What kinds of work count as research tenders?

The category covers commissioned studies, evaluations and analysis rather than academic research funding. Recent examples include a Scottish Government-commissioned study on accessible housing guidance, a Home Office research and analysis call-off on homeland security, and a Department for Transport evaluation-research framework covering multiple policy programmes. Buyers range from central government departments to police and crime commissioners, regulators and universities running research for a third party.

What CPV codes cover research contracts?

Research notices carry 73110000 (Research services) and 73000000 (Research and development services and related consultancy services).

Which framework is used to buy commissioned research and evaluation in the UK public sector?

The Crown Commercial Service Research and Insights dynamic purchasing system is a common route for commissioned research and evaluation. Buyers such as the Welsh Government and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology run mini competitions on it for individual studies and evaluations.

How do I find research contracts before they are formally tendered?

Read corporate strategies, service reviews, commissioning plans and expiry dates for existing contracts, which show research work coming due ahead of a notice. On Stotles you can track those signals and the buyers behind them, then follow a notice from pre-tender through to award.

Research Contracts and Tenders

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Research procurement covers commissioned studies and evaluations, including impact and process evaluations of funded programmes and policies. Social and policy research, evidence reviews, and monitoring, evaluation and learning contracts for grant funds also come up. Subjects range from housing and health to wages, transport and energy.

Research buying mostly runs through research and evaluation frameworks, including the Crown Commercial Service Research and Insights dynamic purchasing system, with call-offs for single studies, and some open calls. Government departments, regulators, health bodies, councils and universities commission research, as do The National Lottery Community Fund and the Scottish Government.

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Closed tender, closed 31 July 2022Published 18 July 2022
Evaluation of HMYOI Wetherby, SOS+ and IDVA in the Control Room
West Yorkshire Combined AuthorityEvaluation consultancy services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 2 September 2022Published 15 July 2022
https://food.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html.
Food Standards AgencyResearch and development services and related consultancy services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 15 August 2022Published 15 July 2022
Evaluation of Child Poverty Pathfinders - Phase 1
Scottish GovernmentEconomic impact assessment
£91,412
Closed tender, closed 26 August 2022Published 14 July 2022
GB-Swindon: UKRI-2287 Environmental Impact Evaluation Study of ISIS Neutron and Muon Source
UK Research & InnovationResearch and development services and related consultancy services
£75,000
Closed tender, closed 12 August 2022Published 14 July 2022
LIT0704 - Electricity system stability & security of supply in Scotland
University of EdinburghResearch services
£64,000
Stale Pre-tender, closed 28 July 2022Published 14 July 2022
PE, sport, and physical activity multi-programme evaluation
Department for EducationEducation and training services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 28 July 2022Published 13 July 2022
The Consumer and Carbon: Research Study
Bord Bia (Irish Food Board)Research and development consultancy services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 5 August 2022Published 11 July 2022
Understanding experiences of ageism
Trafford CouncilResearch and development services and related consultancy services
£80,500
Closed tender, closed 12 August 2022Published 7 July 2022
Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey
VisitScotlandResearch services
Value not stated
Stale Pre-tenderPublished 6 July 2022
Alternate delegates for ten International Energy Agency Technology Collaboration Programmes
Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)Research and experimental development services
£531,000
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Closed tender, closed 13 September 2022Published 6 July 2022
A research study to explore the experiences and outcomes of young adults who left the Irish care system in the aftermath of the Ryan Report
Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and YouthSocial research services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 23 August 2022Published 6 July 2022
A research study to explore the experiences and outcomes of young adults who left the Irish care system in the aftermath of the Ryan Report
Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and YouthResearch services
€180,000
Expired contract, expired 31 March 2025Published 6 July 2022
T0332 Realistic shear assessment of theoretically sub-standard concrete bridges - phase 2
National Highways LimitedSupplier(s) WSP UK LimitedResearch and development services and related consultancy servicesAwarded 1 July 2022
£364,833.02
Awarded contractPublished 5 July 2022
Learn and Grow Project Evaluation
Growing SpaceSupplier(s) AfallenOther community, social and personal servicesAwarded 9 June 2022
£25,000
Closed tender, closed 29 August 2022Published 1 July 2022
Provision of Expert Services in support of SEAI’s Research and policy Insights Directorate
Sustainable Energy Authority of IrelandTraining services
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 18 November 2022Published 30 June 2022
GB-London: CON-22-105 Access to Cash and Banking Services Research
Financial Conduct AuthoritySupplier(s) London Economics LimitedResearch servicesAwarded 1 June 2022
£130,469
Closed tender, closed 29 July 2022Published 29 June 2022
Research and Evaluation Services - Research and Evaluation Services for the Restaurant & Hospitality Industry
Restaurant and Hospitality SkillnetResearch consultancy services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 10 August 2022Published 28 June 2022
Research to inform a monitoring and evaluation framework for a just transition in Scotland
University of EdinburghResearch services
£66,930
Closed tender, closed 2 September 2022Published 24 June 2022
Outline of mechanisms in use in other countries and practical advice on recognising the preferred gender of children aged under 16 in Ireland
Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and YouthResearch and development services and related consultancy services
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 23 June 2022
Early Years Policies In Wales And A Post-Pandemic Future: Mixed-Methods Research Study
Welsh GovernmentSupplier(s) Miller Research (UK) LtdFeasibility studyAwarded 23 June 2022
Value not stated

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about research contracts, research tenders, commissioned research, research and evaluation services, research study, research and analysis services, evaluation research, policy research, impact evaluation in the UK public sector.

What kinds of work count as research tenders?
The category covers commissioned studies, evaluations and analysis rather than academic research funding. Recent examples include a Scottish Government-commissioned study on accessible housing guidance, a Home Office research and analysis call-off on homeland security, and a Department for Transport evaluation-research framework covering multiple policy programmes. Buyers range from central government departments to police and crime commissioners, regulators and universities running research for a third party.
What CPV codes cover research contracts?
Research notices carry 73110000 (Research services) and 73000000 (Research and development services and related consultancy services).
Which framework is used to buy commissioned research and evaluation in the UK public sector?
The Crown Commercial Service Research and Insights dynamic purchasing system is a common route for commissioned research and evaluation. Buyers such as the Welsh Government and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology run mini competitions on it for individual studies and evaluations.
How do I find research contracts before they are formally tendered?
Read corporate strategies, service reviews, commissioning plans and expiry dates for existing contracts, which show research work coming due ahead of a notice. On Stotles you can track those signals and the buyers behind them, then follow a notice from pre-tender through to award.

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Evaluation of HMYOI Wetherby, SOS+ and IDVA in the Control Room

https://food.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html.

Evaluation of Child Poverty Pathfinders - Phase 1

GB-Swindon: UKRI-2287 Environmental Impact Evaluation Study of ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

LIT0704 - Electricity system stability & security of supply in Scotland

PE, sport, and physical activity multi-programme evaluation

The Consumer and Carbon: Research Study

Understanding experiences of ageism

Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey

Alternate delegates for ten International Energy Agency Technology Collaboration Programmes

A research study to explore the experiences and outcomes of young adults who left the Irish care system in the aftermath of the Ryan Report

A research study to explore the experiences and outcomes of young adults who left the Irish care system in the aftermath of the Ryan Report

T0332 Realistic shear assessment of theoretically sub-standard concrete bridges - phase 2

Learn and Grow Project Evaluation

Provision of Expert Services in support of SEAI’s Research and policy Insights Directorate

GB-London: CON-22-105 Access to Cash and Banking Services Research

Research and Evaluation Services - Research and Evaluation Services for the Restaurant & Hospitality Industry

Research to inform a monitoring and evaluation framework for a just transition in Scotland

Outline of mechanisms in use in other countries and practical advice on recognising the preferred gender of children aged under 16 in Ireland

Early Years Policies In Wales And A Post-Pandemic Future: Mixed-Methods Research Study

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