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 3 February 2021Published 30 November 2020
Invitation to tender: Evaluation of the Life Changes Trust’s Award to Local House Projects
Life Changes TrustEvaluation consultancy services
£41,666
Closed tender, closed 11 January 2021Published 27 November 2020
Data services
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)Data services
£350,000
Closed tender, closed 4 December 2020Published 27 November 2020
GB-London: Reshaping Financial Support - Evaluation and Proposal
Local Government AssociationResearch and development services and related consultancy services
£17,500
Expired contract, expired 31 August 2021Published 25 November 2020
PHE_Scientific_Provision for purchase of various bespoke Covid-19 surveillance kits
Public Health EnglandSupplier(s) Danvers International LtdDiagnostic kitsAwarded 1 September 2020
£334,320
Closed tender, closed 14 December 2020Published 24 November 2020
GB-London: VOLUNTEER PASSPORTING RESEARCH
Department for Culture, Media & SportResearch services
£17,500
Closed tender, closed 14 December 2020Published 24 November 2020
GB-London: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH TO EXPLORE DRIVERS IN DEMAND FOR VOLUNTEERS ACROSS ENGLAND
Department for Culture, Media & SportResearch services
£17,500
Closed tender, closed 7 December 2020Published 24 November 2020
Lawtech Sandbox Impact
Tech Nation Group LtdEconomic impact assessment
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 4 January 2021Published 24 November 2020
Evaluation of Personal Learning Accounts
Welsh GovernmentResearch and development consultancy services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 7 December 2020Published 24 November 2020
The lawtech sector's contribution to the UK economy now and in the future
Tech Nation Group LtdEconomic research services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 7 December 2020Published 20 November 2020
Measuring the Impact of the Fintech Delivery Panel
Tech Nation Group LtdEconomic research services
Value not stated
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Awarded contractPublished 18 November 2020
Improving the market benefits to incentivise lower carbon industrial production in Scotland
University of EdinburghSupplier(s) FRONTIER ECONOMICS LIMITEDResearch consultancy servicesAwarded 27 October 2020
£70,732
Stale Pre-tenderPublished 17 November 2020
Research and development services and related consultancy services
West Yorkshire Combined AuthorityResearch and development services and related consultancy services
£60,000
Expired contract, expired 31 December 2021Published 17 November 2020
MHCLG - Fire Safety Research; Trigger Heights and Thresholds
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local GovernmentSupplier(s) BRE Global Ltd (trading as CEEQUAL)Research and development services and related consultancy servicesAwarded 1 September 2020
£185,933
Closed tender, closed 7 December 2020Published 16 November 2020
ID 3154057 DfE - Consumer Council - The Impact of Digitalisation on Northern Ireland Consumers
CPD - Supplies and Services DivisionDevelopment consultancy services
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 31 January 2021Published 16 November 2020
Policy Support Officer
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)Supplier(s) INVESTIGO LIMITEDBusiness and management consultancy servicesAwarded 5 October 2020
£33,920
Awarded contractPublished 13 November 2020
Research into advice & support services for older people at risk of, or experiencing abuse
Older People's Commissioner for WalesSupplier(s) Insideout: Organisational SolutionsResearch and development consultancy servicesAwarded 21 October 2020
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 26 November 2020Published 12 November 2020
GB-London: From Devolution Deal to Delivery
Local Government AssociationResearch services
£37,500
Closed tender, closed 30 October 2020Published 11 November 2020
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University of ExeterSurvey services
£46,500
Expired contract, expired 28 February 2021Published 11 November 2020
To Print and Post Survey Packs
University of ExeterSupplier(s) Formara LtdPostal services related to lettersAwarded 9 November 2020
£46,500
Expired contract, expired 28 November 2021Published 11 November 2020
To Print and Post Survey Packs
University of ExeterSupplier(s) Formara LtdSurvey servicesAwarded 16 November 2020
£37,861

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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Invitation to tender: Evaluation of the Life Changes Trust’s Award to Local House Projects

Data services

GB-London: Reshaping Financial Support - Evaluation and Proposal

PHE_Scientific_Provision for purchase of various bespoke Covid-19 surveillance kits

GB-London: VOLUNTEER PASSPORTING RESEARCH

GB-London: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH TO EXPLORE DRIVERS IN DEMAND FOR VOLUNTEERS ACROSS ENGLAND

Lawtech Sandbox Impact

Evaluation of Personal Learning Accounts

The lawtech sector's contribution to the UK economy now and in the future

Measuring the Impact of the Fintech Delivery Panel

Improving the market benefits to incentivise lower carbon industrial production in Scotland

Research and development services and related consultancy services

MHCLG - Fire Safety Research; Trigger Heights and Thresholds

ID 3154057 DfE - Consumer Council - The Impact of Digitalisation on Northern Ireland Consumers

Policy Support Officer

Research into advice & support services for older people at risk of, or experiencing abuse

GB-London: From Devolution Deal to Delivery

To Print and Post Survey Packs

To Print and Post Survey Packs

To Print and Post Survey Packs

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