Summary

OCID:: ocds-kuma6s-119090
Published by:: Wales Rugby League
Authority ID:: AA82072
Publication date:: 25 February 2022
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: Speculative Notice
Has documents:: Yes
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

Expression of interest for commercial partners with shared values Wales Rugby League are seeking expressions of interest for a Commercial partner to lead on our Commercial Sponsorship strategy and identify and obtain sponsorship opportunities for Wales Rugby League. Inclusive values Wales Rugby League (WRL) are the governing body for all variations of Rugby League in Wales. Rugby League has always had a rich heritage of inclusion, equality, and diversity. It is a heritage that we are immensely proud of, since the 1895 Rugby League has welcomed players of all ethnicities and backgrounds. These players include Clive Sullivan who was the first ever black player to captain a national team in Great Britain, Roy Francis, Colin Dixon and Billy Boston. We also signed the first openly gay professional player in Gareth Thomas. We currently run Men, Women’s, boys, girls, Masters, Wheelchair, Physical Disability and Learning Disability Rugby League teams. The Strategy of Wales Rugby League is: “To make Rugby League accessible to everyone in Wales through a Lifelong Participation in the Sport” 2022 World Cup Opportunities Men, Wheelchair and Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) 2022 is an exciting year for Wales Rugby League with 3 teams (Men’s, Wheelchair and Physical Disability) participating in a World Cup in October/November 2022 which will be broadcast to a global audience of 20 million, all games will be televised on BBC and an estimated 120 plus broadcast markets. We will also be launching our Strategy for 2022-2025 leading up to the next world cup in France in 2025. Women Our Women’s team will also be playing 3 international games and our Cardiff Blue Dragons women’s team will be the first ever Welsh team in the Super League South with a view to entering the National Women’s Super League in 2025. Under 19s and Students We also run international squads at under 19, s representing Wales in the European Championships, our students will be taking part in the Student Home Nations along with our under 16s who will be playing Internationals in 2022.

Full notice text

Speculative Notice – NATIONAL

Notice Type: SERVICES

1 Authority Details

1.1 Authority Name and Address

Official Name: Wales Rugby League
Postal Address: Sport Wales, Sophia Close,
Town: Cardiff	Postal Code: CF11 9SW	Country: UK
For the attention of: Neil Lynch	Telephone: +44 7735879611
E-Mail: neil.lynch@walesrugbyleague.co.uk	Fax:
Internet Address (URL): https://wrl.wales/

1.2 Address from which further information may be obtained

Official Name: Wales Rugby League
Postal Address: Sport Wales, Sophia Close,
Town: Cardiff	Postal Code: CF11 9SW	Country: UK
For the attention of: Neil Lynch	Telephone: +44 7735879611
E-Mail: neil.lynch@walesrugbyleague.co.uk	Fax:
Internet Address (URL):

2 Contract Details

2.1 Title

Wales Rugby League Commercial Partner

2.2 Description of the goods or services required

Expression of interest for commercial partners with shared values

Wales Rugby League are seeking expressions of interest for a Commercial partner to lead on our Commercial Sponsorship strategy and identify and obtain sponsorship opportunities for Wales Rugby League.

Inclusive values

Wales Rugby League (WRL) are the governing body for all variations of Rugby League in Wales.

Rugby League has always had a rich heritage of inclusion, equality, and diversity. It is a heritage that we are immensely proud of, since the 1895 Rugby League has welcomed players of all ethnicities and backgrounds. These players include Clive Sullivan who was the first ever black player to captain a national team in Great Britain, Roy Francis, Colin Dixon and Billy Boston. We also signed the first openly gay professional player in Gareth Thomas. We currently run Men, Women’s, boys, girls, Masters, Wheelchair, Physical Disability and Learning Disability Rugby League teams.

The Strategy of Wales Rugby League is:

“To make Rugby League accessible to everyone in Wales

through a Lifelong Participation in the Sport”

2022 World Cup Opportunities

Men, Wheelchair and Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL)

2022 is an exciting year for Wales Rugby League with 3 teams (Men’s, Wheelchair and Physical Disability) participating in a World Cup in October/November 2022 which will be broadcast to a global audience of 20 million, all games will be televised on BBC and an estimated 120 plus broadcast markets. We will also be launching our Strategy for 2022-2025 leading up to the next world cup in France in 2025.

Women

Our Women’s team will also be playing 3 international games and our Cardiff Blue Dragons women’s team will be the first ever Welsh team in the Super League South with a view to entering the National Women’s Super League in 2025.

Under 19s and Students

We also run international squads at under 19, s representing Wales in the European Championships, our students will be taking part in the Student Home Nations along with our under 16s who will be playing Internationals in 2022.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=119090.

2.3 Notice Coding and Classification

a) Commodity Codes

	Code		Description
	66000000		Financial and insurance services
	66100000		Banking and investment services
	73000000		Research and development services and related consultancy services
	73100000		Research and experimental development services
	73200000		Research and development consultancy services
	73300000		Design and execution of research and development
	79000000		Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
	79400000		Business and management consultancy and related services
	79900000		Miscellaneous business and business-related services
	92610000		Sports facilities operation services
	92620000		Sport-related services

b) Delivery Location/Area

	Code		Location
	100		UK - All
	1000		WALES
	1010		West Wales and The Valleys
	1011		Isle of Anglesey
	1012		Gwynedd
	1013		Conwy and Denbighshire
	1014		South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
	1015		Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
	1016		Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
	1017		Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
	1018		Swansea
	1020		East Wales
	1021		Monmouthshire and Newport
	1022		Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
	1023		Flintshire and Wrexham
	1024		Powys

3 Administrative Information

3.1 Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

3.2 Estimated Start of the Award Procedure

21-03-2022

4 Other Information

4.1 Additional Information

(WA Ref:119090)

4.2 Download Additional Documentation

The following additional documents relating to this notice are available from the site:

WRL procurement notice GK

4.3 Publication date of this notice

25-02-2022

SF 52

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
66100000	Banking and investment services	Financial and insurance services
79400000	Business and management consultancy and related services	Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
79000000	Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security	Other Services
73300000	Design and execution of research and development	Research and development services and related consultancy services
66000000	Financial and insurance services	Finance and Related Services
79900000	Miscellaneous business and business-related services	Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
73200000	Research and development consultancy services	Research and development services and related consultancy services
73000000	Research and development services and related consultancy services	Research and Development
73100000	Research and experimental development services	Research and development services and related consultancy services
92620000	Sport-related services	Sporting services
92610000	Sports facilities operation services	Sporting services

Delivery locations

ID	Description
1017	Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1022	Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1015	Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1013	Conwy and Denbighshire
1020	East Wales
1023	Flintshire and Wrexham
1016	Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
1012	Gwynedd
1011	Isle of Anglesey
1021	Monmouthshire and Newport
1024	Powys
1014	South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1018	Swansea
100	UK - All
1000	WALES
1010	West Wales and The Valleys

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About the buyer

Main contact:: neil.lynch@walesrugbyleague.co.uk
Admin contact:: neil.lynch@walesrugbyleague.co.uk
Technical contact:: N/a
Other contact:: N/a

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Wales Rugby League Commercial Partner

Contents

Summary

Abstract

Full notice text

Speculative Notice – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which further information may be obtained

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

3 Administrative Information

3.1

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

3.2

Estimated Start of the Award Procedure