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title: "Community Sports Facilities Innovative Facilities Fund Evaluation"
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# Community Sports Facilities Innovative Facilities Fund Evaluation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1556b55e-68d7-4b7c-b20c-05a6e378802e

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), based in London, England, and located at 100 Parliament Street, has completed the contracting process for a service titled "Community Sports Facilities Innovative Facilities Fund Evaluation". The procurement process was managed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was classified under research and development services, with the CPV code 73000000. The contract, valued at £329,182.50, commenced on 9th April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027. Key dates included the tender period ending on 23rd February 2026, and the award of the contract, which was made to Alma Economics Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), on 24th April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in evaluating community sports facilities and programmes. The procurement was open to SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSE), indicating potential for a broad range of businesses to compete if similar opportunities arise. Firms with a track record of providing consultancy services that align with innovative programme evaluations could find growth opportunities by engaging in similar tenders, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market reach within the public sector.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide an independent evaluation of the Community Sports Facilities Test and Learn programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad231341-d03c-4237-8228-e8a58cc99f17 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £329,182 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £329,182 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALMA ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad231341-d03c-4237-8228-e8a58cc99f17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad231341-d03c-4237-8228-e8a58cc99f17
  29th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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