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title: "A Better Start campaign to promote early social, emotional and language development"
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# A Better Start campaign to promote early social, emotional and language development

Buyer: BIG LOTTERY FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7abbfefb-4493-4ffe-b280-68e35e757b96

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## Summary

The Big Lottery Fund is seeking to procure services for its "A Better Start" campaign aimed at enhancing early social, emotional, and language development for children from pregnancy to their fourth birthday. This procurement involves two lots: Lot 1 focuses on appointing an organisation with expertise in communications campaigns, while Lot 2 seeks an organisation to evaluate the campaign's effectiveness. The tender process was conducted through an open procurement method, which concluded on 1st December 2017, with the contract period commencing on 9th January 2018 and extending through to 7th January 2022. The total contract value is £584,715, and it falls under the category of public relations services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in communications and campaign evaluation, particularly those aiming to make a positive impact on early childhood development. Companies with experience in social impact projects, public relations, or communications strategies are especially well-suited to engage in this procurement process. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, which could lead to potential partnerships and collaborations in delivering impactful community initiatives.

## Notice

The Big Lottery Fund (the Fund) is seeking to procure two lots: Lot 1: The Fund is seeking to appoint an organisation with specialist expertise in communications campaigns to support five local partnerships to plan and deliver a campaign to promote early social, emotional and language development outcomes for children (from pregnancy to their fourth birthday). Lot 2: The Fund is seeking to appoint an organisation to evaluate the campaign to promote early social, emotional and language development outcomes for children (from pregnancy to their fourth birthday). Respondents can bid for one or both lots. Please refer to the full ITT and supporting documents for the full specification, requirements, process and timescales. All procurement documents can be found on the buyer's url and all tenders should register their interest to gain access to the documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01b9e9d8-b47e-4755-9f80-0b655d6c2e7b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2018 - 7 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £584,715 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £584,715 |
| 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 | BIG LOTTERY FUND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4A 1DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Castle Baynard |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | 23RED; ECORYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2018 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01b9e9d8-b47e-4755-9f80-0b655d6c2e7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01b9e9d8-b47e-4755-9f80-0b655d6c2e7b
  13th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=296387403
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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