Research & development in West Midlands
Public sector contract notices in research & development covering West Midlands, from Find a Tender.
Research & development notices in West Midlands
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Contract for a Supported Housing Needs Assessment and Strategies
A five-authority consortium (Cannock Chase, Lichfield, South Staffordshire, Stafford Borough, and Tamworth) needs a Supported Housing Needs Assessment, followed by a Supported Housing Strategy for Stafford and Cannock Chase. The work is research-led, culminating in strategic recommendations on accommodation for vulnerable people.
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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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Violence Reduction Partnership Research and Evaluation
The West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership is seeking research and evaluation support across three lots: community research, general research and evaluation support, and evaluation of habitual knife carriers. Work runs until March 2027 with potential one-year extension.
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Third Party Intermediary Research
Consumer Council for Water wants qualitative research into how third-party intermediaries are working in the water retail market, including depth interviews with TPIs, retailers, and business customers. They need to assess whether the market is functioning well or if intervention is needed.
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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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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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NWB - Viability Assessment of the North Warwickshire Local Plan
North Warwickshire Borough Council needs a viability assessment for its Local Plan Review, examining whether cumulative policy costs and infrastructure requirements make the plan deliverable. The study will assess the financial feasibility of proposed policies and site allocations.
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NWB - Strategic Flood Risk Assessment for the North Warwickshire Local Plan
North Warwickshire Borough Council needs a strategic flood risk assessment to inform their local plan. The study will evaluate proposed site allocations and policies to ensure they avoid flood risk and support necessary infrastructure.
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COV - CX Licensing Data Remediation
Coventry City Council needs to clean and restructure licensing data held in their system. The work involves recreating personal license records, intervening in premises license data fields, and re-establishing relationships between contact, premises and business entities.
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Air Quality Ethnography to Support Birmingham’s Air Quality Health Needs Assessment
Birmingham City Council wants an ethnographic research study on residents' lived experiences of air pollution and its health impacts. The study will produce qualitative insights and case studies to inform the Council's Air Quality Health Needs Assessment.
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1006978201 T1407 Ventilation improvements to existing stations
RSSB wants research to identify and test effective ways to improve air flow and air quality in railway stations, with a pilot study at Birmingham New Street Station to develop recommendations for wider GB application.
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Developing and Delivering Youth Voice for Tewkesbury Borough
Tewkesbury Borough Council wants an organisation to design and deliver a new youth voice model that gives young people a say in local decision-making. The work runs in two phases: design and launch by September 2026, then embed and continue for 18 months until March 2028.
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P6346 Masterplan Cattle market and Cornhill East
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council wants a masterplan for the Leek Cattle Market and Cornhill East area. The scope covers urban planning and landscape architecture with research and development elements.
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Peer and Community Research
West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership wants to commission community and peer-led research projects on violence reduction. They want involvement from young people, parents, carers and people with lived experience to understand local trends and evaluate programmes.
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New Regional Consumer Product Development
West Midlands Growth Company needs a consultant or agency to develop three new consumer products for visitors, based on regional heritage, culture and crafts. The work involves managing development and route-to-market with regional experts, crafters and tour guides, with potential liaison to VisitEngland's concurrent market research projects.
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Consultancy services for Conservation Management Plan for Quarry Park
Shrewsbury Town Council wants a consultancy to write a Conservation Management Plan for Quarry Park, covering sustainable management, environmental resilience, and protection of the park's historic and ecological value. The plan will align with the council's wider heritage strategy for the town.
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Incentive Development for Car-Free Visitor Journeys
West Midlands Growth Company wants a consultant to help regional attractions develop and market incentives that encourage visitors to use car-free transport (train, bus, bike, foot). The consultant will work with selected businesses across the region to design these incentives and provide marketing support.
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P6348 Rationalisation of Industrial Units Biddulph
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council needs consultancy services to evaluate options and feasibility for rationalising industrial units in Biddulph. The work is to analyse and advise on how to reorganise or consolidate these premises.
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West Midlands Destination Development Partnership Research & Evaluation
West Midlands Growth Company wants a supplier to run research and evaluation across two lots: assessing the impact of their destination development projects, and measuring how the West Midlands is perceived as a visitor destination. The work feeds into a national data bank for visitor economy insights.
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India In Market Representation Services
WMGC needs an in-market representative based in India to build investment pipeline ahead of a regional delegation visit in February 2026, focusing on innovation, cleantech and future mobility sectors. The role covers local market intelligence, business development, stakeholder engagement, and event planning.
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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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Innovation Strategic Partnerships Framework
Severn Trent Water is establishing a strategic partnerships framework for innovation in water services and R&D. Suppliers will be selected through a PQQ stage process.
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Intermediary Engagement Strategy Support
WMGC wants a consultancy to design and deliver an inward investment strategy focused on engaging site selectors and location advisors. The work includes analysis, strategy design, implementation planning, and events, with emphasis on the West Midlands Investment Zone.
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Consumer focused smart metering journeys
CCW needs a market research agency to conduct qualitative and potentially quantitative research on how different household types experience the smart metering journey. The research will inform understanding of consumer needs across segments.
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Tender for the Provision of Housing Demand Modelling for Herefordshire
Herefordshire Council needs a consultant to conduct a comprehensive housing needs analysis focused on vulnerable groups, to inform accommodation strategies and council objectives.