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Competition for the 4th UK National Lottery Licence

THE GAMBLING COMMISSION

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31 Oct 2022 at 19:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Gambling Commission has concluded the process to award a licence to deliver the UK National Lottery. The Competition for the 4th UK National Lottery Licence was conducted to identify the operator of the next licence, which will commence following the expiry of the 3rd Licence. The total value of the contract is £7,834,932,296. The Commission has awarded the Fourth Licence to Allwyn Entertainment Ltd. This opportunity was conducted under an Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 15th September 2022, and the duration is 3600 days from that date. The buying organisation is The Gambling Commission, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

This tender, specifically for lottery operating services, offers opportunities for businesses in the gaming and entertainment industry. Companies experienced in lottery machines, lotto games, banking and investment services, and information technology services are well-suited to compete. The tender process has already been completed, with the award going to Allwyn Entertainment Ltd. Businesses focusing on entertainment and technology services may find this contract particularly appealing given its significant value and duration. This tender invites businesses to engage in the delivery of the UK National Lottery, an opportunity that can contribute to their growth and market presence in the gaming sector.

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Notice Title

Competition for the 4th UK National Lottery Licence

Notice Description

The Gambling Commission has concluded the process to award a licence to deliver the UK National Lottery. The current licence to operate the National Lottery expires in 2024 the 4th National Lottery Licence Competition was conducted to identify the operator of the next licence which will commence following the expiry of the 3rd Licence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The 4th National Lottery Licence is published on the Gambling Commission's website (https://assets.ctfassets.net/j16ev64qyf6l/43P3uxx2rU4rysgaynLm6v/1c1a8426dcb68d9d784d5faf9b94eeed/Proposed_form_of_the_Fourth_National_Lottery_Licence_-_February_2024.pdf). In FY 2021/22, total sales for the UK National Lottery reached GBP 8 090 700 000. In FY 2021/22 the retail channel accounted for 57.8% of ticket sales at GBP 4 676 425 000, with the digital channel (42.2%) growing by 0.2% to GBP 3 414 275 000. Over the 28 years the National Lottery has been in operation, this has added up to more than GBP 85 000 000 000 awarded in prizes and the creation of >6,500 millionaires.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037ddf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030746-2022
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
Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

30198000 - Lottery machines

37524800 - Lotto games

37524810 - Lottery formulary

66100000 - Banking and investment services

72222300 - Information technology services

92351100 - Lottery operating services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,834,932,296 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,834,932,296 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE GAMBLING COMMISSION
Contact Name
Safraj Ismail
Contact Email
4nlcengagement@gamblingcommission.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BP
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
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLWYN ENTERTAINMENT

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