Research & development in North East
Public sector contract notices in research & development covering North East, from Find a Tender.
Research & development notices in North East
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Child Poverty Action Plan - Programme Evaluation
The North East Combined Authority wants an independent evaluator to assess the design, implementation and impact of its Child Poverty Action Plan from August 2025 to March 2030. The work involves synthesising evidence from project-level evaluations and monitoring to provide a cross-cutting programme-wide assessment.
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Child Poverty Reduction Programme - In work poverty and good work grants
The North East Combined Authority is commissioning delivery of a grant programme to help employers reduce in-work poverty among their employees. The work includes helping organisations understand employee financial circumstances and improve working conditions.
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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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Regulatory and Quality Consultancy Support for MedTech, HealthTech and Pharma
CPI needs expert regulatory and quality consultancy to develop and update SOPs and QMS documentation for its MedTech, HealthTech and Pharma portfolio, provide training, and give feedback on project strategy and assumptions.
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Clinical Requirements and Research Consultancy for Digital Solution Design
CPI is establishing a framework agreement for clinical requirements specialists to lead qualitative research on clinical needs and workflows in cancer diagnostics and related fields. The insights will be translated into functional requirements and technical specifications for product development.
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Bioeconomy/Engineering Biology Expert Consultancy
CPI is establishing a framework to commission specialist consultants in bioeconomy and engineering biology to support UK Government's Industrial Strategy. The framework will provide flexible access to external expertise for business cases, strategic proposals, and capability development across advanced manufacturing, clean energy, defence, life sciences and digital technology sectors.
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Process Evaluation of BFI FAN and Network Programmes
The BFI wants a process evaluation of two major National Lottery-funded screen culture programmes (Film Audience Network and NETWORK) operating across the UK. The evaluation covers 2023 to 2029 and will assess how these programmes deliver UK-wide access to funding and opportunities.
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TVCA-PROC-0858 - LAEP Into Community Energy Toolkit
Tees Valley Combined Authority wants a toolkit to help local authorities and community groups develop local area energy plans into viable community energy projects. The work is for the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub.
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TVCA-PROC-0857 - Community Energy Partnership Enabling Mapping Tool
Tees Valley Combined Authority needs a mapping tool to visualise community energy groups and their activities across the North East and Yorkshire region. The tool will help make these groups more visible as delivery partners.
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Northumberland Raised Bog and Wetland Survey (Sweethope & Roman Wall)
Natural England wants a vegetation survey of raised bogs and wetlands across two site clusters in Northumberland. The work includes habitat mapping, plant identification to species level, peat analysis, and a final GIS-mapped report with condition assessment.
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EU harmonised surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) E. coli and Salmonella found in fresh beef and pork meat on retail sale in the UK in 2027
The FSA wants a survey of antimicrobial resistance in E. coli and Salmonella found in fresh beef and pork at UK retail in 2027. The work is split into survey design and sample collection (Lot 1) and laboratory testing with data analysis and reporting (Lot 2).
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Supply of Potency Assay Services for RNA and RNA‑LNP products
The Centre for Process Innovation needs a laboratory to run cell-based, in vitro potency assays to measure the biological activity of RNA and RNA-LNP (lipid nanoparticle) products. The assays will be used to check consistency and efficacy during production.
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External Evaluation of Sunderland's Connecting Through Nature Project
Sunderland City Council wants an external evaluator to assess their Connecting Through Nature project. The evaluation will assess the project's outcomes and impact.
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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement
The Ministry of Defence wants laboratory-based research to develop a prediction tool identifying service personnel susceptible to peripheral cold injuries, and a clinical assessment tool for safely returning injured personnel to cold environments. Work will use a climate chamber facility in North Yorkshire.
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W84076 Healthy Start Vitamins - Subject Matter Expert
NHS Business Services Authority needs an expert to support the procurement and management of Healthy Start Vitamins framework agreements for children and women. The role involves subject matter expertise across the procurement lifecycle and ongoing contract administration.
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ITT - National Blue Plaques: Community Research Partner (North East, Yorkshire and North West) (UID 176)
Historic England wants two community organisations to research individuals, groups and events eligible for the National Blue Plaques Scheme. One lot covers the North of England (North West, North East, Yorkshire); the other covers the East of England.
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Review of Sediment Contamination in the Teesmouth Estuary and Ecological Impacts to SPA Supporting Habitats
Natural England wants a comprehensive literature review of historical pollution in the Tees Estuary, collating existing contaminant data and analysing ecological impacts on benthic habitats. The work will synthesise academic journals, government reports, grey literature and historical records to identify key contaminants and biological thresholds.
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F4OR Consultancy Services – Business Excellence Framework
ORE Catapult is establishing a framework agreement for a Business Excellence Industrial Advisor to support companies through the F4OR (Fit for Offshore Renewables) programme in Northeast England. The role involves guiding participating companies from sign-up through assessment, action plan execution, and achievement of their offshore renewables certification.
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Stronger Shores Toolkit
South Tyneside Borough Council is commissioning a public-facing toolkit for flood and coastal erosion risk managers, drawing together data and lessons from the Stronger Shores project on marine nature-based solutions (kelp, seagrass, oyster habitats). The toolkit will include natural capital accounting data and guidance on habitat restoration.
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Customer Research and Engagement
Northumbrian Water needs customer research, engagement and consultancy services to support their Price Review 2029 submission and their 2030-2034 plan. The contract runs four years from April 2026.
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Branding Strategy Consultation - Museum of Hartlepool - Tides of Change
Hartlepool Borough Council wants a brand consultant or agency to develop a branding strategy for the Museum of Hartlepool as part of the Tides of Change project. The strategy should be based on primary and secondary research and address five target audiences: local residents, day visitors from Tees Valley, tourists beyond an hour's drive, school groups, and special interest groups.
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TVCA-PROC-0691 - Professional Development Module Delivery
Tees Valley Combined Authority is seeking a provider to develop and deliver modular training modules for upskilling and professional development. The training is for the North East & Yorkshire Net Zero Hub team and its partners.
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Overcoming Barriers to Town Centre Housing Conversion - UID 115 NP392
Historic England wants a national review and case study on converting town centre spaces - including upper floors, ground-floor retail, and hospitality units - into homes. The work combines lessons learned, technical feasibility, financial modelling, and stakeholder engagement to produce actionable ideas for policy-makers and developers.
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TVCA-PROC-0641 - Music Festivals Business Support Programme
Tees Valley Combined Authority wants consultancy services to support and strengthen music festivals across the region through marketing, brand development, audience growth, skills building, and infrastructure work.
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Our Ordinary is Extraordinary: Murals, markers and stories that matter
Tees Valley Combined Authority wants a consultant to develop and plan a public art project celebrating local heritage across the four boroughs. The work is structured in two phases: Phase One involves scoping, community engagement design, and creating a commissioning framework for artworks.