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SE1240 Talent Pathway Manchester Metropolitan University

SPORT ENGLAND

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24 Mar 2026 at 18:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "SE1240 Talent Pathway Manchester Metropolitan University" was conducted by Sport England, located in Manchester, England. The procurement, classified under Research and Development Services, is aimed at addressing under-representation in the England Talent Pathway within the sports sector. The procurement method was a limited competitive quotation below the threshold, culminating in the award stage by March 24, 2026. The tender had a delivery scope inclusive of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World, with the contract running from March 3, 2026, to August 31, 2026. The project has a budget of GBP 33,475, catering to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), ensuring broad accessibility.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services to support Sport England in analysing data inconsistencies and addressing inequalities in talent identification. Companies with expertise in sports management, data analysis, and equality programmes are well-positioned to contribute meaningfully. Additionally, given the project's focus on under-representation, firms adept in diversity and inclusion agendas would find this contract promising for growth and capability expansion. Participation from large entities like Manchester Metropolitan University and Sheffield Hallam University suggests collaborative potential for smaller firms aiming to leverage sector expertise and regional insights.

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Notice Title

SE1240 Talent Pathway Manchester Metropolitan University

Notice Description

The work will help Sport England identify where inconsistencies and/or gaps are within the people data and understand how this may increase inequalities and opportunity within the England Talent Pathway (ETP). An important part of the research is to help Sport England understand how NGBs and partners interpret and define talent and how this reflects under-representation and delivery of programmes designed to tackle under-representation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f6ef450-fdb2-4a17-becd-cf5e438fb466
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£33,475 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,475 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 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
SPORT ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M15 6BX
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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