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Research & development in UK-wide
Public sector contract notices in research & development covering UK-wide, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Research & development notices in UK-wide
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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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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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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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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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ASC031 Development of Autism Strategy
Middlesbrough Council and Redcar and Cleveland Council want an external partner to develop a concise, person-centred Autism Strategy. The work must involve coproduction with autistic people, families and stakeholders, include deliverable actions and measurable outcomes, and be completed by 31 December 2026.
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IWM/2627/APE/3510: Post-1945 Conflict Formative Audience Insight at IWM
IWM wants to understand visitor and non-visitor attitudes toward post-1945 conflict exhibitions across their three sites (London, Duxford, North). The research should explore awareness, motivations, interests and expectations.
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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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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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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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National Assessment of Rare Notchworts
Natural England needs a national assessment of two rare notchwort species (Gillmans notchwort and fen notchwort) to clarify their current distribution and status, and review their historical presence using herbarium specimens.
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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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Regional Clean Energy Skills Coordination and Action Planning
Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington needs a consultant or small team to implement their Clean Energy Skills Regional Action Plan from now until March 2027. The work involves coordinating with stakeholders, employers, and neighbouring regions to deliver skills interventions and guide the transition to clean energy jobs.
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DHSC_DfL National Reduce and Reuse MedTech Products Campaigns 2026
DHSC and NHS England want a supplier to run a circular economy programme for medical technology products. You'll recruit NHS Trusts to pilot and implement reuse and reduce initiatives, provide support during pilots, run quality and health economic assessments, and analyse adoption barriers.
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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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Fuel Cycle Technical Specification Development
UK Fusion Energy Ltd needs technical specifications and datasheets for tritium fuel cycle components in their STEP prototype plant, including valves, piping, vacuum pumps and storage beds. The work involves synthesising existing design information, recording design rationale, and producing standardised guidance for supplier pre-qualification.
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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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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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Improving regulation of microbial pollutants
The Environment Agency wants research on how microbial pollutants behave in groundwater, including a rapid evidence review, guidance on risk assessment, and recommendations on quantitative assessment methods. The work runs from October 2026 to March 2027.
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Tool for assessing pollutant risks from landspreading
The Environment Agency wants a tool that models groundwater risks from spreading treated wastewater on farmland, with predictive hydrogeology to assess compliance with environmental regulations including PFAS and other pollutants. The deliverable is a simple assessment tool for non-specialists, plus user guidance and recommendations for adapting the approach to sludge application.
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SF_0567 - Research and Development Framework Agreement
Scottish Forestry is establishing a multi-supplier framework agreement for research, analytical work, and evidence reporting on tree health across Scotland. Work will focus on tree pests, diseases, policy support, and stakeholder engagement.
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LGA children's improvement - Health Engagement Advisors (HEA) with notice
The LGA needs two Health Engagement Advisers to support councils and ICBs on SEND improvement and reform. Roles run until 31 March 2027, combining remote and face-to-face work at £700 per day.
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Flow Derivation Reviews
Review flow derivation methods at 13 Environment Agency gauging stations to assess accuracy and reliability of existing systems. Develop improved methods where justified, including modelled high-flow ratings for one station.
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Framework for Workforce Technology Systems 2
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust is reopening a framework for software systems and digital solutions that support staff management, deployment, development, reporting and analytics. This is a continuation of the existing Open Framework for locally delivered Workforce Systems.
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Non-Domestic EPCs
Rochdale Boroughwide Housing needs non-domestic Energy Performance Certificates for their properties including shops, community centres, offices and stores. Work involves site visits, lodging EPCs and providing documentation within set timescales.
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THE PROVISION OF AN ONLINE FAMILY HISTORY SERVICE FOR WALES
The National Library of Wales needs a single provider to build and run an online family history service for Welsh public libraries, archives, museums and their users. The service will be part of the National Digital Library Service.