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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process by Sport England, a sub-central government public authority based in Loughborough, UK, involved the delivery of small area estimates related to physical activity for the Active Lives survey year 2024-25. The project aimed to provide detailed demographic breakdowns of activity and inactivity levels for middle and lower super output areas (MSOAs and LSOAs). Substance 2005 Limited, located in Manchester, was awarded the contract through a direct award procurement method, with a focus on technical reasons. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with the contract period running from 31st July 2026 to 18th November 2026. The total contract value is £15,420, and it falls under the services category, specifically research services.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data analysis, demographic research, and physical activity insights. Companies with expertise in survey data handling and those familiar with the Active Lives survey methodology would be well-positioned for such opportunities. Additionally, businesses that can develop partnerships with local authorities and Active Partnerships to leverage these data insights for targeted resource allocation will find this contract particularly advantageous for growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

SE1251 Active Lives adult small area estimates 2024-25

Notice Description

The supplier will deliver small area estimates of activity and inactivity for MSOAs and LSOAs for adults for Active Lives survey year 2024-25. This will include demographic breakdowns of these small area estimates by age, gender, disability, socio-economic status and ethnicity. The supplier will also produce a technical report detailing the methods used. The main purpose of the work is to enable partners such as Active Partnerships and Local Authorities to have more detailed insights into local levels of activity and inactivity than are possible through direct Active Lives Survey estimates, in order to target their resources effectively.

Procurement Information

Technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072867-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£12,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 18 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SPORT ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SUBSTANCE 2005

Further Information

Notice Documents

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