Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d0c-8ab1-7023-af0d-40bd1130c000/se1184-active-environments-framework pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # SE1184 Active Environments Framework [Sport England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sport-england) Estimated value £4,500,000 Published 3 Feb 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender SE1184 aims to re-procure a multi-provider, multi-LOT Framework to support Sport England's Active Environments priority whilst further contributing to delivery against our place expansion, future of public leisure and wider planning work. The Framework, promoting active spaces and healthier communities, provides high-quality consultancy services for the sport and leisure sector. Consultants now play a significant role in strategic planning and investment projects for local authorities, aligning with Sport England's guidelines. With 43% of Local Authorities requesting to access it, the Framework streamlines procurement, saves time, and facilitates collaboration with Sport England. Users value the expertise and express strong interest in its continued use. The Active Environments Framework provides consistent, high-quality consultancy support to help organisations, such as Local Authorities, Active Partnerships, and System Partners, address capacity and capability challenges. It also serves as a tool for Sport England to influence external investment and protect Lottery funding. Internally, the Framework allows for commissioning work without needing extensive procurement or legal involvement, saving both time and resources, especially important in areas under strain. With significant engagement 2,098 webpage views, 2,359 downloads, and 180+ access requests, the Framework is crucial for Place Expansion, giving Active Partnerships and Local Authorities access to specialised support in Strategic Outcome Planning, Leisure Services, Needs Assessments, Town Planning, and Urban Design. As we move into the next phase of Place Expansion, the Framework will continue to empower Sport England to influence consultancy quality and approaches, ultimately strengthening guidance and knowledge-building within the sector, particularly public services. This in turn means we see better strategic decision making across authorities which are more outcomes driven and aligned to UTM. Services delivered under the current iteration of the framework (likely to be same/similar subject to discussion and development post market engagement) A - Strategic Outcome Planning (SOP) and Leisure Service Delivery (LSD) ### B - Assessments of Need C - Town Planning Services D - Urban Design Services Additional information: Market Engagement Session: 4th March 2025 ### Time: 14:00 - 15:00pm via Microsoft Teams Sport England are hosting an engagement session with prospective suppliers for the Active Environments Procurement. It will be a chance to hear from the team about the Active Environments Framework and future plans, along with procurement process and timescales ahead of the ITT being issued. To receive joining instructions please email : stating name of your organisation and attendee(s) email address to send Teams link to. Read full description ## CPV classification Systems consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a6e887ae-3f3d-4575-acc7-e3c0111e1062) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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