Award

Award of Development of a new Sport Wales Website

SPORT WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jan 2026 at 16:32

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

Sport Wales, a sub-central government public authority based in Cardiff, has awarded a contract for the development of a new corporate website. This project focuses on creating a modern, dynamic, and bilingual digital platform that aligns with Sport Wales's brand and values. The tender process was categorised within the services industry, specifically targeting IT services, software packages, and information systems. The procurement was managed through an open competition method and the contract was awarded to S8080, a small to medium enterprise situated in Swansea. The contract is valued at £158,348 (excluding VAT) and spans from 2nd February 2026 to 31st January 2029, with an optional one-year extension based on satisfactory performance.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT and software development sector, particularly those with expertise in web development, bilingual content management, and user experience design. Companies that are adept at providing robust, secure, and accessible solutions will find this contract an excellent avenue for growth. The project’s emphasis on high-quality front-end development and content delivery across all devices makes it ideal for businesses capable of offering scalable and future-proof digital solutions. Additionally, enterprises experienced in working with public authorities or those operating within the UK's devolved regulatory framework stand to benefit significantly from engagements in similar public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Award of Development of a new Sport Wales Website

Notice Description

Sport Wales is seeking the development and delivery of a modern, dynamic, bilingual corporate website that inspires users, reflects the organisation's brand and values, and meets the highest standards of accessibility, usability, and security.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This is a further year option to extend, which can be exercised within the remaining 3-months of the initial contract. The option to extend will be exercised at Sport Wales' discretion based on satisfactory performance by the Supplier and will be fully agreed upon between Sport Wales and Supplier for extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006813-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£158,348 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 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
SPORT WALES
Contact Name
Paul Batcup
Contact Email
paul.batcup@sport.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF11 9SW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S8080

Further Information

Notice Documents

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