Scope
Reference
SE1190
Description
The EDI Support Programme
Support EDI policy development and implementation
Support policy development and implementation of good practice around equality, diversity and inclusion by way of group sessions and one to one organisational support
Provide customised EDI training for partners
Facilitate customised training on subject matters related to Equality Act 2010 and good practice, specific to the inclusion of audiences with a protected characteristic, supported through the development of resources and materials including customisation
LOT 1 Awarded Supplier
IRO People Performance Insight Ltd
LOT 2 Awarded Supplier
In Diverse Company
LOT 3 Awarded Supplier
The Equal Group Corporation Ltd
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot 1. IMPLEMENTATION OF EDI
Description
IMPLEMENTATION OF EDI consultancy services
Lot 2. CULTURE CHANGE
Description
CULTURE CHANGE consultancy services
Lot 3. PRACTICAL SUPPORT
Description
PRACTICAL SUPPORT consultancy services
Contract 1. SE1190 EDI Support Programme
Lots
Lot 1. IMPLEMENTATION OF EDI
Lot 2. CULTURE CHANGE
Lot 3. PRACTICAL SUPPORT
Suppliers (3)
- In Diverse Company party of Hardy Fisher
- IRO People Performance Insight Ltd
- The Equal Group Corporation Ltd
Contract value
- £420,000 excluding VAT
- £504,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
23 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
23 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 8 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2029
- 3 years, 6 months, 27 days
Description of possible extension:
Extension option can be activated with written notice from Sport England
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
Lot 1. IMPLEMENTATION OF EDI
- 14 tenders received
- 14 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 14 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 11 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. CULTURE CHANGE
- 13 tenders received
- 13 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 13 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 10 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. PRACTICAL SUPPORT
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 6 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Suppliers
In Diverse Company party of Hardy Fisher
- Companies House: 09418812
13 Hanover Square
Mayfair
WS1 1HN
United Kingdom
Email: info@indiversecompany.com
Region: UKG38 - Walsall
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. SE1190 EDI Support Programme
IRO People Performance Insight Ltd
- Companies House: 13377251
Westavon West Street
Warwickshire
CV37 6DW
United Kingdom
Email: heatherdavid@iro.uk.com
Region: UKG13 - Warwickshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. SE1190 EDI Support Programme
The Equal Group Corporation Ltd
- Companies House: 11495734
Civic House
Birmingham
B3 3HN
United Kingdom
Email: contact@theequalgroup.com
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. SE1190 EDI Support Programme
Contracting authority
Sport England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTWR-9348-TXMN
Loughborough Sport Park
Loughborough
LE11 3QF
United Kingdom
Email: Procurement@SPORTENGLAND.ORG
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government