Planning

Notice of the upcoming Competition for the Fourth UK National Lottery Licence

GAMBLING COMMISSION

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Planning

16 Jan 2019 at 12:08

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gambling Commission is initiating a tender process for the upcoming Competition for the Fourth UK National Lottery Licence, which aims to innovate and enhance the National Lottery's appeal across diverse demographics. This planning phase is currently underway, with an engagement end date set for 2nd January 2020. The procurement process will consider various industry categories, including lottery machines, banking and investment services, information technology services, and lottery operating services. The market engagement notice was published on 16th January 2019 and invites dialogue with interested parties, with no formal competition decided yet regarding the structure of the licence(s) to be awarded.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations involved in lottery operations, technology solutions, and financial services. Existing lottery operators, new entrants, and technology providers are encouraged to participate in the initial market engagement, which seeks innovative concepts and strategies for the National Lottery's future. Businesses that can provide end-to-end solutions and those with experience in delivering responsible and safe gaming services will be well-suited to compete for this lucrative contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Notice of the upcoming Competition for the Fourth UK National Lottery Licence

Notice Description

The UK National Lottery is one of the world's largest lotteries. Every month 14 million people take part in the draw-based games and more play its range of instant wins, with PS6.9 billion sales last year alone, we believe, however there is still significant untapped potential for growth which retains the principles of being responsible, safe and fair. The context for the National Lottery has changed since the third licence was awarded. For example, technology based products and services have been widely introduced and continue to change rapidly. We want to explore opportunities for innovation and flexibility for the fourth licence and we want to ensure that the National Lottery is relevant and attractive to all parts of society, in line with our priorities and statutory duties. We would like to hear from existing lottery operators, new entrants, businesses and investors interested in the National Lottery, which could include end-to-end solution operators and/or finance or technology providers. We are undertaking initial market engagement between now and the end of January 2019 with more detailed discussions thereafter. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email the team at: 4NLCengagement@gamblingcommission.gov.uk This notice is not intended as a call for competition but simply to provide advance notice of an envisaged future process and to invite dialogue from organisations that may be interested in participating. Publication of this PIN under Directive 2014/24/EU should not be taken to imply that any future competition will be subject to this, or any other, EU procurement directive: the applicable legal regime will depend on the precise nature of the arrangement(s) being tendered and will be set out in any formal notice for the competition. PLEASE NOTE; No decision has yet been taken on whether the competition will be for a single licence or for multiple licences (i.e. whether there will be single or multiple lots) and if so on the nature of, and rules around tendering, for any such multiple lots. For the avoidance of doubt, II.1.6 above is an indication only that no decision has currently been taken as to whether or not there will be multiple lots. These issues will be informed by the market engagement exercise and will be decided prior to the launch of any formal notice for the competition. Further information about the Fourth National Lottery Licence Competition opportunity can be found by visiting www.4NLC.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50f217c2-5ee4-465c-a3f6-9b31aaa578ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13ee335a-0f89-46e7-b5ac-9af618ef61fd
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

30198000 - Lottery machines

37524810 - Lottery formulary

66100000 - Banking and investment services

72222300 - Information technology services

92351100 - Lottery operating services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jan 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GAMBLING COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BP
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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