Award

C0109 -Branded merchandise, print, storage and distribution

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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Award

10 Nov 2025 at 14:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The National Lottery Community Fund has been completed with the award of a contract titled "C0109 - Branded merchandise, print, storage, and distribution." This contract pertains to the printing services industry, specifically under the CPV codes for general printing services, digital printing, and distribution services. The contract was awarded following a mini-competition via the Crown Commercial Services RM6297 framework. The targeted delivery locations include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2029 and involves a potential value of £600,000, excluding VAT. This stage of the procurement is marked as "award," with significant dates including the tender period ending on 12th October 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in printing and distribution services, allowing them to engage with a significant public sector client. The contract's extension potential up to four years offers an extended business opportunity. Companies with expertise in eco-friendly and accessible printing solutions would find this tender particularly relevant, given the sustainability criteria outlined. With the opportunity open to SMEs and social enterprises (VCSEs), a wide range of businesses could benefit, fostering growth and expansion into new markets. The successful supplier, Allied Publicity Services (Manchester) Limited, indicates the potential for businesses of varied scales to secure significant contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C0109 -Branded merchandise, print, storage and distribution

Notice Description

The Fund conducted a mini-competition via the Crown Commercial Services RM6297 - Print and Digital Communications Framework. The Fund require a Supplier to provide printed materials and distrubution of those materials to its grant holders meeting accesibility and suitanability requirements. The contract is for an initial 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years (2+1+1). The maximum value per year is upto 150,000 excluduing VAT, totaal value upto 600,000 exclduing VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42cacdc4-e02e-43d8-a222-b74aa8247f78
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
Other -
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

79810000 - Printing services

79811000 - Digital printing services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ALLIED PUBLICITY SERVICES (MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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