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title: "SE1240 Talent Pathway Manchester Metropolitan University"
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# SE1240 Talent Pathway Manchester Metropolitan University

Buyer: SPORT ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f4a9a7c-98f4-4cf6-8ec8-6f9b8c597df8

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "SE1240 Talent Pathway Manchester Metropolitan University" was conducted by Sport England, located in Manchester, England. The procurement, classified under Research and Development Services, is aimed at addressing under-representation in the England Talent Pathway within the sports sector. The procurement method was a limited competitive quotation below the threshold, culminating in the award stage by March 24, 2026. The tender had a delivery scope inclusive of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World, with the contract running from March 3, 2026, to August 31, 2026. The project has a budget of GBP 33,475, catering to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), ensuring broad accessibility.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services to support Sport England in analysing data inconsistencies and addressing inequalities in talent identification. Companies with expertise in sports management, data analysis, and equality programmes are well-positioned to contribute meaningfully. Additionally, given the project's focus on under-representation, firms adept in diversity and inclusion agendas would find this contract promising for growth and capability expansion. Participation from large entities like Manchester Metropolitan University and Sheffield Hallam University suggests collaborative potential for smaller firms aiming to leverage sector expertise and regional insights.

## Notice

The work will help Sport England identify where inconsistencies and/or gaps are within the people data and understand how this may increase inequalities and opportunity within the England Talent Pathway (ETP). An important part of the research is to help Sport England understand how NGBs and partners interpret and define talent and how this reflects under-representation and delivery of programmes designed to tackle under-representation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f6ef450-fdb2-4a17-becd-cf5e438fb466 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,475 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,475 |
| 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 | SPORT ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY; SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 18:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f6ef450-fdb2-4a17-becd-cf5e438fb466

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f6ef450-fdb2-4a17-becd-cf5e438fb466
  24th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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