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Estate regeneration project
Irwell Valley Developments is seeking a lead consultant to manage a multi-disciplinary team for a housing estate regeneration project in Greater Manchester. The project spans 6 years and includes new build and environmental improvements.
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AI Tutoring Tools Pioneer Programme – Subject-Matter Exemption - Research and Development
Research and development to design high-quality standards for AI tutoring tools, including digital curriculum and data review frameworks. Up to eight identical contracts to develop and co-design specifications for AI tutoring tools that meet public sector needs.
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AI Tutoring Tools Pioneer Programme – Subject-Matter Exemption - Research and Development - 6th of May 2026 Update
The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is awarding up to eight research contracts to develop high-quality AI tutoring tools. The work involves research, co-design, and development of tools that include digital curriculum and multiple data sources, with outputs intended for public benefit.
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Invitation to Tender for the Provision of a Public and Patient Panel and Associated Services
The General Dental Council wants to establish and run a public and patient panel to involve members of the public in dental regulation research, policy, and improvement work. The supplier will recruit, maintain, and facilitate the panel across multiple activities.
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PRO005122-Services-Contract-MCDM-Sustainable Catchment Management Programme (SCaMP)
United Utilities needs continued hydrological and water quality monitoring across three moorland catchments (Upper Goyt, Ashway Gap/Chew, and Brennand/Bowland) as part of their 20-year SCaMP programme. The work involves maintaining existing monitoring to build on a unique long-term dataset tracking effects of moorland restoration, fires, woodland management, and climate change.
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4D Animate Platform/Power Technologies (4DAPT)
Dstl and the French Defence Innovation Agency are seeking expressions of interest from universities and public laboratories in France and the UK to conduct research on 4D printing. The focus is on designing, manufacturing and modelling intelligent 3D printed materials for self-adaptive platforms.
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Deep Geothermal Well Drilling Works
University of York needs a contractor to drill two deep geothermal wells (production well >4km, injector well >3km) and install a doublet system to supply heat to campus via a district heat network. Work is funded by the government's Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme.
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Development Partner - Wallasey Town Hall Annexes
Wirral Council is seeking a developer to deliver affordable housing on two former annexe sites in Wallasey town centre. The sites form part of a regeneration masterplan and should accommodate up to four storeys.
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Inclusive Growth (IG) Framework
London Legacy Development Corporation is establishing a framework to commission services supporting inclusive growth across Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and east London. Six lots cover education delivery, employment and skills support, community engagement, research and evaluation, business support, and strategic consultancy.
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Feasilbility, Funding and Delivery Partner(s)
Thames Freeport seeks a multi-disciplinary advisory partner to support delivery of its £16bn economic growth programme across three sites in East London and the Estuary. The role covers feasibility, investment facilitation, appraisal and SPV services across four sector clusters.
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Specialist Technical and Commercial Advisory for Rail and Other Transport Systems Framework (STARFour)
Department for Transport is establishing a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework to replace STARThree, providing specialist technical and commercial advice for rail and other transport systems. The framework will support strategic planning, operations, commercial delivery, infrastructure, assets, and project management across transport programmes.
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Customer Research and Engagement
Northumbrian Water needs customer research, engagement and consultancy services to support their Price Review 2029 submission and their 2030-2034 plan. The contract runs four years from April 2026.