--- title: "The Strategic National Evaluation of the A Better Start Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9cbdbf55-ef56-4192-beee-bc4aa08f0459" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cbdbf55-ef56-4192-beee-bc4aa08f0459" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cbdbf55-ef56-4192-beee-bc4aa08f0459.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cbdbf55-ef56-4192-beee-bc4aa08f0459.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIG LOTTERY FUND, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND" published: "2020-09-28" --- # The Strategic National Evaluation of the A Better Start Programme Buyer: BIG LOTTERY FUND, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cbdbf55-ef56-4192-beee-bc4aa08f0459 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cbdbf55-ef56-4192-beee-bc4aa08f0459) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cbdbf55-ef56-4192-beee-bc4aa08f0459.json) ## Summary The Strategic National Evaluation of the A Better Start Programme is currently in the tender stage, initiated by the Big Lottery Fund, operating as The National Lottery Community Fund. This evaluation consultancy service, classified under CPV code 79419000, is set to operate across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London, the South East, and the North West. Interested parties must register to access the tender documents by 27th October 2020, with a tender launch virtual session scheduled for 1st October 2020 at 10.30 am. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 8th March 2021 and conclude on 6th March 2026. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in evaluation and research consultancy services. The evaluation is critical for assessing the effectiveness of the A Better Start Programme, attracting businesses with expertise in social research and consultancy, as well as those with experience in managing national evaluations. Potential bidders should leverage the upcoming virtual session to gain insights into the procurement process and enhance their understanding of the expectations set by the contracting authority. ## Notice The National Lottery Community Fund seeks to conduct a tender process to establish a Contract for the national evaluation of the A Better Start Programme. Details about the A Better Start Programme can be found at: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/strategic-investments/a-better-start. Those wishing to access the associated tender documents and/or participate within the tender process should register their Organisation details at https://tnlcommunityfund.bravosolution.co.uk and search for project 1183, ppq_11. Please note that participation conditions apply to this Tender process and those wishing to take part must first qualify to do so, as part of a qualification stage. Further details regarding this can be found within the associated tender documents. As a follow on from the advance notice to support your planning provided within the PIN, the Contracting Authority confirms its intention to conduct a tender launch virtual session on 1st October 2020 at 10.30 am and invites all interested parties to attend. The session will be conducted via Microsoft teams and joining instructions are provided within tender document entitled 'Qualification Participation Instructions'. The purpose of this session is to summarise the key elements of the information contained within the tender documents made available. Interested parties will also have the opportunity to ask questions about this tender process and resulting contract. Please note that the session will be recorded, and any PowerPoint slides presented by The Contracting Authority will be made available to all parties, via the E-tendering portal being utilised for this tender process, Bravo Solutions. A record of all questions asked, and answers provided during the session will also be made available via Bravo Solutions. (subject to confidentiality). Responses to any questions taken away to be answered following the session will also be provided (subject to confidentiality), as soon as available, via Bravo Solutions. Attendance at this session is not compulsory or a condition of your participation within this tender process. Please note that the deadline for responses to the qualification stage is Midday 27th October. Interested parties are therefore advised of the importance of registering their Organisation details and accessing the tender documents, via the link and project coding referenced above, at their soonest opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19813b22-4b9c-48c5-9538-560d773a95cc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | 18 Sep 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Mar 2021 - 6 Mar 2026 | | 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, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC4A 1DE | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Sep 2020 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19813b22-4b9c-48c5-9538-560d773a95cc - 21 Aug 2020 at 12:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d84a4ad-c7b8-4a1f-a2ef-ad678e0d8b5e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19813b22-4b9c-48c5-9538-560d773a95cc 28th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d84a4ad-c7b8-4a1f-a2ef-ad678e0d8b5e 21st August 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://tnlcommunityfund.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/strategic-investments/a-better-start ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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