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title: "Evidence and Learning Lead for Tackling Lonliness"
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# Evidence and Learning Lead for Tackling Lonliness

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-436b5f99-2530-4be9-9bb4-f769b06b72ce

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## Summary

The DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT is currently conducting a tender process for the contract titled "Evidence and Learning Lead for Tackling Loneliness." This procurement falls under the category of research and development services and consultancy, with an estimated value of £2,500,000 and a minimum contract value of £250,000. The tender is being pursued through an open procurement method, allowing wider participation. The tender period is active and will close on 20 January 2020, while the contract itself is set to commence on 1 April 2020 and continue until 1 April 2025. The procurement is available for delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to apply, given the suitability stipulations. Businesses with expertise in tackling social issues such as loneliness, as well as those offering innovative research methodologies, could find this tender aligned with their capabilities, creating a pathway for growth through collaboration with government initiatives.

## Notice

DCMS is seeking to engage the market for views on our approach to commissioning a range of research, stakeholder engagement and capacity building services in the area of tackling loneliness.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c43de474-eb8a-4293-978d-137267001c1b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 1 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2020 at 12:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c43de474-eb8a-4293-978d-137267001c1b
- 10 Jan 2020 at 09:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c43de474-eb8a-4293-978d-137267001c1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c43de474-eb8a-4293-978d-137267001c1b
  13th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/209cc136-bc49-4524-8042-300f2c203fbc
  Pre-Tender Market Engagement

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