---
title: "C0156 - Black Health Inequalities Summit 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0684ec"
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buyer: "THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# C0156 - Black Health Inequalities Summit 2026

Buyer: THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0684ec

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## Summary

The National Lottery Community Fund has conducted a procurement process titled "C0156 - Black Health Inequalities Summit 2026," focusing on addressing health inequalities affecting Black communities in the UK. This event falls under the services industry category, specifically event services, and will take place throughout the UK. As a direct award, the procurement completion date was 17th April 2026, with the contract period extending from 20th April to 5th May 2026. The procurement was executed via a direct method without competition due to the specific requirement for a partner like the Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN), the only suitable organiser. The buying organisation is located in Birmingham and classified as a public authority under sub-central government.

This tender represents a pivotal opportunity for businesses in the event services sector, particularly SMEs, to engage in partnerships that support community-focused initiatives. Although the direct award limits competition, enterprises looking to expand their reach in health-related event organisation and community care models can benefit by networking with influential entities like The National Lottery Community Fund. Such collaborations enhance visibility and open channels for future projects within NHS frameworks addressing systemic health inequities, fostering growth for businesses with expertise in health data outcomes, commissioning strategies, and equality duty implementation.

## Notice

Partnership Event: An annual summit in its 3rd edition addressing edition systemic health inequalities affecting Black communities in the UK. Event covers: health outcomes data, commissioning strategies, community-centred care models, and implementation of equality duties within NHS frameworks. Justification for direct award:The Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN) are the only supplier the contracting authority can engage with as the summit organiser. Please note VAT is not applicable to this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035053-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 5 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | CARIBBEAN & AFRICAN HEALTH NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 09:47 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035053-2026
- 17 Apr 2026 at 09:34 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035035-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035053-2026
  17th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035035-2026
  17th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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