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Central Contract: Specialist Professional Services

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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07 Jul 2026 at 11:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Lottery Community Fund has completed a procurement process under the Specialist Professional Services framework, targeting the research and development services and related consultancy sector. The contract, awarded to BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES LIMITED, encompasses an initial two-year term beginning on 1st August 2025, with an option for a further two-year extension. The total contract value is capped at £2,000,000, exclusive of VAT, covering various regions including the UK, Channel Islands, Europe, and other international locations. This direct award procurement was completed at the award stage on 31st July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development or consultancy services, particularly those geared towards supporting large-scale community initiatives. The contract's substantial value and scope across multiple territories provide a platform for expansion and international reach. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a capacity to deliver specialist services are well-positioned to leverage such an opportunity for growth within the public procurement landscape.

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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. Original Contract Details The Contract is for an initial term of 2 years with a value up to PS500,000 with the possibility of a further 2 year extension with a value up to PS500,000. Amended Details The Contract is for an initial term of 2 years with a value up to PS1,500,000 with the possibility of a further 2 year extension with a value up to PS500,000. Values are excluding VAT. The original contract notices is here: 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/9cb13b59-fd06-48ae-940b-64f940c49e23
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 202511 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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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