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title: "C0116 Employee Engagement Research"
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# C0116 Employee Engagement Research

Buyer: THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-639f0a43-6b55-4b49-8def-25bfabee639a

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## Summary

The National Lottery Community Fund has awarded a contract for the project "C0116 Employee Engagement Research" through the Crown Commercial Service DPS RM6126. This procurement falls under the Research Consultancy Services category (CPV 73210000) and encompasses services to be delivered in diverse regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and even the Rest of the World. The contract commenced on 2nd October 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 1st October 2028. Initially valued at £93,700, the contract also affords the possibility of two one-year extensions, valued separately at £34,357 each. The procurement process for this contract is marked as complete, with DJS Research Limited taking on the role of the supplier. The opportunity was initially set out for small and medium enterprise (SME) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) suitability.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research consultancy sector to leverage their expertise in employee engagement. Companies experienced in providing data-driven insights and fostering inclusive organisational cultures would be particularly well-suited. Given the focus on performance measurement and strategy alignment, businesses adept at generating actionable insights to meet performance targets within similar frameworks will find substantial growth potential. The reach of this project to various global territories expands the market of influence for the contracted business, offering a landscape rich with opportunities for cross-territorial collaborations and benchmarking.

## Notice

The was awarded through the Crown Commercial Service DPS RM6126. The total value of the contract is: 3 Year initial term : PS93,700 Optional:1st year extension: PS34,357 Optional: 2nd Year extension: PS34,357 This research serves a dual purpose. Firstly, it provides the data required to report on KPI 5 in the Fund's Corporate Plan: 'Our employee engagement score will be in the top quartile when compared with similar and comparable organisations'. This KPI is a key performance measure reported to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), Board, and the Senior Management Team (SMT). Secondly, aligned with the People & Culture Strategy 2025-2030, which sets out a number of success measures, this research will provide the data to assess progress and demonstrate performance against agreed targets. These measures include indicators such as 'change is managed well and in an open and sensitive way,' 'I understand how changes are connected to our strategy,' and 'leadership encourages a culture of inclusion.' In addition, the insights gained will enable the People & Culture Directorate to design and implement targeted initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall employee experience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05071df4-3744-44b4-8872-23611a45f511 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,700 |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DJS RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05071df4-3744-44b4-8872-23611a45f511

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05071df4-3744-44b4-8872-23611a45f511
  24th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

## Provenance

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