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Central Contract: Specialist Professional Services

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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28 May 2026 at 14:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Central Contract: Specialist Professional Services" has been completed by The National Lottery Community Fund. This contract, under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, supports the National Lottery Community Fund in acquiring specialist contracts through the NEPRO³ framework. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the contract has an initial term of two years, starting on 1st August 2025, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The contract is valued at up to £1,500,000, with an extension potentially worth an additional £500,000. This procurement covers a wide geographical area, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other parts of the world.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in professional services, particularly those involved in research and development consultancy. The clear preference for SMEs indicates that smaller enterprises with relevant expertise should consider competing for similar opportunities in the future. The contract, awarded to BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES LIMITED, suggests that firms capable of delivering specialised professional services at a competitive price point could effectively capitalise on similar opportunities. Businesses interested in entering or expanding within the public sector market might find such contracts advantageous for strategic growth and establishing a presence in services procured through frameworks like NEPRO³.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Central Contract: Specialist Professional Services

Notice Description

This contract was procured via the Specialist Professional Services ("NEPRO3) framework to support the National Lottery Community Fund in procuring services for specialist contracts. The Contract is for an initial term of 2 years with a value up to PS1,500,000 with the possibility of a further 1 year extension with a value up to PS500,000. The amendment relates to the value of the intial term which was noted as PS500,000 GBP on the original notice and the extension period of 2 years on the original notice https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d248a2aa-24ce-4ac1-98bb-0b646b612b63

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83857969-306e-468f-ac12-696076e94b27
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1TR
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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