Award

Award of Data & Insight Alpha Project

SPORT WALES

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Award

16 Apr 2026 at 15:27

TenderUpdate

16 Feb 2026 at 17:55

Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

Sport Wales has awarded the contract for the Data & Insight Alpha Project to Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP. The contracting process focused on services related to IT, research and development, and social research, with the delivery located in the United Kingdom. This open competition, classified under the Welsh devolved regulations, commenced with a tender phase in early 2026. The project aims to develop and refine a data pipeline to enhance data integration and reporting, with the contract period spanning from 4th May to 31st October 2026. The award decision was formalised on 16th April 2026, marking the transition from planning to the award stage.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT consulting, software development, and data analysis, particularly those with expertise in building robust data systems and fostering data-driven cultures within organisations. Though the competition was open to all, it may offer limited opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs given no final bids were received from these sectors. Businesses that specialise in comprehensive IT service delivery and consultancy, especially those equipped to handle large-scale, user-centred data solutions, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in future procurement processes by Sport Wales and other public authorities.

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Notice Title

Award of Data & Insight Alpha Project

Notice Description

This is the award of Data & Insight Alpha Project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034874-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£74,812 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SPORT WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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