SE1168 - Buddle Support Services

The Buddle Stakeholder Engagement, Content Development and Programme Coordination supplier will have a vital role, working with Sport England’s Clubs team and the Buddle Steering Group to plan and implement the further development and step-change enhancement of the programme. The Buddle Stakeholder Engagement, Content Development and Programme Co-ordination supplier will be responsible for the day-to-day running, development and management of the Buddle resources as well as leading stakeholder engagement and relationships, developing content plans and actual content informed by this engagement. The Buddle supplier will engage, consult and manage collaborative relationships with key stakeholders (including Sport England’s Digital Marketing and Communications team and the suppliers of the component elements of the Buddle programme) and will adopt a flexible, agile approach, responding

The Buddle supplier will need to adopt a flexible approach, delivering workshop content in a variety of different formats depending on volunteer engagement opportunities locally and creating inclusive environments in which people can learn.The Buddle supplier will need to manage relationships with key stakeholders around learning opportunities and ensure connection to overarching partner relationships held by other Buddle suppliers. It is expected that this Buddle supplier will need to adopt a flexible, agile approach, responding to changing needs, emerging issues and new priorities through the course of the contract term. The Buddle supplier will need to develop workshop opportunities for the professional workforce which complement Buddle and support the workforce to optimise the positive impact of Buddle resources with clubs and community organisations.

The Evaluation service will incorporate a combination of quantitative and qualitative research and analysis, with robust data being supplemented by appropriate case studies and other illustrative examples. The Evaluation service will incorporate two key work strands;; Strategic Impact:This will be the primary work strand and will seek to assess the impact of the Buddle programme across a range of relevant issues and to thereby answer the fundamental question of how the Buddle programme is contributing to the delivery of Sport England’s vision. Operational Performance:This work strand will involve close liaison with the suppliers delivering the Buddle programme. Sport England shall have the option to extend the Term by a further period of twelve (12) months.

• SE1168 - Buddle Stakeholder Engagement, Content Development and Programme Coordination Services - Non-Cash Grant
• Reference: 032998-2025-r04107-1
• Value: £926,704

• SE1168 - Contract for Services - Non-Cash Grant
• Reference: 032998-2025-r04107-2
• Value: £521,005

• SE1168 – Contract for Buddle Evaluation Services
• Reference: 032998-2025-r04107-3
• Value: £298,415