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ITT - Historic Gardens: Supporting Adaptation to a Changing Climate - Case Studies - UID 372

Description: This 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 presented in a report to be published in the Historic England Research Report Series and summarised in an accompanying non-technical summary of the report. The project is being funded in partnership by Historic England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This project builds on stakeholder research commissioned by Heritage Fund and Historic England, which set out to understand how designated historic gardens and demesnes across the UK are being maintained and managed in response to the threats posed by climate change through stakeholder research. The research report included developing an understanding of what (read more...)

Summary: Historic England is seeking research and consultancy services to develop case studies of designated historic parks, gardens and demesnes across the UK. The work will examine how these places are experiencing climate change and responding to its impacts and risks, including approaches that protect their cultural and natural heritage. The case studies will be published in a Historic England Research Report, with an accompanying non-technical summary. The project is funded in partnership with the National Lottery Heritage Fund and builds on earlier research into how historic gardens and demesnes are managed in response to climate threats. The findings are intended to provide practical, site-specific examples for owners and managers, with lessons relevant to the varied horticultural, ecological, hydrological, archaeological and visitor-management challenges found in historic places.

Disposal System Science & Technology Framework

Description: Please note that as a Research & Development framework, this will be EXEMPT under Paragraph 22 of Schedule 2 to the Procurement Act 2023. The purpose of this notice is to make the market aware of this upcoming procurement, which is currently due for tender release in November 2026. This framework aims to provide comprehensive professional services support for the assessment of performance and deployment options for UK-relevant engineered barrier system components and the evolution of candidate material(s) and their configurations under repository conditions.

Summary: Nuclear Waste Services Limited plans to procure a framework for professional research and development services in nuclear waste disposal science and technology. The work is to assess the performance and deployment options of engineered barrier system components relevant to the UK, and how candidate materials and their configurations evolve under repository conditions. The services include research and experimental development and research laboratory work. The planned scope concerns the technical evidence needed to assess engineered barriers for a repository. Delivery is across the United Kingdom.

VRU Learning Partner to Support Custody Based Intervention Programme

Description: The 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, combining analysis of programme data and evidence with direct engagement with delivery teams to understand how services operate in practice and support continuous improvement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./H34AT9PKX2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H34AT9PKX2

Summary: The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime is seeking an independent learning partner for the Violence Reduction Unit’s custody-based intervention programmes. The work combines analysis of programme data and existing evidence with direct engagement with delivery teams, to understand how services operate in practice and support continuous improvement. This is research and evaluation support for services delivered in custody settings, rather than the delivery of the interventions themselves. The stated delivery location is the United Kingdom.

Screen Culture 2033 Interim Evaluation

Description: Screen 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).

Summary: The British Film Institute is seeking research and consultancy services for the interim evaluation of its Screen Culture 2033 strategy. The strategy launched in September 2022; this evaluation is Phase 2, following the completed FAME Preliminary Review (Phase 1). The scope includes research consultancy, market research, and business and management consultancy. The procurement concerns evaluation of the strategy; the source gives no further breakdown of specific research activities or deliverables. The buying organisation is the British Film Institute, based in London. The work’s delivery location is not stated.

In-Orbit Manufacturing (IOM) Maturation Research & Development Projects

Description: The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is launching a Contracts for Innovation competition to fund approximately two In-Orbit Manufacturing (IOM) Maturation Research & Development Projects. The competition will support the research, development and maturation of an In-Orbit Manufacturing process and associated payload. Projects will undertake proportionate design, prototyping, analysis and testing to achieve Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4/5 by the Final Review milestone and establish a credible route to a potential future demonstration in an appropriate microgravity environment. The IOM Maturation Projects will: * Mature the IOM manufacturing process and associated payload to TRL 4/5 by the Final Review milestone, generating evidence against relevant performance indicators (such as quality, performance and quantity). * Develop and compare credible routes to a future microgravity demonstration, identifying the developments required to progress (read more...)

Summary: The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, through the UK Space Agency, is seeking research and development projects to mature an in-orbit manufacturing process and its associated payload. The work covers design, prototyping, analysis and testing, with the aim of reaching technology readiness level 4 or 5 and establishing a credible route to a later demonstration in microgravity. Projects should compare possible demonstration routes, identify the development needed to progress towards a demonstration by 2030, and strengthen the commercial case for the capability against customer and end-user needs. The research is also intended to inform future UK Space Agency investment and procurement decisions. The work is associated with spacecraft, satellites and space technology, and delivery is in the United Kingdom.

Mission Feasibility Studies - Spacecraft Life Extension Service Demonstration

Description: This is one of two concurrent procurements being progressed, the other being for In-Orbit Manufacturing (IOM) Maturation Research & Development Projects. Please see the respective notice on Find a Tender: * Title: In-Orbit Manufacturing (IOM) Maturation Research & Development Projects The UK Space Agency is launching a Contracts for Innovation competition to fund approximately three Phase 0/A mission feasibility studies examining credible options for a potential future in-orbit demonstration of a Rendezvous, Proximity Operations and Docking (RPOD)-enabled spacecraft Life Extension service. The studies will develop and assess mission concepts capable of performing safe, reliable and repeatable RPOD with a cooperative or prepared client spacecraft. The intended demonstration may enable or de-risk a future Life Extension service such as refuelling, Attitude and Orbit Control System (AOCS) takeover, relocation, component (read more...)

Summary: The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, through the UK Space Agency, is seeking research and development services for spacecraft life-extension mission feasibility studies. The work will develop and compare credible mission concepts for an in-orbit demonstration using rendezvous, proximity operations and docking with a prepared client spacecraft. Studies must consider the client and servicing spacecraft, launch, operations and ground segment, and assess how concepts could support a future service such as refuelling, relocation, repair, refurbishment or control-system takeover. The aim is to establish whether a safe, reliable and repeatable demonstration is feasible and inform a later procurement and business case. The requirement concerns delivery in the United Kingdom. It is one of two concurrent space demonstration discovery procurements; the other concerns in-orbit manufacturing research and development.

ITT - Climate resilience and the historic environment: Sustainable drainage systems (UID 371)

Description: This project seeks to develop an initial evidence base formed of a series of case studies to inform updated guidance on the sensitive integration of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) within the historic environment. It will examine how SuDS can support climate adaptation, water management, biodiversity enhancement and nature recovery while safeguarding heritage significance, and will identify best practice, case studies, decision-making frameworks, policy considerations, and implementation challenges across a range of historic contexts and stakeholder groups.

Summary: Historic England is commissioning research into how sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) can be integrated sensitively into historic places. The work will develop an initial evidence base of case studies to inform updated guidance, examining how SuDS can support climate adaptation, water management, biodiversity and nature recovery while protecting heritage significance. It will identify good practice, decision-making approaches, policy considerations and implementation challenges across different historic settings and stakeholder groups. The requirement combines research with expertise relevant to the historic environment, drainage, landscape and natural resource management. The work is for Historic England and covers sites and contexts across the United Kingdom.

Opportunity Mapping for Open Mosaic Habitat at the Tees Estuary

Description: 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 rigorous mitigation if impacted via development. The demand for OMH mitigation opportunities is also intrinsically linked to the planning process and decision-making. This research project will map OMH resource across the Tees Estuary to develop an understanding of the types of OMH across the area, identify areas of OMH not currently mapped and identify whether there have been changes in OMH resource over time. The research project will also collate species records to identify important species using the OMH resource and determine whether there are any characteristic OMH communities. Finally, this work will identify (read more...)

Summary: Natural England is commissioning environmental research consultancy to map Open Mosaic Habitat (OMH) across the Tees Estuary. OMH is a high-distinctiveness priority habitat that is difficult to recreate or replace, and development affecting it can require mitigation. The work is intended to improve understanding of habitat types and extent, find areas not currently mapped, and assess changes over time. It also includes collating species records, identifying important species and characteristic habitat communities, and pinpointing ways to maintain and enhance the habitat, with a prioritised list of actions. The delivery area is the Tees Estuary, England. The requirement is a single research project rather than a purchase of physical goods or construction works.

Housing Needs Assessment for Hull Local Plan

Description: Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide services for Housing Needs Assessment for Hull Local Plan, Kingston Upon Hull. The tender is an open procedure consisting of a one stage process. The contract is anticipated to commence 30th November 2026 ending by 30th April 2027. The Authority has estimated the value of the works to be PS45,000 overall. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the scope of works/tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as (read more...)

Summary: Hull City Council is buying a housing needs assessment to inform the Hull Local Plan. The service is for Kingston upon Hull and combines research consultancy with urban planning and evaluation work; the stated classifications also cover urban environmental development planning. The requirement is for a single assessment service rather than a purchase of goods or construction works. The council seeks an evidence-based assessment of housing needs, with the detailed scope set out in the tender documents. Suppliers whose work covers housing research and local-plan evidence, alongside relevant planning or evaluation expertise, are the closest fit.

Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment for Hull Local Plan

Description: Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide services for the Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment for Hull Local Plan, at Kingston Upon Hull. The tender is an open procedure consisting of a one stage process. The contract is anticipated to commence 30th November 2026 ending by 30th April 2027. The Authority has estimated the value of the works to be PS30,000 overall. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the scope of works/tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission (read more...)

Summary: Hull City Council is seeking a Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment to inform the Hull Local Plan. The work is a research and planning consultancy service: suppliers will assess accommodation needs for Gypsy and Traveller communities in Kingston upon Hull. The procurement groups the requirement as a single package of work, combining accommodation assessment with local-plan research and planning analysis. The council is the buying organisation, and the stated delivery location is Kingston upon Hull, in the United Kingdom. The assessment is intended to support the authority’s local planning work. The service classification also covers urban planning services, research consultancy, evaluation consultancy and urban environmental development planning, giving a clear indication of the professional fields relevant to the requirement.