection Criteria and complaints handling procedures with current statutory duties, regulatory requirements, and internal working practices. The work involves ensuring consistency across these frameworks and aligning them with revised annual planning processes.
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The Practice Education Facilitator role in Return to Practice
NHS England wants a research study to evaluate and strengthen the Practice Education Facilitator role for HCPC-registered returners. The work includes identifying learning needs and producing recommendations to improve consistency and quality of return-to-practice support across England.
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VRU - Expert Partner for Youth Digital Safety in London
The London Violence Reduction Unit is seeking an expert partner to develop and deliver work on youth digital safety - addressing online harms, exploitation and technology-enabled abuse affecting young people across London. The role involves research, policy input, programme design and embedding young people's voices in solutions.
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Medicines Licensing Assessor Services
MHRA is seeking suppliers to deliver assessments of clinical and non-clinical regulatory data for medicines, medical devices and blood products. The work supports their regulatory functions including safety, quality and efficacy evaluation.
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Economy & Skills_CRP: Sustainable City Charter Innovation Challenge
Westminster City Council wants an external supplier to run Stages 2 and 3 of the Sustainable City Charter Innovation Challenge - matchmaking low-carbon SMEs with building operators, administering grants, and evaluating pilot projects that cut carbon from non-domestic buildings. The work includes recruitment, pilot oversight, monitoring, evaluation reporting, and hosting a Demo Day.
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E-learning for the Pathways to Planning Surveying strand
The Local Government Association needs an e-learning course for graduates joining the Pathways to Planning Surveying Strand, covering introductory content for roles like Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, and Building Control within local authorities. The course will support around 50 learners initially.
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Space Regulatory Sandboxes, including the Re-Entry Regulatory Sandbox and the Multi-Mission Licensing Regulatory Sandbox
DSIT is funding development of two regulatory sandboxes for space activities: one focused on satellite re-entry, the other on multi-mission licensing. The work involves designing and operating these sandboxes to test new regulatory approaches.
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1049366347 T1418 Opportunities for battery-powered trains to improve the safety and efficiency of the 3rd rail DC network
RSSB is commissioning research into retrofitting battery systems on EMUs operating on the 3rd rail DC network, to explore safety and efficiency improvements. The study will assess opportunities for modest-capacity traction batteries on existing trains.
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Sutton Environment Strategy Community Engagement and Consultation Programme
London Borough of Sutton wants a consultant to design and run a community engagement programme on climate action and the environment strategy. The output is an analysis report identifying gaps and informing the new Environment Strategy and Action Plan.
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A local government vision for neighbourhood health and wellbeing
The LGA wants a consultant to develop a local government perspective on neighbourhood health and wellbeing that complements the Government's Neighbourhood Health Framework. The work will set out local government's role and ambitions, and inform national policy and council practice.
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Metabarcoding validation framework 2026/2027
Natural England needs a framework to help staff assess confidence and limitations in DNA metabarcoding assays used for ecosystem monitoring. The work involves validating and updating existing guidance on how to use these methods reliably.
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Trace, Evaluate and Reinforce (TracER)
The Department for Transport is seeking to improve assurance of Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) screening systems used to detect explosive trace contamination. The contract is titled TracER (Trace, Evaluate and Reinforce).
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Audit Qualification 2030: Structured interviews with non-PIE Audit firms
The FRC wants structured interviews with non-PIE audit firms about their approaches to auditor training and barriers they face. You'll produce anonymised transcripts, early findings by late September, and themed reports by mid-October and late-December.
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Inter-Agency Debris Co-ordination Committee (IADC) Research Studies - 2026/27
The UK Space Agency is seeking technical studies to support its work in the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee. Studies will cover research in debris measurement, environment modelling, protection and mitigation.
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LGA Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Leadership Essentials Course for Councillors
The LGA needs a supplier to update and deliver an in-person Leadership Essentials course on Local Government Reorganisation, aimed at councillors in authorities undergoing reorganisation. The programme will run twice: November 2026 and January 2027, with a maximum of 24 delegates per session.
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1053603399 T1402 Future management of PFAS for the GB rail industry
RSSB wants research into managing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) across GB railways. The work covers gap analysis, developing an assessment approach, practical guidance, and three case studies testing transition from aqueous film-forming foam to alternatives.
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LGA tender: evidence councils’ ambition to support young people into learning and work
The LGA wants a researcher to analyse evidence from councils about how they support young people into learning and work, and produce an executive summary identifying common themes and policy recommendations. The work will feed into the LGA's advocacy during development of a new government youth employment system.
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Production and Delivery of Shigella LPS
The MHRA wants Shigella LPS (lipopolysaccharide) produced and delivered. This is a bacterial endotoxin used in research and diagnostic work.
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Survey-based research on workers' experiences of low-paid work
The Low Pay Commission wants a two-wave survey of workers in low-paid jobs to explore their experiences of the National Living Wage and wider working life. Results due September 2027, final report November 2027.
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Research relating to the impacts of the minimum wage, 1-year projects (open call)
The Low Pay Commission seeks research on the impacts of the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage. Projects must deliver final reports by November 2027.
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EU harmonised surveillance of AMR E. coli and Salmonella found in beef and pork
FSA wants a survey of antimicrobial-resistant E. coli in fresh beef and pork on UK retail shelves in 2027. This procurement is for survey design, sample collection at retail, and transport to the testing lab only; testing is a separate tender.
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Industrial Decarbonisation Research Programme (IDRP)
DESNZ is seeking a research consortium to build evidence on decarbonising industry, covering fuel switching, energy efficiency, carbon capture and storage, and lifecycle assessment. The programme includes a flexible fund, data and stakeholder engagement work, and a strong focus on policy translation and knowledge transfer.
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Cost Benefit Analysis for competing Great Western Mainline track access applications - Independent Audit
ORR needs an independent audit of demand forecasting, revenue projections, and cost-benefit analysis for competing track access applications on the Great Western Mainline. The audit will examine assumptions, methodology, calculations and outputs to assure robustness for ORR's decision-making.
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UK1 Industrial Decarbonisation Research Programme (IDRP)
DESNZ is procuring a research consortium to build evidence for decarbonising UK industry across four work packages: fuel switching, resource efficiency, carbon capture and storage, and lifecycle assessment. The programme includes literature reviews, data collection, modelling, stakeholder engagement and policy translation.