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title: "Multi-Sports Grassroots Facilities Programme: Technical Assurance"
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# Multi-Sports Grassroots Facilities Programme: Technical Assurance

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4771479-aa6a-41b3-bb24-9ad37919e4c5

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) conducted an open procurement process to select a supplier for the "Multi-Sports Grassroots Facilities Programme: Technical Assurance" project. This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The technical assurance services required were valued at £70,500. The contract period spanned from 3rd June 2024 to 31st July 2024, with the tender period ending on 1st May 2024. The procurement stage is now complete, resulting in an active award published on 31st July 2024. The procurement process was open procedure (below threshold) and was suitable for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical assurance within the sports and consultancy sectors. It's particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, fostering inclusive participation. With the awarding of the contract to Abacus Cost Management, valued at £70,500, businesses that can offer similar expertise in independent technical assurance for sports facilities could consider this as a benchmark for future procurement opportunities. Competing in such tenders can drive business growth by expanding service portfolios and building credibility in the public sector market.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide independent technical assurance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f5f41f-13e9-4cc0-8cfe-aff70acb71d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,500 |
| 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 | ABACUS COST MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2024 at 07:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f5f41f-13e9-4cc0-8cfe-aff70acb71d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f5f41f-13e9-4cc0-8cfe-aff70acb71d9
  31st July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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