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Ymarfer Gwrando Dwfn Rhaglen Marmot Marmot Programme Deep Listening Exercise
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council wants a research provider to design and deliver a deep listening exercise for the Marmot Programme. The work involves engaging residents across the borough to gather qualitative and quantitative insights on lived experiences, analyse findings, and produce reports to guide future health policy and interventions.
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Invitation to Tender - Evaluation Impact Case Studies
The National Trust needs a consultant to conduct impact case studies across 7 local authority areas that participated in the Future Parks Accelerator programme from 2019-2022 and continue in the Nature Towns and Cities scheme. The work will document and evidence the real-world changes that have occurred, particularly since 2022.
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Flow Derivation Reviews
Review flow derivation methods at 13 Environment Agency gauging stations to assess accuracy and reliability of existing systems. Develop improved methods where justified, including modelled high-flow ratings for one station.
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Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Needs Assessment
Isle of Wight Council wants an external researcher to carry out a domestic abuse and sexual violence needs assessment. The assessment will inform future service commissioning, development and strategy over a 4–6 month contract period.
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Moveable Shielding Concept Design Study
UK Fusion Energy seeks a concept design study for moveable shielding as part of the STEP prototype fusion power plant at West Burton, Nottinghamshire. The study will inform the detailed design phase of this first-of-a-kind UK fusion facility.
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Port of Dover - Customer Experience Consultant Framework
Dover Harbour Board is setting up a framework for customer experience consultants to support their IGNITE programme. The framework will be used to procure consultancy services for customer-facing improvements and satisfaction work.
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Coding NDNS Consumption data into EFSA’s food classification+description -FoodEx
The FSA needs NDNS food consumption data recoded into FoodEx2, a standardised food classification system used for dietary exposure assessments. This is a one-off coding project to prepare UK diet survey data for hazard and contaminant analysis.
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Framework for Workforce Technology Systems 2
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust is reopening a framework for software systems and digital solutions that support staff management, deployment, development, reporting and analytics. This is a continuation of the existing Open Framework for locally delivered Workforce Systems.
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NHS England wants research into how to make HPV self-testing and cervical screening accessible and culturally competent for women who have experienced FGM, sexual abuse, or trauma. The project will review current practice, explore international approaches, and identify gaps in staff training and resources in England.
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Detailed design and build of a scaled down Fast Acting Low Conductance (FALCON)
Design and build a scaled-down prototype Fast Acting Low Conductance isolation valve for fusion energy exhaust systems. The valve must close within 37.5 milliseconds and maintain vacuum integrity.
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Non-Domestic EPCs
Rochdale Boroughwide Housing needs non-domestic Energy Performance Certificates for their properties including shops, community centres, offices and stores. Work involves site visits, lodging EPCs and providing documentation within set timescales.
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Invitation to Tender - Communities of Practice Development
The National Trust wants you to develop and establish Communities of Practice - structured forums connecting organisations across local government, NGOs, and the voluntary sector to collaborate on urban nature and green space projects across the UK. The work involves designing these communities, facilitating connections around shared themes, and supporting network members to tackle live challenges together.
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RFQ - Investigating the hygrothermal and dynamic thermal properties of English traditional solid wall construction for resilience in a changing climate - literature review and gap analysis (UID 332)
Historic England needs a literature review and gap analysis on how traditional English solid walls perform thermally and manage moisture, particularly under future climate scenarios and when retrofitted with insulation. The findings will be written up for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
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Salinity Sample Analysis
The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate needs analysis of salinity samples collected during survey work. The notice gives no detail on sample volume, frequency, timescale, or methodology.
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THE PROVISION OF AN ONLINE FAMILY HISTORY SERVICE FOR WALES
The National Library of Wales needs a single provider to build and run an online family history service for Welsh public libraries, archives, museums and their users. The service will be part of the National Digital Library Service.
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Kharkiv Multimodal Interchange Pre-Feasibility Study
The Department for Transport wants a pre-feasibility study for a new multimodal transport interchange in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The work includes assessing current infrastructure, mapping development proposals, and recommending a preferred option.
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Exploring the appeal of 30by30 for Landowners/Managers
Natural England wants qualitative research to understand why medium and large landowners/managers might engage with the 30by30 biodiversity target, and what barriers or incentives matter to them. The research will inform strategy to increase uptake among this group.
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Strategaeth Economaidd Sir y Fflint / Flintshire Economic Strategy
Flintshire County Council needs an external consultant to develop a 10-year Economic Strategy for the area. The strategy must align with national and regional programmes, support cross-border opportunities, and drive sustainable inclusive growth.
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Cheshire and Warrington Outline Water Plan
Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority needs consultants to develop evidence on water infrastructure needs to support regional growth and align with a new Regional Systems Planner for the North West. The work feeds into both a local Independent Economic Review and government water planning for 2029 onwards.
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Funding Proposal Support and Review Services Framework (LSHW.008.2026)
Life Sciences Hub Wales wants to set up a framework of up to three bid writing and funding review consultants to provide ad-hoc support when internal capacity is stretched. The work covers the full range of their funding proposal services.
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Greenhouse Gas Inventory Improvement Programme - 2 Energy, Waste, and Industrial Processes and Product Use
DESNZ wants a lead organisation to head a research consortium developing methodologies and sector-specific emissions factors for UK GHG inventory across energy, waste, and industrial processes. The work will ensure UK reporting aligns with IPCC guidelines and government decarbonisation targets.
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Greenhouse Gas Inventory Improvement Programme - 2 Energy, Waste, and Industrial Processes and Product Use
DESNZ needs a lead organisation with a consortium to develop greenhouse gas inventory methodologies and research for energy, waste, and industrial processes sectors. The work will generate emission factors and activity data aligned with IPCC guidelines to support UK decarbonisation reporting.
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PS26195 - Futures Procurement Framework
DSIT is establishing an open framework to register consultants and researchers who can deliver futures thinking services to UK government and public bodies. Work covers trend analysis, scenario development, policy testing, and capability building in strategic foresight.
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Source Attribution Studies to Understand Transmission Pathways and AMR Origins
FSA wants a supplier to perform whole genome sequencing and source attribution analysis on infectious intestinal disease samples from the IID3 study, to understand transmission pathways and antimicrobial resistance origins. The work involves bioinformatics analysis of existing datasets over a minimum 24 months with an optional 6-month extension.
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Investment Zone Skills Programme
Cardiff Capital Region is seeking a Lead Managing Agent to run Phase 1 of an Investment Zone Skills Programme across priority sectors including semiconductors, advanced manufacturing and AI. The role covers programme management, employer engagement, funding administration, performance management and skills delivery planning.