Tender

C0153 - Glasgow Commonwealth Games PR Support

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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23 Feb 2026 at 13:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Lottery Community Fund is the buying organisation spearheading the procurement process for the "C0153 - Glasgow Commonwealth Games PR Support" contract. This tender falls under the public relations services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active and follows an open procurement procedure, providing an opportunity for public relations services to promote the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Key dates include the tender closing date on 20th March 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 11th March 2026. The awarding phase concludes on 2nd April 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude on 31st October 2026. Interested parties can submit proposals electronically in English.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in public relations, to engage in a high-profile sporting event. The contract, valued at £555,000 gross (£462,500 net), prioritises quality over price with a 90:10 weighting, indicating a competitive edge for firms with robust technical capabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, fostering diverse participation. Given the contract's alignment with the Commonwealth Games, businesses that excel in PR strategy for international and high-profile events may find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth and visibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C0153 - Glasgow Commonwealth Games PR Support

Notice Description

The Fund (on behalf of the National Lottery Promotions Unit (NLPU)), is seeking to procure a suitable supplier (an individual organisation or a consortium with a lead supplier) for a PR support contract to deliver outcome related to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016056-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£462,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£462,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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