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Million Hours Fund Evaluation

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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19 Oct 2023 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in collaboration with The National Lottery Community Fund (TNLCF) has recently awarded a contract for the 'Million Hours Fund Evaluation'. This research services tender, valued at £445,500.5 GBP, was awarded to RSM UK CONSULTING LLP. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from October 16, 2023, to October 15, 2026. The tender period ended on September 8, 2023. The evaluation aims to provide at least one million extra hours of youth services in anti-social behaviour hotspots.

This opportunity created by DCMS and TNLCF is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses in the research services industry should consider competing for this contract, which is part of the government's Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport managed the procurement process, which has now reached the award stage, presenting a strategic opportunity for businesses looking to contribute to social impact initiatives and engage with government projects in the services sector.

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Notice Title

Million Hours Fund Evaluation

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) along with The National Lottery Community Fund (TNLCF) is commissioning an evaluation of the 'Million Hours Fund' (MHF). This fund is PS22m in total, with DCMS committing PS11m in funding and TNCLF match funding another PS11m. The fund is part of the government's Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan to provide at least one million extra hours of youth services, to be made available in anti-social behaviour hotspots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55d8b29b-7bdf-4012-b2f1-cd1d8a503110
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a90097b-3a14-4b92-8e97-98ce2b3bc003
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£445,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£445,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2023 - 15 Oct 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Laura Southwood
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

RSM UK CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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