Planning

Wales Rugby League Commercial Partner

WALES RUGBY LEAGUE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Wales Rugby League is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process, seeking a Commercial Partner to spearhead its Commercial Sponsorship strategy. This tender, titled "Wales Rugby League Commercial Partner," is aimed at services within the financial, marketing, and sports sectors. Interested businesses should be aware that the initiative aligns with the governing body's mission to enhance accessibility in Rugby League across Wales, culminating in a pivotal year with the participation of their teams in the 2022 World Cup, specifically scheduled for October and November. The procurement process is initiated through a tender, with the values of inclusion and diversity being central to its goals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sponsorship, marketing, consultancy, and sports management services. Companies that align with the values of inclusion and diversity, especially those with experience in the sports industry, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. The initiative aims not only to attract corporate sponsorship but also to develop a comprehensive strategy that will support the growth of Rugby League in Wales, thereby creating a platform for business growth and community engagement.

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Notice Title

Wales Rugby League Commercial Partner

Notice Description

Expression of interest for commercial partners with shared valuesWales Rugby League are seeking expressions of interest for a Commercial partner to lead on our Commercial Sponsorship strategy and identify and obtain sponsorship opportunities for Wales Rugby League.Inclusive valuesWales Rugby League (WRL) are the governing body for all variations of Rugby League in Wales.Rugby League has always had a rich heritage of inclusion, equality, and diversity. It is a heritage that we are immensely proud of, since the 1895 Rugby League has welcomed players of all ethnicities and backgrounds. These players include Clive Sullivan who was the first ever black player to captain a national team in Great Britain, Roy Francis, Colin Dixon and Billy Boston. We also signed the first openly gay professional player in Gareth Thomas. We currently run Men, Women's, boys, girls, Masters, Wheelchair, Physical Disability and Learning Disability Rugby League teams.The Strategy of Wales Rugby League is:"To make Rugby League accessible to everyone in Walesthrough a Lifelong Participation in the Sport"2022 World Cup OpportunitiesMen, Wheelchair and Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL)2022 is an exciting year for Wales Rugby League with 3 teams (Men's, Wheelchair and Physical Disability) participating in a World Cup in October/November 2022 which will be broadcast to a global audience of 20 million, all games will be televised on BBC and an estimated 120 plus broadcast markets. We will also be launching our Strategy for 2022-2025 leading up to the next world cup in France in 2025.WomenOur Women's team will also be playing 3 international games and our Cardiff Blue Dragons women's team will be the first ever Welsh team in the Super League South with a view to entering the National Women's Super League in 2025.Under 19s and StudentsWe also run international squads at under 19, s representing Wales in the European Championships, our students will be taking part in the Student Home Nations along with our under 16s who will be playing Internationals in 2022.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=119090.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-119090
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=119090
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66100000 - Banking and investment services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

92620000 - Sport-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALES RUGBY LEAGUE
Contact Name
Neil Lynch
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

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