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National Lottery Open Week

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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10 Jul 2026 at 14:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Lottery Community Fund is actively seeking a qualified supplier to provide public relations services for the National Lottery Open Week campaign on behalf of the National Lottery Promotions Unit (NLPU). This procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure and is categorised under services in the public relations industry. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the closing date for submission set for 5th August 2026. The campaign involves a comprehensive PR effort across the UK, and suppliers should note that the maximum contract value is set at £750,000. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 22nd July 2026 and an expected contract start date of 9th September 2026. Located in Birmingham, the Fund operates from Apex House, 3 Embassy Drive, and has announced this tender notice publicly, with contract renewals possible through two additional 12-month extensions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in PR services, especially those able to deliver high-quality and creative communication strategies aiming to boost national awareness. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports SME involvement. The focus of assessment will largely be on the technical and quality response, which contributes 90% of the evaluation criteria, with the remaining 10% consideration given to pricing. This represents a strategic opportunity for expert PR service providers to engage with a high-profile public project, enhance their portfolio, and potentially secure long-term engagements through the renewal options. The open procedure allows for streamlined access to this competitive opportunity, paving the way for businesses looking to expand their reach and reputation through a collaborative effort with a reputable public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Lottery Open Week

Notice Description

The Fund, on behalf of the National Lottery Promotions Unit (NLPU), is running a procurement process to identify a suitably qualified Supplier for the provision of PR services to deliver the National Lottery Open Week (NLOW) campaign.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions will be available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065254-2026
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
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
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Sep 2026 - 8 Sep 2027 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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