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title: "SE1261 - Active Lives Statistical Assurance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c3bc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SPORT ENGLAND"
published: "2026-07-03"
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# SE1261 - Active Lives Statistical Assurance

Buyer: SPORT ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c3bc

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## Summary

Sport England has conducted a direct procurement process for the "SE1261 - Active Lives Statistical Assurance" project, engaging Manchester Metropolitan University as the supplier. As a public authority within the sub-central government, Sport England, headquartered in Loughborough, sought specialised services to deliver statistical assurance on their Active Lives Surveys. The contract, listed under the services category with the CPV classification 73110000 for Research services, began on 1st September 2026 and spans until 1st September 2031, with a possible one-year extension. This procurement, motivated by technical reasons and exclusive rights, is valued at £120,000 gross, with the contract phase announced as complete. The procurement method employed was a direct award, recognising the unique capabilities required for the project's successful execution. Key milestones include a scheduled signature date on 24th August 2026.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses skilled in research and statistical analysis, particularly those with a focus on data quality assurance and statistical assessments. Companies that can provide expertise in handling official statistics and have the capability for high-level analytical work will find this an enticing opportunity. The collaboration with a large institution like Manchester Metropolitan University underscores the need for substantial organisational capability and research insight. Businesses with a proven track record in similar projects or with an innovative approach to data analytics in the public sector will find themselves well-suited to compete in such tenders in the future.

## Notice

Sport England's Active Lives Surveys (adults and children and young people) are Official Statistics and therefore results need to be produced and published in accordance with the Code of Practice. The accurate and timely production of results requires considerable quality assurance in advance of the publication of the survey results Sport England is seeking to appoint a supplier who can carry out statistical assurance on the analytical and published tables as part of the Active Lives Adult and Children and Young People publications. For each data release, the supplier would be required to carry the following checks: Checking and confirming bases Checking and confirming rates / shares / means Checking and confirming unweighted counts Checking and confirming confidence intervals and significance tests Checking and confirming the accuracy of published tables (including bases, rates/shares/means, confidence intervals, and population estimates) The services required form an essential part of a wider, overall project plan for the assurance and publication of Active Lives survey results. For each release, the supplier will be required to provide: Through the completion of the tasks described above, quality assured (error free and properly formatted) results / results tables that are ready for further analysis / publication Details of any syntax, output or checking files used / created to assure the data Completed quality assurance documentation to evidence / support the checks that have been carried out Participate in an initial kick off meeting and debrief / review meeting following each release to discuss any issues and learning that could improve future releases Sport England is also seeking to appoint a supplier that brings specific research knowledge and expertise relevant to the organisation's priorities to carry out analytical work using the Active Lives Survey data.

### Procurement Information

Where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons Artistic performance Technical reasons Exclusive rights incl. IPR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062931-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 14:49 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062931-2026
- 3 Jul 2026 at 14:48 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062928-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062931-2026
  3rd July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062928-2026
  3rd July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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