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Contracts for Innovation Cymru - Transforming Multi-Agency Safeguarding for High-Risk Domestic Abuse in South Wales
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and South Wales Police are seeking partners to transform how high-risk domestic abuse cases are coordinated across seven separate MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference) arrangements in South Wales. The project will address current pressures including variation in delivery, administrative burden, and inconsistency across the region.
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Contracts for Innovation Cymru - Reducing Missed Appointments and Improving Access to Planned Care
Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB is seeking innovative solutions to reduce missed outpatient appointments (64,000 per year) and improve access to planned care. The challenge is open to ideas from any sector or discipline addressing barriers like communication, transport, geography, and digital exclusion.
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Feasibility assessment of bioclimate vulnerability approaches for priority marine migratory species in the Caribbean and Pacific UK Overseas Territories
JNCC is commissioning a feasibility assessment of bioclimate vulnerability methods for priority marine migratory species in Caribbean UK Overseas Territories and the Pitcairn Islands. The study will evaluate whether the proposed approach is suitable, consider alternatives, and determine if sufficient data and expertise exist to support future implementation.
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ITT - External Strategic Advisor to the Digital Services Portfolio Board - UID 319
Historic England needs an external strategic advisor to their Digital Services Portfolio Board to advise on AI trends, possibilities, and strategy. The role involves providing external perspective and constructive challenge aligned with the board's terms of reference.
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University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio - Single Supplier Framework
The NDA wants a single supplier to manage its university research programme, including contracting with universities, monitoring PhD students and research delivery, and communicating the programme's impact. This is a framework contract for up to four years.
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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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West Yorkshire District Travel Diary Survey
West Yorkshire Combined Authority is looking for a consultant to run a large-scale travel diary survey across the region. The work will gather data on how residents travel, what modes they use, and accessibility to inform transport policy and scheme evaluation.
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T26-128HCO Delivery of an Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) Programme for Young People in the Faughan and Sperrin District Electoral Areas (DEAs)
Derry City and Strabane District Council wants an organisation to design and deliver a youth-focused programme on ending violence against women and girls in two rural areas (Faughan and Sperrin). The work will build on programming from the previous two years and involve close collaboration with local partnership boards.
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Arfarniad Opsiynau Tŷ Coch Red House Options Appraisal
Merthyr Tydfil Council wants an options appraisal for the Old Town Hall (Redhouse) in the town centre. The study will assess future investment, funding and business planning to support wider town centre regeneration.
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Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA) for the East Lindsey Local Plan
East Lindsey District Council needs a consultant to run an Integrated Impact Assessment covering environmental, sustainability, health, equality, community safety and habitats regulations aspects for their emerging Local Plan. The assessment will inform and test the plan before adoption.
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RFQ 2026/41 - Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy 2027 - 2030
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council wants a consultant to write an Economic Development & Regeneration Strategy covering 2027 to 2030. The work covers the whole district, which spans 1,634 km² across three areas of outstanding natural beauty in Northern Ireland.
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ITT - NEIGHBOURHOOD HERITAGE GRANTS: EVALUATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING - UID 355
Historic England wants an independent evaluator for the Neighbourhood Heritage Grants Programme. You'll assess programme reach, participant experience and outcomes across funded projects, and also design and deliver capacity building training for grant recipients on evaluation and evidence collection.
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Backup & Recovery Solution
The University of Dundee needs a SaaS-based enterprise backup and recovery platform with cloud storage, covering VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox and physical servers. The contract includes implementation, training, transition and ongoing support.
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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.
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2026-065 -Generation Market Study
Ofgem wants an external organisation to conduct a comprehensive market study of GB wholesale electricity generation and assess current market outcomes. The work is defined in the attached ITT document.
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LGA Local Government Devolution Leadership Essentials Course
The LGA needs a provider to design and deliver a new two-day in-person training course for councillors on devolution during 2026/27. The course will be delivered once as a live programme.
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ITT - Review of monitoring options for climate-threatened assets - UID 345
Historic England needs a consultant to review monitoring methods for heritage assets threatened by climate change. The work will inform guidance for asset owners on identifying trigger points for management changes.
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Research relating to the impacts of the minimum wage, 2-year projects (open call)
The Low Pay Commission is seeking research proposals examining the impacts and workings of the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage. Up to three projects will be commissioned, each running two years with final delivery in Autumn 2028.
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Housing Needs Assessment
City of York Council needs a Housing Needs Assessment. The scope isn't detailed in the notice, but this is standard research work to understand local housing demand and requirements.
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ITT - Recording techniques for climate-driven loss - UID 344
Historic England needs research to develop guidance on methods for recording and documenting climate-driven changes to heritage assets. The work includes reviewing existing resources, case studies and stakeholder consultation to recommend recording approaches suitable for owners and managers with varying expertise and resources.
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Consultation Services for Existing Town Plan Reviews, and Rural Place Plan Review Development for Gilford, Keady and Rathfriland
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council needs consultant teams to review existing town plans and develop new Rural Place Plans for Gilford, Keady and Rathfriland. Details are in the eTendersNI workspace documents.
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Sussex Heritage Coast Visitor Management Plan
South Downs National Park Authority wants a strategic management plan for the Sussex Heritage Coast between Seaford and Eastbourne. The plan should cover visitor management, sustainable transport, visitor economy growth, public safety (including suicide prevention), nature recovery, and a delivery plan for the first five years.
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715112450 - Ballistic Testing Services - Personal Armour
The Ministry of Defence seeks a dedicated ballistic testing facility to evaluate personal armour systems for the Armed Forces, including hard plates, soft fillers, and helmets. Testing will be on-demand over the contract term to support new equipment projects and through-life support.
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TfL Professional Services Frameworks 3: Transport Planning & Impact Monitoring and Environmental Services
TfL, GLA and London Boroughs are establishing a framework to buy transport planning, impact monitoring and environmental consultancy services. The framework covers civil engineering consultancy, data analysis, statistical services and survey work.
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WPB - Architect and Engagement Consultant Services
Guildford Borough Council needs an architect and engagement consultant to develop a long-term improvement strategy for the Westborough & Park Barn area, covering around 1,000 homes (two-thirds council-owned). Phase 1 focuses on evidence-based strategy and community consultation to guide future housing, sustainability, and infrastructure work.