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title: "21ENG008 Health Equality - Learning and Support"
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# 21ENG008 Health Equality - Learning and Support

Buyer: BIG LOTTERY FUND, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4cc94ae-0ff0-4354-ae82-3a0f3ae478e1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "21ENG008 Health Equality - Learning and Support" is conducted by the Big Lottery Fund, operating as The National Lottery Community Fund. The initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the design and execution of research and development aimed at addressing health inequalities. The contract was awarded recently on 30th July 2021, and the successful supplier is The Innovation Unit Limited. The contract period extends from 9th August 2021 to 9th May 2022, with a budget of £145,000. The procurement process followed was an open procedure and was completed by the designated end date of the tender period on 16th July 2021.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in health equality initiatives or community support services. Companies offering research methodologies, development strategies, or community-based support are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The engagement in partnerships to share knowledge and learning will foster collaboration, enhancing the competitive edge for businesses in the health sector.

## Notice

This notice acknowledges that the contract has been awarded following a competitive tendering procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bd0fde2-9c44-462b-816f-dfdc8a52ddac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2021 - 9 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,000 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1TR |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE INNOVATION UNIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2021 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bd0fde2-9c44-462b-816f-dfdc8a52ddac
- 21 Jun 2021 at 13:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/347ab148-a831-4feb-aed4-9a10f11929b2
- 21 Jun 2021 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/347ab148-a831-4feb-aed4-9a10f11929b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bd0fde2-9c44-462b-816f-dfdc8a52ddac
  25th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/347ab148-a831-4feb-aed4-9a10f11929b2
  21st June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tnlcommunityfund.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eTendering Portal

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