The LGA seeks experienced advisers to support local councils in strengthening children's services governance and implementing reforms across nine regions.
Tender closed on 3 Aug 2026. Awaiting award.
Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.
In research innovation, Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.
Across research innovation, the most active winners are IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED, WSP UK LIMITED, IFF RESEARCH LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.
Design and deliver a three-year external evaluation of a Department of Health and Social Care grant programme supporting adult social care improvement across councils and systems.
Develop a practical module for councils on designing and managing secure multi-agency data sharing in children's social care services.
Research project to identify best practices and critical success factors for collaborative ICT service delivery across multiple local government councils and organisations.
The LGA seeks an experienced Children's Improvement Adviser to support councils and political leaders across the East Midlands from November 2026 to March 2027 at £700 per day.
Funding up to £280,000 to establish collaborative networks of data professionals sharing knowledge and improving services for social science researchers.
ESRC Grow Awards provide £100,000-£500,000 in funding to help social science researchers advance their careers through skills development, methodological training, and independence-building over 18-60 months.
ESRC Explore Awards fund ambitious, innovative social science research projects up to £2 million for UK-based individuals and small research teams over five years.
A five-day interactive research sandpit in March 2027 offering up to £2 million in funding for novel metascience projects using UKRI administrative data.
