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Request for quotation to trial technologies to improve customer experience through enhanced accessibility and special assistance services at Glasgow Airport – Challenge B
Connected Places Catapult wants to trial accessibility and special assistance solutions at Glasgow Airport. Your technology must be at technology readiness level 6–9 and will be tested live at the airport.
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978798928 T1399 Interventions for improving platform/train stepping arrangements
RSSB wants research to identify and evaluate interventions for improving passenger boarding at stations and trains. The work includes a comprehensive review of national and international solutions, a framework for assessing them against real-world investment scenarios, and action plans for achieving independent boarding.
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Develop and experimentally demonstrate a preparation scheme for liquid scintillation counting of lithium salt breeder blanket materials to measure tritium concentration. The technique will be tested in an argon/nitrogen environment and then integrated into the THALIA fusion project.
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ID 5967233 - DE - Statistics and Research - The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2027
The Department of Education in Northern Ireland is seeking a contractor to establish and run a National Study Centre (NSC) and provide a National Research Coordinator (NRC) to deliver TIMSS 2027 - an international comparative study measuring mathematics and science attainment in year 6 pupils (aged 9–10). The work involves managing the study's delivery across Northern Ireland under IEA international requirements.
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Telematics data and analysis for the South Downs National Park
The South Downs National Park Authority needs analysis of telematics data on people movement and behaviour across the park to support planning decisions and monitor trends. The work involves gathering and interpreting data on visitor patterns and activities.
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HSHAZ Programme Evaluation – Impact Insights - UID 139
Historic England wants a data journalist to analyse existing data from its £95 million High Street Heritage Action Zones programme and present findings in an engaging way for public audiences. The project will test whether data journalism can effectively communicate the programme's impact.
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Anti-Bullying & Behaviour Toolkit 2025/26
Department for Education is commissioning a best practice review on behaviour and anti-bullying in English mainstream schools (ages 5–16), followed by creation of a practical toolkit for schools to use. The work requires both research capability and ability to translate findings into actionable school resources.
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An investigation into the degradation products obtained from the tertiary recycl
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate wants research identifying and quantifying degradation products from tertiary plastic recycling, and assessing whether recycled materials could be used safely in veterinary pharmaceutical primary packaging.
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P6336 Locality Action Plan
High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council want a contractor to develop a Locality Action Plan. The work is split into two lots, one for each council area.
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Corporate Strategy and Perceptions Tracking Survey 2026
The GMC needs to run eight separate perception surveys covering patients, doctors, medical students, physician associates, anaesthesia associates, responsible officers, education leaders, and national stakeholders. The work involves designing and fielding these surveys to track how these groups perceive the GMC.
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BT382 - Business Support Guides for Landlord Relations and Launching a High Street Business
Westminster City Council wants an organisation with retail expertise to create detailed online business support guides for independent SMEs. The guides will help businesses secure high street locations by demonstrating credibility to landlords.
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Overcoming Barriers to Town Centre Housing Conversion - UID 115 NP392
Historic England wants a national review and case study on converting town centre spaces - including upper floors, ground-floor retail, and hospitality units - into homes. The work combines lessons learned, technical feasibility, financial modelling, and stakeholder engagement to produce actionable ideas for policy-makers and developers.
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Understanding the Heritage Dividend UID 112/NP 389
Historic England wants research into the 'heritage dividend'-the follow-on investment and regeneration triggered by heritage-led projects. The work will develop a theory of change model, reports, and policy brief, drawing on nine High Street Heritage Action Zone case studies.
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Local Development Plan Green Belt Review
Gedling Borough Council needs a consultant to carry out a Green Belt Review to inform their Local Development Plan. The work will assess Green Belt land and support site selection for the draft plan due spring 2026.
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Branding Strategy Consultation - Museum of Hartlepool - Tides of Change
Hartlepool Borough Council wants a brand consultant or agency to develop a branding strategy for the Museum of Hartlepool as part of the Tides of Change project. The strategy should be based on primary and secondary research and address five target audiences: local residents, day visitors from Tees Valley, tourists beyond an hour's drive, school groups, and special interest groups.
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Integrated Assessment for Hull Local Plan Issues & Options
Hull City Council needs an integrated assessment (likely environmental and sustainability screening) for their Local Plan consultation document. The work covers analysis to inform the Issues & Options stage of the plan.
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Parliamentary monitoring
The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care wants a monitoring service to track UK parliamentary and political activity, key stakeholders and issues, and mentions of the PSA itself.
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BT350 - WCC CurateOn - Business Support Guides - Running a High Street Business
Westminster City Council needs an external retail expert to create detailed online business support guidance for independent SMEs on their CurateOn platform. The guidance will help businesses understand how to set up and run successfully on high streets.
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General Optical Council ITT commercial practices and patient safety
The General Optical Council wants qualitative research into commercial practices in the eye care sector and their impact on patient safety. The work includes design, fieldwork, analysis and reporting of findings from optometrists, opticians, optical businesses and patient groups.
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Incentive Development for Car-Free Visitor Journeys
West Midlands Growth Company wants a consultant to help regional attractions develop and market incentives that encourage visitors to use car-free transport (train, bus, bike, foot). The consultant will work with selected businesses across the region to design these incentives and provide marketing support.
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GB-London: National Cultural Framework Proposition
The Local Government Association needs someone to develop a national cultural framework by working with local government partners, national government, and combined authorities. The work is funded by the LGA and the Chief Culture and Leisure Officers Association.
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Web Content Designer
Sport Wales needs a web content designer to create and rework website content, ensuring it's user-centred, accessible, and bilingual in English and Welsh. The role involves following their style guide, meeting WCAG 2.2 AA standards, and optimising for search.
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UID 121 Tools and Resources for Community Engagement in Places
Historic England wants a suite of tools and guidance to help volunteers, community groups, and local organisations understand and care for historic places. The work covers volunteer data collection, volunteer management training, community event planning around heritage, and fundraising support.
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Strategy and road mapping exercise for non-destructive testing techniques for in-vessel components
UKIFS needs a strategy and roadmap for non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques applicable to fusion reactor in-vessel components. This is a one-off consultancy exercise to map out technical approaches and priorities.
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Tokomak Complex Feasibility Task
UKIFS is seeking a qualified supplier to conduct a feasibility study for a tokamak building complex. The work covers analysis, advisory services, and integrated engineering services related to the tokamak facility.