ICT & Digital Tenders in the United Kingdom

Tenders and grants for information and communications technology — software development, cloud services, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, e-government platforms, digital identity, and data-centre operations. Curated for software houses, systems integrators, cloud providers, cybersecurity firms and digital transformation consultancies.

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World Bank

Digital Development Partnership and Identification for Development (ID4D).

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EU

Digital Europe Programme and Connecting Europe Facility (Digital).

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ITU

International Telecommunication Union procurement.

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USAID

Digital Development portfolio.

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UNDP

Digital transformation programming.

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PATT travel claim for competitively awarded observation time

Open Research GB patt-travel-claim-for-competitively-awarded-observation-time

United Kingdom

Claim back travel and subsistence costs when visiting an astronomy telescope. The visit must be for competitively awarded science observation time. You must be a UK-based researcher at an eligible UK institution. You must not already hold or have access to a travel grant from the Panel for the Allocation of Telescope Time (PATT).

Young Start - Main Grants

Open Community GB young-start-main-grants

United Kingdom $20,001 - $150,000

There are 2 types of Young Start funding: Young Start – Small Grants Young Start – Main Grants Learn about Young Start – Small Grants here . This section is about Young Start – Main Grants. Young Start – Main Grants funding This funding is for organisations that: are in Scotland include children and young people, aged 8 to 24, in the project or organisation The children and young people should be able to: choose when and how they're involved influence and make decisions about your organisation, its activities or services For example, they might: work on a project, including the idea, design and delivery decide what activities happen and how they run share ideas and feedback that leads to changes get involved at all levels of your organisation You can apply for between £20,001 and £150,0...

The Step Forward Fund

Open Community GB the-step-forward-fund

United Kingdom $100,000 - $225,000

Overview The Step Forward Fund is funding co-designed with The Phoenix Community Trust and their partners. It’s for grassroots groups from Global Majority and racially minoritised communities who: have received £20,000 or less from The National Lottery Community Fund between April 2023 and March 2026 have received £20,000 or less from The National Lottery Community Fund between April 2023 and March 2026 have applied to Reaching Communities fund between April 2023 and March 2026 and been unsuccessful have applied to Reaching Communities fund between April 2023 and March 2026 and been unsuccessful need funding to make a step forward in their size and activities need funding to make a step forward in their size and activities It provides further investment to: continue to advocate and care...

Statements of Need in Research Infrastructure

Open Epsrc GB

United Kingdom

EPSRC wishes to understand the scale, nature, and scientific value of potential large-scale infrastructure investments to maintain the UK as a leading scientific nation. Representatives of relevant scientific communities are invited to submit statements of need according to the assessment criteria.

Open access fund for longform publications: stage two

Open Research GB open-access-fund-for-longform-publications-stage-two

United Kingdom

Research organisations can claim open access costs for longform publications in-scope of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)’s open access policy that have been approved at stage one . Applications must be completed by the team that is responsible for open access within the research organisation. Organisations must be based in the UK to apply.

The UK Fund

Open Community GB the-uk-fund

United Kingdom $500,000 - $5,000,000

offers larger amounts of funding to help you develop work that’s already making a difference. To get funding you’ll need to show what’s working, how you know it’s having a proven impact, and why it’s ready to scale. We do not fund brand-new projects or services. Your work should also benefit communities across the UK, by working in different places or sharing learning between countries. Your project should go beyond delivering a service. It should help change how systems work, leading to lasting benefits for communities. All projects must meet one of these aims Your project must clearly meet one of the following aims: improve relationships between people with different life experiences help people and communities meaningfully connect online when it's hard to meet in person support peopl...

EPSRC Programme grant full proposal

Open Research GB epsrc-programme-grant-full-proposal

United Kingdom

Programme grants provide flexible funding to world-leading research groups addressing significant major research challenges. This funding opportunity is only for invited applicants. We will award 80% of the full economic costs (FEC) of the project.

EPSRC standard research grant, Nov 2023: responsive mode

Open Research GB epsrc-standard-research-grant-nov-2023-responsive-mode

United Kingdom

You can apply for a research grant in any area within the remit of Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). You must be based at an eligible UK research organisation.

EPSRC network grant: Nov 2023: responsive mode

Open Research GB epsrc-network-grant-nov-2023-responsive-mode

United Kingdom

You can apply for a network grant in any area within the remit of Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). We will support costs of building interdisciplinary research communities. You must be based at an eligible UK research organisation.

MRC: partnership grant: applicant-led

Open Research GB mrc-partnership-grant-applicant-led

United Kingdom

Apply for funding to support exciting and ambitious partnerships within the remit of the Medical Research Council. You must be employed by an eligible research organisation. Partnerships are novel collaborative activities between researchers to transform our understanding of human health and disease.

EPSRC working with overseas scientists: Nov 2023: responsive mode

Open Research GB epsrc-working-with-overseas-scientists-nov-2023-responsive-mode

United Kingdom

This is an opportunity for you to work with researchers in Ireland, Luxembourg, Brazil, and the US through EPSRC’s lead agency agreements. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding.

EPSRC discipline hopping in ICT, Nov 2023: responsive mode

Open Research GB epsrc-discipline-hopping-in-ict-nov-2023-responsive-mode

United Kingdom

This is an opportunity for information and communications technology (ICT) researchers to use their expertise in other disciplines, or for other researchers to apply their expertise to ICT. You must be based at an eligible UK research organisation.

MRC: research grant: applicant-led

Open Research GB mrc-research-grant-applicant-led

United Kingdom

Apply for funding to support exciting and ambitious research within the remit of the Medical Research Council, to transform our understanding of human health and disease You must be employed by an eligible research organisation. You can involve more than one research group or organisation in the project.

Mathematical sciences postdoctoral fellowship

Open Research GB mathematical-sciences-postdoctoral-fellowship

United Kingdom

These are personal, career development focused awards for the mathematical sciences. You must have either: a PhD more than four years’ experience in a relevant field by the start of your fellowship Candidates with more research experience may prefer to apply for our open fellowship.

MRC: new investigator research grant: applicant-led

Open Research GB mrc-new-investigator-research-grant-applicant-led

United Kingdom

Apply for funding to take the next step towards becoming an independent researcher. Your research must be in the remit of the Medical Research Council. You must have: the skills and experience to ‘transition to independence’ the support of an eligible host research organisation

ESRC responsive mode: UKRI-SBE lead agency opportunity round two

Open Research GB esrc-responsive-mode-ukri-sbe-lead-agency-opportunity-round-two

United Kingdom

The UKRI-SBE lead agency funding opportunity allows UK and US-based researchers to submit a collaborative proposal that will go through a single review process. Grants are funded through existing funding programmes at the relevant lead agency. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding.

Strengthening Communities

Open Community GB strengthening-communities

United Kingdom $20,001 - $500,000

funds projects that: support people who experience poverty, disadvantage and discrimination support people early to help prevent negative experiences are led by your community and build on its strengths and connections Your project must also achieve one of these outcomes Your project must help: reduce health inequalities improve people’s physical health, mental health or wellbeing people have positive relationships and connections young people reach their potential and thrive as adults children and young people develop good social and emotional skills It’s OK if it helps achieve more, but that will not improve your chances of getting funded. How much you can apply for We offer funding from £20,001 to £500,000. The amount you can apply for depends on your organisation’s size: organisatio...

National Lottery Awards for All Scotland

Open Community GB national-lottery-awards-for-all-scotland

United Kingdom $300 - $20,000

We fund projects that bring people together and help communities across Scotland thrive. Social connections and community activities are at the heart of healthier, happier lives, that’s why we support community-led projects. What we can fund You can use the funding to: start a new activity or continue an existing one help your organisation adapt to new challenges run one-off events We’re particularly interested in projects that aim to: bring people together to build strong relationships in and across communities improve the places and spaces that matter to communities help more people to reach their potential, by supporting them at the earliest possible stage support people, communities and organisations facing more demands and challenges because of the cost-of-living crisis For communi...

UKRI Translation: AHRC Proof of Concept

Open Research GB ukri-translation-ahrc-proof-of-concept

United Kingdom Up to $150,000

supports arts and humanities activity that translate previously funded AHRC or UKRI projects into real world economic, societal, cultural or policy impact. This opportunity was previously known as AHRC responsive mode: follow-on funding for impact and engagement.

ESRC responsive mode: working with Brazilian researchers round two

Open Research GB esrc-responsive-mode-working-with-brazilian-researchers-round-two

United Kingdom

If you are a UK-based researcher you can apply for funding to work with overseas researchers in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Submit collaborative research proposals in any area of the social sciences within the remit of both ESRC and FAPESP. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding.

Innovation Loans Expression of Interest

Open Research GB innovation-loans-expression-of-interest

United Kingdom

UK registered micro, small or medium sized enterprises can submit an Expression of Interest for loans for close to market innovative projects with strong commercial potential. They must significantly improve the UK economy and drive societal benefit.

Nature Networks Fund (round six)

Open Heritage GB nature-networks-fund-round-six

United Kingdom

Is this the right programme for you? Are you an organisation working with natural heritage in Wales? Do you need funding for planning or delivering a nature-based project? Does your project focus on improving wildlife and biodiversity in Wales in and around the network of protected sites? Do you require a grant of between £250,000 and £1million? If you answered yes to these questions, then the Nature Networks Fund is for you. Overview We’re delivering the Nature Networks Fund on behalf of the Welsh Government, in partnership with Natural Resources Wales. The aim of the Nature Networks Fund is to improve the resilience of Wales’ network of protected land, freshwater and marine sites. It is a key element of the delivery of the Welsh Government’s wider Nature Networks Programme, supporting...

Knowledge Transfer Partnership

Open Research GB knowledge-transfer-partnership

United Kingdom

s help businesses to partner with an academic organisation, research organisation or a Catapult, to employ a graduate with the skills and knowledge that can help the business to innovate and grow.

AHRC Catalyst Awards: applicant-led mode

Open Research GB ahrc-catalyst-awards-applicant-led-mode

United Kingdom

Apply for funding to support researchers without prior experience of leading a significant research project to accelerate their trajectory as independent researchers, to unlock their potential and build leadership and convenor experience. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding.

Collaborate with researchers in Brazil

Open Research GB collaborate-with-researchers-in-brazil

United Kingdom

Under the UKRI-FAPESP lead agency agreement, participant UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) research councils receive and assess joint applications from eligible UK and Brazil-based researchers from the state of São Paulo on behalf of both organisations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who issues ICT tenders?

Government ICT ministries and agencies, state-owned telcos, central banks, revenue authorities, universities, health and education ministries, and donor-funded e-government programmes.

What pre-qualification is typical for government ICT tenders?

ISO 27001 for information security, local company registration or partnership, references for similar scale deployments, financial capacity, and increasingly data-residency commitments.

Are there grants for digital innovation?

Yes — USAID DIV, GIZ digital cooperation, EU innovation programmes, and foundations fund digital public goods, open-source infrastructure and startup-led solutions.

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