Tender

The Strategic National Evaluation of the A Better Start Programme

BIG LOTTERY FUND, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

28 Sep 2020 at 09:25

Tender Notice
Planning

21 Aug 2020 at 12:30

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Strategic National Evaluation of the A Better Start Programme is currently in the tender stage, initiated by the Big Lottery Fund, operating as The National Lottery Community Fund. This evaluation consultancy service, classified under CPV code 79419000, is set to operate across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London, the South East, and the North West. Interested parties must register to access the tender documents by 27th October 2020, with a tender launch virtual session scheduled for 1st October 2020 at 10.30 am. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 8th March 2021 and conclude on 6th March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in evaluation and research consultancy services. The evaluation is critical for assessing the effectiveness of the A Better Start Programme, attracting businesses with expertise in social research and consultancy, as well as those with experience in managing national evaluations. Potential bidders should leverage the upcoming virtual session to gain insights into the procurement process and enhance their understanding of the expectations set by the contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Strategic National Evaluation of the A Better Start Programme

Notice Description

The National Lottery Community Fund seeks to conduct a tender process to establish a Contract for the national evaluation of the A Better Start Programme. Details about the A Better Start Programme can be found at: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/strategic-investments/a-better-start. Those wishing to access the associated tender documents and/or participate within the tender process should register their Organisation details at https://tnlcommunityfund.bravosolution.co.uk and search for project 1183, ppq_11. Please note that participation conditions apply to this Tender process and those wishing to take part must first qualify to do so, as part of a qualification stage. Further details regarding this can be found within the associated tender documents. As a follow on from the advance notice to support your planning provided within the PIN, the Contracting Authority confirms its intention to conduct a tender launch virtual session on 1st October 2020 at 10.30 am and invites all interested parties to attend. The session will be conducted via Microsoft teams and joining instructions are provided within tender document entitled 'Qualification Participation Instructions'. The purpose of this session is to summarise the key elements of the information contained within the tender documents made available. Interested parties will also have the opportunity to ask questions about this tender process and resulting contract. Please note that the session will be recorded, and any PowerPoint slides presented by The Contracting Authority will be made available to all parties, via the E-tendering portal being utilised for this tender process, Bravo Solutions. A record of all questions asked, and answers provided during the session will also be made available via Bravo Solutions. (subject to confidentiality). Responses to any questions taken away to be answered following the session will also be provided (subject to confidentiality), as soon as available, via Bravo Solutions. Attendance at this session is not compulsory or a condition of your participation within this tender process. Please note that the deadline for responses to the qualification stage is Midday 27th October. Interested parties are therefore advised of the importance of registering their Organisation details and accessing the tender documents, via the link and project coding referenced above, at their soonest opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cbdbf55-ef56-4192-beee-bc4aa08f0459
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19813b22-4b9c-48c5-9538-560d773a95cc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Mar 2021 - 6 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIG LOTTERY FUND, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 1DE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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