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SW/DSW Ddiogelu Dyfodol Para-Chwaraeon Perfformiad yng Nghymru / SW/DSW Future-Proof Para Performance Sport in Wales

SPORT WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

Sport Wales, in conjunction with Disability Sport Wales, is seeking to commission a project aimed at "future-proofing" para performance sport in Wales. This procurement process falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting research and development, and social research services. The collaborative work will focus on making performance sport environments inclusive for the disabled community over the next 12 to 16 years. Located in Cardiff, the tender process is currently in the update stage, following its initiation on 20th March 2026, with a submission deadline set for 28th April 2026. Interested parties should note that the total contract value is £60,000 gross, with £50,000 allocated as the net amount for services to be delivered. Procurement is conducted via an open competition method classified as below threshold, allowing electronic submissions through Sell2Wales.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, including research, social development, and strategic planning. Companies with expertise in sports, particularly para sports, or those experienced in stakeholder engagement and international benchmarking will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The successful tenderer must conduct comprehensive reviews, engage with stakeholders across the Welsh sports sector, and develop a detailed implementation plan with recommendations for future actions. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering such strategic initiatives will be ideally positioned to leverage this opportunity to expand their operations and contribute to enhancing para sports in Wales.

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Notice Title

SW/DSW Ddiogelu Dyfodol Para-Chwaraeon Perfformiad yng Nghymru / SW/DSW Future-Proof Para Performance Sport in Wales

Notice Description

Mae Chwaraeon Cymru a Chwaraeon Anabledd Cymru yn comisiynu darn o waith ar y cyd i 'ddiogelu dyfodol' para-chwaraeon perfformiad yng Nghymru. Y nod yw nodi'r newidiadau system sydd eu hangen dros y 12 i 16 mlynedd nesaf i sicrhau bod amgylcheddau chwaraeon perfformiad yn gynhwysol i gymunedau croestoriadol o bobl anabl. Bydd y gwaith hwn yn cyflawni'r canlynol: * Diffinio paramedrau presennol para-chwaraeon perfformiad yng Nghymru. * Asesu aeddfedrwydd amgylcheddau perfformiad para ar draws Cyrff Rheoli Cenedlaethol (CRhC) Cymru, darpariaeth dan arweiniad ChAC (swyddogaeth a chyflenwi rhaglenni CRhC), a digwyddiadau datblygu perfformiad sydd ar hyn o bryd y tu allan i gwmpas cyllid perfformiad UK Sport a Chwaraeon Cymru. * Rhagweld trywydd gofynion o ran adnoddau i gynnal a thyfu para-chwaraeon perfformiad. * Gwneud argymhellion i gefnogi'r trawsnewid a / neu gadw cyfrifoldeb am lwybrau perfformiad para o ChAC i CRhC, gan sicrhau cynaliadwyedd a chynhwysiant hirdymor. Sport Wales and Disability Sport Wales are jointly commissioning a piece of work to 'future-proof' para performance sport in Wales. The aim is to identify the system changes required over the next 12-16 years to ensure that performance sport environments are inclusive of intersectional communities of disabled people. This work will: * Define the current parameters of para performance sport in Wales. * Assess the maturity of para performance environments across Welsh National Governing Bodies (NGBs), DSW-led provision (NGB-function and programme delivery), and performance development events currently outside the scope of UK Sport and Sport Wales performance funding. * Project the trajectory of resourcing requirements to sustain and grow para performance sport. * Make recommendations to support the transition and/or retention of responsibility for para performance pathways from DSW to NGBs, ensuring long-term sustainability and inclusivity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06705e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025943-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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