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C0124 Elected Representatives Research

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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24 Jul 2026 at 12:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by The National Lottery Community Fund, sought to award a contract titled "C0124 Elected Representatives Research," focusing on research and development services. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" with CPV code 73000000. The primary location for delivery includes the United Kingdom and its associated territories. The process culminated in the "award" stage on 24th July 2026, with Lexington Communications Limited being contracted. The contract period is set from 13th October 2025 to 12th October 2028, preceded by the tender period that ended on 8th September 2025. The initial contract value is £121,725, with an optional one-year extension amounting to £40,000. The procurement method was not specified.

This tender poses a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services, especially those experienced in engaging with public sector clients or handling data analytics for strategic purposes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly appealing, given its suitability and the objective of employing research to inform public engagement strategies with elected officials across different UK regions. By providing insights into the perceptions of elected representatives, businesses can offer value that aligns with The National Lottery Community Fund’s core objectives, potentially paving the way for future collaborations or expanded service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C0124 Elected Representatives Research

Notice Description

The intial 3 year contract term value is: PS121,725.00 The optional 1 year contract extension value is: PS40,000 The Fund is a UK-wide organisation that delivers funding through five main portfolios: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern-Ireland, and UK-wide. The Fund's Strategic Analysis team are developing a new piece of research with one of our key stakeholder groups, elected representatives from across the United Kingdom (MPs, MSPs, MLAs, and MSs). This will be a re-designed piece of research to replace the previous piece (the "MPs and Elected Representatives Survey"), the contract for which has recently expired. The primary objective of the new research is to capture data about elected representatives' perceptions and awareness of the Fund, data which will be used to inform one of our corporate KPIs (KPI 6: "More than 50% of elected members are aware that the Fund supports good causes thanks to the National Lottery"). The research will also be used to measure the effectiveness of our engagement and advocacy approach with elected representatives. Data will be used to inform portfolio level business planning and engagement strategies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/549bdfe5-947e-4876-b4b8-186acb5f2bc3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£121,725 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,725 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2028 3-4 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

LEXINGTON COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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