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Evaluation of the Life Chances Fund

THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

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04 Dec 2017 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Evaluation of the Life Chances Fund," conducted by The Department For Culture Media & Sport, involves research and development services within the United Kingdom. This tender, classified under CPV code 73000000, has completed its bidding phase, which concluded on 28th June 2017. The awarded contract is valued at £154,650 and will run from 31st July 2017 to 31st July 2018, focusing on assessing the impact of the Life Chances Fund on the Social Impact Bond market and its overall effectiveness.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that have expertise in conducting evaluations. Companies that can demonstrate experience in impact assessment and knowledge of the Social Impact Bond sector would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, enabling them to expand their portfolios and enhance their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of the Life Chances Fund

Notice Description

The Authority are looking to commission an evaluation of the Life Chances Fund. The purpose of the evaluation is to; - Robustly assess the overall impact of the Life Chances Fund (LCF) so far - Investigate the role and impact that the LCF has had on the SIB market - identify what worked well and less well with the fund and if the fund is on track to achieve its aims and objectives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d41120dc-29ad-4d9c-a5c6-dd8c1d281720
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c683f66f-ce7d-4749-bdcb-fc907eecc7de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Not Applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£154,650 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£154,650 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 1-2 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
THE DEPARTMENT FOR 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
SW1 2BQ
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICF CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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