Tender

SE1190 EDI Consultancy Support Programme

SPORT ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 18:35

Planning

25 Jun 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

Sport England is inviting tenders for the "SE1190 EDI Consultancy Support Programme," which aims to enhance equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across various sectors. The procurement process is based in Loughborough, United Kingdom, and falls under the services industry category, specifically consultancy services. The process is currently at the 'tender' stage with an expression of interest deadline on 28th November 2025 at 23:59. The contract has a gross value of £420,000 and will be divided into three active lots, each covering different aspects of EDI consultancy. The procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure, and submissions are to be made electronically, ensuring compliance with the UK Public Contracts Regulations (2023/54).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in EDI policy development, consultancy, and training. Ideal candidates include human resource management consultants, and firms focusing on equal opportunities, particularly those adept at tailoring services to align with the Equality Act 2010. The procurement is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, encouraging smaller, value-driven businesses to participate and leverage their expertise. With a focus on technical quality over price, businesses that can demonstrate superior knowledge and delivery of EDI practices will find this tender advantageous for growth and expansion in public sector contracts.

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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 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/077889-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SPORT ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
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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