OppsLink

Searchable Consulting Opportunities for LSE Academics

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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.

The projects span a wide range of disciplines and research areas, often involving complex challenges that require individual academic input or collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. If you see a project you like, please do express interest and we’ll follow up.

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Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
The Welsh Government seeks to procure a Secretariat service to support the Independent Welsh Pay Review Body (IWPRB). The Secretariat will provide independent, impartial, and professional secretariat support to enable IWPRB to deliver evidence-based recommendations on pay and conditions for teachers in Wales. The successful Bidder will be required to ensure the IWPRB operates effectively, meeting its remit as set by the Cabinet Secretary for Education. The main aims are: -To provide secretariat support to the IWPRB to facilitate their work. -To ensure timely, accurate and, where required, bilingual preparation of documentation, meeting coordination, and stakeholder engagement, including drafting of report under guidance from IWPRB in line with the agreed timetable and deadline set out in the Cabinet Secretary’s remit letter. -To gather and analyse data and evidence, including written and oral evidence from key stakeholders, data in relation to teachers pay and conditions, and...
Organisations and Management Consulting Research, Evaluation and Surveys Education and Skills
Natural England
A full repeat vegetation survey for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network project at Lower Derwent Valley NNR. A vegetation survey comprising recording of plant species presence and cover, and other attributes accross 50 2mx2m permenant monitoring plots across the site. Preparation work includes relocating the permanent plot markers - feno markers - and re-recording the exact location using high-accuracy gps. The collected data is provided on an Excel template and quality assured, with a short summary report. The contract will also include collecting a soil sample near to each of the 50 plots.
Research, Evaluation and Surveys Housing and Built Environment Urban Planning, Infrastructure and Transport
The Council of the Borough of Kirklees
Kirklees Council (LA) is committed to provide excellent teaching and learning opportunities and a personalised learning programme for all pupils, according to need, through its maintained mainstream and special Providers. This provision may be supported by commissioned services to either complement, or provide an alternative to, the teaching and learning available within those Providers. Some pupils placed or being considered for a place in alternative education may require support in addition to the services provided in other lots. The LA therefore intends to commission additional support services which can supplement the provision 3 or as standalone support for pupils in specific circumstances. · Outdoor educational tuition on a one-to-one basis or in small groups (maximum 3 pupils) for up to 5 hours per day where opportunities to support pupils social, emotional and mental health and well-being through environmental, leadership and vocational learning and qualifications
Education and Skills Psychology, Mental Health and Behaviour Change
Department of Health & Social Care
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking suppliers to deliver a programme of engagement with people who have lived experience of the Mental Health Act, ensuring their perspectives meaningfully inform the drafting of the updated Code of Practice. This includes recruiting a diverse cohort of participants, co producing engagement methods, delivering structured and ad hoc engagement activities, safeguarding participant wellbeing, and providing high quality report that include summary of engagement, feedback and views. We are sharing the draft specifications, proposed procurement approach, draft contract and timetable with the market to invite feedback from potential bidders. It is the intention of DHSC to conduct this Tender under an Open Procedure divided into 4 different lots. Values are exclusive of VAT: • Lot 1: Group 1 - General lived experience £86,500 plus option £106,500 • Lot 2: Group 2 - Children and young people £40,500 plus option £60,500 • Lot 3: Group 3...
Organisations and Management Consulting Research, Evaluation and Surveys Psychology, Mental Health and Behaviour Change