--- title: "22FND004 - Learning and Insights for Bringing People Together" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8260311f-c55f-42ff-83fa-7dcbcda4fe70" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8260311f-c55f-42ff-83fa-7dcbcda4fe70" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8260311f-c55f-42ff-83fa-7dcbcda4fe70.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8260311f-c55f-42ff-83fa-7dcbcda4fe70.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIG LOTTERY FUND, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND" published: "2022-01-26" --- # 22FND004 - Learning and Insights for Bringing People Together Buyer: BIG LOTTERY FUND, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8260311f-c55f-42ff-83fa-7dcbcda4fe70 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8260311f-c55f-42ff-83fa-7dcbcda4fe70) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8260311f-c55f-42ff-83fa-7dcbcda4fe70.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the contract titled "22FND004 Learning and Insights for Bringing People Together" was initiated by the Big Lottery Fund, operating as The National Lottery Community Fund. This contract falls under the industry category of research services (CPV 73110000) and was published on 1 December 2021. The tender period concluded on 16 February 2022, and the contract, valued at £50,000, commenced on 31 January 2022, running until 31 January 2024, with the option for a 12-month extension. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure below the threshold, allowing a broad array of suppliers to participate. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in research services and social research services to engage and grow their business. The contract aims to seek a Learning Partner to facilitate insights from the Bringing People Together programme, making it well-suited for organisations with expertise in learning facilitation, social research methodologies, and community engagement strategies. Interested businesses should prepare to demonstrate their capabilities in aligning with the Fund's objectives and their experience in delivering similar projects. ## Notice The National Lottery Community Fund (hereafter referred to as 'the Fund') is seeking to procure a suitable Learning Partner (sometimes referred to as 'the Supplier') to facilitate learning from the Bringing People Together (BPT) programme. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) sets out the context for this work, the procurement timescales and the services required. This will be a 2-year contract until 14/02/2024 (with the option to extend for a further 12 months), with a maximum budget of PS50,000 including expenses (excluding VAT). This contract will be subject to the Fund's standard terms and conditions. These can be accessed via the following link: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/about/customer-service/supplier-zone/terms-and-conditions (this contract will be subject to our terms and conditions for over PS10,000). A submission received as part of this tender process shall constitute acceptance of these terms and conditions, so bidders are advised to review these with their legal team whilst the tender is still live. In order to access this tender you will need to register your organisation on the Fund's e-tendering portal via the following link: https://tnlcommunityfund.bravosolution.co.uk/. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97da2b4f-9a68-4c02-86df-31fff97ea9c8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Mar 2022 - 14 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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, 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 26 Jan 2022 at 12:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97da2b4f-9a68-4c02-86df-31fff97ea9c8 - 1 Dec 2021 at 16:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97da2b4f-9a68-4c02-86df-31fff97ea9c8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97da2b4f-9a68-4c02-86df-31fff97ea9c8 26th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://tnlcommunityfund.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/about/customer-service/supplier-zone/terms-and-conditions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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