Freedom of information (FOI) releases from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
This is a disclosure log of UK Research and Innovation's responses to freedom of information (FOI) or environmental information regulations (EIR) requests that might be of wider public interest.
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1,058 disclosures
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Request Received: 1 May 2024:
I would like to request the following information relating to grants that were awarded by the EPSRC:
1. Information relating to the EPSRC Project Reference EP/T030801/1 (Tracer-free, non-intrusive, time- and space-resolved temperature and scalar measurements): This project was due to end on 31 July 2023, but was extended to 31 January 2024. I would like access to all relevant information regarding the application for a no-cost extension to the project. In particular, I would like to know when the application was submitted (including any correspondence regarding it), why it was made, and when it was granted.
2. Information relating to the EPSRC Project Reference EP/T030925/1 (Tracer-free, non-intrusive, time- and space-resolved temperature and scalar measurements): This project was due to end on 31 July 2023, but was extended to 31 January 2024. I would like access to all relevant information regarding the application for a no-cost extension to the project. In particular, I would like to know when the application was submitted (including any correspondence regarding it), why it was made, and when it was granted.
3. Information relating to the EPSRC Project Reference EP/T030623/1 (Tracer-free, non-intrusive, time- and space-resolved temperature and scalar measurements): This project was due to end on 31 July 2023, but was extended to 31 January 2024. I would like access to all relevant information regarding the application for a no-cost extension to the project. In particular, I would like to know when the application was submitted (including any correspondence regarding it), why it was made, and when it was granted.
4. As all three grants relate to the same collaborative project, I would like to know whether each Principal Investigator had to apply for the same extension length or whether all three could have applied for different extension lengths (e.g. a 6 month extension for projects EP/T030801/1 and EP/T030623/1, and a 7 month extension for project EP/T030925/1).
5. I would like to know whether it was possible for a further no-cost extension application to be made for project EP/T030925/1 (with an appropriate justification).
Published: 1 July 2024
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Request Received: 6 June 2024
Please could you provide funding outcome results details regarding the call below: - SBRI: Decarbonising concrete
Data requested for the above call:
1. The number of applications.
2. The number of assessed applications.
3. The number of successful applications.
4. The success rate.
5. The minimum successful score.
6. The maximum successful score.
7. Maximum score of failed applications.
8. Average grant fund value per project.
9. Average score of funded projects.
10. The score distributions of the applications (e.g. % (or number) of applications which scored <70, 70.1-75, 75.1-80, 80.1-85, 85.1-90, 90.1-95, 95.1-100).
11. The count of assessed applications by innovation area.
12. The count of successful projects by innovation area for each strand.
13. The count of assessed applications by research category (feasibility studies, industrial research, experimental development).
14. The count of successful projects by research category.
15. The number of unsuccessful applications, if any, which scored above the minimum funded score.
Published: 28 June 2024
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Request received: 6 March 2024
Under FOIA, please share emails between your CEO and the UKRI Board related to her decision to not seek re-appointment in 2025 and/or her resignation before then. Search for the past 5 months, until today (06-03-24)
Published: 28 June 2024
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Request Received: 11 June 2024
Each of the below specifics requires information year-on-year (Yo Y) since 2022, which can be provided in Excel or Word format.
1. What total number of competitions have you hosted/managed?
2. What is the total amount of applications submitted?
3. What percentage of the total applications were awarded a grant?
Published: 28 June 2024
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Request Received: 5 June 2024
1. How are facilities management services (hard FM, soft FM or TFM) handled across your estates?
2. If any services are outsourced, which services and to which suppliers?
3. What are the start dates and durations of these contracts, including the end date, and which services are included in each?
4. What are the values of the contracts?
5. Is there an extension clause in the contract(s) and if so, what is the duration of the extension?
6. Has a decision been made yet on whether the contract(s) are being either extended or renewed?
7. What is the job title of the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for the contract(s)?
8. Do you utilise any outsourced helpdesk or FM integrator services? If so, with which supplier(s)?
9. Which software solution(s) are used to manage your corporate property/assets including facilities management (CAFM)?
Published: 28 June 2024
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Request Received: 4 June 2024
Please can the below FOI request kindly be responded to in excel format
LAN
a1 Which primary LAN hardware do you use (eg Extreme, Juniper, Cisco)
a2 When did you last conduct a major refresh of this infrastructure/how many devices?
a3 Who is the reseller or supplier of this LAN hardware?
a4 Who maintains the LAN?
a5 When is your maintainance renewal/expiry date ?
a6 Have you recently reviewed/when are you next reviewing this infrastructure?
WLAN Wireless LAN
b1 Which primary WLAN hardware do you use (eg Extreme, Juniper, Cisco)
b2 When did you last conduct a major refresh of this infrastructure/how many devices?
b3 Who is the reseller or supplier of this WLAN hardware?
b4 Who maintains the WLAN?
b5 When is your maintainance renewal/expiry date ?
b6 Have you recently reviewed/when are you next reviewing this infrastructure?
Data Centre
c1 Which primary data centre hardware do you use (eg Extreme, Juniper, Cisco)
c2 When did you last conduct a major refresh of this infrastructure/how many devices?
c3 Who is the reseller or supplier of this data centre hardware?
c4 Who maintains the data centre equipment?
c5 When is your contract renewal/expiry date ?
c6 Have you recently reviewed/when are you next reviewing this infrastructure?
c7 Which DC compute technology do you use? (eg HP, Lenovo, Supermicro)
c8 Which DC storage technology do you use? (eg netapp, dell, IBM)
WAN/Internet Connectivity
d1 Who provides your WAN (eg BT, Virgin)
d2 Who provides your internet connectivity (eg BT, Virgin)
d3 When is your maintainance renewal/expiry date ?
d4 Who provides your SD-WAN (eg Palo Alto, Meraki)
d5 Do you plan to introduce SD-WAN in the future?
d6 Have you recently reviewed/when are you next reviewing this infrastructure?
d7 Which hypervisor do you use (eg VMware)
SIP
e1 Which SIP carrier do you use (eg BT, Gamma, Virgin)
e2 Who provides/resells this SIP?
e2 How many SIP channels do you have
e3 When is your contract renewal/expiry date ?
e4 Have you recently reviewed/when are you next reviewing this service?
Mobile
f1 Which Mobile carrier do you use (eg Vodafone) f2 Who provides/resells this service ?
f2 How many mobile connections do you have
f3 When is your contract renewal/expiry date ?
f4 Have you recently reviewed/when are you next reviewing this service?
Telephony
g1Which phone systems do you use (eg Mitel, Avaya, 8x8)
g2 When was the current system installed?
g3 Is this on premise or cloud based?
g4 How many users?
g5 When is your contract renewal/expiry date ?
g6 Have you recently reviewed/when are you next reviewing this service?
Teams Phone System
h1 Do you use Microsoft for PSTN calling?
h2 Which types of Microsoft telephony do you use (eg Calling plan, Skype, Operator Connect, Direct routing)
h3 How many users?
h4 If you dont currently use, are you looking to implement ?
h5 Have you recently reviewed/when are you next reviewing this service?
Contact centre
i1 Which contact centre systems do you use (eg Genesys, Avaya, Enghouse)
i2 When was the current system installed?
i3 Is this on premise or cloud based?
i4 How many agents?
i5 When is your contract renewal/expiry date ?
i6 Have you recently reviewed/when are you next reviewing this service?
Published: 28 June 2024
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Request Received: 3 June 2024
A list of all interventional clinical trials as defined by the World Health Organisation that were funded by the MRC and whose funding period ended between January 2014 and December 2023, including the following data for each such trial:
(1) The MRC funding number for that trial
(2) The start and end dates of MRC funding for that trial (DD/MM/YYYY)
(3) The name of the company or institution that acted as the legal sponsor of the trial
(4) The trial registry number(s) of the trial (e.g. EudraCT, CTIS, NCT, ISRCTN, etc)
(5) The amount of funding provided by MRC coupled with a note on whether that sum was exclusively earmarked for the clinical trial, or for a broader project that included the clinical trial
(6) A hyperlink to the final published outcomes of the clinical trial, for example on a trial registry or in a peer reviewed journal
Please provide this information in Excel- or CSV-Format (not as PDF) in electronic form.
NOTE: The relevant World Health Organisation (WHO) definition is as follows:
“[A] clinical trial is any research study that prospectively assigns human participants or groups of humans to one or more health-related interventions to evaluate the effects on health outcomes. Clinical trials may also be referred to as interventional trials. Interventions include but are not restricted to drugs, cells and other biological products, surgical procedures, radiologic procedures, devices, behavioural treatments, process-of-care changes, preventive care, etc. This definition includes Phase I to Phase IV trials.”
https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/clinical-trials
If the categorisation of interventional medical studies underlying the data provided in response to this request differs from the WHO definition, for example because you internally use a different definition of ‘interventional clinical trial’, please additionally:
(7) Provide a copy of the definition that you used to identify relevant studies
Published: 26 June 2024
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Request Received: 7 June 2024
GB-Swindon: UKRI-1200 UPS and Generator Maintenance: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29fec759-15af-4b4a-abd3-dc24f9e48e9b
The details we require are:
1. What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract?
2. Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/contract and were successful & not successful at the PQQ & ITT stages
3. Actual spend on this contract/framework (and any sub lots), from the start of the contract to the current date
4. Start date & duration of framework/contract?
5. Could you please provide a copy of the service/product specification given to all bidders for when this contract was last advertised?
6. Is there an extension clause in the framework(s)/contract(s) and, if so, the duration of the extension?
7. Has a decision been made yet on whether the framework(s)/contract(s) are being either extended or renewed?
8. Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this contract?
Published: 21 June 2024
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Request Received: 10 April 2024
I am writing to submit a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) [and Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)], which operates under UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
My inquiry pertains to geo-engineering activities within the United Kingdom, with a specific focus on the following aspects:
• Funding: Please provide details of any government funding allocated to support research, development, or implementation of geo-engineering projects or initiatives within the UK over the past five years. This includes grants, contracts, or other financial support provided to NERC[/STFC] or any associated agencies for geo-engineering-related activities.
• Public Awareness and Consent: I kindly request information regarding any efforts made by NERC[/STFC] or UKRI to engage the public in discussions or consultations regarding geo-engineering activities. This encompasses any public awareness campaigns, consultations, or engagement initiatives conducted by NERC[/STFC], UKRI, or their affiliates concerning geo-engineering. Additionally, I am interested in summaries of public feedback received and responses provided.
• Involvement of Airliners: Please disclose any collaboration or involvement with commercial airliners or aviation companies in geo-engineering research, experimentation, or implementation within the UK. This includes partnerships, agreements, or projects involving airlines or aviation-related entities, as well as any regulatory oversight or coordination by NERC[/STFC] or UKRI in this context.
• Oversight by Independent Bodies: I request details of any oversight mechanisms or regulatory frameworks in place at NERC[/STFC] or UKRI to monitor geo-engineering activities within the UK. Specifically, I am interested in learning about any independent bodies, committees, or expert panels responsible for assessing the environmental, ethical, and safety implications of geo-engineering projects and providing recommendations or guidance to NERC[/STFC] or UKRI.
• Research Projects and Publications: Please provide a list of ongoing or completed geo-engineering research projects conducted or supported by NERC[/STFC] or UKRI, along with any associated publications, reports, or findings.
• International Collaborations: I kindly request details of any collaborations, partnerships, or cooperative initiatives with international organizations, research institutions, or foreign governments in the field of geo-engineering. Understanding international collaboration efforts can provide insights into global trends and best practices in geo-engineering research and development.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies: I am interested in learning about any risk assessments conducted for geo-engineering projects by NERC[/STFC] or UKRI, as well as strategies or protocols in place for mitigating potential risks or unintended consequences. This encompasses environmental, social, and geopolitical risks associated with geo-engineering interventions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Please provide information on stakeholder engagement efforts related to geo-engineering activities at NERC[/STFC], UKRI, or their affiliates, including consultations with academic experts, industry representatives, environmental organizations, and community groups. Understanding stakeholder perspectives and involvement is essential for ensuring transparent and inclusive governance of geo-engineering initiatives.
• Policy Development and Regulation: I request details on any involvement or contributions by NERC[/STFC], UKRI, or their affiliates to the development of policy frameworks or regulations governing geo-engineering activities in the UK. This includes any recommendations or guidance provided to government bodies or regulatory agencies on geo-engineering-related matters.
I kindly request that the information be provided in electronic format where feasible. If any of the requested information is exempt from disclosure under the FOIA, please specify the exemption(s) relied upon and provide reasoning for withholding the information.
Published: 18 June 2024
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Request Received: 3 April 2024
Please provide any risk assessments you have carried out or were provided to you in relation to STFC Hartree Centre's agreement with Lenovo for a new supercomputer, which you have announced on March 26, 2024.
Published: 10 June 2024