Award

Award via Bloom / NEPRO3 - Communications and Engagement

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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Award

17 Jul 2025 at 12:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Lottery Community Fund, based in Birmingham, has completed a direct award contract in the advertising and marketing services category. The contract, titled "Award via Bloom / NEPRO3 - Communications and Engagement," was awarded to Six Ravens Consulting. The services are intended to support the Fund in mobilising communications staff and developing a new mid-term communications strategy. The project covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and international regions, with a contract value of £184,547. The key dates for this procurement include the tender end date on 24 May 2024 and the contract period from 27 June 2024 to 30 June 2025, with the procurement stage listed as 'Award'.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth in the communications and marketing sector. Businesses specialising in strategic communication services, particularly those experienced in working with public sector entities, would be well-suited to capitalise on similar future opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are eligible to engage in similar procurement processes, enhancing their portfolio through collaborations that demand creativity and strategic planning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award via Bloom / NEPRO3 - Communications and Engagement

Notice Description

This contract 1. To support senior Fund staff in (a) mobilising retained communications staff, and (b) unlocking its existing communications assets (content, stories and impact) to secure quick wins. These include external and internal activations. 2. To re-set the communications function, informed by a new high-level (mid-term) communications strategy and themes. Functional objectives and design to be delivered in two steps, working with HR consultancy team in post. The interim function to be ready by end July and the permanent function ready for approval by end September (subject to decision-making processes at the Fun

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f64b361c-e77d-4a36-b70c-67b3fc9d5062
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b3f5199-d97c-45ff-b41f-11d0e168b80f
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£184,547 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£184,547 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 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
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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

SIX RAVENS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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