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Community Sports Facilities Innovative Facilities Fund Evaluation

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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29 Jun 2026 at 11:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), based in London, England, and located at 100 Parliament Street, has completed the contracting process for a service titled "Community Sports Facilities Innovative Facilities Fund Evaluation". The procurement process was managed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was classified under research and development services, with the CPV code 73000000. The contract, valued at £329,182.50, commenced on 9th April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027. Key dates included the tender period ending on 23rd February 2026, and the award of the contract, which was made to Alma Economics Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), on 24th April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in evaluating community sports facilities and programmes. The procurement was open to SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSE), indicating potential for a broad range of businesses to compete if similar opportunities arise. Firms with a track record of providing consultancy services that align with innovative programme evaluations could find growth opportunities by engaging in similar tenders, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Sports Facilities Innovative Facilities Fund Evaluation

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide an independent evaluation of the Community Sports Facilities Test and Learn programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1556b55e-68d7-4b7c-b20c-05a6e378802e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad231341-d03c-4237-8228-e8a58cc99f17
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£329,182 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£329,182 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALMA ECONOMICS

Further Information

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