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title: "KING'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (KAVS) CALLIGRAPHY CERTIFICATES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b86a"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-18"
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# KING'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (KAVS) CALLIGRAPHY CERTIFICATES

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b86a

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in the United Kingdom, seeking the production and dispatch of calligraphy certificates for The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS). The tender relates to the services industry, specifically writing agency services, and involves the manufacture of approximately 250 hand-written certificates annually. The procurement process reached the award and contract stages, marked complete, with the contract running from 11th May 2026 until 10th May 2029. The procurement was carried out using a limited method with a below-threshold, limited competition approach. The main buyer is located at 100 Parliament Street, London, while the primary service location is in Monmouth, Wales.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-quality calligraphy and writing services. The successful supplier, The Calligraphy Centre, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this tender, being a large-scale operation with expertise in bespoke, artistic writing services. Such contracts can enable similar companies to demonstrate their craftsmanship and gain recognition in servicing prestigious national awards, thereby facilitating growth and expanded clientele through enhanced visibility and reputation.

## Notice

DCMS is responsible for administering The King's Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS). This prestigious annual award celebrates the work of outstanding groups of volunteers around the UK and is the equivalent to an MBE. We require the annual production and dispatch of approximately 250 hand-written calligraphy certificates for recipients of the award. The certificates will be presented to recipients by the Lord-Lieutenant for their county.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057718-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 10 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CALLIGRAPHY CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312211 - Writing agency services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 15:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057718-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057718-2026
  18th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dcms.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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