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Central Contract: Specialist Professional Services

The National Lottery Community Fund

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07 Aug 2025 at 14:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Lottery Community Fund has recently concluded a public procurement process to award a contract for Specialist Professional Services, under the Specialist Professional Services (NEPRO³) framework. The contract, valued at up to £500,000, will run from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2027, with a potential two-year extension available. The service addresses the industry category for "Research and development services and related consultancy services," with delivery across multiple regions including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement method used was a direct award, with publication of the awarded contract notice occurring on 7 August 2025. The contract's completion status signifies its award stage, further highlighting The National Lottery Community Fund as the buyer and BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES LIMITED as the supplier.

This contract presents promising opportunities for large-scale businesses proficient in research, development, and consultancy services, considering the high valuation and broad geographical reach of the contract. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered unsuitable for this procurement. The direct award approach demonstrates a targeted procurement process, ideal for experienced firms with established expertise and capabilities in managing significant service contracts within a vast territorial scope. Engaging in such contracts can strategically bolster a company's portfolio, enhancing business growth and professional reputation within the public sector services market.

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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 PS500,000 with the possibility of a further 2 year extension with a value up to PS500,000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7c56474-7b99-4e94-8749-94681b0b23d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d248a2aa-24ce-4ac1-98bb-0b646b612b63
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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