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SE1261 - Active Lives Statistical Assurance

SPORT ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Sport England has conducted a direct procurement process for the "SE1261 - Active Lives Statistical Assurance" project, engaging Manchester Metropolitan University as the supplier. As a public authority within the sub-central government, Sport England, headquartered in Loughborough, sought specialised services to deliver statistical assurance on their Active Lives Surveys. The contract, listed under the services category with the CPV classification 73110000 for Research services, began on 1st September 2026 and spans until 1st September 2031, with a possible one-year extension. This procurement, motivated by technical reasons and exclusive rights, is valued at £120,000 gross, with the contract phase announced as complete. The procurement method employed was a direct award, recognising the unique capabilities required for the project's successful execution. Key milestones include a scheduled signature date on 24th August 2026.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses skilled in research and statistical analysis, particularly those with a focus on data quality assurance and statistical assessments. Companies that can provide expertise in handling official statistics and have the capability for high-level analytical work will find this an enticing opportunity. The collaboration with a large institution like Manchester Metropolitan University underscores the need for substantial organisational capability and research insight. Businesses with a proven track record in similar projects or with an innovative approach to data analytics in the public sector will find themselves well-suited to compete in such tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SE1261 - Active Lives Statistical Assurance

Notice Description

Sport England's Active Lives Surveys (adults and children and young people) are Official Statistics and therefore results need to be produced and published in accordance with the Code of Practice. The accurate and timely production of results requires considerable quality assurance in advance of the publication of the survey results Sport England is seeking to appoint a supplier who can carry out statistical assurance on the analytical and published tables as part of the Active Lives Adult and Children and Young People publications. For each data release, the supplier would be required to carry the following checks: Checking and confirming bases Checking and confirming rates / shares / means Checking and confirming unweighted counts Checking and confirming confidence intervals and significance tests Checking and confirming the accuracy of published tables (including bases, rates/shares/means, confidence intervals, and population estimates) The services required form an essential part of a wider, overall project plan for the assurance and publication of Active Lives survey results. For each release, the supplier will be required to provide: Through the completion of the tasks described above, quality assured (error free and properly formatted) results / results tables that are ready for further analysis / publication Details of any syntax, output or checking files used / created to assure the data Completed quality assurance documentation to evidence / support the checks that have been carried out Participate in an initial kick off meeting and debrief / review meeting following each release to discuss any issues and learning that could improve future releases Sport England is also seeking to appoint a supplier that brings specific research knowledge and expertise relevant to the organisation's priorities to carry out analytical work using the Active Lives Survey data.

Procurement Information

Where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons Artistic performance Technical reasons Exclusive rights incl. IPR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062931-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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