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SE1222 - Code Evaluation Project

SPORT ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Sport England, located at Loughborough Sport Park, UKF22, focuses on the evaluation of the "SE1222 - Code Evaluation Project", as part of ensuring governance standards in sports organisations receiving public funds. The procurement falls under the industry category of evaluation consultancy services, with a key legal basis linked to the UK's legislation 2023/54. The tender, granted through a direct award to Ipsos, a large-scale supplier headquartered in London, was completed, with the award announced on 20th March 2026 and the contract period set from 25th May 2026 to 25th February 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth within the evaluation consultancy sector, particularly for organisations adept at impact analysis and providing strategic advice based on collected feedback. Businesses focusing on niche and specific consultation work would be well-suited to compete, given the procurement rationale highlighting the specialised nature of services required. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) could leverage such contracts to expand their influence and scope within the sports governance domain, using evidence and insights to drive future improvements aligned with government strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SE1222 - Code Evaluation Project

Notice Description

Launched in 2016 and live from 2017, A Code for Sports Governance (the Code) sets governance standards for organisations in receipt of public investment from Sport England and/or UK Sport. The Code has now been in operation for almost ten years and although Sport England and UK Sport have a wealth of anecdotal evidence about the changes it has driven, its impact has never been formally appraised. This contract seeks a partner/supplier to provide an evaluation of the Code's impact. Our expectation is that this will draw on feedback from organisations who have been subject to it as well as the sector more broadly, although we would look to the successful supplier to advise on best methodology. . The overall aim is to generate evidence about the Code's impact which it is hoped will: * help us understand if the original intent of the Code (as set out in the Government's 2015 sport strategy Sporting Future) have been/are being met * provide more detailed intelligence on the impact of various aspects of the Code * help inform our future work on the Code by generating insights and/or recommendations that Sport England can act on to improve the impact of the Code.

Procurement Information

Niche, specific work that can be undertaken by this supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067038
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025717-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 25 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SPORT ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3QF
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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