Award

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity External Lottery Manager

ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Feb 2026 at 14:32

Tender

18 Jun 2025 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for appointing an External Lottery Manager for its charity lottery, with THE FUNDRAISING FOUNDRY LIMITED as the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at £550,000, covers lottery operating services under CPV code 92351100 and will commence from 1st April 2026, extending potentially until 31st March 2033. The procurement followed an open procedure, showcasing the NHS Trust's commitment to transparency and competitiveness. Located in Truro, Cornwall (region UKK30), this procurement belongs to the services industry category and aligns with central government public authority standards. While the contract has been awarded, key dates such as the standstill period ending on 2nd March 2026 and a future contract signature scheduled for 4th March 2026 remain integral for finalising the agreement.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations within the lottery operation sector. The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity seeks innovative solutions and effective service delivery models, thus presenting a lucrative opportunity for companies experienced in managing lotteries and enhancing social value through community engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in mobilisation and contingency planning would find this contract appealing, especially considering its renewal potential for up to three years. The procurement aligns with an increasing trend of charitable institutions engaging professional managers to optimise fundraising outcomes, making it ideal for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in charity and public service domains.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity External Lottery Manager

Notice Description

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity is looking to appoint an External Lottery Manager to run its new lottery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015304-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92351100 - Lottery operating services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Dave Bray
Contact Email
dave.bray@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7341134008

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3LJ
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FUNDRAISING FOUNDRY

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-054f54-2026-02-19T14:32:05Z",
    "date": "2026-02-19T14:32:05Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-054f54",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PGXP-9455-TXGR",
            "name": "Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PGXP-9455-TXGR"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Treliske, Priory Road",
                "locality": "Truro",
                "postalCode": "TR1 3LJ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK30"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Dave Bray",
                "email": "dave.bray@nhs.net",
                "telephone": "+44 7341134008"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PZBW-4353-DMPV",
            "name": "THE FUNDRAISING FOUNDRY LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PZBW-4353-DMPV"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "157 Bedford Road",
                "locality": "Letchworth Garden City",
                "postalCode": "SG6 4DY",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKH23"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "Hello@TheFundraisingFoundry.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier",
                "tenderer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false,
                "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false,
                "shelteredWorkshop": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PGXP-9455-TXGR",
        "name": "Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust"
    },
    "planning": {
        "noEngagementNoticeRationale": "Market engagement was undertaken prior to the procurement act coming into force. All providers on the Gambling Commission's external lottery manager licence register were contacted with a soft market test document."
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "NHS2266",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity External Lottery Manager",
        "description": "Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity is looking to appoint an External Lottery Manager to run its new lottery.",
        "status": "complete",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "LOT-0000",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "92351100",
                        "description": "Lottery operating services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKK30",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "LOT-0000"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 660000,
            "amount": 550000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=94906&B=",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-07-14T08:00:00+00:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-07-14T08:00:00+00:00"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-09-08T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "LOT-0000",
                "status": "complete",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 660000,
                    "amount": 550000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Proposed Service Delivery Model",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 20,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Mobilisation Plan",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Contingency Plans",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Social Value",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Supplier Presentation",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Commercial Submission",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 50,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2025-11-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2028-10-31T23:59:59Z",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2032-10-31T23:59:59Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "2 x 2-year extensions"
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            },
            {
                "id": "033452-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033452-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-06-18T16:09:15+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en",
    "bids": {
        "details": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "valid",
                "tenderers": [
                    {
                        "id": "GB-PPON-PZBW-4353-DMPV",
                        "name": "THE FUNDRAISING FOUNDRY LIMITED"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLots": [
                    "LOT-0000"
                ]
            }
        ],
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "value": 2,
                "relatedLot": "LOT-0000"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "finalStageBids",
                "value": 1,
                "relatedLot": "LOT-0000"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "measure": "smeFinalStageBids",
                "value": 1,
                "relatedLot": "LOT-0000"
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "measure": "vcseFinalStageBids",
                "value": 0,
                "relatedLot": "LOT-0000"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "title": "NHS2266 - Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity External Lottery Manager",
            "status": "pending",
            "date": "2026-02-18T00:00:00Z",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 660000,
                "amount": 550000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "aboveThreshold": true,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-PPON-PZBW-4353-DMPV",
                    "name": "THE FUNDRAISING FOUNDRY LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "LOT-0000",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "92351100",
                            "description": "Lottery operating services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKK30",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "LOT-0000"
                }
            ],
            "standstillPeriod": {
                "endDate": "2026-03-02T23:59:59+00:00"
            },
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2033-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "Upto a maximum of 3-years extension"
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "LOT-0000"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "015304-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK6",
                    "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015304-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-02-19T14:32:05Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "assessmentSummariesDateSent": "2026-02-19T00:00:00Z",
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2026-03-04T23:59:59Z",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}