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Research & development in Yorkshire & Humber
Public sector contract notices in research & development covering Yorkshire & Humber, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Research & development notices in Yorkshire & Humber
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Rotherham Local Area Energy Plan
Rotherham Borough Council needs a local area energy plan covering stakeholder engagement, data analysis, net zero modelling, project identification, and a monitoring framework. The plan will identify investment requirements and pathways to decarbonise the local energy system.
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Supported Housing Needs Assessment
City of York Council wants a contractor to carry out a supported housing needs assessment. The scope isn't detailed in this notice.
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Extending the Cost of Food Crime Analysis: Additional Case Studies and Assessing the Impact of NFCU Activity
The Food Standards Agency wants research to develop a methodology for measuring and communicating the ongoing impact of the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU). You'll produce a final report with a practical methodology, an expanded framework, and a suite of repeatable public-facing impact measures.
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ITT - Archaeological Services in Relation to Marine Protection 2027-2029 - UID 365
Historic England needs assessment and support functions for marine archaeological protection and management in English territorial waters over two years (April 2027 to March 2029). The work focuses on at-risk sites and assets threatened by neglect, decay or other damage.
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Effect of probiotics on Campylobacter colonisation within the broiler gut
The FSA wants a field-trial study on commercial UK broiler farms to test whether probiotics can reduce or delay Campylobacter colonisation in chicken flocks under real production conditions. The research should measure the effectiveness of commercially available probiotic formulations and establish realistic log reductions achievable.
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Provision of Business Support and Coaching Programme: Access to Finance and Grants referred to as the 'Get Funded' Programme
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority wants a provider to deliver coaching and support helping businesses understand how to access finance and apply for grants. The programme focuses on financial literacy, investment readiness, and grant application skills.
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Safer Roads Partnership Data and Strategy Support
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority needs support for their Safer Roads Partnership, including data analysis and strategy work. The contract is worth £80,000.
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THE COMMUNITY MISSION CHALLENGE (CMC) - LEEDS HEALTH MISSION: AN INTEGRATED HEALTH AND CARE FAMILY APPROACH TO PREVENTING CHILDREN AT RISK OF BECOMING CHILDREN LOOKED AFTER (CLA)
Leeds City Council is seeking a research consultancy provider to support delivery of the Community Mission Challenge, a project focused on preventing children aged 0-2 years in Inner East Leeds from becoming looked-after children through an integrated health and care family approach.
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Research: Genetic Drift impact on the Safety of Cell Cultivated Products
The FSA wants research on genetic drift in cell-cultured protein production - specifically, how it occurs during manufacturing and how producers can demonstrate they've controlled any safety risks. The findings will inform FSA risk assessments for approving these novel products.
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An exploration of One Health biosurveillance opportunities across government, academia and industry
The FSA wants a contractor to design and run workshop(s) and a conference event exploring One Health biosurveillance across government, academia and industry. The work is scoped at £40,000 and the deadline is October 2025.
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4821/JN/25 - Mobile Clinic Unit Partner for Supporting Community Based Prostate Cancer Screening
University of Sheffield needs a partner to provide and operate a vehicle-based mobile clinic unit for a prostate cancer screening study. The unit will conduct PSA blood tests and saliva sampling across Leeds and Sheffield, targeting around 4,500 men over the study period.
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Evaluation of the Armed Forces Families Fund: Early Years Programme
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust needs an evaluation of its Early Years Programme, which supports armed forces families. The work involves assessing the programme's delivery and outcomes.
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Project PaLaDIn Maximising Interactium Benefits FSHD as a case study
Develop and test frameworks to help FSHD patient groups across seven European countries lead cross-sector collaboration using the Interactium platform. Create a health technology assessment model and standard operating procedures for FSHD, plus a navigator program to support patients in clinical trial decisions.
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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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Long term impact of PFAS on food safety and regulation
The Food Standards Agency wants an assessment of how PFAS ('forever chemicals') in the environment could affect UK food safety and the food system over the next decade. This is a one-off research study.
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Development of a new Indoor Sports Facilities Strategy
North East Lincolnshire Council wants a new strategy for indoor sports facilities across the borough to replace their 2017 version. This is a consultancy project using Sport England's Active Environment Framework.
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Evaluation of the Armed Forces Families Fund: Supporting Partners Programme
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust wants an evaluation of their Supporting Partners Programme, which supports armed forces families. This is a research project to assess how the programme is working.
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Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Evaluation and learning Partner
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority wants an independent evaluation of their Economic Inactivity Trailblazer programme and a learning programme to support it. The role combines evaluation research with capacity-building.
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BTH25-204 HUP Parkside Community Partner
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for community-based organisations to work with the Healthy Urban Places research programme in the Parkside area of Bradford. The role involves community engagement, contributing to Community Collaboratives, and supporting research into how local environments affect population health.
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BTH25-204 HUP Parkside Community Partner
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is commissioning a community-based organisation to support research delivery for the Healthy Urban Places programme in the Parkside area of Bradford. The role involves community engagement, establishing Community Collaboratives, and helping researchers and decision-makers co-produce insights about what makes a healthy place.
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Research: Consumer Insights Tracker
The FSA wants a research agency to continue running monthly consumer surveys on food-related topics. The contract covers three years with annual break clauses, including all recruitment, sampling, logistics and project management.
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TVCA-PROC-0691 - Professional Development Module Delivery
Tees Valley Combined Authority is seeking a provider to develop and deliver modular training modules for upskilling and professional development. The training is for the North East & Yorkshire Net Zero Hub team and its partners.
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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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Integrated Assessment for Hull Local Plan Issues & Options
Hull City Council needs an integrated assessment (likely environmental and sustainability screening) for their Local Plan consultation document. The work covers analysis to inform the Issues & Options stage of the plan.
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Early Retirement Cohort - Inactivity Trailblazer Programme
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority wants a qualitative research study into economic inactivity among early retirees in the region. The findings will inform the Trailblazer programme's efforts to reduce inactivity and shape future policy.