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Borough of Sport Evaluation

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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12 Jun 2025 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton is spearheading a procurement process titled "Borough of Sport Evaluation", within the domain of evaluation consultancy services. This initiative aims to transform Merton into London's first Borough of Sport. Merton Council seeks an academic partnership through a match-funded PhD programme to evaluate the initiative's impact, guiding future funding and development. The procurement falls under the 'services' category and is located in London, United Kingdom. Currently, it has reached the award stage, with London South Bank University being awarded the contract. The contract spans from 1st September 2025 to 1st September 2028, with a total award value of £47,896 GBP. Key dates include the award announcement on 2nd June 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for academic institutions specialising in sports evaluation and research methodologies. Organisations equipped with expertise in similar consultancy services can leverage this to establish long-term collaborations with government entities, enhancing their portfolio and gaining visibility in the public sector. While the procurement originally sought a match-funded programme, the project can pave the way for wider business growth through the provision of concrete evidence-based recommendations, potentially influencing future policy and funding decisions within the sporting framework of Merton.

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Notice Title

Borough of Sport Evaluation

Notice Description

The London Borough of Merton has set an ambitious vision to become London's first Borough of Sport. To effectively measure the impact of the Borough of Sport initiative and inform its future direction, Merton Council is seeking to partner with an academic institution to establish a match-funded PhD programme. This research will evaluate the initiative's impact at both a local project level and at a broader population level, providing evidence-based recommendations for its continued funding and development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-397e60df-b477-4bfb-bbaf-9e24ef5ccb70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2451942-aeea-423c-bb99-6f85e0c4379e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,896 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
David Gentles
Contact Email
david.gentles@merton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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