--- title: "SE1190 EDI Consultancy Support Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05539c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05539c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05539c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05539c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SPORT ENGLAND" published: "2026-02-16" --- # SE1190 EDI Consultancy Support Programme Buyer: SPORT ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05539c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05539c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05539c.json) ## Summary Sport England has initiated the SE1190 EDI Consultancy Support Programme with intentions to enhance equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) practices. This procurement process is within the public authority sub-central government category and takes place in Loughborough, United Kingdom. The procurement engages in a competitive flexible procedure and involves multiple stages, including planning, tendering, and awarding. Although Lot 3 experienced a cancellation due to governance reasons, Lots 1 and 2 have been successfully awarded. The contracts are primarily focused on consultancy services, including policy development, training, and resource customisation. Key dates included engagements in August 2025, the standstill period ending in January 2026, with the contract period kicking off in February 2026 through August 2027. This tender provides a significant opportunity for service providers specialising in business consultancy within law, marketing, security, and recruitment. It is well-suited for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in EDI consultancy services. The framework agreement offers room for future adaptation and customisation of services, appealing to companies aiming to build strong partnerships in developing EDI policies and practices. With a gross value of £504,000, engaging with Sport England can represent a lucrative venture for businesses eager to facilitate culture change and implement practical support through targeted consultancy programmes. The successful tenderers, including IRO People Performance Insight Ltd and The Equal Group Corporation Ltd, showcase the potential for dynamic collaboration and growth in this sector. ## Notice The EDI Support Programme Support EDI policy development and implementation Support policy development and implementation of good practice around equality, diversity and inclusion by way of group sessions and one to one organisational support Provide customised EDI training for partners Facilitate customised training on subject matters related to Equality Act 2010 and good practice, specific to the inclusion of audiences with a protected characteristic, supported through the development of resources and materials including customisation LOT 1 Awarded Supplier IRO People Performance Insight Ltd LOT 2 Awarded Supplier In Diverse Company LOT 3 Awarded Supplier The Equal Group Corporation Ltd ### Lot Information IMPLEMENTATION OF EDI IMPLEMENTATION OF EDI consultancy services CULTURE CHANGE CULTURE CHANGE consultancy services PRACTICAL SUPPORT PRACTICAL SUPPORT consultancy services ### Planning Information EDI Consultant Framework Engagement Session Online - Via TEAMS Tuesday 19th August 2025 4:00-5:00 PM If you would like to attend this session please email: procurement@sportengland.org Quoting: SE1190 EDI SUPPORT PROGRAMME REQUEST TO JOIN THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION ON 19TH AUGUST 2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013994-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | 3 Sep 2025 | | Award date | 23 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | Lots value | £400,000 | | Awards value | £420,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Cancelled | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SPORT ENGLAND | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE11 3QF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Charnwood | | Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby | | Westminster constituency | Loughborough | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | IN DIVERSE COMPANY PARTY OF HARDY FISHER; IRO PEOPLE PERFORMANCE INSIGHT; THE EQUAL GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 16 Feb 2026 at 16:19 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013994-2026 - 24 Dec 2025 at 12:08 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086126-2025 - 24 Dec 2025 at 12:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086125-2025 - 27 Nov 2025 at 18:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077889-2025 - 25 Jun 2025 at 14:50 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035163-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013994-2026 16th February 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086126-2025 24th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086125-2025 24th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077889-2025 27th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035163-2025 25th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.sportengland.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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