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Research & development in London
Public sector contract notices in research & development covering London, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Research & development notices in London
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Harnessing geological diversity for species recovery, ecological connectivity, and climate resilience
Natural England is funding a pilot project to integrate geological data with climate suitability mapping to identify where species can persist or expand under climate change. The work involves collating ecological and geological knowledge, conducting field surveys for selected species, and producing species-level reports with practical management advice.
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AI Delivery Partner for Local Government Support
The LGA needs a delivery partner to help local government councils use AI effectively. The work runs to 31 March 2027 and involves research, content development, and practical support tailored to council needs.
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DfT National Freight Model
The Department for Transport is commissioning development of a new National Freight Model to replace existing approaches. The model will forecast freight demand and flows across road, rail and maritime, and support policy analysis on infrastructure, decarbonisation and mode shift.
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1067273293 T1419 Creating neuroinclusive principles to maximise train driver performance
RSSB is commissioning research to develop neuroinclusive principles for train driver performance. The work will examine how training, competence management and workplace activities can be redesigned to support neurodivergent drivers while maintaining safety standards.
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Biomass Research Programme
DESNZ is commissioning four years of research on biomass and bioenergy-lifecycle emissions, feedstock availability, sustainability criteria, economic modelling, and bioeconomy potential-to support net zero policy. Output will be reports, models, datasets, and policy briefings.
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From Local Shocks to Systemic Impacts: A Multi-hazard, Systems-based View of Physical Climate Risk
The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero wants research on how physical climate hazards create systemic economic and financial risks. The work will examine limitations in current climate scenario modelling and explore a multi-hazard systems-based approach to understanding these impacts.
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Procurement of development viability training and bespoke support for Local Planning Authorities
The Planning Advisory Service needs a development viability expert to design and deliver an online training programme for planning authority officers across England. The work includes creating reusable learning resources, train-the-trainer delivery, evaluation, and optional one-to-one support for councils.
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Understanding the V&A's Impact on the Creative Industries
The V&A wants a study on how the museum supports the UK creative industries and where its impact is strongest. The research will inform the museum's strategy and external communications.
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Technical Services Framework - Managing Agent
The Crown Estate is establishing a 13-lot framework to access specialist technical services across its UK portfolio. Suppliers can bid for one or more lots covering sectors including minerals, telecoms, offshore wind, ports, marine infrastructure, and energy.
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2026-065 -Generation Market Study
Ofgem wants an external organisation to conduct a comprehensive market study of GB wholesale electricity generation and assess current market outcomes. The work is defined in the attached ITT document.
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LGA Local Government Devolution Leadership Essentials Course
The LGA needs a provider to design and deliver a new two-day in-person training course for councillors on devolution during 2026/27. The course will be delivered once as a live programme.
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Research relating to the impacts of the minimum wage, 2-year projects (open call)
The Low Pay Commission is seeking research proposals examining the impacts and workings of the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage. Up to three projects will be commissioned, each running two years with final delivery in Autumn 2028.
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TNE Alumni Research: Support, Engagement and Role of Alumni UK
The British Council wants a research organisation to investigate how UK universities' transnational education alumni are supported and engaged, and how Alumni UK could strengthen ties with them. The study covers five TNE markets and includes literature review, internal surveys, focus groups with universities and partners, alumni surveys, and cross-market analysis.
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CPF Digital Project Evaluation
British Council needs an evaluation of their CPF digital project pilot. The work involves assessing the impact of this pilot initiative.
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Flight Schedules Data
The Department for Transport needs access to detailed flight schedule data to monitor UK aviation capacity and connectivity, and to support policy-making and contingency planning. The data will be used by analysts for retrospective and forward-looking analysis to identify disruption risks.
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Who pays? Understanding cost misalignment between the NHS and Local Government
The LGA wants research exploring how NHS Continuing Healthcare funding decisions affect local authority adult social care budgets and whether current arrangements create perverse incentives between organisations. The project will examine cost-shifting between health and social care systems.
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Technology Fund Horizon Scanning
Fair4All Finance wants external research to inform the design of a new £5 million technology fund launching in early 2027. They need evidence-based analysis of technology trends, market gaps, and priority themes relevant to financial inclusion.
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Economic analysis of access applications
The Office of Rail and Road needs economic analysis to support its assessment of four track access applications from train operators seeking to run services on Network Rail infrastructure. The work involves weighing considerations such as capacity, performance, safety, competition and impact on public funds.
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TfL Professional Services Frameworks 3: Transport Planning & Impact Monitoring and Environmental Services
TfL, GLA and London Boroughs are establishing a framework to buy transport planning, impact monitoring and environmental consultancy services. The framework covers civil engineering consultancy, data analysis, statistical services and survey work.
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AI Tutoring Tools Pioneer Programme – Subject-Matter Exemption - Research and Development
Research and development to design high-quality standards for AI tutoring tools, including digital curriculum and data review frameworks. Up to eight identical contracts to develop and co-design specifications for AI tutoring tools that meet public sector needs.
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AI Tutoring Tools Pioneer Programme – Subject-Matter Exemption - Research and Development - 6th of May 2026 Update
The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is awarding up to eight research contracts to develop high-quality AI tutoring tools. The work involves research, co-design, and development of tools that include digital curriculum and multiple data sources, with outputs intended for public benefit.
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Invitation to Tender for the Provision of a Public and Patient Panel and Associated Services
The General Dental Council wants to establish and run a public and patient panel to involve members of the public in dental regulation research, policy, and improvement work. The supplier will recruit, maintain, and facilitate the panel across multiple activities.
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Inclusive Growth (IG) Framework
London Legacy Development Corporation is establishing a framework to commission services supporting inclusive growth across Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and east London. Six lots cover education delivery, employment and skills support, community engagement, research and evaluation, business support, and strategic consultancy.
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Feasilbility, Funding and Delivery Partner(s)
Thames Freeport seeks a multi-disciplinary advisory partner to support delivery of its £16bn economic growth programme across three sites in East London and the Estuary. The role covers feasibility, investment facilitation, appraisal and SPV services across four sector clusters.