--- title: "SW/DSW Ddiogelu Dyfodol Para-Chwaraeon Perfformiad yng Nghymru / SW/DSW Future-Proof Para Performance Sport in Wales" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06705e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06705e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06705e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06705e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SPORT WALES" published: "2026-03-20" --- # SW/DSW Ddiogelu Dyfodol Para-Chwaraeon Perfformiad yng Nghymru / SW/DSW Future-Proof Para Performance Sport in Wales Buyer: SPORT WALES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06705e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06705e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06705e.json) ## Summary Sport Wales, in conjunction with Disability Sport Wales, is seeking to commission a project aimed at "future-proofing" para performance sport in Wales. This procurement process falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting research and development, and social research services. The collaborative work will focus on making performance sport environments inclusive for the disabled community over the next 12 to 16 years. Located in Cardiff, the tender process is currently in the update stage, following its initiation on 20th March 2026, with a submission deadline set for 28th April 2026. Interested parties should note that the total contract value is £60,000 gross, with £50,000 allocated as the net amount for services to be delivered. Procurement is conducted via an open competition method classified as below threshold, allowing electronic submissions through Sell2Wales. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, including research, social development, and strategic planning. Companies with expertise in sports, particularly para sports, or those experienced in stakeholder engagement and international benchmarking will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The successful tenderer must conduct comprehensive reviews, engage with stakeholders across the Welsh sports sector, and develop a detailed implementation plan with recommendations for future actions. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering such strategic initiatives will be ideally positioned to leverage this opportunity to expand their operations and contribute to enhancing para sports in Wales. ## Notice Mae Chwaraeon Cymru a Chwaraeon Anabledd Cymru yn comisiynu darn o waith ar y cyd i 'ddiogelu dyfodol' para-chwaraeon perfformiad yng Nghymru. Y nod yw nodi'r newidiadau system sydd eu hangen dros y 12 i 16 mlynedd nesaf i sicrhau bod amgylcheddau chwaraeon perfformiad yn gynhwysol i gymunedau croestoriadol o bobl anabl. Bydd y gwaith hwn yn cyflawni'r canlynol: * Diffinio paramedrau presennol para-chwaraeon perfformiad yng Nghymru. * Asesu aeddfedrwydd amgylcheddau perfformiad para ar draws Cyrff Rheoli Cenedlaethol (CRhC) Cymru, darpariaeth dan arweiniad ChAC (swyddogaeth a chyflenwi rhaglenni CRhC), a digwyddiadau datblygu perfformiad sydd ar hyn o bryd y tu allan i gwmpas cyllid perfformiad UK Sport a Chwaraeon Cymru. * Rhagweld trywydd gofynion o ran adnoddau i gynnal a thyfu para-chwaraeon perfformiad. * Gwneud argymhellion i gefnogi'r trawsnewid a / neu gadw cyfrifoldeb am lwybrau perfformiad para o ChAC i CRhC, gan sicrhau cynaliadwyedd a chynhwysiant hirdymor. Sport Wales and Disability Sport Wales are jointly commissioning a piece of work to 'future-proof' para performance sport in Wales. The aim is to identify the system changes required over the next 12-16 years to ensure that performance sport environments are inclusive of intersectional communities of disabled people. This work will: * Define the current parameters of para performance sport in Wales. * Assess the maturity of para performance environments across Welsh National Governing Bodies (NGBs), DSW-led provision (NGB-function and programme delivery), and performance development events currently outside the scope of UK Sport and Sport Wales performance funding. * Project the trajectory of resourcing requirements to sustain and grow para performance sport. * Make recommendations to support the transition and/or retention of responsibility for para performance pathways from DSW to NGBs, ensuring long-term sustainability and inclusivity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025943-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 1 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | £50,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 20 Mar 2026 at 16:16 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025943-2026 - 20 Mar 2026 at 13:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025781-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025943-2026 20th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025781-2026 20th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=364544 Commercial Response Template - Welsh - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=364545 Commercial Response Template - English - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=364546 Quality Response Template - Welsh - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=364547 Quality Response Template - English - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=364635 Invitation to Tender - Welsh - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=364636 Invitation to Tender - English ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/ - https://www.sport.wales ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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