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18 research contracts open now that suit small firms

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In the last 6 months, at least 37% of 441 research contracts went to small firms, and the typical value was £164,880. See what buyers paid.

Competition: recent research tenders on Find a Tender drew a median of 6 bids, and 23% got two or fewer (65 competitions). More tender numbers.

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Research 18

  • Included Outside Publication Faith in Nature

    Natural England · London · £20,000 · closes Tue 3 Nov

    Individuals and communities from different Faiths are known to benefit from nature's health and wellbeing offers; they are known to enjoy and show great passion for the natural world. Yet they are also at risk of…

  • Supported Housing Needs Assessment

    City of York Council · Yorkshire and The Humber · £40,000 · closes Thu 5 Nov

    City of York Council are seeking a contractor to deliver the 'Supported Housing Needs Assessment' contract.

    Competition: this buyer's recent open tenders drew a median of 12.5 bids (from 2 with a published count).

  • UKRI-6358 Testing and Evaluation of Counter-UAS (Drone)

    UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · South West · £80,000 · closes Fri 6 Nov

    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…

    Competition: this buyer's recent open tenders drew a median of 4 bids (from 28 with a published count).

  • Cymru Can Strategy Review

    Future Generations Commissioner for Wales · Wales · £12,500 · closes Mon 9 Nov

    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…

  • Local Plan Viability Study

    South Staffordshire District Council · West Midlands · £72,000 · closes Mon 9 Nov

    South 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…

  • Economic analysis of access applications

    Office of Rail and Road · London · £95,000 · closes Mon 9 Nov

    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…

  • Homelessness Toolkits

    Local Government Association (LGA) · London · £64,800 · closes Mon 9 Nov

    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…

  • Homelessness Toolkits

    Local Government Association (LGA) · London · £64,800 · closes Mon 9 Nov

    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…

  • NCC1999 NE Rural Growth Programme Evaluation

    Northumberland County Council · North East · £75,000 · closes Tue 10 Nov

    Northumberland 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…

  • Tees Bird Mapping Project

    Natural England · London · £33,330 · closes Fri 13 Nov

    The 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…

  • ACE 1122 ITQ - 'Artsmark 25 Young People Commissioners' Project Partner

    ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND · North West · £15,000 · closes Mon 16 Nov

    Artsmark 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…

  • SE1286 Transgender Inclusion in Domestic Sports Guidance Review

    Sport England · East Midlands · £96,000 · closes Mon 16 Nov

    The 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…

  • 1074032381 T1424 Passenger Rolling Stock Emergency Window Repair Procedures

    Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · London · £50,000 · closes Wed 18 Nov

    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…

  • Youth Engagement Services

    Maidstone Borough Council · South East · £50,000 · closes Fri 20 Nov

    Maidstone 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…

    Competition: this buyer's recent open tenders drew a median of 5.5 bids (from 8 with a published count).

  • Opportunity Mapping for Open Mosaic Habitat at the Tees Estuary

    Natural England · London · £20,330 · closes Mon 23 Nov

    Open 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…

  • Passenger Services Cost Benchmarking Study

    Office of Rail and Road · London · £90,000 · closes Mon 23 Nov

    The 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…

  • Habitat Regulations Assessment

    Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk · East of England · £90,000 · closes Wed 25 Nov

    In 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…

    Competition: this buyer's recent open tenders drew a median of 6.75 bids (from 2 with a published count).

  • Research into Doctors Registered without a Licence to Practise

    General Medical Council (GMC) · North West · £58,333 · closes Tue 1 Dec

    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.

    Competition: this buyer's recent open tenders drew a median of 4.5 bids (from 6 with a published count).