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Prior Information Notice

SE1151 - Creating a Leadership Community

  • First published: 14 January 2024
  • Last modified: 14 January 2024

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-042cd6
Published by:
Sport England
Authority ID:
AA20020
Publication date:
14 January 2024
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Prior Information Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Act as a central point of contact, communication and coordination for the programme. Connecting to other non-Sport England support and existing leadership networks. Foster 'leadership community' identity. Develop and share tools and resources to support the 'universal' element of the programme. Previous work and user consultation highlighted visibility of offers, criteria transparency, access to resources and connections to on-going support, determine if people access and embed leadership development.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Sport England

SportPark, 3 Oakwood Drive

Loughborough

LE11 3QF

UK

E-mail: procurement@SportEngland.org

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.sportengland.org

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Other: Sport

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

SE1151 - Creating a Leadership Community

Reference number: SE1151

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79998000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Sport England is committed to 'creating a leadership community' with ‘a strong connection to tackling inequalities’. This programme aims to focus on how leadership development can support this ambition, by concentrating on diversity, equity and inclusion practices and evolving systems thinking.

The consolidated offer will have four, interconnected, delivery elements:

• Knowledge Hub & connecting networks

• Coaching & Mentoring offer for individuals and/or teams

• Place-based leadership programme aligned to place expansion

• Impact, Evaluation & Learning partner

The objectives for this work are:

• champion leadership development and learning culture for all as a priority for tackling inequalities and influence beyond our investment

• increase and retain the proportion of leaders from diverse backgrounds

• leaders to feel better equipped to tackle inequalities in their work and the Sport and Physical Activity (SPA) system

• leaders to work together (accessing network support opportunities) to embed inclusive SPA in society/their system.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 6 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

Any combination

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Knowledge Hub Support

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Act as a central point of contact, communication and coordination for the programme. Connecting to other non-Sport England support and existing leadership networks. Foster 'leadership community' identity. Develop and share tools and resources to support the 'universal' element of the programme. Previous work and user consultation highlighted visibility of offers, criteria transparency, access to resources and connections to on-going support, determine if people access and embed leadership development.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Place Based Leadership Programme

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79998000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To align the place-based expansion programme, it will be required to deliver place-based leadership courses for new Sport England Place Partners. These courses will unite partners in a local place around a shared purpose with clear shared outcomes in relation to Sport and Physical Activity (SPA).

This requirement has evolved from our National Leadership Essential course and through a test & learn pilot in Blackpool and the Wirral. And shall be further developed in 2024, via a 1-year intensive place-based leadership programme, to be delivered in collaboration with the Local Government Association (LGA) for those first phase of new places. Learning from this work will inform the place-based leadership offer, that is consolidated into “Leading the Movement” from 2025.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Coaching and Mentoring

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79998000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To deliver a bespoke offer to support individuals, teams or groups. Following successful Leading for Renewal offer (2021-2023), with 5 coaching sessions for some System Partner CEOs, senior leaders, or emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds.

We will iterate during the programme and be designed with Sport England colleagues, the co-design groups and users. Balance of supporting current senior leaders and Board members as they work to tackle inequalities across the Sport and Physical Activity (SPA) system, and also emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds. The development and evidence about best practice for timely coaching interventions, for example for new CEOs or Chairs.

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Impact, Evaluation and Learning

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79419000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Working across all elements, the partner will develop a theory of change, design standard data-capture methods, collate evidence and evaluate the impact of the programme. This will build from Sport England's own Theory of Change and KPIs, existing Place evaluations and the System Partner Measurement, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) which includes measures on 'better organisations' including decision making, diverse leadership and good governance. Learnings from the programme will be shared regularly with Sport England, providers, co-design group and partners.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/03/2024

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

Sport England would like to invite interested suppliers to a Pre-Market Engagement Supplier Event in relation to an imminent requirement for services. The purpose of this Pre-Market Engagement is to:

a) Alert the market to a potential opportunity, including proposed timetable

b) Provide an overview of Leading the Movement programme and strategic fit in Uniting the Movement

c) Test the scope and feasibility of our requirements to help confirm our priorities for the Brief/ ITT

d) Seek feedback and soft-market testing in order to refine our requirements

Please note that not attending the supplier engagement session will not disadvantage suppliers.

A copy of the presentation and minutes of the Q&A’s will be provided following the event via the e-sourcing portal and issued within any subsequent procurement exercise.

Consortium bids will be considered.

Event Details:

Location of Event: Remote access via Microsoft Teams

Each Lot on the following dates:

Lot 1: Knowledge Hub - 6th February 2024 (Suppliers can register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e700cbf0-ef97-4bff-9b48-4f33771e7bc3@c8aa047b-166f-4855-90ea-b8ab9d872d1d)

Lot 2: Place Based Leadership Programme - 5th February 2024 (Suppliers can register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/66c5314f-cc28-4d50-9f47-5e3757ef3185@c8aa047b-166f-4855-90ea-b8ab9d872d1d)

Lot3: Coaching and Mentoring - 2nd February 2024 (Suppliers can register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/787173f2-6424-47fb-83e2-74c220f74137@c8aa047b-166f-4855-90ea-b8ab9d872d1d)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

12/01/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
79998000 Coaching services Miscellaneous business-related services
79419000 Evaluation consultancy services Business and management consultancy services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
procurement@SportEngland.org
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
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