---
title: "Competition for the 4th UK National Lottery Licence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037ddf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE GAMBLING COMMISSION"
published: "2022-10-31"
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# Competition for the 4th UK National Lottery Licence

Buyer: THE GAMBLING COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037ddf

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## Summary

The Gambling Commission has concluded the process to award a licence to deliver the UK National Lottery. The Competition for the 4th UK National Lottery Licence was conducted to identify the operator of the next licence, which will commence following the expiry of the 3rd Licence. The total value of the contract is £7,834,932,296. The Commission has awarded the Fourth Licence to Allwyn Entertainment Ltd. This opportunity was conducted under an Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 15th September 2022, and the duration is 3600 days from that date. The buying organisation is The Gambling Commission, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

This tender, specifically for lottery operating services, offers opportunities for businesses in the gaming and entertainment industry. Companies experienced in lottery machines, lotto games, banking and investment services, and information technology services are well-suited to compete. The tender process has already been completed, with the award going to Allwyn Entertainment Ltd. Businesses focusing on entertainment and technology services may find this contract particularly appealing given its significant value and duration. This tender invites businesses to engage in the delivery of the UK National Lottery, an opportunity that can contribute to their growth and market presence in the gaming sector.

## Notice

The Gambling Commission has concluded the process to award a licence to deliver the UK National Lottery. The current licence to operate the National Lottery expires in 2024 the 4th National Lottery Licence Competition was conducted to identify the operator of the next licence which will commence following the expiry of the 3rd Licence.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The 4th National Lottery Licence is published on the Gambling Commission's website (https://assets.ctfassets.net/j16ev64qyf6l/43P3uxx2rU4rysgaynLm6v/1c1a8426dcb68d9d784d5faf9b94eeed/Proposed_form_of_the_Fourth_National_Lottery_Licence_-_February_2024.pdf). In FY 2021/22, total sales for the UK National Lottery reached GBP 8 090 700 000. In FY 2021/22 the retail channel accounted for 57.8% of ticket sales at GBP 4 676 425 000, with the digital channel (42.2%) growing by 0.2% to GBP 3 414 275 000. Over the 28 years the National Lottery has been in operation, this has added up to more than GBP 85 000 000 000 awarded in prizes and the creation of >6,500 millionaires.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030746-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,834,932,296 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,834,932,296 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE 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 | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLWYN ENTERTAINMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 30198000 - Lottery machines
- 37524800 - Lotto games
- 37524810 - Lottery formulary
- 66100000 - Banking and investment services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 92351100 - Lottery operating services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2022 at 19:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030746-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.4nlc.com
- https://assets.ctfassets.net/j16ev64qyf6l/43P3uxx2rU4rysgaynLm6v/1c1a8426dcb68d9d784d5faf9b94eeed/Proposed_form_of_the_Fourth_National_Lottery_Licence_-_February_2024.pdf
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:408296-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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