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Health Inequalities Evaluation

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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05 Aug 2026 at 14:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Lottery Community Fund, a sub-central government public authority based in Birmingham, is in the tender stage for a project titled "Health Inequalities Evaluation." This procurement falls under the services category and its main purpose is to conduct an impact evaluation over five years of the Health Mission in England to address health inequalities. The submission deadline is set for 10th September 2026, with the end of the enquiry period on 3rd September 2026. This open procedure tender allows electronic submissions in English and has a total contract value up to £2,000,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those with experience in health or community-focused projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, as the evaluation will involve exploring the impacts of responsive funding and community-led initiatives. Interested parties should prepare their proposals showcasing technical proficiency and competitive cost strategies to align with the project's specified award criteria, which weigh technical quality at 80% and cost at 20%.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Health Inequalities Evaluation

Notice Description

The Fund is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake a five-year impact evaluation of our Health Mission in England. The evaluation will explore the contribution of the Health Inequities Partnership, responsive funding, and community-led action in addressing health inequalities, and generate and share learning on what helps create more equitable health outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074279-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2026 - 15 Nov 2031 Over 5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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