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title: "Interim Evaluation of National Lottery Skills Clusters Fund"
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# Interim Evaluation of National Lottery Skills Clusters Fund

Buyer: BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fcd0

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## Summary

The British Film Institute (BFI) has concluded a public procurement process titled "Interim Evaluation of National Lottery Skills Clusters Fund" focused on services within the research consultancy industry. The evaluation covers several major production hubs across the UK as part of the BFI's strategic support for local industry, facilitating training for 'below-the-line' careers. The process was conducted via an open competition, below the financial threshold. The procurement stage was completed with the contract being awarded on 19th June 2025. The contracting authority, the BFI, is based in London, and the key activity involved interim evaluation work running from 23rd June 2025 to 31st December 2025. The contract was awarded to Burns Owens Partnership Ltd, also based in London.

This procurement offers a substantial growth opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in research, management, and business development services. Participation in the BFI's projects can enhance a company's portfolio and establish its reputation within the cultural and creative sectors. The tender was accessible to a large pool of potential bidders, with submissions assessed on a balance of quality (70%) and value for money (30%). As the BFI often engages in partnerships involving significant cultural impacts, businesses with a focus on consultancy services and industry-specific knowledge would find this type of contract beneficial for long-term business growth and collaboration with public sector bodies.

## Notice

In 2023 the BFI awarded PS9.m of National Lottery 'good cause' funding over three years to seven Skills Clusters supporting major production hubs across the UK that work with local industry, education and training providers to help local people train for below-the-line careers on their doorstep. As the BFI nears the end of the first funding period (2023-2026) of the new strategy, the BFI would like to commission an interim evaluation of the National Lottery funded Skills Clusters programme. Findings from the interim evaluation will be used to inform iterations to the Fund guidelines ahead of the second funding period (2026-2029).

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Extension available if required and is the sole discretion of The BFI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033856-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | £35,000 |
| Awards value | £33,875 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1T 1LN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BURNS OWENS PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2025 at 16:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033856-2025
- 3 Apr 2025 at 14:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012862-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033856-2025
  19th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012862-2025
  3rd April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Home
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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