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SU50(26) Ospreys Rugby Performance Partnership

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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18 Nov 2025 at 15:13

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14 Oct 2025 at 14:19

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14 Oct 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University has successfully concluded a procurement process for a rugby performance partnership aimed at providing the necessary resources to support a high-performance rugby programme. The procurement was executed through a direct award methodology due to the unique infrastructure and capabilities of Ospreys Rugby Ltd, the only provider in the Swansea Bay region qualified to deliver these services. The awarded contract, titled "SU50(26) Ospreys Rugby Performance Partnership," falls under the industry category of sport-related and personal development training services and covers a delivery location in Swansea, UK. This procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract effective from 27th October 2025 until 31st July 2028, valued at £408,690 gross.

This procurement presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in sports management and training services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can leverage local expertise and existing infrastructure to enhance performance outcomes. Companies with experience in high-performance sports programmes and with facilities in or near Swansea would be ideally positioned to compete in similar future tenders, fostering industry growth and regional economic development. Collaborations such as this can significantly boost a company's portfolio and reputation by associating with a prestigious institution like Swansea University and a well-regarded sports enterprise like Ospreys Rugby Ltd.

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Notice Title

SU50(26) Ospreys Rugby Performance Partnership

Notice Description

A rugby performance partnership to ensure correct resources to deliver a high-performance rugby programme.

Procurement Information

The only regional provider serving the Swansea Bay region with infrastructure in Swansea for training to support and deliver are the Ospreys.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074846-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

80570000 - Personal development training services

92620000 - Sport-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£340,576 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£340,576 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Laura Miles
Contact Email
l.miles@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01792602779

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OSPREYS RUGBY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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