Government Contracting

ESRC Funding for Northern Ireland Election Study

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is offering £1.5 million in funding for the Northern Ireland Election Study, which will run from 2026 to 2031. The funding opportunity is open for applications from eligible UK research organisations.

ADOPT Facilitator Support Grant Funding Opportunity

Innovate UK and Defra have opened applications for the ADOPT facilitator support grant round 7, offering £100,000 in total funding. Farming, growing, or forestry businesses in England can apply for grants of £2,500 to hire external facilitators for ADOPT grant applications. The application deadline is April 8, 2026.

UKRI Translation: Proof of Concept Funding Opportunity

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has opened a funding opportunity for its Translation: Proof of Concept programme. The total fund is £9,000,000, with awards ranging from £100,000 to £250,000. Applications are open to UK research organisations and close on May 13, 2026.

EPSRC Materials Innovation Partnerships Funding Opportunity

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has announced a £7.5 million funding opportunity for Materials Innovation Partnerships. The program aims to foster collaboration between UK businesses and academic institutions to advance materials science, with applications opening on March 3, 2026, and closing on May 14, 2026.

Appliance Bay Doors Repair Maintenance Contract Notice

Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority has awarded a contract for the repair and maintenance of appliance bay doors to INSTANT DOORS LIMITED. The contract is valued at £98,150 and will run for an initial 24 months with an option to extend.

Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority Contract for Premises Risk Management Solution

Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority has awarded a contract for a Premises Risk Management Solution to ACTIVE INFORMATICS LTD. The contract is valued at £46,730.86 and will run for an initial two years with an option to extend.

Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority LMS Contract Award

The Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority has awarded a contract to SKILLSET LIMITED for the hosting, maintenance, and support of a cloud-based virtual learning platform for support staff. The contract is valued at £31,620 including VAT and has an initial term of 24 months with an option for a 12-month extension.

Cottsway Housing Association Insurance Contract Award

UK Government announced the award of a contract for insurance and related services to Cottsway Housing Association. The notice, published on March 7, 2026, details six lots covering various insurance risks, including property, motor fleet, cyber, and directors' and officers' liability.

Contract Award: Post-16 Qualifications Reform Content Writing

The UK Department for Education has awarded a contract valued at £36,000 to Trent Education Centre Limited for content writing services supporting post-16 qualifications reform. The contract duration is approximately six months.

Department for Education Contract Award - Freelance Consultant

The UK Department for Education has awarded a contract valued at £33,600 (including VAT) to Freya Johnson Ross for freelance consultancy services. The contract is for administrative services related to business operations and will run for one year.