UK Portfolio Seeks Supplier for Organisational Development Support
Summary
The UK Portfolio, managed by The National Lottery Community Fund, has issued a tender notice seeking a supplier for organisational development support to its funded organisations. The estimated contract value is £960,000, with a duration of up to five years.
What changed
The National Lottery Community Fund, acting as the UK Portfolio, has published a tender notice for organisational development support. The selected supplier or consortium will be responsible for assessing funded organisations' effectiveness, identifying development areas, and providing training and advice. The contract is valued at an estimated £960,000 (including VAT) and is expected to run from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029, with a possible extension to June 30, 2031.
Organisations interested in bidding must submit their proposals according to the tender requirements. The procurement process is governed by the Procurement Act 2023. While this is a notice for a procurement opportunity, it does not impose direct compliance obligations on regulated entities beyond those participating in the tender process. The focus is on supporting the effectiveness and systemic change initiatives of organisations funded by the UK Fund.
What to do next
- Review tender documents for eligibility and submission requirements.
- Prepare and submit bid for organisational development support services.
Source document (simplified)
Tender
UKP ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- The National Lottery Community Fund UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-027591
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-067466
Published 25 March 2026, 9:00pm
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C0139
Description
The UK Portfolio is seeking a single supplier or a consortium of suppliers to: - support funded organisations to assess their organisation effectiveness - support funded organisations to identify development areas - provide training/support/advice to enable organisations to develop their effectiveness in the identified areas The UK Fund is a funding programme that covers two distinct thematic areas: - Connected Communities - Youth Voice The first awards were granted in February 2024, focusing on Connected Communities, and in 2025 the funding expanded to Youth Voice. The key themes that run across the different thematic areas are voice, relationship building, agency, community systems and lived experience. UK Fund has adopted a funding approach that spans across and between countries, rather than being geographically restricted, and focuses on supporting well-established programmes that demonstrate proven impact, enabling them to scale and expand further. The funding also prioritises equity - targeting only communities facing poverty, disadvantage, and discrimination. Another distinguishing factor about the UK Fund is its emphasis on long-term systems change, requiring projects to include a mix of service delivery and systemic transformation in their plans. The methodology and methods for all the work described above is to be suggested by the supplier. It is expected that this will incorporate co-learning and co-creation with grantholders.
Total value (estimated)
- £800,000 excluding VAT
- £960,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029
- Possible extension to 30 June 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The total value of the contract is £960,000 including VAT of which the extension period is up to the value of £355,200.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Evaluation consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Enquiry deadline
15 April 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 May 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104094&TID100109266&B=
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
8 June 2026
| Name | Type | Weighting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Technical | Quality | 90% |
| Commercial | Price | 10% |
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Not required due to nature of requirements.
The National Lottery Community Fund
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNLV-9975-CQQW Apex House, 3 Embassy Drive, Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 1TR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Zobair Mehmood
Telephone: +44 3454102030
Email: Zobair.Mehmood@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Website: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
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