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title: "Central Contract: Specialist Professional Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0724408c-5d14-47cf-9cbf-e65835ed7b30"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND"
published: "2026-05-28"
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# Central Contract: Specialist Professional Services

Buyer: THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0724408c-5d14-47cf-9cbf-e65835ed7b30

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Central Contract: Specialist Professional Services" has been completed by The National Lottery Community Fund. This contract, under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, supports the National Lottery Community Fund in acquiring specialist contracts through the NEPRO³ framework. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the contract has an initial term of two years, starting on 1st August 2025, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The contract is valued at up to £1,500,000, with an extension potentially worth an additional £500,000. This procurement covers a wide geographical area, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other parts of the world.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in professional services, particularly those involved in research and development consultancy. The clear preference for SMEs indicates that smaller enterprises with relevant expertise should consider competing for similar opportunities in the future. The contract, awarded to BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES LIMITED, suggests that firms capable of delivering specialised professional services at a competitive price point could effectively capitalise on similar opportunities. Businesses interested in entering or expanding within the public sector market might find such contracts advantageous for strategic growth and establishing a presence in services procured through frameworks like NEPRO³.

## Notice

This contract was procured via the Specialist Professional Services ("NEPRO3) framework to support the National Lottery Community Fund in procuring services for specialist contracts. The Contract is for an initial term of 2 years with a value up to PS1,500,000 with the possibility of a further 1 year extension with a value up to PS500,000. The amendment relates to the value of the intial term which was noted as PS500,000 GBP on the original notice and the extension period of 2 years on the original notice https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d248a2aa-24ce-4ac1-98bb-0b646b612b63

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83857969-306e-468f-ac12-696076e94b27 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83857969-306e-468f-ac12-696076e94b27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83857969-306e-468f-ac12-696076e94b27
  28th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d248a2aa-24ce-4ac1-98bb-0b646b612b63
- https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

## Provenance

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