Scope
Reference
C0153
Description
The Fund (on behalf of the National Lottery Promotions Unit (NLPU)), is seeking to procure a suitable supplier (an individual organisation or a consortium with a lead supplier) for a PR support contract to deliver outcome related to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Total value (estimated)
- £462,500 excluding VAT
- £555,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 31 October 2026
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79416000 - Public relations services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As per ITT
Technical ability conditions of participation
As per ITT
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 March 2026, 11:55pm
Tender submission deadline
20 March 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 90% |
| Commercial | Price | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Not required
Contracting authority
The National Lottery Community Fund
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNLV-9975-CQQW
Apex House, 3 Embassy Drive, Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 1TR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kristian Wharton
Telephone: +44 03454102030
Email: Kristian.Wharton@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Website: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government