--- title: "Award of Data & Insight Alpha Project" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060d55" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060d55" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060d55.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060d55.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SPORT WALES" published: "2026-05-14" --- # Award of Data & Insight Alpha Project Buyer: SPORT WALES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d55 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060d55) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060d55.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Data & Insight Alpha Project" involves Sport Wales, a public authority sub-central government body located in Cardiff, UK. The aim of this contract is to develop and test a data pipeline for Sport Wales, with a focus on their organisational data culture and readiness. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting IT services and consultancy. The recent award in May 2026 was processed through an open competition, completed below the threshold, with key dates including the contract's start on 4th May 2026 and its projected end on 31st October 2026. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data consultancy, software development, and IT services targeting public sector clients, particularly those capable of addressing both technical and organisational aspects of data management. Specifically, the contract encourages businesses that can offer robust technical solutions while supporting cultural and procedural transitions within organisations. While the contract was awarded to a large firm, businesses that understand Sport Wales's needs, especially SMEs that offer innovative and scalable solutions, could find similar opportunities in future phases or related projects. ## Notice The award of Data & Insight Alpha Project ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044289-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 3 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | £100,000 | | Awards value | £74,812 | | Contracts value | £74,812 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SPORT WALES | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF11 9SW | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff West | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 14 May 2026 at 10:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044289-2026 - 16 Apr 2026 at 15:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034874-2026 - 16 Feb 2026 at 17:55 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014056-2026 - 23 Jan 2026 at 13:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006193-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044289-2026 14th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034874-2026 16th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014056-2026 16th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006193-2026 23rd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=358011 Tender Document - Welsh - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=358012 Tender Document - English - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=358013 Form of Tender - Welsh - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=358014 Form of Tender - English - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=358015 Commercial Response Template - Welsh - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=358016 Commercial Response Template - English - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=358017 Requirements Response Template - Welsh - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=358018 Requirements Response Template - English - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=361540 Question & Answer - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=361541 Question & Answer - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=361542 Question & Answer ## Notice URLs - http://www.sport.wales - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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