Tender

Evaluation of Exeter City Council's "Exeter & Cranbrook Sport England Place Partnership Programme 2025-2028

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Jul 2025 at 16:04

PlanningUpdate

16 Jun 2025 at 08:04

PlanningUpdate

22 May 2025 at 17:45

Planning

19 May 2025 at 18:14

Summary of the contracting process

Exeter City Council is inviting tender submissions for the evaluation of its "Exeter & Cranbrook Sport England Place Partnership Programme 2025-2028". The Council seeks a qualified local partner to carry out the ongoing evaluation framework within Exeter, located in South West England. This open procurement process, categorized under services in the evaluation consultancy sector, is at the "Tender" stage. Notably, interested parties must submit their tenders electronically by 15th August 2025, with the evaluation phase scheduled to end on 25th August 2025. The contract, valued at up to £276,000 inclusive of VAT, will run from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, with potential renewal options depending on additional funding.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in evaluation consultancy, particularly those with experience in community health, wellbeing, and physical activity sectors. It is an ideal chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand into partnership programmes that focus on physical activity and reducing inequalities. The successful bidder will not only enhance their portfolio by working with public authorities but also leverage additional resources and investment, thereby fostering further business growth and exposure within the public sector network. Participation in this project could potentially open doors to broader regional opportunities with Sport England and other stakeholders.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of Exeter City Council's "Exeter & Cranbrook Sport England Place Partnership Programme 2025-2028

Notice Description

Exeter City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified local partner to deliver the ongoing evaluation framework of its Sport England Place Partnership 'Live and Move' programme, with funding available for a 3 year contract to 2028. This local programme is part of a national network of places that Sport England are investing in to support communities to become more physically active.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Dependant on additional funding. See ITT Vol 1, Section 7.

Renewal: Dependant on additional funding. See ITT Vol 1, Section 7.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0517b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041107-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Draper
Contact Email
chris.draper@exeter.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441392265262

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon, TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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