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Interim Evaluation of National Lottery Skills Clusters Fund

BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2025 at 16:14

Tender

03 Apr 2025 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute (BFI) has concluded a public procurement process titled "Interim Evaluation of National Lottery Skills Clusters Fund" focused on services within the research consultancy industry. The evaluation covers several major production hubs across the UK as part of the BFI's strategic support for local industry, facilitating training for 'below-the-line' careers. The process was conducted via an open competition, below the financial threshold. The procurement stage was completed with the contract being awarded on 19th June 2025. The contracting authority, the BFI, is based in London, and the key activity involved interim evaluation work running from 23rd June 2025 to 31st December 2025. The contract was awarded to Burns Owens Partnership Ltd, also based in London.

This procurement offers a substantial growth opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in research, management, and business development services. Participation in the BFI's projects can enhance a company's portfolio and establish its reputation within the cultural and creative sectors. The tender was accessible to a large pool of potential bidders, with submissions assessed on a balance of quality (70%) and value for money (30%). As the BFI often engages in partnerships involving significant cultural impacts, businesses with a focus on consultancy services and industry-specific knowledge would find this type of contract beneficial for long-term business growth and collaboration with public sector bodies.

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Notice Title

Interim Evaluation of National Lottery Skills Clusters Fund

Notice Description

In 2023 the BFI awarded PS9.m of National Lottery 'good cause' funding over three years to seven Skills Clusters supporting major production hubs across the UK that work with local industry, education and training providers to help local people train for below-the-line careers on their doorstep. As the BFI nears the end of the first funding period (2023-2026) of the new strategy, the BFI would like to commission an interim evaluation of the National Lottery funded Skills Clusters programme. Findings from the interim evaluation will be used to inform iterations to the Fund guidelines ahead of the second funding period (2026-2029).

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Extension available if required and is the sole discretion of The BFI.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fcd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033856-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£33,875 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
graham.bellas@bfi.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1T 1LN
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURNS OWENS PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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