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Funding Ecology - Practical Tools and Resource

BIG LOTTERY FUND

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20 Jan 2017 at 15:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Big Lottery Fund, located in London, is seeking a suitable provider through an open tender process titled "Funding Ecology - Practical Tools and Resource". This initiative falls under the services category, particularly focusing on research and development services and related consultancy services, as outlined by the CPV code 73000000. Proposals must be submitted by 3rd February 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 6th February 2017 and run until 6th July 2017. The procurement aims to enhance collaborative efforts within the social sector by developing practical tools and resources that facilitate better understanding and engagement among funders and charities.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in collaborative research and development projects. Companies with expertise in social sector consultancy, research methodologies, and community engagement strategies will find this tender particularly appealing. By contributing innovative approaches to funding ecology and collaborative practices, successful bidders can solidify their presence in the sector and foster partnerships that lead to sustainable community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funding Ecology - Practical Tools and Resource

Notice Description

We would like to find a suitable provider to do a piece of work which enables us, other funders and charities to collaborate more effectively and understand our place in the wider funding ecology. A key part of our new ways of working under our 'People in the Lead' strategic framework and new England Portfolio 2016-21 is to be more collaborative. We want to fund more partnership working, get involved in more funder collaborations and support local organisations in the right way to work together for the collective good. We recognise that this is not always simple in practice, and therefore we would like to co-produce tools and resources which enable better collaboration in the social sector. We also want to be an intelligent funder and ensure that our portfolio development process is undertaken with the key aim to add value in the sector, and understand our place in the funding ecology. Our England Portfolio 2016-21 will enable people to take the lead by supporting: * Happier and stronger relationships in and across communities * Shared and sustainable places and spaces * Early action to prevent future problems and tackle disadvantage As we continue to develop and shape these funding priorities in terms of what impact they will have on our funding decisions and the people we work with, we need to have a more complete understanding of the current context and what other funders are providing in this space. This will enable us to direct our resources to the right people, in the right places, at the right time. We invite research partners to bid with an idea for how to achieve this, with expectation that the Fund will work closely with the provider to ensure that the plan meets our objectives. It should cover the following: 1. Produce practical tools and resources using collaborative co-production methods which are useful and widely accessible for the wider sector. * What practical tools do funders and social sector organisations need in order to be able to collaborate effectively? * How can a social sector organisation undertake mapping work to better understand the funding ecology around a particular issue or theme? n.b. We expect that the co-production will involve a diverse mix of funders and practitioners from across England with varying specialisms and particular attention paid to involving both large and small organisations. 2. Undertake mapping work for the Big Lottery Fund which helps to inform one of our England Portfolio funding priorities (Relationships, Places, Early Action) so that we can understand our place in the funding ecology, utilising the tools co-developed with the sector. * What is the funding ecology and how can our funding add the most value? * What are some of the ways we can achieve our aims in a collaborative way? We will work closely with the research partner throughout the process to ensure alignment with portfolio goals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efc89bb3-9e4e-4bea-98ec-0240468a8a17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/027afeb8-0230-49c8-bfa4-281d78ece8ff
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Feb 2017 - 6 Jul 2017 1-6 months
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
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

Further Information

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