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title: "Parkrun Practice Evaluation"
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# Parkrun Practice Evaluation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ef68a6a-b6d3-4722-b363-04f873927bbd

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking a supplier to conduct an independent evaluation of parkrun as part of a completed procurement process. This project, categorised under research and development services, utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £160,780, commenced on 20th October 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2026. Situated in London (postal code SW1A 2BQ), the tender was awarded on 11th December 2025 to Frontier Economics Limited, with the award notice published on 22nd December 2025. The process reached the Award stage of the procurement lifecycle.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive evaluations in the sports and community sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) could particularly benefit from similar opportunities in future tenders by leveraging their expertise and competitive pricing within government frameworks. Engaging in projects like this not only strengthens a business's portfolio but also aligns with the strategic priorities of public sector initiatives, fostering growth and expanding market reach in the public procurement domain.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide an independent evaluation of parkrun.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96fd5a42-8d8a-4803-8245-a3ce36bf6404 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,780 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,780 |
| 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 | FRONTIER 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

- 22 Dec 2025 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96fd5a42-8d8a-4803-8245-a3ce36bf6404

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96fd5a42-8d8a-4803-8245-a3ce36bf6404
  22nd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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