33 open UK public sector research and development contracts, updated daily from Contracts Finder and Find a Tender.
Natural England requires a contractor to conduct a literature review on Intangible Cultural Heritage in nature recovery, producing a draft guidance annexe, short case studies, and publication-ready photographs. No special requirements are stated.
Natural England requires fine-scale mapping and analysis of designated bird species usage of habitats in the Teesmouth & Cleveland Coast SSSI, SPA and Ramsar, including a report, GIS layers and guidance document. No special requirements are stated.
South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee seeks a feasibility assessment for a Climate Vulnerability Intelligence Dashboard in Wales, integrating climate, health, and socio-economic data to support public sector adaptation decisions. No special requirements are stated.
UKRI seeks an independent evaluation of the METIUS AI infrastructure programme to assess its impact on policymakers' use of synthesised evidence in the UK and internationally. No special requirements are stated.
Natural England requires research consultancy services to audit the geodiversity component of Local Nature Recovery Strategies and provide guidance for future inclusion. No special requirements are stated.
Vale of Glamorgan Council seeks a multidisciplinary consultancy team to design a gateway wayfinding intervention for Llantwit Major Railway Station and a framework for wider town improvements. No special requirements are stated.
Boston Borough Council and South Holland District Council require a consultant to conduct an Integrated Impact Assessment, including SEA, SA, HIA, EqIA, CSIA, and HRA, to inform their joint Local Plan. No special requirements are stated.
Maidstone Borough Council seeks a provider to design and deliver an independent youth engagement programme in Maidstone, using either a fully deliberative or hybrid approach. Bidders must submit completed tenders by 20 November 2026, with appointment expected in December 2026 and engagement activity scheduled for February or March 2027.
Sport Wales requires a multi-supplier consultancy framework to support coach development and coaching systems across Welsh pathway sport. Bidders must be CIMSPA Chartered Coach Developers or wider system consultants with relevant specialist expertise.
Historic England seeks a supplier to compile case studies on how UK historic parks and gardens are adapting to climate change, resulting in a published research report and non-technical summary. No special requirements are stated.
Natural England requires research consultancy services to map Open Mosaic Habitat, collate species records, and identify enhancement opportunities across the Tees Estuary. No special requirements are stated.
The Office of Rail and Road requires a cost benchmarking study to develop a framework for assessing the efficiency and value for money of passenger train operations across Great Britain. No special requirements are stated.
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk requires a Habitat Regulations Assessment to support its new Local Plan covering 2026-2044. No special requirements are stated.
Healthcare Improvement Scotland seeks a provider to design and deliver an independent evaluation of the Scottish Approach to Change programme. No special requirements are stated.
The British Council seeks a market intelligence study mapping research and innovation ecosystems in Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia to identify UK partnership opportunities. No special requirements are stated.
Thetford Town Council seeks a consultant to prepare an Activity and Interpretation Plan for St Peter's Church, aligned with National Lottery Heritage Fund requirements. No special requirements are stated.
Skills Development Scotland seeks a multi-supplier framework to develop standards and frameworks for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Bidders must note the multi-lot structure, but no specific accreditations or contract length are stated.
The UK Space Agency seeks two In-Orbit Manufacturing R&D projects to mature processes to TRL 4/5 and establish routes to microgravity demonstration. This is an exempted Contracts for Innovation competition, with an optional engagement event on 6 November 2026 requiring registration by 4 November 2026.
The UK Space Agency seeks three Phase 0/A feasibility studies for a spacecraft Life Extension service demonstration involving Rendezvous, Proximity Operations and Docking. This is an exempted R&D contract under the Procurement Act 2023, with an optional engagement event on 6 November 2026.
The Intellectual Property Office requires research services to support a review of AI Creator Control. The project runs for four months, delivering an interim report for policy officials and a final report for external publication.
The Local Government Association seeks research services to create an evidence-based blueprint for future local growth funding across England, assessing current arrangements and proposing options for councils and devolved authorities. No special requirements are stated.
The Local Government Association seeks research and consultancy services to develop evidence-based recommendations on accelerating devolution benefits for areas without Strategic Authorities. No special requirements are stated.
The Local Government Association seeks research and consultancy services to develop practical principles for collaboration between local and strategic authorities, supporting devolution goals for councils and communities. No special requirements are stated.
The General Medical Council seeks research consultancy services to understand the population of doctors registered without a licence to practise, informing future regulatory reform. No special requirements are stated.
The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime seeks an independent Learning Partner to provide evidence-informed support and data analysis for custody-based intervention programmes in London. No special requirements are stated.
The Gambling Commission seeks suppliers to conduct two evaluation scoping studies on harm reduction and collaborative evaluation approaches. Bidders must be registered on the Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6126) to access this opportunity via the Jaggaer portal.
The Office of Rail and Road requires a comprehensive review of its Pay and Reward Strategy for all grades below the Senior Civil Service. No special requirements are stated.
UK Fusion Energy Ltd requires the detailed design and manufacture of a scaled-down FALCON valve prototype for the STEP Prototype Powerplant. No special requirements are stated.
Scottish Enterprise seeks suppliers for a two-lot framework to deliver technical and financial due diligence assessments for business grant applications in Scotland. The framework commences on 25 January 2027, requires a single supplier per lot, and covers applications for grants exceeding GBP 100,000.
The Financial Reporting Council seeks research services to examine how uncertainty in defined contribution pension income can be clearly communicated to savers, involving literature reviews, behavioural science development, and empirical testing. The contract runs from January to October 2027, and bidders must refer to the Invitation to Tender for full details and submission instructions.
The Financial Reporting Council seeks research services to investigate the prevalence, nature, and financial reporting of environmental credits among UK listed companies. No special requirements are stated.
The Rail Safety Standards Board requires a practical, sector-level assessment of how current and future climate conditions affect people and railway operations across the UK rail industry. No special requirements are stated.
The Electoral Commission seeks a third-party due diligence service using open-source intelligence to assess reputational risks of organisations bidding for voter engagement funding. This is an Expression of Interest stage, so no specific accreditations or contract details are required yet, with further evidence requested later in the Invitation to Tender.
This 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 regulating access to the national rail network. A train operator seeking rights…
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 National Plan to End Homelessness Strategy. This strategy outlines the cross departmental approach with…
Birmingham 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 issue of car dependency in Birmingham. The Public Health Built & Natural Environment…
Full 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 proposals for expert research and evaluation support to provide an independent assessment of…