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title: "An Independent Review of the sport of Bowls in Wales"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-117540"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOWLSWALES"
published: "2022-02-15"
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# An Independent Review of the sport of Bowls in Wales

Buyer: BOWLSWALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-117540

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by BowlsWales, the coordinating body for bowls in Wales, which is located at Sport Wales National Centre, Cardiff. The tender, titled "An Independent Review of the sport of Bowls in Wales," is categorised under services, specifically focusing on business and management consultancy and recreational, cultural, and sporting services. The current procurement stage is the Tender phase, which features a submission deadline of 7th February 2022. This procurement process employs an open method, allowing various suppliers to participate.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, especially those with experience in governance, organisational structure, and sports management. Consulting firms, particularly those that have capabilities in reviewing or advising on sports and recreational organisations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The comprehensive nature of the review also indicates a potential for engaging a range of stakeholders, providing a valuable chance for businesses to demonstrate their expertise in addressing issues related to equality, diversity, technology, and more within the sporting community.

## Notice

BowlsWales is the Co-ordinating body for bowls in Wales. BowlsWales are responsible for promoting and encouraging the sport of Bowls; providing support to its Members; representing and protecting the interests of its Members; providing Bowls education, training and other services to all Members and to the general public.The contract is looking to commission an experienced consultant to conduct a comprehensive review of the sport of Bowls and its structure in Wales.The current structure, with BowlsWales operating as an independent entity alongside six National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and one 'service organisation' (representing umpires) has been in place since 2017.An independent consultancy was commissioned by Bowls Wales in May 2021 to conduct research and to provide guidance and recommendations about the parameters of a review of the sport through conducting in-depth interviews covering a range of areas with BowlsWales and NGBs representatives.This scoping review was conducted by Counsel LTD. A comprehensive report of findings and a set of recommendations is included in appendix A.We now wish to appoint a consultant who can undertake a comprehensive review of the sport of Bowls in Wales. The review will cover the following areas: Governance Structure Communication Safeguarding Development Performance Coaching & Officiating PR & MarketingAcross all areas, the review should consider issues around: Equality, diversity and inclusion The use of technologyThe review should ensure that the views of all interested parties are sought and that a range of opportunities are available for individuals, clubs and other stakeholders to contribute to the review are provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117540 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOWLSWALES |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COUNSEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92600000 - Sporting services
- 92620000 - Sport-related services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2022 at 14:34 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117540
- 13 Jan 2022 at 15:09 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117540

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN385054&idx=1
  14th January 2022 - Review Invitation to Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN385054&idx=2
  14th January 2022 - Review Invitation to Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://bowlswales.com/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales

## Provenance

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