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Research & development in West Midlands
Public sector contract notices in research & development covering West Midlands, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Research & development notices in West Midlands
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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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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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Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment
Coventry City Council is commissioning a Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment to inform a refresh of its 2018-2025 strategy. The assessment will analyse local needs across different communities and support development of a revised implementation plan.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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PQ0705 - Behavioural Systems Mapping
Birmingham City Council wants a behavioural science specialist to create a systems model that explains what drives vehicle dependency in the city and identify opportunities to reduce it. The work will inform the council's Healthy Streets programme, which aims to increase walking, cycling and public transport use.
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Youth Services Framework
Birmingham City Council is establishing an open framework for providers to deliver youth services focused on preventing and reducing serious violence through early intervention, targeted support and specialist safeguarding provision.
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Technical Services Framework - Managing Agent
The Crown Estate is establishing a 13-lot framework to access specialist technical services across its UK portfolio. Suppliers can bid for one or more lots covering sectors including minerals, telecoms, offshore wind, ports, marine infrastructure, and energy.