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title: "Funding Formula Review"
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buyer: "THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND"
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# Funding Formula Review

Buyer: THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffe08158-f18f-462c-86db-b610d24ee55b

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## Summary

This procurement process is initiated by The National Lottery Community Fund, headquartered in Birmingham. The tender titled "Funding Formula Review" falls under the industry category of Research Consultancy Services. The procurement has reached the award stage with London Economics being the chosen supplier. The contract, valued at £82,915, will run from 9th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The project aims to explore the distribution of National Lottery funds across various portfolios, considering a more equitable approach based on data and evidence. The work is planned to take place across multiple locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, specifically targeting companies engaged in research consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations can leverage this contract to demonstrate their expertise in strategic funding analysis and impact assessment. Businesses that specialise in data-driven insights and policy formulation will find themselves well-positioned to benefit from the outcomes of this research initiative. By aligning with The National Lottery Community Fund's strategy, winning contractors can reinforce their market presence while contributing to pivotal changes in funding allocations.

## Notice

This research is being commissioned by The National Lottery Community Fund's (known here onwards as 'The Fund') Funding Strategy, Communication, and Impact (FSCI) directorate. In the FSCI directorate, we work with colleagues across The Fund to: lead on the strategic development and delivery of our UK-wide funding; manage communications and engagement through our stakeholder relationships, media relations, and brand delivery; and generate evidence and share learning and insight. The research will be led by the Evidence and Impact team, which aim to provide an integrated insight, evidence and impact service operating across the Fund that supports communities, stakeholders and colleagues. We use evidence and insight to create positive change by informing our equity-based approach to funding, demonstrating the impact that we and communities make, and responding to our devolved working environment. Key aims: * The options for shaping our approach to distributing National Lottery money using the latest data and evidence. * How our Budget Funding Formula can be better aligned to our policy directions and new funding strategy. * How we can consider the full spectrum of need. * How we can fairly and equitably share our awards budget between and within the five portfolios (four UK nations and UK Portfolio).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20fceca1-3ae0-45af-802b-4f93db64f577 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,915 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LONDON ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20fceca1-3ae0-45af-802b-4f93db64f577

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20fceca1-3ae0-45af-802b-4f93db64f577
  24th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

## Provenance

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