--- title: "Prospect Research Provider (Charity)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ceca3fd5-901e-4b9e-a265-c9ed229b566e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ceca3fd5-901e-4b9e-a265-c9ed229b566e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ceca3fd5-901e-4b9e-a265-c9ed229b566e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ceca3fd5-901e-4b9e-a265-c9ed229b566e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-06-30" --- # Prospect Research Provider (Charity) Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ceca3fd5-901e-4b9e-a265-c9ed229b566e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ceca3fd5-901e-4b9e-a265-c9ed229b566e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ceca3fd5-901e-4b9e-a265-c9ed229b566e.json) ## Summary The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for a project titled "Prospect Research Provider (Charity)" within the industry category of market research and general management consultancy services. Located in Reading, England, the procurement is currently in the planning stage as of 30th June 2026. A planned procurement notice was published on this date, signalling potential future opportunities for businesses interested in providing specialist prospect research, donor insight analysis, and fundraising consultancy services for a major fundraising appeal. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2026, with a value range from £20,000 to £25,000. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in market research and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in donor analysis, prospect profiling, and strategic fundraising consultancy will be particularly well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The procurement method involves a competitive quotation below the threshold, which could allow smaller firms the chance to participate in the bidding process. Engaging in this project could help firms enhance their portfolio, improve community ties, and establish connections within the charity sector. ## Notice Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Charity is seeking a suitably experienced provider to deliver specialist prospect research, donor insight analysis, and fundraising consultancy services to support the development and delivery of a major fundraising appeal. Additional information: Scope of Services The appointed provider will be required to: * Deliver prospect research services to identify and profile potential high-value supporters, including individuals, corporates, trusts and foundations. * Provide donor insight analysis (including assessment of giving capacity and propensity) to identify potential major donors within the charity's supporter base. * Produce detailed reports and insights to inform fundraising strategy, including connections, philanthropic interests and giving potential * Offer fundraising consultancy support to design and develop a major gifts strategy and plan for a large-scale fundraising appeal. * Support the charity to build and manage a pipeline of prospective donors, including segmentation, prioritisation and cultivation planning. * Provide guidance on best practice and regulatory compliance in relation to prospect research and donor engagement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b87c4d20-3d7d-435e-910a-d0f2e9e880af | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 5AN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Redlands | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79310000 - Market research services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2026 at 12:33 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b87c4d20-3d7d-435e-910a-d0f2e9e880af ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b87c4d20-3d7d-435e-910a-d0f2e9e880af 30th June 2026 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb8ad1ad-66d2-4acf-a119-6b3a035d055f Brief for Prospect Research provider ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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