Research and development contracts for NHS and health

Open research and development tenders from NHS and health across the UK, with recent awards and contracts ending soon.

• CivTech 12: Challenge 12.4, How can technology improve both the efficiency and the patient experience in NHS transport, starting with renal services?​NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde · Scotland£650k · closes 20 Oct 2026
• Cardiff and Vale Market Stability ReportCardiff and Vale University Health Board · Wales£50k · closes 2 Nov 2026 · buyer says suitable for SMEs

Recently awarded

• DHSC: Nursing, Midwifery and Nursing Associate (NMNA) Public Health FrameworkDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) · current supplier: a small supplier · £25kRuns to 31 Mar 2027
• HSE Research, Evaluation & Insight (REI) Framework: Lot BHealth & Safety Executive · current supplier: IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LIMITED T/A IPSOS · £1.8mRuns to 14 Jun 2028
• HSE Research, Evaluation & Insight (REI) Framework: Lot AHealth & Safety Executive · current supplier: BMG RESEARCH LTD · £800kRuns to 14 Jun 2028
• Hugh's Report-MH Impact of Life-threatening Child Illness on families 2026Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) · current supplier: a small supplier · £217kRuns to 31 Mar 2027
• User Centred Design Support for Cyber Improvement Programme 2026/27NHS England · current supplier: a small supplier · £2mRuns to 31 Mar 2027
• H2A Alliance Agreement: Environment Participant Wave 1 Scheme_McLarenNHS England · supplier: a small supplier · £10kEnded 1 Jul 2026
• AI Strategic FrameworkHealth Research Authority · current supplier: a small supplier · £95kRuns to 23 Apr 2027
• Research for Understanding of Increased Demand for PHSO ServiceParliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman · current supplier: a small supplier · £65kRuns to 31 Dec 2026
• A Trusted HRA: Sentiment AnalysisHealth Research Authority · supplier: a small supplier · £58kEnded 8 May 2026
• Provision of Alcohol and Tobacco Research and EvaluationCounty Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust · current supplier: BLUEGRASS LIMITED · £200kRuns to 8 Mar 2028
• LIMS/EPR Architecture ReviewUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust · current supplier: a small supplier · £64kRuns to 22 Mar 2029
• The provision of Estates & Facilities Management Services.NHS England · supplier: a small supplier · £1.3mEnded 31 Mar 2026
• Azure DevopsThe Christie NHS Foundation Trust · supplier: a small supplier · £34kEnded 31 Aug 2025
• AI FuturesNational Institute for Health and Care Excellence · supplier: a small supplier · £50kEnded 30 Mar 2026