Tender

Life Chances Fund - Commissioner Support and Engagement Contract

BIG LOTTERY FUND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

10 Apr 2017 at 10:19

Tender

21 Mar 2017 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Big Lottery Fund is currently seeking qualified individuals or organisations to deliver the "Life Chances Fund - Commissioner Support and Engagement Contract." This contract falls under the services category, particularly focusing on research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement is at the tender stage, set to close on 24th April 2017, with potential contract commencement on 22nd May 2017 lasting until 23rd April 2018. The estimated value of the contract is £362,000, with a minimum value of £140,000. This opportunity is open for bids across various locations including the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in coaching, consultancy, and support services, particularly those that can assist commissioners in the development of Social Impact Bonds. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, making this an ideal opportunity for firms with expertise in social programmes, community engagement, or service delivery enhancement. Successful participation in this contract can significantly contribute to business growth in a socially impactful sector.

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Notice Title

Life Chances Fund - Commissioner Support and Engagement Contract

Notice Description

To support the Life Chances Programme, the Big Lottery Fund requires suitably qualified people, or organisation(s), to coach, advise, provide direct support and help to instill confidence in commissioners as they progress through each stage of Social Impact Bond (SIB) development from LCF Expression of Interest through to the launch of the proposed SIB, and where appropriate in the initial stages of service delivery. Referrals for support would be made by the LCF fund team and focus upon those proposals that don't currently have specified external support (i.e. from an intermediary).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35b905b6-7163-40d5-b2dc-f34ddf31f0f0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£362,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 May 2017 - 23 Apr 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIG LOTTERY FUND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@biglotteryfund.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 1DE
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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