--- title: "BIG001-1105 Understanding the context of thriving communities 2020 (B)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8305581a-c185-424c-9291-064b440dba0a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8305581a-c185-424c-9291-064b440dba0a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8305581a-c185-424c-9291-064b440dba0a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8305581a-c185-424c-9291-064b440dba0a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIG LOTTERY FUND, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND" published: "2020-03-11" --- # BIG001-1105 Understanding the context of thriving communities 2020 (B) Buyer: BIG LOTTERY FUND, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8305581a-c185-424c-9291-064b440dba0a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8305581a-c185-424c-9291-064b440dba0a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8305581a-c185-424c-9291-064b440dba0a.json) ## Summary The National Lottery Community Fund is inviting tenders for its project titled "BIG001-1105 Understanding the context of thriving communities 2020 (B)." This procurement falls under the market research services category and is primarily focused on gaining insights into factors that contribute to thriving communities. The tender was published on 10th March 2020 and is currently in the tender stage, closing on 1st April 2020. The expected contract period is from 11th May 2020 to 10th November 2020, with a total budget of £35,000 for the project. Delivery addresses can be within the UK or other British Overseas Territories, making this opportunity accessible to a wide range of suppliers across various locations. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research and social research consultancy, particularly those with expertise in community development and engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those capable of conducting in-depth literature reviews and producing thematic summaries based on research findings. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in shaping the understanding of community dynamics, making this an appealing prospect for firms looking to establish or expand their influence in the public sector and research communities. ## Notice The National Lottery Community Fund (the 'Fund') is seeking to procure a suitable supplier for the provision of research to further develop our understanding about what enables communities to thrive. This Invitation to Tender sets out the context for this work and the services required. In spring/summer 2019 we commissioned an initial piece of research to review the evidence about what works to enable communities to thrive (see here for full report: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/media/insights/documents/Understanding-Thriving-Communities.pdf?mtime=20191218130904). We are now commissioning a second project to build on that research, adding further contextual information and additional sense-making. This project will include the following: 1. A rapid review of secondary evidence about what contextual factors enable a community to thrive - building on the first report, which focused more on interventions, to consider wider contextual factors such as the economy, diversity, transport etc. This will help with sense-making and enable the evidence to be acted upon. 2. Carry out more in-depth secondary research on a small number of agreed areas of interest from the existing report, producing engaging thematic summaries of the evidence to be shared internally and externally. Areas of focus will be co-produced by the Fund and the successful bidder, examples might include participation, volunteering or community hubs. Please note this is the second time we publish this opportunity with a slight amended scope and description. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1fc0b6-8fdb-4c6e-8606-b1b985897938 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 May 2020 - 10 Nov 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 11 Mar 2020 at 10:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1fc0b6-8fdb-4c6e-8606-b1b985897938 - 11 Mar 2020 at 09:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1fc0b6-8fdb-4c6e-8606-b1b985897938 - 10 Mar 2020 at 18:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1fc0b6-8fdb-4c6e-8606-b1b985897938 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1fc0b6-8fdb-4c6e-8606-b1b985897938 11th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://tnlcommunityfund.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/media/insights/documents/Understanding-Thriving-Communities.pdf?mtime=20191218130904 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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