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- Supported Housing Needs AssessmentCity of York CouncilCity of York Council are seeking a contractor to deliver the 'Supported Housing Needs Assessment' contract.£40kCloses 5 Nov1 day left
- ITT - Mapping Training and Qualifications for Heritage Construction Trades in England - UID 370Historic EnglandHeritage construction skills are essential for the repair, maintenance, conservation and retrofit of England’s 5.5 million traditional buildings (built pre-1919), but the industry faces significant skills shortages. Comp…£50kCloses 6 Nov2 days left
- UKRI-6358 Testing and Evaluation of Counter-UAS (Drone)UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)UKRI are looking to procure a supplier to assist in the testing and evaluation of the Counter-UAS demonstrations in Prison Environments competition. The supplier must provide all the required test facilities, personnel a…£80kCloses 6 Nov2 days left
- Youth Services FrameworkBirmingham City CouncilThe proposed procurement will establish a framework of providers to deliver a range of youth services interventions aimed at preventing and reducing serious violence. Services will focus on early intervention, targeted s…£660kCloses 6 Nov2 days left
- Ethnographic Study – Healthy StreetsBirmingham City CouncilBirmingham City Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an organisation for the provision of Ethnographic Study – Healthy Streets to deliver an ethnographic research study exploring resident lived experience of the i…£42kCloses 6 Nov2 days left
- Cymru Can Strategy ReviewFuture Generations Commissioner for WalesFull invitation to tender document (in Welsh & English) is downloadable from the Additional Documents section. Tender submission must be made via Sell2Wales only. The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales is seeking …£13kCloses 9 Nov5 days left
- Local Plan Viability StudySouth Staffordshire District CouncilSouth Staffordshire District Council (SSDC) is inviting bids from experienced and qualified service providers to undertake a Local Plan Viability Study in accordance with national policy and guidance. The study should be…value not statedCloses 9 Nov5 days left
- Economic analysis of access applicationsOffice of Rail and RoadThis invitation to tender sets out ORR's requirement for consultants to carry out economic analysis in support of ORR's assessment of track access rights decisions for four access applications. ORR is responsible for reg…£95kCloses 9 Nov5 days left
- Homelessness ToolkitsLocal Government Association (LGA)The LGA have received a grant to commission the development of two toolkits delivered by one supplier focussed on homelessness prevention and temporary accommodation management following the publication of the MHCLG Nati…value not statedCloses 9 Nov5 days left
- Homelessness ToolkitsLocal Government Association (LGA)The LGA have received a grant to commission the development of two toolkits delivered by one supplier focussed on homelessness prevention and temporary accommodation management following the publication of the MHCLG Nati…value not statedCloses 9 Nov5 days left
- Local Government Data Sharing Playbook: Multi-Agency Sharing in Children’s Social CareImprovement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)The LGA is compiling a data sharing playbook comprising 5-7 modules to help councils navigate difficult and complex sharing arrangements. This tender invites submissions for a module on designing, setting up, managing an…value not statedCloses 9 Nov5 days left
- Customer Survey Research PartnerPeabody TrustPeabody is seeking to appoint a customer research partner through the Government Commercial Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM6216 – Research and Insights to deliver customer feedback and perception research services. Th…£1.8mCloses 9 Nov5 days left
- NCC1999 NE Rural Growth Programme EvaluationNorthumberland County CouncilNorthumberland County Council seeks an experienced and creative provider to undertake an independent programme-level evaluation of The North East Rural Growth Programme (NE-RGP). Further details can be found in the docum…£75kCloses 10 Nov6 days left
- 1074279646 T1416 - Feasibility and impact of a full description of train pathRSSBRSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research into the feasibility and potential impact of developing a more detailed description of a train’s full path than is currently possible through the existing TIPLO…£120kCloses 10 Nov6 days left
- Training on Homelessness Act 2026Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh GovernmentDesign and delivery of a national training programme to support the implementation of Phase 1 of the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Act 2026, ensuring relevant practitioners are prepared for the new l…£200kCloses 10 Nov6 days left
- Department for Transport Shared Research, Evaluation and AnalysisDepartment for TransportInvitation to tender documnets can be accessed at the following link- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/7987765301A0F7302D0B Suppliers not already registered on the Department for Transport's e-sourcing portal Jaggaer here-…£7.5mCloses 12 Nov8 days left
- Nature recovery and intangible cultural heritageNatural EnglandThe contractor will carry out a literature review on the published and grey literature as it relates to Intangible Cultural Heritage (also known as Living Heritage) practices and how they may be applied in nature recover…£21kCloses 12 Nov8 days left
- Tees Bird Mapping ProjectNatural EnglandThe Teesmouth & Cleveland Coast SSSI, SPA and Ramsar support assemblages of over 20K over-wintering coastal birds alongside specific SSSI & SPA qualifying bird speices. This project will produce fine scale maps and analy…£33kCloses 13 Nov9 days left
- Climate Vulnerability Intelligence Dashboard Feasibility ProjectSouth East Wales Corporate Joint CommitteeUndertake a feasibility assessment for an innovative Climate Vulnerability Intelligence Dashboard for Wales, bringing together climate, carbon, environmental, health, demographic and socio-economic information to develop…£120kCloses 13 Nov9 days left
- Specialist Advice/Advisor Service for Gloucestershire’s Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing SectorTewkesbury Borough CouncilTewkesbury Borough Council are inviting tenders for the provision of a Specialist Advice/Advisor Service for Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing businesses across Gloucestershire. Working through the Gloucestershire G…£160kCloses 16 Nov12 days left
- ACE 1122 ITQ - 'Artsmark 25 Young People Commissioners' Project PartnerArts Council EnglandArtsmark is a national award and development programme that helps schools put arts and culture at the heart of education by recognising achievement, supporting improvement and fostering connections. The Artsmark Award is…£15kCloses 16 Nov12 days left
- Ukri-6017-MetiusUK Research & Innovation (UKRI)The METIUS programme is a new infrastructure investment with a total UK funding allocation of £14.5 million. It aims to harness cutting-edge AI to improve the speed, relevance and accessibility of evidence synthesis for …£167kCloses 16 Nov12 days left
- Sector research for councils to learn from collaborative ICT delivery in local governmentImprovement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)The purpose of the research is to understand the practical factors that contribute to successful delivery when ICT services are provided across more than one organisation and to identify the arrangements that should be e…£30kCloses 16 Nov12 days left
- 1073434028 T1427 Strategy for Harmonising Automatic Current Limitation Across Electric Rolling Stock in GBRail Safety Standards Board (RSSB)This research seeks to develop the evidence base required to inform the transition towards harmonised ACL characteristics across rolling stock operating on the GB network. It will confirm and refine the previously propos…£180kCloses 16 Nov12 days left
- Local Nature Recovery Strategies - harnessing geodiversity for nature recoveryNatural EnglandThis project will audit the geodiversity component of the Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) and will seek to identify and demonstrate good practice, opportunities and benefits for nature recovery and provide clear …£25kCloses 16 Nov12 days left
- SE1286 Transgender Inclusion in Domestic Sports Guidance ReviewSport EnglandThe Sports Councils commissioned and published the Transgender Inclusion in Domestic Sport Guidance in September 2021. The Guidance is supported by several background documents, including the Transgender International Re…value not statedCloses 16 Nov12 days left
- 1074032381 T1424 Passenger Rolling Stock Emergency Window Repair ProceduresRail Safety Standards Board (RSSB)The project is expected to deliver the following outcomes: •A clear, evidence-based understanding of: owhich temporary repair methods, including any viable alternatives to film, work reliably on current passenger rolling…£50kCloses 18 Nov14 days left
- ITT - Demonstrating the impact of Historic England’s planning advice - UID 368Historic EnglandHistoric England seeks a supplier to undertake a focused evaluation of whether its advice on Grade II listed building consent (LBC) applications involving statutory ‘relevant works’ leads to material changes in developme…£40kCloses 19 Nov15 days left
- The Provision of An Online Family History Service for WalesThe National Library of WalesThe National Library of Wales is seeking to appoint a single service provider to deliver an online family history service as part of the National Digital Library Service, for Welsh public libraries, archives and museums …£360kCloses 19 Nov15 days left
- University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio - Single Supplier FrameworkNuclear Decommissioning AuthorityThe scope will include, but not limited to: 1 - Support to the development and delivery of NDA’s University Research Programme. 2 - Establishment and management of contracts with Universities on behalf of the NDA. 3 - Mo…£16mCloses 20 Nov16 days left
- Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA) for the Boston and South Holland Joint Local PlanBoston Borough CouncilBoston Borough Council and South Holland District Council (BSH) are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to undertake an Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA) to inform and test the emerging jo…£85kCloses 20 Nov16 days left
- Youth Engagement ServicesMaidstone Borough CouncilMaidstone Borough Council (“the Council”) invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to design and deliver an independent engagement programme with young people. The programme may be fully deli…value not statedCloses 20 Nov16 days left
- Datblygu Hyfforddwyr a System Hyfforddi Fframwaith Ymgynghori / Coach and Coaching System Development Consultancy FrameworkSport WalesMae Chwaraeon Cymru eisiau caffael a gweithredu fframwaith ymgynghori aml-gyflenwr i gefnogi datblygu hyfforddwyr a'r system hyfforddi ar draws chwaraeon llwybr Cymru. Bydd y fframwaith yn cynnwys Datblygwyr Hyfforddwyr …£75kCloses 22 Nov18 days left
- ITT - Historic Gardens: Supporting Adaptation to a Changing Climate – Case Studies - UID 372Historic EnglandThis project will compile a set of case studies showing how designated historic parks, gardens and demesnes across the UK are experiencing and responding to climate change impacts and risks. The case studies will be pres…£30kCloses 23 Nov19 days left
- Opportunity Mapping for Open Mosaic Habitat at the Tees EstuaryNatural EnglandOpen Mosaic Habitat (OMH) is recognised as a high distinctiveness Priority Habitat; which is very difficult to recreate or replace if destroyed. Under S41 NERC Act OMH is protected and Local Planning Authorities require …£20kCloses 23 Nov19 days left
- Passenger Services Cost Benchmarking StudyOffice of Rail and RoadThe Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent economic and safety regulator of Britain's railways. ORR is developing its capability to assess the efficiency, productivity and value for money of passenger train ope…£90kCloses 23 Nov19 days left
- Habitat Regulations AssessmentBorough Council of Kings Lynn and West NorfolkIn June 2026, the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk (the Council) started the process of producing a new Local Plan, which will cover the period 2026-2044. To support the Local Plan preparation, the Council…value not statedCloses 25 Nov21 days left
- Scottish Approach to Change Evaluation and Learning PartnerHealthcare Improvement ScotlandWe are seeking to commission a suitably qualified and experienced provider to design and deliver a robust, independent evaluation of the Scottish Approach to Change. The evaluation should provide objective challenge, lea…value not statedCloses 25 Nov21 days left
- AI Creator ControlIntellectual Property OfficeThe IPO requires a supplier to provide research to support this review. The intention is that this will be a four-month project including an interim report (shared with policy officials) and final report (prepared for ex…£80kCloses 27 Nov23 days left
- Screen Culture 2033 Interim EvaluationBritish Film InstituteScreen Culture 2033 Strategy launched in September 2022. As of October 2026, we have completed the FAME Preliminary Review (Phase 1) and are now moving into the Interim Evaluation (Phase 2).£140kCloses 27 Nov23 days left
- Effect of probiotics on Campylobacter colonisation within the broiler gutFood Standards AgencyA key component of the FSA work is to reduce the burden of foodborne disease in the UK. Campylobacter is the leading bacterial cause of foodborne disease in the UK, with chicken meat being the most common food source of …£500kCloses 30 Nov26 days left
- Research into Doctors Registered without a Licence to PractiseGeneral Medical Council (GMC)The proposed research aims to help us better understand the population of doctors registered with the GMC without a licence to practise, to provide contextual insight to inform future regulatory reform work in this area.£58kCloses 1 Dec27 days left
- VRU Learning Partner to Support Custody Based Intervention ProgrammeMayor's Office for Policing and CrimeThe VRU is seeking to commission an independent Learning Partner to provide practical, evidence-informed support across its custody-based intervention programmes. The Learning Partner will adopt a hybrid approach, combin…£300kCloses 2 Dec28 days left
- Evaluation Scoping Studies (2 Lots)Gambling CommissionThe Gambling Commission is seeking to appoint one or two suppliers to conduct two separate evaluation scoping studies under two separate lots. Both studies will contribute to the Commission's aims of increasing our capac…£50kCloses 3 Dec29 days left
- Large Grants Due Diligence FrameworkScottish EnterpriseScottish Enterprise is seeking to appoint suppliers to a 2-lot framework (single supplier per lot) to deliver due diligence assessment services (covering technical and financial evaluation) in support of applications to …£800kCloses 7 Dec33 days left