Award

235_23 Sports Equipment

ESPO

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Aug 2023 at 12:52

TenderAmendment

18 Oct 2022 at 11:53

Tender

20 Sep 2022 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization Espo has awarded a contract for the supply of sports equipment, titled "235_23 Sports Equipment", within the industry category of sports goods and equipment. The procurement stage was an open procedure, and the contract value is GBP 9,900,000. The contract period is from March 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025. The tender had a closing date of October 26, 2022, and was located in Leicester. The contracting authority is open for use by various public bodies and falls under the Central Purchasing Body defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender for sports equipment presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in sports equipment supplies to compete for a significant contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are eligible to participate. Interested vendors can access the tender through the EastMidsTenders portal by registering on ProContract and searching for tender opportunity '235_23'. The framework agreement allows for an extension of up to 23 months post-award and involves ongoing contract monitoring to ensure financial stability requirements. Regular credit rating checks will be conducted to assess financial stability throughout the contract period.

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Notice Title

235_23 Sports Equipment

Notice Description

A framework for the supply of sports equipment including Football, Badminton, Netball, Rugby, Hockey, Basketball, Table Tennis, Dodgeball, Handball, Volleyball, Kinball, Goalball, Tchoukball, Cricket, Tennis, Squash, Lacrosse, Curling, Softball, Rounders, Nets, Posts and others for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for delivery direct to end user establishments. Lot 1 - Football Lot 2 - Basketball Lot 3 - Netball Lot 4 - Rugby Lot 5 - Handball/Dodgeball/Volleyball/Goalball/Kinball/Boccia/Tchoukball Lot 6 - Badminton & Squash Lot 7 - Tennis & Mini Tennis Lot 8 - Cricket Lot 9 - Rounders & Softball Lot 10 - Hockey, Lacrosse & Curling Lot 11 - Table Tennis & Table Sport Lot 12 - Posts & Goal Lot 13 - Miscellaneous Items, Storage, Trolleys, Drinking bottles & Carriers The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. The minimum financial requirement for the purposes of the current tender exercise is stated in the procurement documents. This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained. Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using the credit rating agency, Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited. Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b79a2834-395a-406b-a421-f02ec851724e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ccff30d-6ec0-4858-a3b8-e27ebffdaf11
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 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
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

ALAN RANSOME SPORTING GOODS GROUP

BG SPORTS INTERNATIONAL LTD (T/A SAMBA SPORTS

BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE

BSL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (T/A SPORTS DIRECTORY

DUNLOP INTERNATIONAL EUROPE

GAMEZ GALORE

GRAYS OF CAMBRIDGE (INTERNATIONAL

HARROD UK LIMITED (T/A HARROD SPORT

MAJESTIC LEISURE LTD (T/A LIBERTY GAMES

MERCIAN SPORTS

PMF PRODUCTS

SARTORIS PRODUCTS LIMITED (T/A EDUCATIONAL AIDS

SONEKA

UNICORN PRODUCTS

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