Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c42-b228-7331-8034-b5f117e7d639/big001-1045-research-to-develop-our-understanding-of-what-enables-communities-to closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # BIG001-1045 Research to develop our understanding of what enables communities to thrive [The National Lottery Community Fund](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-national-lottery-community-fund) Estimated value £1 Published 2 Apr 2019 Deadline Closed 29 Apr 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### BUSINESS AIMS - Synthesise the existing evidence we could use to support people and communities to thrive - Identify the gaps in evidence we could/should fill. 2.5.2 Research Objectives - To understand what factors contribute to a 'thriving community' (and in different contexts).These should take the structure of the conceptual model (e.g. People-led, Places and spaces, Relationships and Connections, Individual Wellbeing and Resilience). 1 To understand the conditions for success for each of the contributing factors. For example - do some need to happen first in order for others to have greater chance of success? 2 To understand any overlap / connection between the factors and/or conditions for success identified in 1 and 2 above. 3 Make recommendations for how best to measure the factors and conditions for success (e.g. publically available data, monitoring data). 4 Based on learning from the previous objectives, identify gaps in the evidence or further research questions that arise, which the Fund should seek to address. Additional information: Please register at [tnlcommunityfund.bravosolution.co.uk](https://tnlcommunityfund.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/public/registration?locale=en_GB?locale=en_GB&customLoginPage=/web/login.html?locale=en_GB) You should then be able to express an interest in this tender and gain access to the qualification, technical and commercial envelops where you will find the detailed specification. Read full description ## CPV classification Market research services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9f69cfc0-f659-4053-9bdf-834ab1340442) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile The National Lottery Community Fund: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-national-lottery-community-fund) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Provision of Payroll Services · The Pirbright Institute · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15a0a-9c0d-709d-81ea-b082c210a292/provision-of-payroll-services) [CA18489 - Askham Bryan College - Provision for External Audit Services · Askham Bryan College · 27 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1594a-59c0-7116-83f2-f6a8be15db7d/ca18489-askham-bryan-college-provision-for-external-audit-services) [Askham Bryan College - Provision for External Audit Services · Askham Bryan College · 27 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-ceed-7243-ac52-e8ffe216e03f/askham-bryan-college-provision-for-external-audit-services) [Institutional Strengthening and Capability Development Plan for Disaster Risk Management in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Dai Global UK Ltd · 15 days left · 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1594a-5b90-70f0-bfba-b41855fc1036/institutional-strengthening-and-capability-development-plan-for-disaster-risk-ma) [Tech support for the dev. of the PCF requirements of the NHS Supplier Roadmap · NHS England · 20 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1592e-e8f3-706b-9ddc-5c6a732dbed6/tech-support-for-the-dev-of-the-pcf-requirements-of-the-nhs-supplier-roadmap) [CCHA 0328 Legal Services Framework for Land and Development · Castles and Coasts · 35 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a158c1-081f-701f-9487-6053b00296f6/ccha-0328-legal-services-framework-for-land-and-development)