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title: "SE1239 TASS Regional Coaching Hub"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067457"
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buyer: "SPORT ENGLAND"
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# SE1239 TASS Regional Coaching Hub

Buyer: SPORT ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067457

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## Summary

Sport England has engaged Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme College House to establish the SE1239 TASS Regional Coaching Hub as part of empowering regional coach development centred around the TASS delivery sites. This initiative involves direct contracts awarded to establish coach-led hubs aimed at enhancing professional development and community engagement through tailored activities. The procurement process, labelled as direct award, commenced with an award date of 25th March 2026 and the contract signing anticipated on 1st April 2026. The service is to be fulfilled from 1st April 2026 through 30th September 2027. The project is rooted in sport coaching services, located primarily at Northumbria University in Newcastle Upon Tyne within the UKC22 region. The tender is classified under services, with procurement being managed centrally by Sport England, a public authority sub-central government entity based in Loughborough.

This tender opens diverse opportunities for businesses specialising in coaching services, particularly those with expertise in fostering community-driven development and support networks within the sporting environment. It presents a robust platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) willing to engage and align practitioner support with coach development. Companies possessing skills in professional development, networking, and creating a sense of belonging within sports will find substantial potential for growth and contribution to the broader national talent pathway. The urgency classification highlights the pressing need for immediate engagement and support within these hubs, incentivising parties adept at rapid deployment and operational efficiency.

## Notice

Sport England proposes establishing regional coach hubs at Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) delivery sites. These hubs aim to empower locally-led coach development, grounded in community, recognition, and alignment with the national talent pathway. The initiative is designed to help coaches feel valued and supported in their profession, boost coach retention, foster professional development, and improve athlete outcomes through tailored, peer-driven activities and robust support networks. Programme Philosophy & Activities Each hub is coach-led and context-specific, offering activities such as networking dinners and continuing professional development (CPD) workshops that suit the local sporting culture. By linking grassroots coaches to the national pathway, the hubs encourage knowledge sharing, foster a sense of belonging, and build communities of practice.

### Procurement Information

The Supplier TASS already supports and administers athlete and practitioner support and development across their network. This work would allow Coach development to be delivered alongside this support in a cost effective and operationally sound way.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027568-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,999 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SPORT ENGLAND |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | TALENTED ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME COLLEGE HOUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79998000 - Coaching services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 17:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027568-2026
- 25 Mar 2026 at 17:29 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027566-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027568-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027566-2026
  25th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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