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Tender

16 Jun 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The National Lottery Community Fund is procuring a PR Campaign Evaluation, targeting the public relations services industry across the United Kingdom. This procurement is currently at the "tender" stage, with an open competition procurement method. The tender period is set to conclude on 13th July 2026, with an enquiry deadline on 29th June 2026. The anticipated contract for this below-threshold service, valued at £50,000 gross, will begin on 20th August 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The lead contact for this process is Kristian Wharton, based in Birmingham.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses in the public relations sector to expand their portfolio, particularly those with expertise in delivering insight-led evaluations. It is ideally suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given its below-threshold competition and suitability criteria that favour SMEs. High importance is placed on technical and quality criteria, weighted at 80%, making it an attractive prospect for firms capable of demonstrating strong communication and evaluative skills. The open competition format and electronic submission policy widen accessibility, encouraging diverse participation.

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Notice Title

PR Campaign Evaluation

Notice Description

To support continuous improvement, strengthen future communications planning and demonstrate impact, National Lottery Promotions Unit (NLPU) is seeking to appoint a research agency to deliver robust, insight-led evaluation of its communications activity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b62c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056748-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£41,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

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