Central Contract: Specialist Professional Services

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Buyers

The National Lottery Community Fund

Value

£500,000

Suppliers

Bloom Procurement Services Limited

Classifications

Research and development services and related consultancy services

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Submission Deadline

4 months ago

Published

4 months ago

Description

This contract was procured via the Specialist Professional Services ("NEPRO³) framework to support the National Lottery Community Fund in procuring services for specialist contracts.

The Contract is for an initial term of 2 years with a value up to £500,000 with the possibility of a further 2 year extension with a value up to £500,000.

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The National Lottery Community Fund

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