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PS25001 - Scientific Research and Advice for Government Dynamic Purchasing System - DPS Application
DSIT is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of scientific research and advice to government. Suppliers can apply to join the framework at any point until March 31 2025 or the advertised value is reached.
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AISI Challenge Fund Grant
DSIT is awarding grants between £50,000 and £200,000 per project through the AI Security Institute Challenge Fund. Proposals should address gaps in safe and secure AI development, either in AISI's priority research areas or other innovative topics on AI safety.
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AISI Challenge Fund Grant
The AI Security Institute is awarding grants of £50,000 to £200,000 for research projects addressing safe and secure AI development. Proposals can focus on AISI's priority research areas or other innovative topics in AI safety.
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BT1827 - Water Cycle Study
Luton Council needs a Water Cycle Study to assess current and future capacity of water and wastewater infrastructure, and identify investment needed to support the town's development.
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PS25222 - Investigation of Future Energy Systems Material Demands Repair and Recovery of Wind Assets
Research project to investigate material recovery potential from existing and future onshore and offshore wind assets. The work will develop methodology and evidence on circular economy approaches for wind generation.
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GB-London: Strategic Communities of Practice Framework for DDaT Transformation in Local Government
The Local Government Association wants specialist consultants to design a framework for Communities of Practice connecting professionals across councils in digital, data, cyber, technology, and public sector reform. The framework should create an ecosystem for capability-building and solution-sharing between councils and with central government.
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Call for concept notes - Future horn, future Sudans: Multiple and competing centres
Chemonics International is funding three to five research projects exploring the rise of competing power centres in the Horn of Africa and their implications for state dynamics and regional conflict. Research should focus on Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia and the wider Horn-Red Sea region, with optional comparative cases from the Middle East and Asia.
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Firm to Support Development and Implementation of Assets and Inventory Management (AIM) Tool for Schools
DAI Global is seeking a firm to design, develop, test and deploy a digital Assets and Inventory Management tool for schools in Rwanda. The tool will manage school assets and inventory with mobile and barcode/RFID capabilities, and integrate with an existing School Data Management System.
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Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) 2016 Groundwater Activity Cost Benefit
The Environment Agency wants a Rapid Evidence Assessment on how to interpret 'disproportionately costly' under groundwater activity permitting rules. The output will inform new guidance on cost-benefit analysis for assessing remediation and contaminated material re-deposit.
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Employment Land Assessment
Tewkesbury Borough Council needs an Employment Land Assessment - a study of employment land availability, demand and suitability in the area. This is typically a desktop and field-based research project to inform local planning policy.
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Gloucestershire Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment
Gloucestershire's six local authorities need a countywide Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment to support their Local Plans through to 2045–46. The assessment must cover gypsies, travellers, Showpeople, and boat dwellers, and follow government policy and best practice.
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Test Valley Climate Change Grant: Support Service
Test Valley Borough Council needs consultants to advise community organisations on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly energy efficiency in buildings. The support will run alongside a new Climate Change Grant scheme.
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PAN3389 - LMAG Voices of Leicester Evaluation Consultant
Leicester City Council needs an external consultant to evaluate their 'Voices of Leicester' capital project. The work is a standalone evaluation commission.
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GB-London: GIS training and data management for Local Planning Authorities
The Planning Advisory Service wants a supplier to deliver GIS and data skills training to planning authority officers, covering QGIS, spatial data, and planning applications. Delivery is mostly online with some in-person sessions and ad-hoc research commissions.
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C0100 Grant Holder Learning
The National Lottery Community Fund wants a contractor to design and run a programme of peer learning, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing activities for its grant holders across Northern Ireland. The work involves creating a tiered engagement approach, facilitating communities of practice, and helping grant holders share their learning with wider audiences.
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SSA_RWA_STELIR Research on Equity and Inclusion in large scale Teacher Professional Development (TPD)
The British Council wants research into how equity and inclusion work in large-scale teacher professional development programmes, including the role of blended learning and education technology. The study will use mixed methods - questionnaires and performance data alongside focus groups and interviews - to understand teacher attitudes and experiences.
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Wildfire and peatland: Studies to support delivery of the Third National Adaptation Programme
Defra is commissioning six independent research reviews and scoping studies on wildfire risk in peatland and organic soils, to support the Third National Adaptation Programme. The work covers different aspects of wildfire management, carbon storage, and climate resilience in peatland areas.
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Contract for Curatorial, Conservation and Collections Management support (Natural Science) to Hartlepool Borough Council as part of the Museum of Hartlepool's Tides of Change project
Hartlepool Borough Council needs a natural sciences collections specialist to manage and interpret their taxidermy, geology and entomology collections during the development and delivery phases of the Tides of Change museum project.
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onservation and Collections Management support (Archaeology, industrial and social history) to Hartlepool Borough Council as part of the Museum of Hartlepool's Tides of Change project.
Hartlepool Borough Council's Museum needs a collections specialist to support conservation, management and interpretation of their archaeology, industrial and social history collections, including the PS Wingfield Castle vessel. The role is part of their 'Tides of Change' Heritage Lottery-funded project.
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Contract for Conservation and Collections Management support (Paperbased collections to Hartlepool Borough Council as part of the Museum of Hartlepool's Tides of Change project.
Hartlepool Borough Council needs a paper conservator or collections specialist to assess, conserve, and support long-term care of paper-based collections including the Robert Wood Collection of historical ephemera. Work is part of the 'Tides of Change' museum project, subject to successful Delivery Phase funding.
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Contract for Conservation and Collections Management support to Hartlepool Borough Council as part of the Museum of Hartlepool's Tides of Change project
Hartlepool Borough Council needs a collections specialist to develop a conservation management plan for the Museum of Hartlepool's diverse holdings - archaeology, textiles, maritime, archives, and more - as part of their Tides of Change Heritage Lottery project.
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Provision of Business Support and Coaching Programme: Access to Finance and Grants referred to as the 'Get Funded' Programme
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority wants a provider to deliver coaching and support helping businesses understand how to access finance and apply for grants. The programme focuses on financial literacy, investment readiness, and grant application skills.
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WE 748 Research and Insight Services - Wester Balkans
Research into how young people in the Western Balkans perceive and engage with media, trust, and misinformation. The study combines desk research and stakeholder engagement to produce briefing papers and policy recommendations.
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Asset Management Strategy - East Devon District Council
East Devon District Council wants a consultant to develop a Strategic Asset Management Plan for its Housing Revenue Account stock. The plan should ensure housing assets meet tenant needs, stay financially sustainable, and align with the council's long-term objectives.
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Business Demography Study
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority needs a consultant to conduct a Business Demography Study, building on desk-based analysis of published datasets. The work will deepen understanding of the region's business base beyond existing ONS statistics.