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Prospect Research Provider (Charity)

ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

30 Jun 2026 at 12:33

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for a project titled "Prospect Research Provider (Charity)" within the industry category of market research and general management consultancy services. Located in Reading, England, the procurement is currently in the planning stage as of 30th June 2026. A planned procurement notice was published on this date, signalling potential future opportunities for businesses interested in providing specialist prospect research, donor insight analysis, and fundraising consultancy services for a major fundraising appeal. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2026, with a value range from £20,000 to £25,000.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in market research and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in donor analysis, prospect profiling, and strategic fundraising consultancy will be particularly well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The procurement method involves a competitive quotation below the threshold, which could allow smaller firms the chance to participate in the bidding process. Engaging in this project could help firms enhance their portfolio, improve community ties, and establish connections within the charity sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prospect Research Provider (Charity)

Notice Description

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Charity is seeking a suitably experienced provider to deliver specialist prospect research, donor insight analysis, and fundraising consultancy services to support the development and delivery of a major fundraising appeal. Additional information: Scope of Services The appointed provider will be required to: * Deliver prospect research services to identify and profile potential high-value supporters, including individuals, corporates, trusts and foundations. * Provide donor insight analysis (including assessment of giving capacity and propensity) to identify potential major donors within the charity's supporter base. * Produce detailed reports and insights to inform fundraising strategy, including connections, philanthropic interests and giving potential * Offer fundraising consultancy support to design and develop a major gifts strategy and plan for a large-scale fundraising appeal. * Support the charity to build and manage a pipeline of prospective donors, including segmentation, prioritisation and cultivation planning. * Provide guidance on best practice and regulatory compliance in relation to prospect research and donor engagement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ceca3fd5-901e-4b9e-a265-c9ed229b566e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b87c4d20-3d7d-435e-910a-d0f2e9e880af
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below 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

79310000 - Market research services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 5AN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Redlands
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

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