Award

22NLP008 - Open Week PR Services

BIG LOTTERY FUND, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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Award

16 Dec 2021 at 07:59

Summary of the contracting process

The National Lottery Community Fund, based in Birmingham, has recently awarded a contract titled "22NLP008 - Open Week PR Services" to Inkling Communications Ltd for public relations services. The procurement process, which was initiated as a limited tender, concluded on 2nd November 2021. The contract commenced on 29th November 2021 and is set to run until 31st March 2022, with a total contract value of £116,666.67. This award was published on 16th December 2021, highlighting the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with experience in delivering similar PR services within the UK and across different regions, including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands, would be well-positioned to compete in future contracts of this nature. Such engagements can help businesses expand their client portfolios and enhance their market visibility.

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Notice Title

22NLP008 - Open Week PR Services

Notice Description

The National Lottery Community Fund on behalf of National Lottery Promotions Unit (NLPU) awarded Inkling Communications Ltd the service contract for PR Services - Open Week.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d361e5b7-714f-4e33-875e-89a317e12a3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da2bfeab-bed9-4f23-9c91-9cb0c19c48b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIG LOTTERY FUND, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
oliver.butts@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

INKLING COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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