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title: "Evaluation of the Loneliness Covid 19 Fund."
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# Evaluation of the Loneliness Covid 19 Fund.

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-364ec504-6e93-4047-843a-9b2f35bf5f6f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Evaluation of the Loneliness Covid 19 Fund" is conducted by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), focusing on the financial and insurance services industry. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 4th October 2020. The awarded contract, which began on 1st November 2020 and runs until 31st March 2021, has a total value of £79,417 and is aimed at evaluating the impact of the fund during the Covid-19 pandemic. The location for delivery of services is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for organisations specialising in programme evaluations, qualitative research, and social services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to engage, as their involvement can provide valuable insights into the experiences of individuals affected by loneliness during the pandemic. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in understanding and addressing social issues will find this procurement particularly relevant.

## Notice

DCMS is seeking a supplier to conduct a programme evaluation service. This will involve a process evaluation to understand how the Loneliness Covid-19 Fund was delivered and experienced and qualitative research with grantees and their service users to explore experiences of loneliness amongst those at particular risk of experiencing it since the outbreak of Covid-19. Applications are invited from Crown Commercial Services Grants and Programme Services Lot 4 RM949 by invitation through DCMS Delta e-portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73b2ec7e-5deb-4125-aa37-20619fc2052d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,417 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH (NATCEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2020 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73b2ec7e-5deb-4125-aa37-20619fc2052d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73b2ec7e-5deb-4125-aa37-20619fc2052d
  6th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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