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title: "Pilot Fund for councils to explore crowdfunding for infrastructure projects"
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published: "2018-02-21"
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# Pilot Fund for councils to explore crowdfunding for infrastructure projects

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-763b1053-e8c0-4d7b-9cda-45abcfd32689

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "Pilot Fund for councils to explore crowdfunding for infrastructure projects" was initiated by The Department For Culture Media & Sport. This procurement falls under the industry category of financial consultancy services and was completed on 15th February 2018, with a contract period beginning on 16th February 2018 and lasting until 30th April 2019. The procurement was executed through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the financial threshold, with a total value of £43,000. The delivery addresses for this project are in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services, especially those with experience in crowdfunding initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement includes criteria favouring their participation. By engaging in projects focused on innovative funding models for local councils, such businesses can expand their portfolios and enhance their visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

Pilot fund to help local councils explore crowdfunding as a way of financing new infrastructure projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83ea09bd-6690-4434-a550-e8bf30981502 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,000 |
| 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 DEPARTMENT FOR 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2018 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83ea09bd-6690-4434-a550-e8bf30981502

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83ea09bd-6690-4434-a550-e8bf30981502
  21st February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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