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title: "Central Contract: Specialist Professional Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-41581148-1084-4c25-97c2-0022baa59d35"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND"
published: "2026-07-07"
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# Central Contract: Specialist Professional Services

Buyer: THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41581148-1084-4c25-97c2-0022baa59d35

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## Summary

The National Lottery Community Fund has completed a procurement process under the Specialist Professional Services framework, targeting the research and development services and related consultancy sector. The contract, awarded to BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES LIMITED, encompasses an initial two-year term beginning on 1st August 2025, with an option for a further two-year extension. The total contract value is capped at £2,000,000, exclusive of VAT, covering various regions including the UK, Channel Islands, Europe, and other international locations. This direct award procurement was completed at the award stage on 31st July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development or consultancy services, particularly those geared towards supporting large-scale community initiatives. The contract's substantial value and scope across multiple territories provide a platform for expansion and international reach. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a capacity to deliver specialist services are well-positioned to leverage such an opportunity for growth within the public procurement landscape.

## 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. Original Contract Details The Contract is for an initial term of 2 years with a value up to PS500,000 with the possibility of a further 2 year extension with a value up to PS500,000. Amended Details The Contract is for an initial term of 2 years with a value up to PS1,500,000 with the possibility of a further 2 year extension with a value up to PS500,000. Values are excluding VAT. The original contract notices is here: 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/9cb13b59-fd06-48ae-940b-64f940c49e23 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 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 | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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

- 7 Jul 2026 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb13b59-fd06-48ae-940b-64f940c49e23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb13b59-fd06-48ae-940b-64f940c49e23
  7th July 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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