---
title: "National Lottery Open Week"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c8bc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND"
published: "2026-07-10"
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# National Lottery Open Week

Buyer: THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c8bc

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## Summary

The National Lottery Community Fund is actively seeking a qualified supplier to provide public relations services for the National Lottery Open Week campaign on behalf of the National Lottery Promotions Unit (NLPU). This procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure and is categorised under services in the public relations industry. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the closing date for submission set for 5th August 2026. The campaign involves a comprehensive PR effort across the UK, and suppliers should note that the maximum contract value is set at £750,000. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 22nd July 2026 and an expected contract start date of 9th September 2026. Located in Birmingham, the Fund operates from Apex House, 3 Embassy Drive, and has announced this tender notice publicly, with contract renewals possible through two additional 12-month extensions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in PR services, especially those able to deliver high-quality and creative communication strategies aiming to boost national awareness. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports SME involvement. The focus of assessment will largely be on the technical and quality response, which contributes 90% of the evaluation criteria, with the remaining 10% consideration given to pricing. This represents a strategic opportunity for expert PR service providers to engage with a high-profile public project, enhance their portfolio, and potentially secure long-term engagements through the renewal options. The open procedure allows for streamlined access to this competitive opportunity, paving the way for businesses looking to expand their reach and reputation through a collaborative effort with a reputable public authority.

## Notice

The Fund, on behalf of the National Lottery Promotions Unit (NLPU), is running a procurement process to identify a suitably qualified Supplier for the provision of PR services to deliver the National Lottery Open Week (NLOW) campaign.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions will be available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065254-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2026 - 8 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £625,000 |
| Lots value | £625,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 14:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065254-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065254-2026
  10th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107322&TID100112409&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

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