RFQ for Kings Award Voluntary Service- Engraved Crystal

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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17 Jun 2026 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "RFQ for Kings Award Voluntary Service - Engraved Crystal" was conducted by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement involved the limited competition method below threshold and was aimed at the goods industry category, specifically for engraved crystals to be awarded for The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. The tender reached the award and contract stages, with the contract active from 15th April 2026 to 15th March 2028. The main location for this procurement activity is within the UK and related to public authority - central government industry category. The total gross value of the contract is £40,151.4 GBP.

This tender presents multiple opportunities for businesses specialising in crafting trophies or engraved crystal products, as it involves the prestigious King's Award for Voluntary Service. Businesses capable of handling large-scale production and dispatch of high-quality crystal goods could find significant business growth potential here, particularly those already experienced in supplying to government buyers. Large-scale firms with expertise in swift production and distribution of bespoke goods would be ideally positioned to benefit from engaging with future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

RFQ for Kings Award Voluntary Service- Engraved Crystal

Notice Description

DCMS is responsible for administering The King's Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS). This prestigious annual award celebrates the work of outstanding groups of volunteers around the UK and is the equivalent to an MBE. We require the annual production and dispatch of engraved crystals for the recipients of KAVS. These crystals will be presented to the recipients by the Lord Lieutenant of their county.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b6df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057064-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39298700 - Trophies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,459 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 15 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LASER CRYSTALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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