UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Sport England as the contracting authority is tendering for the supply of a longitudinal Qualitative Comparative Analysis of the impact of Local Delivery Pilots (the Services). The Supplier, referred to as QCA Impact Evaluator, will be the national organisation or consortium responsible for leading the scope of the work with Sport England and Local Delivery Pilot sites who have agreed to act as case-study sites for the QCA. Additional information: The full tender pack can be found under 'Current Opportunities' on our Procurement Portal: https://sportengland.bravosolution.co.uk/

Sport England requires an Evaluation and Learning Partner to support and drive forward the collective evaluation and learning of the System Partner investment. This is a complex piece of work involving over 125 System Partners. Through our System Partner investment we are changing the way we work with partners who play a significant role in the sport and physical activity sector. The evaluation and learning will need to demonstrate impact and enable learning across the system. The requirements for the Evaluation and Learning Partner are set out below but include a process and impact evaluation, learning and knowledge exchange, and building the skills, knowledge and capacity of System Partners in evaluation and learning.

Sport England requires an Evaluation and Learning Partner to support and drive forward the collective evaluation and learning of the System Partner investment. This is a complex piece of work involving over 125 System Partners. Through our System Partner investment we are changing the way we work with partners who play a significant role in the sport and physical activity sector. The evaluation and learning will need to demonstrate impact and enable learning across the system. The requirements for the Evaluation and Learning Partner are set out below but include a process and impact evaluation, learning and knowledge exchange, and building the skills, knowledge and capacity of System Partners in evaluation and learning. The tender pack and instructions can be found on our eSourcing Portal: https://sportengland.bravosolution.co.uk/

Sport England requires an Evaluation and Learning Partner to support and drive forward the collective evaluation and learning of the System Partner investment. This is a complex piece of work involving over 125 System Partners. Through our System Partner investment we are changing the way we work with partners who play a significant role in the sport and physical activity sector. The evaluation and learning will need to demonstrate impact and enable learning across the system. The requirements for the Evaluation and Learning Partner are set out below but include a process and impact evaluation, learning and knowledge exchange, and building the skills, knowledge and capacity of System Partners in evaluation and learning. The tender pack and instructions can be found on our eSourcing Portal: https://sportengland.bravosolution.co.uk/

Sport England's strategy Uniting the Movement was launched in 2021. At the heart of the strategy is a commitment to tackle inequalities and unlock the advantages of sport and physical activity for everyone. In 2022, Sport England embarked on an organisational transformation journey to ensure that we can be the change we wish to see across the sector. The principles and values that underpin how Sport England wishes to operate are outlined in the How We'll Work section of Uniting the Movement. We have further expanded on the changes we seek to make in the medium term in our Implementation Plan, within the section called "Being the Change". We recognise that we ultimately need a more user-centred & agile approach to how we operate if we are to meet the ambition and vision that is set out in Uniting the Movement. As a result of undertaking a maturity assessment, which was designed around the Digital Service Units Maturity Model, it was clear that there were areas of improvement that we should design our future operating model to address. We are now in the process of developing a different way of organising our work, which is not by the teams we're in, or the projects we run, but by the services we provide to our users. The intention is to transform how our people and processes work together, changing the organisation's culture in the process. Through the initial work, a dynamic service operating model and roadmap have been developed. Sport England is now seeking a partner to support the delivery of the next phase of this organisational transformation. Additional information: All documents can be found on the Sport England eSourcing Portal linked below. The SQ stage closes on the 11th April. Suppliers shortlisted to ITT will be informed on the 17th April. NOTICE UPDATE 17th April 2023: The SQ Stage has now closed. As a restricted two-stage procedure, only shortlisted suppliers will be invited to respond to the ITT.

Sport England's strategy Uniting the Movement was launched in 2021. At the heart of the strategy is a commitment to tackle inequalities and unlock the advantages of sport and physical activity for everyone. In 2022, Sport England embarked on an organisational transformation journey to ensure that we can be the change we wish to see across the sector. The principles and values that underpin how Sport England wishes to operate are outlined in the How We'll Work section of Uniting the Movement. We have further expanded on the changes we seek to make in the medium term in our Implementation Plan, within the section called "Being the Change". We recognise that we ultimately need a more user-centred & agile approach to how we operate if we are to meet the ambition and vision that is set out in Uniting the Movement. As a result of undertaking a maturity assessment, which was designed around the Digital Service Units Maturity Model, it was clear that there were areas of improvement that we should design our future operating model to address. We are now in the process of developing a different way of organising our work, which is not by the teams we're in, or the projects we run, but by the services we provide to our users. The intention is to transform how our people and processes work together, changing the organisation's culture in the process. Through the initial work, a dynamic service operating model and roadmap have been developed. Sport England is now seeking a partner to support the delivery of the next phase of this organisational transformation. Additional information: All documents can be found on the Sport England eSourcing Portal linked below. The SQ stage closes on the 11th April. Suppliers shortlisted to ITT will be informed on the 17th April.

Sport England as the contracting authority is tendering for the supply of the Services. Sport England is seeking through this tendering process to award a contract with a suitably capable Contractor to provide these Services for an initial term of 24 months and a unilateral option of Sport England to extend for two further periods up to a maximum of 12 months. The anticipated contract value is £100,000 over the initial contract period. The estimated annual contract value is £50,000. Long pile synthetic turf surfaces provide a valuable asset to sports such as football, rugby union, rugby league, etc. The surfaces are durable and able to sustain high levels of use, allowing many communities to participate in sport throughout the year. It is estimated there are now over 2,000 long pile (3G) synthetic turf fields in the UK. Most of these fields have End of Life Tyre ("ELT" - also known as SBR) infill. ELT infill is cost effective, durable and provides excellent sports properties for the players using the fields. Additional information: All tender documents are available at: https://sportengland.bravosolution.co.uk/

Sport England as the contracting authority is tendering for the supply of the Services. Sport England is seeking through this tendering process to award a contract with a suitably capable Contractor to provide these Services for an initial term of 24 months and a unilateral option of Sport England to extend for two further periods up to a maximum of 12 months. The anticipated contract value is £100,000 over the initial contract period. The estimated annual contract value is £50,000. Long pile synthetic turf surfaces provide a valuable asset to sports such as football, rugby union, rugby league, etc. The surfaces are durable and able to sustain high levels of use, allowing many communities to participate in sport throughout the year. It is estimated there are now over 2,000 long pile (3G) synthetic turf fields in the UK. Most of these fields have End of Life Tyre ("ELT" - also known as SBR) infill. ELT infill is cost effective, durable and provides excellent sports properties for the players using the fields.

Sport England as the contracting authority is tendering for the supply of the Services. Sport England is seeking through this tendering process to award a contract with a suitably capable Contractor to provide these Services for an initial term of 24 months and a unilateral option of Sport England to extend for two further periods up to a maximum of 12 months. The anticipated contract value is £100,000 over the initial contract period. The estimated annual contract value is £50,000. Long pile synthetic turf surfaces provide a valuable asset to sports such as football, rugby union, rugby league, etc. The surfaces are durable and able to sustain high levels of use, allowing many communities to participate in sport throughout the year. It is estimated there are now over 2,000 long pile (3G) synthetic turf fields in the UK. Most of these fields have End of Life Tyre ("ELT" - also known as SBR) infill. ELT infill is cost effective, durable and provides excellent sports properties for the players using the fields. Additional information: All tender documents are available at: https://sportengland.bravosolution.co.uk/

Sport England as the contracting authority is tendering for the delivery of a piece of research into the role alternative sporting structures and networks play in tackling inequalities in sport and physical activity. Sport England is seeking through this tendering process to award a contract with a suitably capable Contractor to provide these Services for an initial term of 4 months and a unilateral option of Sport England to extend for further periods up to a maximum of 3 months in total. The anticipated contract value is up to a maximum of £75,000 over the initial and potential extension contract period. Sport England is seeking to procure a supplier to deliver research to understand the role alternative sporting structures and networks play in tackling inequalities in sport and physical activity. It will help us identify examples of what is working well (i.e. 'bright spots') across alternative or parallel structures in supporting under-represented or marginalised groups to be physically active and understand how and why they are successful in reaching and engaging those communities with sport and physical activity. It will also help us explore the nature of any relationship(s) they have with hierarchies of mainstream sporting provision and understand the key implications of this insight and knowledge on our work to tackle inequalities. The research should provide actionable insight into what is working well parallel to, or on the margins of, mainstream provision, so that we are able to make more informed and effective decisions on how best to prevent and address inequalities in sport and physical activity.

Sport England requires a contractor to scope, develop and carry out a method of modelling assorted data to estimate the contribution of our work to four strategic aims. Sport England is one part of a large and complex system guided by a unifying ten-year strategy that aims to increase physical activity, decrease physical inactivity, provide positive experiences for children and reduce inequalities. Sport England's contribution to these four aims is through a diverse range of programmes, campaigns and investments. These all play a different role: whether it's to provide new facilities or opportunities to be active, change attitudes and behaviours to physical activity, or drive the systemic change and conditions we think are necessary for longer-term impact. Additional information: Access to the Tender Documents and Instructions are available on the Sport England eSourcing Portal.

Sport England is seeking a contractor to support Sport England, UK Sport and Sport Wales in the review of the safeguarding standards and assurance processes used by sport to ensure they are effective in; i) guiding the provision of a safe environment for anyone taking part in sport whether they are athletes, participants, coaches and officials etc.; and ii) providing assurance to Sport England, UK Sport and Sport Wales. The main service the contract requires is in-depth consultation with the funded National Governing Bodies (NGBs), Active Partnership (APs) and key stakeholders. Additional information: Access to the Tender Documents and Instructions are available on the Sport England eSourcing Portal.

Sport England as the contracting authority is tendering for the supply of consultancy across two lots to support Technical Assurance (TA) and Design guidance (the Services). Sport England is seeking through this tendering process to set up a framework with a suitably capable Suppliers to provide these Services for a term of 48 months. Lot 1 - Technical Assurance (TA) Services from the quantity surveying profession. Lot 2 - Design Services from the architectural profession The anticipated contract value is £5 million to £6 million over the 48-month term.

Sport England is tendering for the supply of Evaluation, Learning, Innovation and Development services for its new Open Fund (the services). The Open Fund - or Movement Fund as it will be known - is a new fund launching in April 2024. It aims to be user-led and to simplify and streamline access to Sport England investment. This procurement is to identify a partner to work alongside Sport England for four years as an Evaluation, Learning, Innovation and Development partner for the Open Fund. The partner (or partners) will provide tailored and flexible support that evolves with the Fund itself, but which is directed initially at five objectives: 1. Measure and evaluate the contribution of the Open Fund 2. Measure and demonstrate the social value of the Open Fund 3. Learn about what is working (or not) across the entire Open Fund 4. Provide relevant, tailored and proportionate evaluation support for the Open Fund 5. Support the Open Fund to develop, evolve and innovate Update 18th April 2024 - Please note, the deadline to respond to this ITT has been extended by one week, to the 26th April 2024. Additional information: How to Express Interest and access Tender Pack: 1. Register your company on the Sport England eSourcing portal Bravo (this is only required once) 2. To Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with your username/password 3. Click the "ITTs Open to All Suppliers" link. 4. Click on the SE1157 ITT to access the content. 5. Click the "Express Interest" button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your "My ITTs" page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking "Buyer Attachments" in the ITT Details box Responding to the tender: 1. Click "My Response" under ITT Details, you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the "Messages" function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions and those contained in the ITT document to complete the ITT. 2. Submit your reply using the "Submit Response" button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please contact the eSourcing help desk

SE1168 'Buddle Support Services' is a tender process by which Sport England will secure Contractors to deliver our Buddle service. This work is part of the delivery of Sport England strategy 'Uniting the Movement' by supporting clubs and community groups who provide opportunities for sport and physical activity. In particular, Sport England wishes to support these organisations to provide positive opportunities and embed inclusion, diversity and equitable practice. Sport England is tendering the Services in three lots as follows: Lot 1 Stakeholder engagement, content development and programme co-ordination - £936,675 excluding VAT, £1,124,010 including VAT; Lot 2 Workshops - £570,000 excluding VAT, £684,000 including VAT; Lot 3 Buddle Programme evaluation - £300,924 excluding VAT. In addition, in respect of Lots 1 and 2, Sport England has identified an additional sum of £50,000 per annum per Lot which will be provisionally allocated to fund extra services as and if they are agreed between Sport England and the Lot supplier. The full scope of the Services required are set out in detail in Section 7 of this ITT. The purpose of the ITT is for Sport England to obtain more information from potential Buddle suppliers and to establish which tenders are the most economically advantageous tender based upon the award criteria set out in this ITT.