--- title: "Funding Ecology - Practical Tools and Resource" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-efc89bb3-9e4e-4bea-98ec-0240468a8a17" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efc89bb3-9e4e-4bea-98ec-0240468a8a17" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efc89bb3-9e4e-4bea-98ec-0240468a8a17.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efc89bb3-9e4e-4bea-98ec-0240468a8a17.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIG LOTTERY FUND" published: "2017-01-20" --- # Funding Ecology - Practical Tools and Resource Buyer: BIG LOTTERY FUND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efc89bb3-9e4e-4bea-98ec-0240468a8a17 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efc89bb3-9e4e-4bea-98ec-0240468a8a17) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efc89bb3-9e4e-4bea-98ec-0240468a8a17.json) ## Summary The Big Lottery Fund, located in London, is seeking a suitable provider through an open tender process titled "Funding Ecology - Practical Tools and Resource". This initiative falls under the services category, particularly focusing on research and development services and related consultancy services, as outlined by the CPV code 73000000. Proposals must be submitted by 3rd February 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 6th February 2017 and run until 6th July 2017. The procurement aims to enhance collaborative efforts within the social sector by developing practical tools and resources that facilitate better understanding and engagement among funders and charities. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in collaborative research and development projects. Companies with expertise in social sector consultancy, research methodologies, and community engagement strategies will find this tender particularly appealing. By contributing innovative approaches to funding ecology and collaborative practices, successful bidders can solidify their presence in the sector and foster partnerships that lead to sustainable community impact. ## Notice We would like to find a suitable provider to do a piece of work which enables us, other funders and charities to collaborate more effectively and understand our place in the wider funding ecology. A key part of our new ways of working under our 'People in the Lead' strategic framework and new England Portfolio 2016-21 is to be more collaborative. We want to fund more partnership working, get involved in more funder collaborations and support local organisations in the right way to work together for the collective good. We recognise that this is not always simple in practice, and therefore we would like to co-produce tools and resources which enable better collaboration in the social sector. We also want to be an intelligent funder and ensure that our portfolio development process is undertaken with the key aim to add value in the sector, and understand our place in the funding ecology. Our England Portfolio 2016-21 will enable people to take the lead by supporting: * Happier and stronger relationships in and across communities * Shared and sustainable places and spaces * Early action to prevent future problems and tackle disadvantage As we continue to develop and shape these funding priorities in terms of what impact they will have on our funding decisions and the people we work with, we need to have a more complete understanding of the current context and what other funders are providing in this space. This will enable us to direct our resources to the right people, in the right places, at the right time. We invite research partners to bid with an idea for how to achieve this, with expectation that the Fund will work closely with the provider to ensure that the plan meets our objectives. It should cover the following: 1. Produce practical tools and resources using collaborative co-production methods which are useful and widely accessible for the wider sector. * What practical tools do funders and social sector organisations need in order to be able to collaborate effectively? * How can a social sector organisation undertake mapping work to better understand the funding ecology around a particular issue or theme? n.b. We expect that the co-production will involve a diverse mix of funders and practitioners from across England with varying specialisms and particular attention paid to involving both large and small organisations. 2. Undertake mapping work for the Big Lottery Fund which helps to inform one of our England Portfolio funding priorities (Relationships, Places, Early Action) so that we can understand our place in the funding ecology, utilising the tools co-developed with the sector. * What is the funding ecology and how can our funding add the most value? * What are some of the ways we can achieve our aims in a collaborative way? We will work closely with the research partner throughout the process to ensure alignment with portfolio goals. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/027afeb8-0230-49c8-bfa4-281d78ece8ff | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Feb 2017 - 6 Jul 2017 | | 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 | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Jan 2017 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/027afeb8-0230-49c8-bfa4-281d78ece8ff ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/027afeb8-0230-49c8-bfa4-281d78ece8ff 20th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/822b2ae6-2615-42ee-9ccb-1ded98d8aee8 ITT ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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