The Department for Education is seeking an independent evaluation of SEND reform investments to assess workforce capability, inclusive practice and system readiness for reforms from 2029/30, with a budget of approximately £2.5 million and project duration from early 2027 to late 2029.
Open tender — no closing date published. Opened today.
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In research innovation, DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION has awarded 20 contracts to 10 suppliers.
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Recruit and manage diverse user research participants for the Department for Education across multiple policy and service delivery areas.
The Department for Education is seeking supplier input on delivering free kinship carer support services and supporting local authority capacity building through market engagement events in October 2026.
Market engagement event to gather supplier feedback on the future delivery and commercial strategy for the Department for Education's Independent Review Mechanism statutory service for fostering and adoption.
A longitudinal research study tracking educational outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs across key life transitions.
ESRC Grow Awards provide £100,000-£500,000 in funding to support UK researchers building new capabilities, changing disciplines, or establishing independence during key career transitions.
ESRC funds curiosity-driven social science research projects led by individuals or small teams, offering up to £2 million (80% funded) for ambitious proposals lasting up to five years.
Funding for independent academic research using experimental medicine approaches to investigate the causal mechanisms of gambling disorder in human subjects.
A £6 million doctoral training award for UK research organisations to develop PhD researchers in chip design and verification for the semiconductor and AI hardware sectors.
