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OppsLink is a platform that connects academic experts, PhD students, (early career) researchers and alumni with funded consulting opportunities. These range from UK and local government to the European Commission and international organisations. It offers a searchable database of current tenders that are open for applications.

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Newcastle Home Care Services
Newcastle City Council
Newcastle City Council has a statutory duty to provide care and support services to residents who meet the national minimum eligibility threshold as defined by the Care Act 2014. The Council is committed to delivering a high-quality, responsive, and accessible home care service that enables individuals to live independently, safely, and meaningfully within their own homes and communities. This contract will support adults residing in the City of Newcastle who meet the national eligibility criteria, including: Older people aged 65 and over Adults (18+) with mental health needs Adults (18+) with physical disabilities, including sensory impairments Adults (18+) with specific needs, such as dementia, learning disabilities, end-of-life or palliative care, sudden onset or acquired brain injuries The service will operate 365 days a year (366 in leap years), between the hours of 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM
Minor Works, Facilities Management (FM) & Technical Professional Services Framework
Oxfordshire County Council
The Council is planning on establishing a Framework for technical and professional consultancy for construction services, and the associated minor works and FM. This will be a multi-disciplinary, lotted Framework. The Framework will cover numerous disciplines, including, but not limited to general building/minor works, minor works on historical buildings, external maintenance including grounds maintenance, internal maintenance, consultancy design and build and street furniture design and build. The Council is intending to make this Framework accessible to other Council’s to use. We are inviting suppliers to engage with us on the proposal and structure of the Framework.
RFQ2025/51 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS “Thriving Together” PEACEPLUS 3.7 Whitework and Flowering in the Mournes
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)
Working in partnership with Newry & Mourne Museum, this project aims to bring together community members of all ages to explore the history, craft, and contemporary relevance of whitework. Through talks, demonstrations, heritage site visits, hands-on stitching sessions, and shared storytelling, participants will gain insight into the lives of the embroiderers who came before them. The project will also support participants to develop their own technical skills, culminating in a collaborative embroidery piece that reflects both historical influences and personal narratives. Ultimately, the programme seeks to increase awareness and appreciation of whitework and flowering in the Mournes, highlight the historical role of women in local textile industries, and provide 15 hours of meaningful engagement for a minimum of 20 participants.
SENDIAS Service Tender
Borough of Telford & Wrekin
Telford & Wrekin Council will publish a tender for the provision of the Special Education Need and/or Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIAS) around the 1st April 2026. The Service shall support the Council and ICB to fulfil its duty in accordance with the requirements of the Children & Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015 which sets an expectation that children, young people, parent/carers should be involved in the identification, assessment and decision making about the provision to meet special educational needs or disabilities. The Information Advice and Support Services (IASS) shall provide children, young people (aged 0-25) and their parent/carers(s) with free impartial, confidential and accurate information, advice and support about education, health and social care on matters relating to special education needs and disability. This provision should support independence and self-advocacy for children, young people and parents,...
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