Award

Athletic Elite-SVD Grant (Funding Agreement)

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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Award

17 Mar 2026 at 11:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

17 Mar 2026 at 11:00

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has concluded the procurement process for the "Athletic Elite-SVD Grant (Funding Agreement)" under the public authority - sub-central government category, classified as guidance and counselling services. This process, initiated directly without competition due to being below the threshold, culminated in an award notice published on 17th March 2026. The contracting period is scheduled from 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026, with Athletic Elite being appointed as the supplier. The project takes place in Wellingborough, United Kingdom, and leverages legal acts under UKPGA 2023/54. Key procurement milestones, including future signature date, emphasise a structured yet expedient process completion.

This tender opens doors for businesses specialising in guidance and counselling services, catering specifically to organisations able to efficiently manage the contract within the stipulated timeframe. The direct procurement method allows businesses to focus closely on delivering specialised services rather than navigating competitive bidding. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) might find niche opportunities here due to the nature of services required. With Athletic Elite awarded under the large business scale, smaller enterprises could explore sub-contracting opportunities or similar industry contracts to leverage their expertise and grow within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Athletic Elite-SVD Grant (Funding Agreement)

Notice Description

SVD Grant Award- Waiver for 6 months Extension while a procurement process happening

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023929-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,215 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATHLETIC ELITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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