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title: "Provision & Operation of Football Development Centres"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4356dd09-11d6-4377-9209-c27c76570c88"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND COLLEGE"
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# Provision & Operation of Football Development Centres

Buyer: SUNDERLAND COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4356dd09-11d6-4377-9209-c27c76570c88

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Sunderland College seeking to contract specialist services for the provision and operation of Football Development Centres. This initiative, classified under "Education and training services," is located in Sunderland, North East England. The award has been successfully completed, with the contract commencing on 21 November 2016 and lasting until 31 July 2021, featuring a total value of £443,000 and a minimum value of £292,000. The procurement was conducted using an open method and the tender period concluded on 21 October 2016.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses geared towards sports training and educational services, particularly those focusing on football development. Companies that specialise in training elite athletes, especially those operating in a community-focused manner, would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in similar future contracts, as they are specifically considered suitable for participation in this procurement process.

## Notice

This contract is for the specialist recruitment, training and management of elite post 16 footballers at Sunderland College as part of the Men and Women's Football Development Centres in accordance with the specification detailed in the Invitation to Tender document. The contract is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eee99b9-72e9-41ec-aa6d-f315e2c73396 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2016 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £443,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £310,000 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND COLLEGE |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR3 4AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Barnes |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPROTECH SOCCER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2016 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eee99b9-72e9-41ec-aa6d-f315e2c73396

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eee99b9-72e9-41ec-aa6d-f315e2c73396
  12th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC135991
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