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Award of Procurement of a Crowdfunding Platform and Associated Services

SPORT WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 18:24

Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

Sport Wales, operating under Welsh devolved regulations, has awarded a contract for the procurement of a crowdfunding platform and associated services to Crowdfunder UK. The procurement process, conducted via an open, below-threshold competition, is complete and the services will be provided within the region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the contract signing on 3 February 2026, with services commencing on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2029. The platform aims to support sports and physical activity projects by facilitating alternative investment sources, aligning with industry categories such as sporting services and business consulting.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies with expertise in crowdfunding, digital platforms, and community engagement. The chosen supplier, Crowdfunder UK, will leverage their large-scale operational capacity to deliver comprehensive coaching and support services, emphasising the benefits of crowdfunding in the sports sector. Businesses experienced in marketing, digital solutions, and social enterprise sectors would find suitability in such projects, as the requirements include marketing expertise and collaborative project execution, fostering robust business capabilities and extending influence in the sports and non-profit domains.

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Notice Title

Award of Procurement of a Crowdfunding Platform and Associated Services

Notice Description

Sport Wales is seeking to appoint a Provider for a crowdfunding platform, providing coaching and support to projects need to generate alternative sources of investment to sustain their organisations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fef4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010726-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

48 - Software package and information systems

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

92600000 - Sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,199 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
Owen Hathway
Contact Email
owen.hathway@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

CROWDFUNDER

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