KING'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (KAVS) CALLIGRAPHY CERTIFICATES

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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 approximately 250 hand-written calligraphy certificates for recipients of the award. The certificates will be presented to recipients by the Lord-Lieutenant for their county.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b86a
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057718-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
CPV Codes: 92312211 - Writing agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £32,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 10 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period: 10 May 2026 - 10 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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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: THE CALLIGRAPHY CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057718-2026
18th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

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