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title: "Sports subcontracting in Surrey (basketball)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060a15"
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# Sports subcontracting in Surrey (basketball)

Buyer: ACTIVATE LEARNING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060a15

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## Summary

Activate Learning is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for a contract titled "Sports subcontracting in Surrey (basketball)." This opportunity falls under the education and training services category and is located in the Guildford area. The tender seeks partners to provide sporting facilities and coaching for an elite basketball programme targeting 16-18-year-old learners. The procurement process follows an open competition method, with a gross contract value of £25,000, concluding its tendering period on 2nd March 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2026 and end on 31st July 2027.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in sports facility management and coaching, particularly in basketball. Businesses capable of offering high-quality sports facilities, experienced coaching staff, and community engagement through outreach initiatives will find this tender favourable. Successful partners will support educational objectives, enhance their portfolios by participating in a notable programme, and contribute to developing young talent in sports within the region. Interested parties are encouraged to express interest by reaching out directly to Richard Durston at Activate Learning for further discussions and engagement processes.

## Notice

We are seeking partners to support in the delivery of an elite basketball performance programme in the Guildford area. Partners must be able to provide sporting facilities for approximately 20 16-18-year-old learners including: a full-size basketball court (indoors) and changing rooms. Partners will be expected to provide top level coaching staff to develop the basketball skills, and aid with future progression of learners. Activate learning staff will deliver the educational elements of the programme with the partner providing sports and coaching sessions, support in providing work experience, and the opportunity to play in top-level games. Partners will seek to attract learners from underrepresented demographics and conduct community outreach work including the provision of work experience for our learners. All applicants will demonstrate robust quality assurance practices, health and safety, child protection and safeguarding policies. The successful partner will need to work with us within the limitations of the 16-19 funding lagged funding formula whereby successful delivery in 26/27 will lead to lagged funding being received by all parties in 27/28. Please note that a similar training enrichment opportunity is currently being delivered with an existing provider in the 25/26 academic year through extra-curricula delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004869-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ACTIVATE LEARNING |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 14:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004869-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004869-2026
  20th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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