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Pool Toys & Accessories

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Aug 2025 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for the supply of pool toys and accessories for its leisure sites, operated under Livewire. Categorised under sportswear and inflatable toys, this open procedure targeted suppliers within the goods industry, specifically delivering to England, UK. The procurement, launched with a tender period ending on 31 March 2025 and awarded on 27 May 2025, involves a contract valued at £65,000 that extends from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2030. The contract guarantee is dependent on the sale of consignment goods as no specific sales volume is pre-assured.

This procurement presents opportunities for SMEs specialising in pool-related goods and those able to manage consignment stock. As the framework is designed to accommodate early-stage entries or specialised suppliers, businesses aiming to expand in the leisure and sports marketplace can find this contract appealing. Companies like Alison Black Ltd t/a Sportsmax, already awarded this contract, exemplify the SMEs' potential to secure public sector partnerships, indicating robust growth prospects for similar focused and agile enterprises.

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Notice Title

Pool Toys & Accessories

Notice Description

Supply and delivery pool toys and accessories to WBC leisure sites (Livewire). The contract will operate on a consignment, sale or return, basis. The WBC does not guarantee to sell any quantity of goods/products during the contract period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86f65c81-9464-4242-a0dd-2cb2009b0ac5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69806950-55f2-4dc7-b014-68c43846d36c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

18412000 - Sportswear

37529100 - Inflatable toys

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALISON BLACK LTD T/A SPORTSMAX

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