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title: "Evaluation of the Life Chances Fund"
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# Evaluation of the Life Chances Fund

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d41120dc-29ad-4d9c-a5c6-dd8c1d281720

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Evaluation of the Life Chances Fund," conducted by The Department For Culture Media & Sport, involves research and development services within the United Kingdom. This tender, classified under CPV code 73000000, has completed its bidding phase, which concluded on 28th June 2017. The awarded contract is valued at £154,650 and will run from 31st July 2017 to 31st July 2018, focusing on assessing the impact of the Life Chances Fund on the Social Impact Bond market and its overall effectiveness.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that have expertise in conducting evaluations. Companies that can demonstrate experience in impact assessment and knowledge of the Social Impact Bond sector would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, enabling them to expand their portfolios and enhance their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

The Authority are looking to commission an evaluation of the Life Chances Fund. The purpose of the evaluation is to; - Robustly assess the overall impact of the Life Chances Fund (LCF) so far - Investigate the role and impact that the LCF has had on the SIB market - identify what worked well and less well with the fund and if the fund is on track to achieve its aims and objectives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c683f66f-ce7d-4749-bdcb-fc907eecc7de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Not Applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £154,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £154,650 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1 2BQ |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2017 at 16:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c683f66f-ce7d-4749-bdcb-fc907eecc7de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c683f66f-ce7d-4749-bdcb-fc907eecc7de
  4th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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