---
title: "Athletic Elite-SVD Grant (Funding Agreement)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066bea"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE"
published: "2026-03-17"
---

# Athletic Elite-SVD Grant (Funding Agreement)

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066bea

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has concluded the procurement process for the "Athletic Elite-SVD Grant (Funding Agreement)" under the public authority - sub-central government category, classified as guidance and counselling services. This process, initiated directly without competition due to being below the threshold, culminated in an award notice published on 17th March 2026. The contracting period is scheduled from 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026, with Athletic Elite being appointed as the supplier. The project takes place in Wellingborough, United Kingdom, and leverages legal acts under UKPGA 2023/54. Key procurement milestones, including future signature date, emphasise a structured yet expedient process completion.

This tender opens doors for businesses specialising in guidance and counselling services, catering specifically to organisations able to efficiently manage the contract within the stipulated timeframe. The direct procurement method allows businesses to focus closely on delivering specialised services rather than navigating competitive bidding. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) might find niche opportunities here due to the nature of services required. With Athletic Elite awarded under the large business scale, smaller enterprises could explore sub-contracting opportunities or similar industry contracts to leverage their expertise and grow within the public sector.

## Notice

SVD Grant Award- Waiver for 6 months Extension while a procurement process happening

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023929-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,215 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 6GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brickhill and Queensway |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATHLETIC ELITE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 11:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023929-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 11:00 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023918-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023929-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023918-2026
  17th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.athleticelite.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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