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Research & Development Tenders in London

There are currently 24 live research & development tenders from public sector buyers in London, and 64 more closed in the last 12 months.

Of the 24 live opportunities that publish a value, the median is £62.4k, and the most active buyers over the past year are Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA), Department for Energy Security & Net Zero and Natural England.

Tenders are listed by submission deadline, soonest first. Each notice links back to the official source portal, and you can search, filter and set alerts across every UK and EU notice in the free mytender.io tender browser.

Live tenders
24
Closed in last 12 months
64
Median live value
£62.4k
Total live value
£727m

Live tenders closing soonest

The Framework is being established to provide access to specialist technical services across The Crown Estate's diverse UK portfolio. It is intended to support the delivery of portfolio strategies, operational priorities and strategic objectives by providing access to specialist...

Buyer
The Crown Estate
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 26 Oct 2026
Value
£9.6m

The Authority is seeking a suitably qualified external provider to undertake a comprehensive market study of the Great Britain (GB) wholesale electricity generation sector and deliver an updated assessment of market outcomes. Further information can be found in the attached ITT...

Buyer
Ofgem
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 26 Oct 2026
Value
£417k

The LGA will run a new in person two-day training course for councillors during 2026/27, on the subject of devolution. We require a provider to design and create the programme and deliver the training.

Buyer
Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 26 Oct 2026
Value
£7k

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) invites tenders for new or innovative research in relation to the National Living Wage (NLW) and the National Minimum Wage (NMW). This invitation to tender is aimed at larger pieces of research which will add substantial, new insight on the impacts...

Buyer
Low Pay Commission
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 27 Oct 2026
Value
£100k

The British Council (through Alumni UK) is seeking a research consultancy or research organisation to design and deliver a programme of primary and secondary mixed-methods research into the support, engagement and needs of UK transnational education (TNE) alumni, and the role...

Buyer
British Council
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 29 Oct 2026
Value
£60k

The DfT requires access to a detailed dataset on flight schedules to monitor the capacity and connectivity of the aviation sector and respond to any business-critical disruption in air transport. This data will directly feed into the DfT’s policy-making and contingency planning...

Buyer
Department for Transport
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 30 Oct 2026
Value
£25k

The Local Government Association (LGA) is seeking a supplier to undertake a focused policy research project exploring the interaction between NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and local authority adult social care. Recent evidence has highlighted growing concerns about the...

Buyer
Local Government Association (LGA)
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 2 Nov 2026
Value
£16k

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 reduced opportunities for nature connection and involvement in...

Buyer
Natural England
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 3 Nov 2026
Value
£20k

The Government’s 2025 Financial Inclusion Strategy explicitly commits Fair4All Finance to testing innovative approaches to support financial inclusion in the UK. Aligned to these commitments, Fair4All Finance is developing a new, multi-year c£5 million Technology Fund (“the...

Buyer
FAIR4ALL FINANCE LIMITED
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 4 Nov 2026
Value
£50k

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 regulating access to the national rail network. A train...

Buyer
Office of Rail and Road
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 9 Nov 2026
Value
£95k

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 National Plan to End Homelessness Strategy. This strategy...

Buyer
Local Government Association (LGA)
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 9 Nov 2026
Value
£64.8k

The LGA is compiling a data sharing playbook comprising 5-7 modules to help councils navigate difficult and complex sharing arrangements. This tender invites submissions for a module on designing, setting up, managing and maintaining multi-agency sharing within Children’s Social...

Buyer
Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 9 Nov 2026
Value
£50k

Peabody is seeking to appoint a customer research partner through the Government Commercial Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM6216 – Research and Insights to deliver customer feedback and perception research services. The successful provider will be responsible for delivering...

Buyer
Peabody Trust
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 9 Nov 2026
Value
£1.8m

RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research into the feasibility and potential impact of developing a more detailed description of a train’s full path than is currently possible through the existing TIPLOC-based timetable. The research will consider the...

Buyer
RSSB
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 10 Nov 2026
Value
£120k

Invitation to tender documnets can be accessed at the following link- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/7987765301A0F7302D0B Suppliers not already registered on the Department for Transport's e-sourcing portal Jaggaer here- dft.app.jaggaer.com The Department for Transport (DfT) is...

Buyer
Department for Transport
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 12 Nov 2026
Value
£7.5m

The contractor will carry out a literature review on the published and grey literature as it relates to Intangible Cultural Heritage (also known as Living Heritage) practices and how they may be applied in nature recovery projects.Using the results of the literature review, the...

Buyer
Natural England
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 12 Nov 2026
Value
£20.8k

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 analysis of designated bird species usage of supporting...

Buyer
Natural England
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 13 Nov 2026
Value
£33.3k

The purpose of the research is to understand the practical factors that contribute to successful delivery when ICT services are provided across more than one organisation and to identify the arrangements that should be established from the outset to support effective operations...

Buyer
Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 16 Nov 2026
Value
£30k

This project will audit the geodiversity component of the Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) and will seek to identify and demonstrate good practice, opportunities and benefits for nature recovery and provide clear guidance for the future inclusion of geodiversity as part...

Buyer
Natural England
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 16 Nov 2026
Value
£25k

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 rolling stock bodyside and door windows, and what factors...

Buyer
Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB)
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 18 Nov 2026
Value
£50k

**This planned procurement follows earlier market engagement undertaken by UK Space Agency (UKSA) through the Request for Information (RFI) published under Find a Tender Notice 2026/S 000-035409. Overall responses to the RFI demonstrated market interest and a range of potential...

Buyer
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 20 Nov 2026
Value
£1.4m

**This planned procurement follows earlier market engagement undertaken by UK Space Agency (UKSA) through the Request for Information (RFI) published under Find a Tender Notice 2026/S 000-035409. Overall responses to the RFI demonstrated market interest and a range of potential...

Buyer
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 20 Nov 2026
Value
£2.1m

NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of In-Vitro Diagnostic Devices, Point of Care Testing Products & Related Pathology Services, this will include: - Pathology Managed Services - Reagent Rental Agreements - Pathology Maintenance...

Buyer
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 16 Dec 2026
Value
£703m

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Most active buyers in the last 12 months

  1. Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)14 notices
  2. Department for Energy Security & Net Zero8 notices
  3. Natural England8 notices
  4. Local Government Association (LGA)6 notices
  5. Department for Transport5 notices

Recently closed

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 21st October 2026 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement Phase 1 The objective of phase 1 is...

Buyer
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Location
London
Deadline
Closed 21 Oct 2026
Value
£300k

The LGA delivers a programme of children’s services leadership support to councils and corporate and political leaders. To support delivery of the LGA’s programme of children’s services leadership support to councils and corporate or political leaders through provision of...

Buyer
Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)
Location
London
Deadline
Closed 19 Oct 2026
Value
£42k

We are looking for a supplier to conduct a study to build a clear, evidence‑based understanding of how the V&A supports the UK creative industries and where that support makes the greatest difference. Supporting the creative industries is central to the V&A's founding mission...

Buyer
Victoria and Albert Museum
Location
London
Deadline
Closed 19 Oct 2026
Value
£60k

The Planning Advisory Service (PAS) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified development viability expert to design and deliver a modular online pilot training programme for local planning authorities in England. The programme will strengthen officers’ understanding of...

Buyer
Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)
Location
London
Deadline
Closed 16 Oct 2026
Value
£170k

DESNZ is seeking to procure a contractor to provide research services for a four-year Biomass Research Programme. The programme will advance scientific understanding of the role and potential of biomass and bioenergy in supporting climate change mitigation, enhancing energy...

Buyer
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Location
London
Deadline
Closed 13 Oct 2026
Value
£4.1m

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