Tender

C0152 EDI L&D Pathway

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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12 May 2026 at 11:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Lottery Community Fund, based in Birmingham, UK, has initiated a public procurement process titled "C0152 EDI L&D Pathway". This tender seeks to develop a comprehensive Learning and Development programme focused on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). The aim is to enhance EDI capabilities within the organisation. The procurement, currently in the tender stage and valued at £100,000, specifies an open competition method and categorizes under "services" with CPV codes for staff training. The deadline for submissions is set for 8th June 2026, with enquiries closing on 28th May 2026. The contracting period is expected from 13th July 2026 to 31st March 2028.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in diversity and inclusion. Firms that can offer structured EDI programmes are ideally positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is suitable for such entities. The tender’s competitive focus on quality, with an 85% weighting on technical evaluation, highlights the need for innovative and effective EDI solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C0152 EDI L&D Pathway

Notice Description

A comprehensive Learning and Development approach to meet the Fund's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) commitments. The project comprises a structured five-element learning pathway designed to build EDI capability across all levels of the organisation, from foundational awareness to strategic change leadership. The approach directly supports delivery of our EDI Statement of Intent and associated action plan, and EDI Funding Equity Based Approach. Our EDI Statement of Intent commits the Fund to building a culture where equity, diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do. Feedback consistently identifies the need for structured, progressive EDI learning that moves beyond one-off awareness sessions to build genuine capability and confidence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06968d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043403-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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