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SE1190 EDI Consultancy Support Programme

Sport England

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

16 Feb 2026 at 16:19

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
AwardUpdate

24 Dec 2025 at 12:08

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

24 Dec 2025 at 12:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 18:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

25 Jun 2025 at 15:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sport England has initiated the SE1190 EDI Consultancy Support Programme with intentions to enhance equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) practices. This procurement process is within the public authority sub-central government category and takes place in Loughborough, United Kingdom. The procurement engages in a competitive flexible procedure and involves multiple stages, including planning, tendering, and awarding. Although Lot 3 experienced a cancellation due to governance reasons, Lots 1 and 2 have been successfully awarded. The contracts are primarily focused on consultancy services, including policy development, training, and resource customisation. Key dates included engagements in August 2025, the standstill period ending in January 2026, with the contract period kicking off in February 2026 through August 2027.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for service providers specialising in business consultancy within law, marketing, security, and recruitment. It is well-suited for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in EDI consultancy services. The framework agreement offers room for future adaptation and customisation of services, appealing to companies aiming to build strong partnerships in developing EDI policies and practices. With a gross value of £504,000, engaging with Sport England can represent a lucrative venture for businesses eager to facilitate culture change and implement practical support through targeted consultancy programmes. The successful tenderers, including IRO People Performance Insight Ltd and The Equal Group Corporation Ltd, showcase the potential for dynamic collaboration and growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SE1190 EDI Consultancy Support Programme

Notice Description

The EDI Support Programme Support EDI policy development and implementation Support policy development and implementation of good practice around equality, diversity and inclusion by way of group sessions and one to one organisational support Provide customised EDI training for partners Facilitate customised training on subject matters related to Equality Act 2010 and good practice, specific to the inclusion of audiences with a protected characteristic, supported through the development of resources and materials including customisation LOT 1 Awarded Supplier IRO People Performance Insight Ltd LOT 2 Awarded Supplier In Diverse Company LOT 3 Awarded Supplier The Equal Group Corporation Ltd

Lot Information

IMPLEMENTATION OF EDI

IMPLEMENTATION OF EDI consultancy services

CULTURE CHANGE

CULTURE CHANGE consultancy services

PRACTICAL SUPPORT

PRACTICAL SUPPORT consultancy services

Planning Information

EDI Consultant Framework Engagement Session Online - Via TEAMS Tuesday 19th August 2025 4:00-5:00 PM If you would like to attend this session please email: procurement@sportengland.org Quoting: SE1190 EDI SUPPORT PROGRAMME REQUEST TO JOIN THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION ON 19TH AUGUST 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05539c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013994-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
23 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Cancelled

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sport England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3QF
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

IRO People Performance Insight Ltd

In Diverse Company party of Hardy Fisher

The Equal Group Corporation Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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