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Implementation & Process Evaluation - DCMS Local Community Sport Facility Report

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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17 Apr 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), located in London, has completed the procurement process titled "Implementation & Process Evaluation - DCMS Local Community Sport Facility Report." This project falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services, focusing on evaluative consultancy services. The procurement, initiated as a selective call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage on 17th April 2026 and involves a precise contract period from 30th January to 31st March 2026. The project is designed to assess the effectiveness of local community sport facility reports in prioritising investment-worthy projects.

The awarded contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research, development, and consultancy, particularly those qualified as small and medium enterprises (SME) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE). Ecorys UK has been awarded the contract, which suggests a focus on organisations with robust capabilities in managing and evaluating public sector projects. Businesses with expertise in sports infrastructure evaluation and community engagement are well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities for future tenders, supporting the strategic goals of DCMS through targeted investment insights.

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Notice Title

Implementation & Process Evaluation - DCMS Local Community Sport Facility Report

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking to commission an implementation and process evaluation to understand the effectiveness of pilot local community sport facility reports, in identifying priority facilities projects for investment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d7ae8dc-7b66-4970-a069-ff8b4680c2b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79dc8bf2-cbb1-4ef2-9c10-eee1998f3c76
Current Stage
Award
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
Large

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
£53,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

ECORYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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