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title: "A Better Start programme of shared learning and development"
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# A Better Start programme of shared learning and development

Buyer: BIG LOTTERY FUND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-944f5fe0-791d-4bf6-8530-d1def72537fc

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## Summary

The Big Lottery Fund is currently conducting a procurement process for the "A Better Start programme of shared learning and development" project. This opportunity falls under the evaluation consultancy services category and is classified as open procedure procurement. The tender was published on 21 August 2018, with a submission deadline set for 5 October 2018. The successful contract is anticipated to span from 1 January 2019 to 31 March 2025, covering various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in consultancy services, particularly those focused on evaluation and development initiatives. Businesses that can enhance community support programmes, particularly in early childhood and family services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a demand for innovative approaches to shared learning and development, engaging in this procurement process could lead to substantial growth and collaboration opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

The Big Lottery fund (the Fund) is seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver the second stage of its Frameworks for Shared Learned and Development (FSLD) supporting the Fulfilling Lives - A Better Start strategic funding programme. In scoping this contract the ABS team have conducted market testing and the results are summarised in Annex 5

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e34e84-67fd-4fd0-96ab-157ddb681495 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2018 at 07:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e34e84-67fd-4fd0-96ab-157ddb681495

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e34e84-67fd-4fd0-96ab-157ddb681495
  21st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=339582922
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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