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title: "Thriving Communities Research: Understanding the Civic Core"
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# Thriving Communities Research: Understanding the Civic Core

Buyer: BIG LOTTERY FUND, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b169b71-b582-4a06-aa76-98f69762f358

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## Summary

The Big Lottery Fund, operating as The National Lottery Community Fund, has recently completed a tender process for a research project titled "Thriving Communities Research: Understanding the Civic Core." The procurement falls under the services category, focusing on research and development consultancy services. The tender had a contract value of £43,200 GBP and followed an open procedure (below threshold) method. The procurement commenced on 31st January 2023, and the contract is scheduled to run from 13th February 2023 to 31st March 2023.

This tender opportunity, managed by The National Lottery Community Fund, is suited for businesses within the research and consultancy services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The awarded contract was secured by IPSOS UK (operating as CFO-IPSOS MORI) and offers a chance for businesses to contribute to understanding the civic core, potentially paving the way for further collaboration and growth within the industry.

## Notice

This is the first in a series of research projects on the civic core. This phase of the research will focus on increasing our understanding of the leaders and paid workforce within VCSE organisations - as we consider these to be the principal decision-makers within the civic core. We intend to expand our focus to other groups in future work. In particular, the research will clarify what type of language these individuals use to describe the civic core. It will also explore the attributes and skillsets - such as social networks, educational experience or training - that underpin the success of their projects and the enablers and barriers that impact their work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a67b4be-919b-4d05-a7f0-41b7c385c91b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,200 |
| 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, OPERATING AS 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 | IPSOS UK (OPERATING AS CFO-IPSOS MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2023 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a67b4be-919b-4d05-a7f0-41b7c385c91b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a67b4be-919b-4d05-a7f0-41b7c385c91b
  27th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/about/customer-service/supplier-zone

## Provenance

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