Research & development
Public sector contract notices in research & development, from Find a Tender.
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Broad Cohorts Research - Inactivity Trailblazer Programme
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority wants a research provider to conduct qualitative research on economic inactivity across four cohorts: young people aged 16–24, people aged 50–64, those inactive due to long-term sickness, and people in rural areas. The findings will inform the Inactivity Trailblazer programme and future interventions.
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Early Retirement Cohort - Inactivity Trailblazer Programme
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority wants a qualitative research study into economic inactivity among early retirees in the region. The findings will inform the Trailblazer programme's efforts to reduce inactivity and shape future policy.
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Framework for Applied Science Technology Engineering Requirements (FASTER)
Met Office is establishing an open framework to procure applied science and engineering support from industry and academic partners. The framework will support development of weather and climate science applications, prototypes, and solutions to real-world customer challenges.
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989217422 T1379- Validation and enhancement of train driver psychometric assessment, selection and recruitment for modern train operations in GB Rail
RSSB wants a validation study of the train driver selection and recruitment process used across GB Rail operators (passenger, freight, and infrastructure). The work covers both standardised and non-standardised selection elements in two phases with a stage gate review between them.
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Prosiect ymchwil i gefnogi comisiynu adnoddau llythrennedd yn y dyfodol / Research project to support the future commissioning of literacy resources
Caerphilly County Borough Council and Adnodd Cyfyngedig want a mixed-methods research project to evaluate available literacy resources, measure their impact, and guide future commissioning decisions. The work will inform strategic priorities for educational resources that promote literacy.
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Multi Criteria Decision Analysis Stage 2 – Adaptation of historic buildings and structures to coastal erosion - UID 132
Historic England wants a multi-criteria decision analysis framework to help the heritage sector assess options for adapting historic buildings and structures to coastal erosion and climate change. The work will establish a technical methodology considering planning policy, economic impact, and carbon footprint.
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Anti Social Behaviour Communications
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire wants a single provider to handle communications work related to anti-social behaviour. The scope isn't detailed in the notice.
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Understanding Freight & Logistics: The Role of Local & Combined Authorities in the Development of Rail Freight Interchanges
Transport for the North needs a supplier to produce a research resource on the role of local and combined authorities in developing rail freight interchanges. The work is part of an 'Understanding freight and logistics' series.
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UK Consumer Segmentation Research
VisitScotland wants to update its domestic segmentation model for Scotland and its regions. This is research work to define and profile different groups of UK consumers in relation to Scottish tourism.
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Risk profile of PFAS in distribution systems
Defra is seeking research into the risks posed by PFAS chemicals in water distribution networks beyond treatment works. The study should identify high-risk locations, materials and products, and assess the potential for PFAS migration or leaching.
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Wealden Heaths - Strategic Recreation Management Evaluation
Natural England wants a report analysing how other UK and European sites manage recreation on nature reserves, with focus on balancing visitor numbers against ecology at Wealden Heaths NNR in Surrey. The deliverable is a practical evidence-based strategy document with recommendations for enforcement, funding, and stakeholder engagement.
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Strategic Flood Risk Assessment
North Hertfordshire District Council needs a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (Level 1, with optional Level 2) to support their new Local Plan. The assessment must evaluate flood risk from all sources, climate change impacts, cumulative development effects, and identify opportunities to reduce flooding and land needed for future flood management.
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A Health Economic Evaluation Framework And Bespoke Analysis For AMR Diagnostic Technologies
The PACE antimicrobial resistance programme needs a health economist to build an evaluation framework and deliver bespoke analyses for diagnostic technology developers. The work covers care pathway insights, cost analyses, economic modelling and value proposition frameworks for diagnostics in bloodstream, respiratory and urinary tract infections.
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AI Evaluation Toolkit for Local Authorities
The Local Government Association wants to develop a practical toolkit to help councils evaluate and adopt AI solutions responsibly. The toolkit should be grounded in local government experience and built collaboratively with council digital officers and AI practitioners.
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P6348 Rationalisation of Industrial Units Biddulph
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council needs consultancy services to evaluate options and feasibility for rationalising industrial units in Biddulph. The work is to analyse and advise on how to reorganise or consolidate these premises.
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Sheffield’s SEND Local offer (Digital)
Sheffield City Council needs research and co-design work to gather digital user requirements for a redesigned SEND Local Offer website. The work involves consulting with children, young people, families, and service providers.
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IWM/2526/DE/3480: Digital Transformation Support Framework (Strategic and Delivery Roles) for Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museums is establishing a multi-supplier framework for digital services over two to three years, covering data consultancy, software engineering, business analysis, project management, web development, and Dynamics 365 specialists. Up to three suppliers will be appointed per lot.
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Stronger Shores Toolkit
South Tyneside Borough Council is commissioning a public-facing toolkit for flood and coastal erosion risk managers, drawing together data and lessons from the Stronger Shores project on marine nature-based solutions (kelp, seagrass, oyster habitats). The toolkit will include natural capital accounting data and guidance on habitat restoration.
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New Regional Consumer Product Development
West Midlands Growth Company needs a consultant or agency to develop three new consumer products for visitors, based on regional heritage, culture and crafts. The work involves managing development and route-to-market with regional experts, crafters and tour guides, with potential liaison to VisitEngland's concurrent market research projects.
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WOMEN’S HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT
NHS Wales needs a needs assessment to support delivery of the Women's Health Plan 2025-2035, which covers eight priority areas including menstrual health, endometriosis, contraception and other women's health services across Wales.
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Peer and Community Research
West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership wants to commission community and peer-led research projects on violence reduction. They want involvement from young people, parents, carers and people with lived experience to understand local trends and evaluate programmes.
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Care Together Seed Funding Evaluation
Cambridgeshire County Council wants an independent evaluation of the seed-funded community-led projects within its Care Together programme for older people. The work covers delivery assessment, early outcomes, case studies, and will produce an evaluation toolkit for future rounds.
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HOUSING AND HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board needs a Health Needs Assessment examining how housing affects health in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The work will review evidence on housing and health generally, with specific focus on children, people with disabilities, and those in temporary housing.
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UK_1036-Five Years On Mapping the Culture-Based Climate Action research and evidence landscape- Reflection, Alignment and Synthesis – From COP 26 to COP 30
The British Council wants a research project to map global evidence on culture-based climate action between COP26 and COP30, analyse what has been learned about the relationship between culture and climate action, and identify gaps and recommendations.
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Soil Sample Metabarcoding for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network 2025 - 2026
Natural England needs metabarcoding analysis of soil samples from their Long Term Monitoring Network to identify bacteria and fungi. The work must produce comparable data with previous analyses and include raw data, taxonomic assignments, metadata, and reporting.