Award

Evaluation of the Loneliness Covid 19 Fund.

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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Award

06 Nov 2020 at 14:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Evaluation of the Loneliness Covid 19 Fund" is conducted by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), focusing on the financial and insurance services industry. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 4th October 2020. The awarded contract, which began on 1st November 2020 and runs until 31st March 2021, has a total value of £79,417 and is aimed at evaluating the impact of the fund during the Covid-19 pandemic. The location for delivery of services is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for organisations specialising in programme evaluations, qualitative research, and social services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to engage, as their involvement can provide valuable insights into the experiences of individuals affected by loneliness during the pandemic. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in understanding and addressing social issues will find this procurement particularly relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the Loneliness Covid 19 Fund.

Notice Description

DCMS is seeking a supplier to conduct a programme evaluation service. This will involve a process evaluation to understand how the Loneliness Covid-19 Fund was delivered and experienced and qualitative research with grantees and their service users to explore experiences of loneliness amongst those at particular risk of experiencing it since the outbreak of Covid-19. Applications are invited from Crown Commercial Services Grants and Programme Services Lot 4 RM949 by invitation through DCMS Delta e-portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-364ec504-6e93-4047-843a-9b2f35bf5f6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73b2ec7e-5deb-4125-aa37-20619fc2052d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£92,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,417 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH (NATCEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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