Research & development in South West
Public sector contract notices in research & development covering South West, from Find a Tender.
Research & development notices in South West
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Commission to develop a methodology for understanding Local Authority Historic Environment Staffing and Skills Challenges - UID 161
Historic England wants someone to design a methodology for gathering data on how local authorities staff and resource their historic environment services. The research will help them understand the impact of planning reform and local government reorganisation.
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Scoping an SAV appraisal of Historic England - UID 181M
Historic England needs a two-month scoping study to shape a Strategic Added Value appraisal for the 2027–28 Spending Review. The work covers reviewing evidence, assessing data readiness, identifying gaps, consulting stakeholders, and designing a costed evaluation framework.
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Different Voices, Different Stories - UID 153
Historic England Archive wants someone to identify gaps in their collections and surface hidden histories of underrepresented groups and communities. You'll need lived experience of the community or theme you want to explore.
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Anaerobic Digester Guidance Note
Mid Devon District Council needs a consultant to write guidance on planning and consenting for anaerobic digester plants. The district has seen several such developments and wants a document to help staff determine future applications.
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Understanding the Heritage Dividend UID 112/NP 389
Historic England wants research into the 'heritage dividend'-the follow-on investment and regeneration triggered by heritage-led projects. The work will develop a theory of change model, reports, and policy brief, drawing on nine High Street Heritage Action Zone case studies.
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Multi Criteria Decision Analysis Stage 2 – Adaptation of historic buildings and structures to coastal erosion - UID 132
Historic England wants a multi-criteria decision analysis framework to help the heritage sector assess options for adapting historic buildings and structures to coastal erosion and climate change. The work will establish a technical methodology considering planning policy, economic impact, and carbon footprint.
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HSHAZ Programme Evaluation – Impact Insights - UID 139
Historic England wants a data journalist to analyse existing data from its £95 million High Street Heritage Action Zones programme and present findings in an engaging way for public audiences. The project will test whether data journalism can effectively communicate the programme's impact.
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UID 121 Tools and Resources for Community Engagement in Places
Historic England wants a suite of tools and guidance to help volunteers, community groups, and local organisations understand and care for historic places. The work covers volunteer data collection, volunteer management training, community event planning around heritage, and fundraising support.
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2025 - Public Consultation Support Services
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority wants support services for public consultations. The notice does not detail the scope, frequency, or nature of consultations involved.
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Habitats Regulation Assessment for the Local BCP Plan
Conduct a Habitat Regulations Assessment for BCP Council's new Local Plan to ensure compliance with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. You'll also advise on development strategy and policies.
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Research to support the scoping of a Train the Trainer programme for the Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older and Traditional Buildings - NP380B
Historic England, Cadw, and Historic Environment Scotland need research to scope a Train the Trainer programme for the Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older and Traditional Buildings. The work will gather qualitative and quantitative data on what scale of intervention is needed to meaningfully impact the retrofit workforce for historic buildings.
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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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Assessing Capacity Building Needs for the Cultural Heritage Sector in Ukraine UID105 NP358
Historic England wants a researcher to assess capacity building needs and evaluation approaches for cultural heritage organisations in Ukraine affected by the invasion. The work involves desk research and stakeholder interviews to identify best practice and design an evaluation framework.
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ITT - UID 107 NP 386 Historic England Strategic Research Framework
Historic England wants a consultant to develop a ten-year Strategic Research Framework for heritage research. The output will be core strategies and internal delivery plans to guide research across Historic England, partners, and the wider heritage sector.
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High geochemical lead survey
The FSA needs sampling and analysis of lead levels in food grown or reared in high geochemical lead areas across GB. The work will establish a baseline of lead contamination in these regions to inform food safety policy.
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UKRI-5134 - FUTURE INTERNET
UKRI wants three separate landscape reviews and stakeholder engagement exercises on Future Internet research: one covering technical aspects, one covering social and economic aspects, and one covering cultural and legal aspects. The outputs will inform UKRI's future strategy in this field.
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4D Animate Platform/Power Technologies (4DAPT)
Dstl and the French Defence Innovation Agency are seeking expressions of interest from universities and public laboratories in France and the UK to conduct research on 4D printing. The focus is on designing, manufacturing and modelling intelligent 3D printed materials for self-adaptive platforms.
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UKRI-5033 Distributed System of Scientific Collection (DiSSCo) UK Evaluation
UKRI needs a comprehensive evaluation of the DiSSCo UK programme covering evaluation framework design, process evaluation, and impact assessment with baseline reporting and value-for-money analysis.
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Asset Management Strategy - East Devon District Council
East Devon District Council wants a consultant to develop a Strategic Asset Management Plan for its Housing Revenue Account stock. The plan should ensure housing assets meet tenant needs, stay financially sustainable, and align with the council's long-term objectives.