Scope
Reference
104622
Description
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is preparing to launch a new national monthly recognition scheme to celebrate unsung community heroes - volunteers, informal helpers, and social action champions - across England. Ahead of a formal tender process, we are inviting potential delivery partners to attend an information session, where we will share more details and take questions (see below).
Total value (estimated)
- £1,200,000 excluding VAT
- £1,440,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 7 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
31 July 2025
Engagement process description
DCMS is conducting market engagement with potential delivery partners. Suppliers are invited to review the information document at the following link: https://dcms.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/8e000000S1x4/a/Tl000000gMfF/SmU8Bzc85LkhUGI9Pr2KTXJneZeQRObVspuB8iIrsBs Potential delivery partners should also register for a market engagement session using this link: https://forms.gle/rn27tcFG6AY59bTB7. DCMS will share more about our vision for the scheme and seek feedback from potential delivery partners.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
11 August 2025
Contracting authority
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJGD-5581-JPGD
100 Parliament Street
London
SW1A 2BQ
United Kingdom
Email: commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Website: http://www.dcms.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government