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title: "Shadow Game Assessment Moderation/Subject Matter Expertise"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GAMBLING COMMISSION"
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# Shadow Game Assessment Moderation/Subject Matter Expertise

Buyer: GAMBLING COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3aac916d-762c-45bb-9141-093aaeffa9ea

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## Summary

The Gambling Commission is seeking specialised expertise for the 'Shadow Game Assessment Moderation/Subject Matter Expertise' tender, with the process set in the project management consultancy services industry. The assignment, which falls under the selective procurement method and involves a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded on 13 October 2020. The contract period runs from 2 November 2020 to 1 August 2021, with a total contract value of £166,667. Delivery addresses are located in the West Midlands and South East regions of the United Kingdom. The tender has been officially announced as complete on 26 February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms and Subject Matter Experts focused on the gambling sector, particularly those experienced in compliance and regulatory frameworks related to national lotteries. Businesses that provide training services, risk assessment, and technical support in complex licensing processes will be particularly well-suited to compete. The expertise sought will contribute to the efficient delivery of the Shadow Game Assessment, thereby shaping ongoing developments within the UK gambling industry.

## Notice

Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for Shadow Game Assessment (SGA). SGA is a process in the Fourth National Lottery licence competition to assess the acceptability and hence licensability of games proposed by Applicants. The Gambling Commission now wishes to procure specialist expertise to support the process. The requirement will be to deploy expertise in the areas of: * The Fourth National Lottery Section 5 Licence. * The framework for Section 6 Games licensing for the fourth National Lottery. * The Fourth National Lottery Competition process. * SGA objectives. * The SGA process. This expertise will also be used to train and support Assessors who will be recruited to deliver SGA. Key assignment services are: * Deliver training to SGA participants. * Timely and efficient support to Assessors as required, including addressing questions about process or requirements. * Provision of technical insight to assist Assessors to understand Applicant input and questions during Moderation sessions. * Provide technical insight to Assessors during independent risk assessment and feedback drafting stages * Provide technical support to the Moderator in Oversight Group sessions. The consultants will be required to provide support to the Customer during the competition phases, providing responses to clarification questions on games.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c78998a-373c-4395-96eb-f7298b4bdc83 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2020 - 1 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,667 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £166,667 |
| 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 | GAMBLING COMMISSION |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B2 4BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2021 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c78998a-373c-4395-96eb-f7298b4bdc83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c78998a-373c-4395-96eb-f7298b4bdc83
  26th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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