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SE1239 TASS Regional Coaching Hub

SPORT ENGLAND

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25 Mar 2026 at 17:31

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25 Mar 2026 at 17:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Sport England has engaged Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme College House to establish the SE1239 TASS Regional Coaching Hub as part of empowering regional coach development centred around the TASS delivery sites. This initiative involves direct contracts awarded to establish coach-led hubs aimed at enhancing professional development and community engagement through tailored activities. The procurement process, labelled as direct award, commenced with an award date of 25th March 2026 and the contract signing anticipated on 1st April 2026. The service is to be fulfilled from 1st April 2026 through 30th September 2027. The project is rooted in sport coaching services, located primarily at Northumbria University in Newcastle Upon Tyne within the UKC22 region. The tender is classified under services, with procurement being managed centrally by Sport England, a public authority sub-central government entity based in Loughborough.

This tender opens diverse opportunities for businesses specialising in coaching services, particularly those with expertise in fostering community-driven development and support networks within the sporting environment. It presents a robust platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) willing to engage and align practitioner support with coach development. Companies possessing skills in professional development, networking, and creating a sense of belonging within sports will find substantial potential for growth and contribution to the broader national talent pathway. The urgency classification highlights the pressing need for immediate engagement and support within these hubs, incentivising parties adept at rapid deployment and operational efficiency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SE1239 TASS Regional Coaching Hub

Notice Description

Sport England proposes establishing regional coach hubs at Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) delivery sites. These hubs aim to empower locally-led coach development, grounded in community, recognition, and alignment with the national talent pathway. The initiative is designed to help coaches feel valued and supported in their profession, boost coach retention, foster professional development, and improve athlete outcomes through tailored, peer-driven activities and robust support networks. Programme Philosophy & Activities Each hub is coach-led and context-specific, offering activities such as networking dinners and continuing professional development (CPD) workshops that suit the local sporting culture. By linking grassroots coaches to the national pathway, the hubs encourage knowledge sharing, foster a sense of belonging, and build communities of practice.

Procurement Information

The Supplier TASS already supports and administers athlete and practitioner support and development across their network. This work would allow Coach development to be delivered alongside this support in a cost effective and operationally sound way.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067457
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027568-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79998000 - Coaching services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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

TALENTED ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME COLLEGE HOUSE

Further Information

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