Research & development
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ESF DCT consensus support
NICE needs an independent supplier to design and run a structured expert consensus process to review and validate their developing Evidence Standards Framework for Digital Health Technologies. The supplier will facilitate expert input, help refine draft framework content, and report findings, while NICE retains final decision-making.
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Production and Delivery of Shigella LPS
The MHRA wants Shigella LPS (lipopolysaccharide) produced and delivered. This is a bacterial endotoxin used in research and diagnostic work.
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Independent Review of Public Space CCTV Provision in South Wales
The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales needs an independent review of public space CCTV provision across seven local authority areas. The review will assess current arrangements, stakeholder needs, and make recommendations for sustainable future delivery.
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IWM/2627/APE/3510: Post-1945 Conflict Formative Audience Insight at IWM London & IWM Duxford
Imperial War Museums wants research into visitor and non-visitor awareness, motivations and interests regarding post-1945 conflict displays. The work covers both IWM London and IWM Duxford.
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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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National Trust - NI- Independent Quality Assurance Process for Lough Neagh Roadmap to Recovery
The National Trust wants an independent quality assurance process to run alongside a consultancy developing the Lough Neagh Roadmap to Recovery. You'll design and deliver structured peer review and public review panels to assess and challenge recommendations for evidence, technical soundness, inclusivity, transparency, and community input.
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Marine Services Framework
Crown Estate Scotland is establishing a three-lot framework for marine services consultancy to support their 2026-31 corporate plan. They will appoint up to two suppliers per lot across technical consultancy, commercial and economic support, and seabed leasing advice.
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MBC-1665 Supported Housing Assessment
Melton Borough Council and a consortium of Leicestershire authorities and Rutland County Council need a supported housing assessment across nine local authority areas. The work involves mapping current supported housing availability and forecasting need over five years, following government guidance and including quantitative and qualitative analysis with stakeholder engagement.
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Survey-based research on workers' experiences of low-paid work
The Low Pay Commission wants a two-wave survey of workers in low-paid jobs to explore their experiences of the National Living Wage and wider working life. Results due September 2027, final report November 2027.
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Research relating to the impacts of the minimum wage, 1-year projects (open call)
The Low Pay Commission seeks research on the impacts of the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage. Projects must deliver final reports by November 2027.
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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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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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Heritage Consultant - Lymington Sea Water Baths
Lymington and Pennington Town Council wants a heritage consultant to produce a comprehensive historical and architectural review of the Lymington Sea Water Baths, a Grade II* listed structure from 1833. The work will support a National Lottery Heritage Fund project and inform future conservation and design decisions.
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EHRC 2627-17 Wales Equality Objective Research
The Equality and Human Rights Commission wants research to assess how well Welsh public bodies are meeting their public sector equality duty obligations. The work involves gathering and analysing performance data.
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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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Ceredigion - Decarbonisation Through Procurement Action Plan
Ceredigion County Council wants a consultant to develop an action plan for reducing carbon in the council's procurement function and ensure compliance with Welsh Government policy. The plan should cover data, policy understanding, staff training, supplier engagement, pre-procurement activities, and carbon reduction plans.
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Foulness SPA Ornithological Surveys, Intertidal Survey and Mapping
Natural England wants over-wintering bird surveys, biotope sampling and mapping at Foulness SPA between November 2026 and March 2027. The work includes intertidal survey and mapping.
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Industrial Decarbonisation Research Programme (IDRP)
DESNZ is seeking a research consortium to build evidence on decarbonising industry, covering fuel switching, energy efficiency, carbon capture and storage, and lifecycle assessment. The programme includes a flexible fund, data and stakeholder engagement work, and a strong focus on policy translation and knowledge transfer.
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Cost Benefit Analysis for competing Great Western Mainline track access applications - Independent Audit
ORR needs an independent audit of demand forecasting, revenue projections, and cost-benefit analysis for competing track access applications on the Great Western Mainline. The audit will examine assumptions, methodology, calculations and outputs to assure robustness for ORR's decision-making.
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UK1 Industrial Decarbonisation Research Programme (IDRP)
DESNZ is procuring a research consortium to build evidence for decarbonising UK industry across four work packages: fuel switching, resource efficiency, carbon capture and storage, and lifecycle assessment. The programme includes literature reviews, data collection, modelling, stakeholder engagement and policy translation.
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MARKET RESEARCH ON HEALTHY AGEING
Hywel Dda University Health Board wants research into healthy ageing needs, behaviours, and service opportunities across their population. The work combines quantitative, qualitative, and secondary research to inform strategy and commissioning decisions.
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Quantifying the difference that nature recovery can make to selected risk events in the National Risk Register (informed by the State of Natural Capital Report)
Natural England wants research quantifying how nature recovery could reduce the likelihood and impact of selected risks in the National Risk Register, building on their State of Natural Capital Report. The work focuses on seven nature-related risks and aims to make the case for nature investment through concrete risk mitigation figures.
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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.