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title: "Life Chances Fund - Commissioner Support and Engagement Contract"
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# Life Chances Fund - Commissioner Support and Engagement Contract

Buyer: BIG LOTTERY FUND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dad65c8-c4b8-4ac5-86b0-ccca0a4aa243

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## Summary

The Big Lottery Fund is currently seeking qualified individuals or organisations to deliver the "Life Chances Fund - Commissioner Support and Engagement Contract." This contract falls under the services category, particularly focusing on research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement is at the tender stage, set to close on 24th April 2017, with potential contract commencement on 22nd May 2017 lasting until 23rd April 2018. The estimated value of the contract is £362,000, with a minimum value of £140,000. This opportunity is open for bids across various locations including the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in coaching, consultancy, and support services, particularly those that can assist commissioners in the development of Social Impact Bonds. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, making this an ideal opportunity for firms with expertise in social programmes, community engagement, or service delivery enhancement. Successful participation in this contract can significantly contribute to business growth in a socially impactful sector.

## Notice

To support the Life Chances Programme, the Big Lottery Fund requires suitably qualified people, or organisation(s), to coach, advise, provide direct support and help to instill confidence in commissioners as they progress through each stage of Social Impact Bond (SIB) development from LCF Expression of Interest through to the launch of the proposed SIB, and where appropriate in the initial stages of service delivery. Referrals for support would be made by the LCF fund team and focus upon those proposals that don't currently have specified external support (i.e. from an intermediary).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35b905b6-7163-40d5-b2dc-f34ddf31f0f0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 May 2017 - 23 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £362,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2017 at 10:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35b905b6-7163-40d5-b2dc-f34ddf31f0f0
- 21 Mar 2017 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35b905b6-7163-40d5-b2dc-f34ddf31f0f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35b905b6-7163-40d5-b2dc-f34ddf31f0f0
  10th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9cd7e544-ac9e-40d6-b462-499c958484e7
  ITT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6cfe3bd3-acd3-4a64-9325-76699ae19cbc
  Clarification 1 - BIG001-0812

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