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FWWC35 Bid Support

THE UNITED KINGDOM SPORTS COUNCIL

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29 May 2025 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by The United Kingdom Sports Council centred around the "FWWC35 Bid Support" project, aiming to provide consultancy services related to hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup 2035. Located in London, the buying organisation operates within the public authority sector under central government. This process, initiated as a direct procurement method without competition, involved below-threshold services dedicated to recreational, cultural, and sporting services. The contract, valued at £36,400, covers a period from 2nd June 2025 to 30th April 2026, with all milestones scheduled towards the pending award stage. The successful supplier, Purple Moon Event Services Ltd, is based in Melrose, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy within the sports and cultural sectors. The contract's scope for supporting major sporting events such as the FIFA Women's World Cup indicates a need for expertise in bid content management and host city contracting, thus suiting SMEs with experience in large-scale event support services. Companies with existing capabilities in these areas could leverage this contract to showcase their services on a high-profile international stage, potentially leading to further contracts in similar domains.

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Notice Title

FWWC35 Bid Support

Notice Description

Provision of consultancy services to support the FIFA Women's World Cup 2035 Host City Bid Content & management, supporting the contracting of the host cities and submission of bid content. Contract value PS36,400

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052913
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028559-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNITED KINGDOM SPORTS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURPLE MOON EVENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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