Planning

SE1184 Active Environments Framework

SPORT ENGLAND

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Planning

03 Feb 2025 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

Sport England has initiated the planning stage for the "SE1184 Active Environments Framework" tender, which aims to re-procure a multi-provider, multi-LOT Framework to support its Active Environments priority. This procurement process falls under the systems consultancy services industry category (CPV: 72246000) and targets regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The process is scheduled to conclude the planning phase with an ITT issued after a market engagement session on 4th March 2025. The contract period is expected to begin on 1st November 2025 and end on 31st October 2027, with an estimated contract value of £4,500,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic outcome planning, leisure service delivery, needs assessments, town planning, and urban design. The procurement is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, making it ideal for businesses looking to partner with local authorities, active partnerships, and system partners. The engagement session offers potential suppliers a chance to understand the procurement process and timescales, fostering collaboration with Sport England, which values the influence these consultants have on strategic planning and delivery against their goals. This framework could drive significant business growth for those in the consultancy sector, particularly those experienced in facilitating active and healthier communities.

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Notice Title

SE1184 Active Environments Framework

Notice Description

SE1184 aims to re-procure a multi-provider, multi-LOT Framework to support Sport England's Active Environments priority whilst further contributing to delivery against our place expansion, future of public leisure and wider planning work. The Framework, promoting active spaces and healthier communities, provides high-quality consultancy services for the sport and leisure sector. Consultants now play a significant role in strategic planning and investment projects for local authorities, aligning with Sport England's guidelines. With 43% of Local Authorities requesting to access it, the Framework streamlines procurement, saves time, and facilitates collaboration with Sport England. Users value the expertise and express strong interest in its continued use. The Active Environments Framework provides consistent, high-quality consultancy support to help organisations, such as Local Authorities, Active Partnerships, and System Partners, address capacity and capability challenges. It also serves as a tool for Sport England to influence external investment and protect Lottery funding. Internally, the Framework allows for commissioning work without needing extensive procurement or legal involvement, saving both time and resources, especially important in areas under strain. With significant engagement 2,098 webpage views, 2,359 downloads, and 180+ access requests, the Framework is crucial for Place Expansion, giving Active Partnerships and Local Authorities access to specialised support in Strategic Outcome Planning, Leisure Services, Needs Assessments, Town Planning, and Urban Design. As we move into the next phase of Place Expansion, the Framework will continue to empower Sport England to influence consultancy quality and approaches, ultimately strengthening guidance and knowledge-building within the sector, particularly public services. This in turn means we see better strategic decision making across authorities which are more outcomes driven and aligned to UTM. Services delivered under the current iteration of the framework (likely to be same/similar subject to discussion and development post market engagement) A - Strategic Outcome Planning (SOP) and Leisure Service Delivery (LSD) B - Assessments of Need C - Town Planning Services D - Urban Design Services Additional information: Market Engagement Session: 4th March 2025 Time: 14:00 - 15:00pm via Microsoft Teams Sport England are hosting an engagement session with prospective suppliers for the Active Environments Procurement. It will be a chance to hear from the team about the Active Environments Framework and future plans, along with procurement process and timescales ahead of the ITT being issued. To receive joining instructions please email : procurement@sportengland.org stating name of your organisation and attendee(s) email address to send Teams link to.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6e887ae-3f3d-4575-acc7-e3c0111e1062
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba0528f9-749c-42e4-9a77-0baeb8d93365
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SPORT ENGLAND
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@sportengland.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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