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Social Return on Investment and Impact Evaluation Framework for Digital Inclusion - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Connecting Cambridgeshire needs a specialist to design a Social Return on Investment and Impact Evaluation framework for digital inclusion work across the region. The framework should be validated against existing initiatives, delivered as a practical toolkit, and support both current projects and future funding bids.
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Social Return on Investment and Impact Evaluation Framework for Digital Inclusion - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Cambridgeshire County Council needs a consultant to design a Social Return on Investment and impact evaluation framework for digital inclusion work across the region. The framework should be standardised, locally tailored, validated against existing initiatives, and delivered as a practical toolkit for ongoing impact reporting and forecasting.
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1004169075 2025-SUS-004 Cost Benefit Analysis of Noise Mitigation on the Rail Network
RSSB wants desktop research into options for reducing noise on railways and analysis of noise maps. The work will feed into England's Noise Action Plan for rail and future noise policy.
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Innovation Strategic Partnerships Framework
Severn Trent Water is establishing a strategic partnerships framework for innovation work. The framework will run until February 2026, with suppliers selected through a PQQ stage.
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Visioning Training: Commission to develop and deliver training in using place and design principles
IDeA wants a consultant to design and deliver training for planning authorities on embedding design and placemaking principles into growth and place strategies. The training is aimed at strategic planning and local planning authorities.
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Laboratory Information Management System
The UK Atomic Energy Authority needs to replace its fragmented laboratory information system with a unified LIMS covering sample tracking, customer management, document control, reporting, equipment management, and compliance. The current setup requires manual data transfer between disconnected tools.
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Built Environment Adaptation & Resilience (BEAR)
DESNZ wants a research programme to build evidence on how to adapt the built environment and buildings to climate hazards while decarbonising. Work covers adaptation metrics, retrofit effectiveness, resilience pathways, nature-based solutions, and policy support.
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Nature-Positive Pathways: Project Management and Global Advocacy Push
WWF-UK needs a consultant for nine months (Feb-Nov 2026) to help manage the Nature-Positive Pathways project, covering project management, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy work. The role includes developing a pilot for the agrifood sector, persuading three countries to adopt NPPs, and promoting the concept in CBD and G20 forums.
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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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The Ministry of Defence (“MOD”) is seeking to support the development and trial a low-cost interceptor, as detailed below
The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers to develop and trial a low-cost interceptor system designed to counter drones, loitering munitions, and missiles at close range and low altitude. The programme is called Project GOSHAWK and will run through competitive procurement.
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Project GOSHAWK
The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers to develop and trial a low-cost interceptor system optimised for drones, loitering munitions and missiles at close range and low altitude. The programme, called Project GOSHAWK, will run through competitive procurement.
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DFE - InterTradeIreland - Shared Island Women in Research
InterTradeIreland seeks up to four suppliers to design and deliver a two-year all-island programme supporting women researchers to commercialise research and start businesses. The programme runs from March 2026 to December 2028 and includes entrepreneurial training and market validation support.
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Review of Sediment Contamination in the Teesmouth Estuary and Ecological Impacts to SPA Supporting Habitats
Natural England wants a comprehensive literature review of historical pollution in the Tees Estuary, collating existing contaminant data and analysing ecological impacts on benthic habitats. The work will synthesise academic journals, government reports, grey literature and historical records to identify key contaminants and biological thresholds.
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Climate Services for a Net Zero Resilient World (CSN0W2)
DESNZ wants a contractor to deliver climate research covering resilience metrics, mitigation policy assessment, cascading hazards (particularly in the built environment), and global warming pathway modelling. The work combines climate science, energy adaptation, economics and social science to support net zero policy.
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Innovation Academic Framework
National Grid Electricity Transmission is establishing a five-year innovation framework with universities to support R&D projects aligned with energy transition and net zero goals. University partners will propose and execute projects at Technology Readiness Levels 2–8, from research through demonstration, and contribute to knowledge sharing across the energy sector.
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Estates & Facilities Consultancy Dynamic Purchasing System (DUPLICATE CONTRACT NOTICE ORIGINAL: 2021/S 000-001562)
NHS London Procurement Partnership is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Estates & Facilities Consultancy Services. Approved suppliers will be invited to bid for individual contracts from public sector and health organisations as they arise.
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Estates & Facilities Consultancy Dynamic Purchasing System (DUPLICATE CONTRACT NOTICE ORIGINAL: 2021/S 000-001562)
NHS London Procurement Partnership is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for estates and facilities consultancy services. Health and public sector organisations will use the system to call off contracts for specific projects.
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Estates & Facilities Consultancy Dynamic Purchasing System (DUPLICATE CONTRACT NOTICE ORIGINAL: 2021/S 000-001562)
NHS London Procurement Partnership is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for estates and facilities consultancy services. Health and public sector organisations will use it to call off contracts for specific projects.
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Estates & Facilities Consultancy Dynamic Purchasing System (DUPLICATE CONTRACT NOTICE ORIGINAL: 2021/S 000-001562)
NHS London Procurement Partnership is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for estates and facilities consultancy services to supply health and public sector organisations. Suppliers can join at any point during the DPS lifetime and will compete for individual contracts as they arise.
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Estates & Facilities Consultancy Dynamic Purchasing System (DUPLICATE CONTRACT NOTICE ORIGINAL: 2021/S 000-001562)
NHS London Procurement Partnership is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System to appoint multiple suppliers for estates and facilities consultancy services to health and public sector organisations. Suppliers will be selected in waves and invited to bid on individual contracts during the DPS validity period.
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Estates & Facilities Consultancy Dynamic Purchasing System (DUPLICATE CONTRACT NOTICE ORIGINAL: 2021/S 000-001562)
NHS London Procurement Partnership is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to appoint multiple suppliers of estates and facilities consultancy services. Approved suppliers will be invited to bid for individual contracts issued by NHS and public sector organisations throughout the DPS lifetime.
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Estates & Facilities Consultancy Dynamic Purchasing System (DUPLICATE CONTRACT NOTICE ORIGINAL: 2021/S 000-001562)
NHS London Procurement Partnership is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to appoint multiple suppliers for estates and facilities consultancy services to health and public sector organisations across London. Suppliers will be invited in waves; individual contracts are awarded through mini-competitions once approved.
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PP-10183b Hornchurch Academy Trust Construction, Infrastructure, Building Works, Installations and Renewables Open Framework
Hornchurch Academy Trust is establishing an 8-year open framework for construction, building works, installations, and renewables across multiple categories including solar, electrical installation, modular buildings, sports facilities, and project management.
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Assessment of the economic and social value of the cultural sector in Gwynedd
Gwynedd Council wants an assessment of the economic and social value of the cultural sector in the area. The work includes case studies, a Cultural Action Plan with priorities and funding needs, and support for a cultural network.
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Provision of Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) Appraisal & Modelling Tools
The Department for Transport needs ongoing support, maintenance, and development of its Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) software and related modelling tools. The contract runs from May 2026 for 38 months with a possible one-year extension.