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Funding Formula Review

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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24 Jul 2026 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is initiated by The National Lottery Community Fund, headquartered in Birmingham. The tender titled "Funding Formula Review" falls under the industry category of Research Consultancy Services. The procurement has reached the award stage with London Economics being the chosen supplier. The contract, valued at £82,915, will run from 9th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The project aims to explore the distribution of National Lottery funds across various portfolios, considering a more equitable approach based on data and evidence. The work is planned to take place across multiple locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, specifically targeting companies engaged in research consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations can leverage this contract to demonstrate their expertise in strategic funding analysis and impact assessment. Businesses that specialise in data-driven insights and policy formulation will find themselves well-positioned to benefit from the outcomes of this research initiative. By aligning with The National Lottery Community Fund's strategy, winning contractors can reinforce their market presence while contributing to pivotal changes in funding allocations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funding Formula Review

Notice Description

This research is being commissioned by The National Lottery Community Fund's (known here onwards as 'The Fund') Funding Strategy, Communication, and Impact (FSCI) directorate. In the FSCI directorate, we work with colleagues across The Fund to: lead on the strategic development and delivery of our UK-wide funding; manage communications and engagement through our stakeholder relationships, media relations, and brand delivery; and generate evidence and share learning and insight. The research will be led by the Evidence and Impact team, which aim to provide an integrated insight, evidence and impact service operating across the Fund that supports communities, stakeholders and colleagues. We use evidence and insight to create positive change by informing our equity-based approach to funding, demonstrating the impact that we and communities make, and responding to our devolved working environment. Key aims: * The options for shaping our approach to distributing National Lottery money using the latest data and evidence. * How our Budget Funding Formula can be better aligned to our policy directions and new funding strategy. * How we can consider the full spectrum of need. * How we can fairly and equitably share our awards budget between and within the five portfolios (four UK nations and UK Portfolio).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20fceca1-3ae0-45af-802b-4f93db64f577
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 -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,915 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1TR
Post Town
Birmingham
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONDON ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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