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Supplier for Sport England Leading the Movement Practice-Focused Report / Applied Thought Piece 2026

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)

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04 Jun 2026 at 09:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) has initiated an open procurement process under the tender stage, seeking a supplier to develop a practice-focused report for Sport England's Leading the Movement programme in 2026. This project is centred on exploring leadership in addressing physical activity inequalities, particularly focusing on place-based leadership and collective influences that promote active lifestyles across various regions of the United Kingdom including UKK, UKJ, UKI, and others. The contract, valued at £18,000 (gross amount £21,600), specifies the submission of applications by 9 am, Friday 26th June 2026, with enquiries closing on 17th June 2026. The engagement is expected to commence on 6th July 2026, running through to 30th September 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with experience in sport and physical activity systems, leadership development, and systems change. Firms with a strong track record in strategic and community leadership, as well as an ability to interpret complex insights, are encouraged to participate. The contract seeks innovative approaches that incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a focus on synthesizing national evidence, local learning, and lived experiences. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this contract, given the suitability criteria specified by the IDeA.

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Notice Title

Supplier for Sport England Leading the Movement Practice-Focused Report / Applied Thought Piece 2026

Notice Description

The commission aims to produce an applied, practice-led exploration of leadership that: Identifies what good place-based leadership can look like in practice, not just in principle, when addressing physical activity inequalities. Surfaces insights, behaviours and patterns from across different Place contexts, including: Original/Existing (Deepening) Place Partnerships New (Expansion) Place Partnerships Place Universal Offer (PUO) areas Illustrates how distributed and collective leadership enables people in all roles - policy makers, practitioners, volunteers and communities - to meaningfully influence decisions that shape active lives. Supports leaders to reflect on and strengthen relational, collaborative and place-specific leadership practices. Uses national evidence, local learning and lived experience to inform outputs. Generates practical insights, prompts and tools that leaders can adapt and apply in their own system contexts. Identifies how existing Sport England place-based leadership support can be extended or enhanced to help Places embed this way of working more deeply over time. Applicants must demonstrate: Strong experience in the sport and physical activity system Understanding of place-based working, systems change and Sport England's Place Partnership approach Awareness of Sport England wider leadership support offer (i.e. Leading the Movement programme) and the relevant E&L resources that position leadership as a key condition for change when tackling addressing inequalities in physical activity Expertise in leadership development, systems leadership or organisational development. Experience working at strategic leadership and/or community leadership levels. Ability to synthesise complex insights into high-quality written outputs. An appropriate level of independence and objectivity. Application Process Applicants must submit: CV Cover letter (max 4-5 pages) outlining: Relevant experience Understanding of the commission Proposed approach and methodology, including how your approach and policy support diversity, equity and inclusion Suggested optional outputs Proposed timeline Examples of previous relevant work Bid submission deadline: 9am, Friday 26th June 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052628-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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