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SE1202 - TGC Partnerships Agency

SPORT ENGLAND

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20 Mar 2026 at 11:16

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Summary of the contracting process

Sport England has concluded a procurement process for the "SE1202 - TGC Partnerships Agency", classified under Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73220000). The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, and reached the award stage on 6th March 2026. The awarded contract commenced on the same date and will run until 31st March 2028. With an overall value of £420,000, the contract involves the close collaboration of the successful agency with Sport England’s internal teams and other retained agencies. Located in Loughborough, England, Sport England seeks a partnership agency to further the reach of TGC campaigns across various geographical regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and within the broader region of Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth within the consultancy services sector, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in partnership activities, creative development, PR, and media services would benefit from this contract by expanding their portfolio in collaboration with a reputable national organisation like Sport England. The project offers a platform for leveraging creative strategies with direct involvement in campaign management activities, promising active engagements and regular coordination with the TGC campaigns team. The awarded supplier, 23Red, an established SME, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to excel in this procurement endeavour.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SE1202 - TGC Partnerships Agency

Notice Description

You would work closely with our TGC campaigns team of around 10 people with a smaller team who would manage all partnership activity on the campaign. Other internal teams the agency would work with closely include legal, insight & evaluation, social and others where relevant. The agency would be expected to work closely and collaboratively with our other retained agencies including creative, PR & media. We are a hands-on team and would be involved in all aspects of partnership activity from approaches and development of ideas with potential partners, through to activation and delivery. We would see the agency as an extension of the team and would expect to work closely with you and have regular weekly meetings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7915d971-8c79-4f71-b3da-bfd791b43f87
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
SPORT ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3QF
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

23RED

Further Information

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