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title: "Women's Sport"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
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# Women's Sport

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-159d350e-9c3b-4360-b882-b166466ef99c

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), focused on commissioning independent research into elite women's sport. The contract, valued at £68,269.38, falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category with the CPV code 73000000. The project is situated in London, England, specifically at a location identified by the postal code SW1A 2BQ. The process used a selective procurement method called a call-off from a framework agreement. The period for tender submissions concluded on 4th August 2025, with the contract running from 16th September 2025 to 24th November 2025. The award was made on 26th September 2025 to WPI Economics.

This tender provides significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs within the consultancy and research sectors, particularly those with expertise in sports analytics and women’s athletics. Winning such a contract could enhance the profile and credibility of qualified businesses, opening doors to further collaborations with governmental bodies. Ideal candidates for competing in such procurement processes include businesses specialising in analytical research, sports consultancy, and data-driven insights into socio-cultural aspects of the sports industry. The contract is particularly attractive due to its focus on the growing field of women's sport, presenting a chance to contribute to impactful studies that could shape future policies and initiatives.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide independent research into elite women's sport.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6667e4-5a60-4c85-ba57-6e8890ae997e |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2025 - 24 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,269 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,269 |
| 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 | WPI 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

- 12 Dec 2025 at 16:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6667e4-5a60-4c85-ba57-6e8890ae997e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6667e4-5a60-4c85-ba57-6e8890ae997e
  12th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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