Tender

Bradford City of Culture 2025

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The National Lottery Community Fund has initiated a tender process titled "Bradford City of Culture 2025," seeking to engage a social media partner for a pivotal cultural event set to span across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Europe. Classified under "Advertising and Marketing Services," this opportunity invites businesses to create and publish engaging social media content, specifically four films covering various sectors of the National Lottery's investment in the cultural festivities. With the submission deadline on 27th June 2025 and a contract period scheduled from 14th July to 31st October 2025, this active procurement process provides an avenue for interested parties to contribute to a prestigious event.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability preferences. By participating, businesses can leverage their expertise in social media content creation to gain exposure and foster relationships within the cultural and marketing sectors. The National Lottery Community Fund seeks partners capable of effectively highlighting its contributions through creative storytelling and engaging visuals, making it an appealing prospect for those specialising in digital media, marketing, and cultural engagements. Both domestic and international firms can benefit from the global reach of the event, thus providing ample scope for creative agencies and media production companies to expand their portfolios.

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Notice Title

Bradford City of Culture 2025

Notice Description

The National Lottery Promotions Unit (NLPU) is seeking a social media partner who will create, produce and publish social media content, on their own channels and share with National Lottery Good Causes, to highlight the National Lottery investment that has gone into Bradford City of Culture 2025. There is lots of activity planned for the year-long celebrations that began in January, that span art, culture and community. The NLPU is seeking a partner who can turn this activity into four engaging films that will clearly cover off one sector of funding. Further information is available in the tender pack.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ec4d14-6556-4781-a789-9b91115fd80b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3454102030

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

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