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# Borough of Sport Evaluation

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-397e60df-b477-4bfb-bbaf-9e24ef5ccb70

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## Summary

The London Borough of Merton is spearheading a procurement process titled "Borough of Sport Evaluation", within the domain of evaluation consultancy services. This initiative aims to transform Merton into London's first Borough of Sport. Merton Council seeks an academic partnership through a match-funded PhD programme to evaluate the initiative's impact, guiding future funding and development. The procurement falls under the 'services' category and is located in London, United Kingdom. Currently, it has reached the award stage, with London South Bank University being awarded the contract. The contract spans from 1st September 2025 to 1st September 2028, with a total award value of £47,896 GBP. Key dates include the award announcement on 2nd June 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for academic institutions specialising in sports evaluation and research methodologies. Organisations equipped with expertise in similar consultancy services can leverage this to establish long-term collaborations with government entities, enhancing their portfolio and gaining visibility in the public sector. While the procurement originally sought a match-funded programme, the project can pave the way for wider business growth through the provision of concrete evidence-based recommendations, potentially influencing future policy and funding decisions within the sporting framework of Merton.

## Notice

The London Borough of Merton has set an ambitious vision to become London's first Borough of Sport. To effectively measure the impact of the Borough of Sport initiative and inform its future direction, Merton Council is seeking to partner with an academic institution to establish a match-funded PhD programme. This research will evaluate the initiative's impact at both a local project level and at a broader population level, providing evidence-based recommendations for its continued funding and development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2451942-aeea-423c-bb99-6f85e0c4379e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,896 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2025 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2451942-aeea-423c-bb99-6f85e0c4379e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2451942-aeea-423c-bb99-6f85e0c4379e
  12th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merton.gov.uk/

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