Research & development in UK-wide
Public sector contract notices in research & development covering UK-wide, from Find a Tender.
Research & development notices in UK-wide
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Provision of External Impact Evaluation Services
The HVM Catapult needs an independent external evaluation of the impact of its grant-funded activities across six technology and innovation centres. Two deliverables: an Early Findings Report by December 2026 validating the evaluation framework and establishing baseline measures, and a full impact report by March 2027.
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Corrosion Testing Framework for STEP
Establish a framework agreement with specialist corrosion testing providers to test high-temperature coolants, carrier gases, and materials against alloys for the STEP fusion programme over two years. Work includes testing interactions between coolants (water, supercritical CO2, helium), STEP alloys, and tritium breeding materials.
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Design & Delivery of the UK Erasmus Youth Consultation
The British Council wants a single supplier to design and deliver a UK-wide mixed-methods consultation with young people aged 13-30 to inform the Erasmus+ Youth programme implementation from 2027. The work combines quantitative and qualitative research across all four UK nations, with engagement of youth organisations and stakeholders.
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Exposure and Effects of Veterinary Medicines and Pesticides to Aquatic Wildlife in Protected Sites.
Natural England wants research on how veterinary medicines and pesticides expose aquatic wildlife in protected sites, using passive sampling and chemical analysis. The work will assess regulatory compliance and potential adverse effects, including mixture effects, to inform management practices.
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Children’s services governance adviser (with notice)
The Local Government Association is recruiting up to two Children's Services Governance Advisers to support councils across nine English regions with governance improvements, children's social care and SEND reform, and system change. The role runs until 31 March 2027 with an optional one-year extension.
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SEND Improvement Advisers (SIA)
The LGA needs up to 3 associate advisers with SEND expertise to support councils and political leaders on special educational needs improvement and reform. Work is advisory and collaborative, delivered nationally across the LGA's children's improvement programme.
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Building the Evidence Base: Outcomes for Nature are Greater with Peoples Input Phase 2
Natural England wants a comparative analysis of case study sites across England to understand how community engagement affects nature recovery outcomes. The work builds on Phase 1 research and aims to identify best practice for involving individuals and communities in nature activities.
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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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Young Futures Hubs and Transformation programme: Delivery partner
DCMS is seeking a delivery partner to support Local Authorities in running Young Futures Hubs and youth transformation projects, and to establish a national centre providing guidance, best practice, and training across the programme.
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UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships Development Network Supplier Contract 3
UKRI seeks a supplier to deliver the next phase of the Future Leaders Fellowships scheme, a cross-sector research and innovation leadership development programme. The supplier will manage stakeholder engagement, programme delivery and support across academia, business and other research environments.
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Crane Concept Design Study
UK Fusion Energy is seeking a designer to produce a concept design study for cranes needed at their STEP fusion power plant. The work supports the programme to build and demonstrate fusion power at West Burton Power Station near Retford.
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Homes for Net Zero Phase 3 (HfNZ P3)
DESNZ wants contractors to run Phase 3 of a multiyear trial monitoring approximately 1,250 owner-occupied homes being retrofitted for decarbonisation. Work includes trial management, longitudinal data collection, monitoring heat pump and alternative heating performance, and social research with occupants across two competitive lots.
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Provision of Problem Solving Support
The College of Policing wants a consultant to help police forces develop and refine problem-solving plans to reduce knife crime in identified hotspot areas across England and Wales. The initial phase is three months from July 2026, with possible extension to 12 months total and further related work if funding allows.
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National Framework Agreement for Provision of Biomedical and Clinical Research Support
A national framework for public sector organisations to access biomedical and clinical research support across the full research lifecycle. Services span sample transportation and storage, data management, laboratory analysis, and clinical trial design and delivery.
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WE_1445 - Transnational Education Quality Assurance Framework, Kazakhstan
British Council Kazakhstan is recruiting a consultancy firm to help implement and embed a transnational education quality assurance framework across Kazakhstan's higher education sector. The work runs up to three years and covers institutional capacity building, training, tool development, and stakeholder alignment.
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Construction Related Consultancy Framework
Haringey Council is establishing a Framework Alliance Agreement for construction-related consultancy services covering architecture, engineering, inspection, and related business services. The framework will run alongside an existing DPS until March 2028.
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UK_1420 Internationalisation Learning Cohorts
The British Council wants a supplier to design, update and deliver online learning cohorts for higher education professionals across multiple countries. The programme, part of Going Global Partnerships, brings together international stakeholders to share practice and build capacity in transnational education.
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Provision of Security Systems Services
Bedford College needs a security systems service provider to maintain and test equipment across campuses in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire. The contract runs for up to four years on annual renewal terms.
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Supplier for Sport England Leading the Movement Practice‑Focused Report / Applied Thought Piece 2026
Sport England wants a research report and thought piece on place-based leadership approaches to tackling physical activity inequalities. The work should surface real-world insights from different partnership models and generate practical tools leaders can use.
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C0151:Solidarity Fund Scoping Contract (Learning,Development, Evaluation, and Monitoring Framework)
The National Lottery Community Fund needs a contractor to scope two future contracts and design a monitoring framework for its Solidarity Fund-a £250m programme of large grants (£1m–£5m) to charitable organisations tackling inequality. You'll define the evaluation approach, learning support scope, and data collection methods for a portfolio expected to reach 60 projects by 2030.
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ITT - Building Conservation Framework – Paints and Coatings Technology (UID 45)
Historic England is recruiting consultants to join a framework providing specialist advice on paints and coatings for historic buildings. Work will cover selection, specification, performance and conservation of paint systems on timber, lime plasters, stone, brick, metals and other traditional substrates.
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Research into the Business and Operational Needs of the Arts Sector in Wales
Arts Council of Wales wants research into the business and operational needs of arts organisations, freelancers and individuals across Wales. The focus is on organisational capability, systems, skills gaps, and forward-looking trends - not creative or artistic practice.
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Contract for ReNEW: Culture Sector Development - Skills and Capacity Development Project
Bromsgrove District Council is commissioning skills and capacity development work for the ReNEW culture sector development project. The contract covers training, consultancy, or related services to build capability in the culture sector.
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CEFAS26-11 Framework for Next Generation Sequencing Services
Cefas is establishing a three-year framework for NGS services across four lots, covering targeted sequencing, whole-genome sequencing, and other genomic analyses. Suppliers can bid for any lot and up to five contracts will be awarded per lot.
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Provision of Seafarers Data Collection
The Department for Transport needs to collect data on active UK seafarers in the shipping industry to produce published statistics. The contract runs for one year initially, with options to extend annually for three further years.