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title: "BIG001-1044 Research to support VCSE sector organisations 2019 - CCS RM6018"
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# BIG001-1044 Research to support VCSE sector organisations 2019 - CCS RM6018

Buyer: BIG LOTTERY FUND, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0927801-6caa-454b-9461-26db538675af

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Big Lottery Fund, operating as The National Lottery Community Fund, which has awarded a contract titled "BIG001-1044 Research to support VCSE sector organisations 2019 - CCS RM6018." This research falls under the category of services, specifically research services, and is focused on the needs of the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. The contract period is from 8 April 2019 to 7 July 2019, following a tender phase that concluded on 15 March 2019. The project is located in the United Kingdom and employs a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those specialising in market research, survey, and evaluation consultancy services. The focus on providing insights to support VCSE organisations means that firms with expertise in data analysis and evidence-based practices will be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract aims to address specific research gaps that could lead to significant improvements in how VCSEs operate.

## Notice

This contract will build on other research we commissioned last year, specifically: - Research with grant holders and funding staff about their experiences of and aspirations for monitoring and evaluation. This identified a number of improvements (both in terms of processes and guidance) which are now being developed. - Research with other funders to understand how they support their grant holders around data and evidence. This identified potential approaches to support that the Fund could take. - Research to map all of the existing outcomes frameworks and measures/scales that are relevant for VCSE sector organisations We will provide the findings from these pieces of research to the successful bidder. This research will fill a specific insight gap about: - the broad data and evidence needs of the VCSE sector - what support different organisations need around data and evidence to meet their organisational goals - how we should prioritise our resources to support this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e16e11-4d9f-4dd6-8071-b6fa3eff0011 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2019 - 7 Jul 2019 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUE MARBLE RESEARCH |

## 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
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2019 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e16e11-4d9f-4dd6-8071-b6fa3eff0011

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e16e11-4d9f-4dd6-8071-b6fa3eff0011
  23rd September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/about/customer-service/supplier-zone

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