Scope
Reference
C0100
Description
The contract will promote a culture of shared learning between all Fund grant holders in Northern Ireland, offering a scheduled programme of support and activities for grant holders to sign up to. It will offer a tiered approach, with availability of different levels of engagement to suit grant holders' specific needs and circumstances. Grant holder focussed research has helped us identify the importance of bringing communities together to learn from each other, including peer learning, coaching, mentoring, and communities of practice as well as supporting them to share their learning and impact with a wider audience. The contract aims to be creative, exploring new ways to facilitate learning and connect grant holders. Grant holders will be given opportunities to engage with each other related to where they are located and with regards to themes related to specific learning. It will not focus on traditional classroom learning or training but focus on developing skills and knowledge through connection with others. It will also provide opportunities to share this learning with each other, communities, the wider sector and policy makers.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,200,000 excluding VAT
- £1,440,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 31 October 2028
- Possible extension to 31 October 2030
- 4 years, 11 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
Optional two x 12 month extension periods.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Refer to the tender pack for further information.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Refer to the tender pack for further information.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 September 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
29 September 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
21 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | 85% weighting out of 100%. Refer to the tender pack for further information. |
Quality |
| Commerical | 15% weighting out of 100%. Refer to the tender pack for further information. |
Price |
Weighting description
Refer to the tender pack for further information.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Not required.
Contracting authority
The National Lottery Community Fund
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNLV-9975-CQQW
Apex House, 3 Embassy Drive, Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 1TR
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government