This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Nov 2018 at 11:11

Tender

16 Jul 2018 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the buying organisation ESPO (East Midlands Procurement Organisation) and the tender titled "235_19 Sports Equipment". This contract falls under the industry category of sports goods and equipment and is based in Leicester, England. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a total estimated value of £4,500,000 and a minimum threshold of £3,200,000. The contract is intended for supply and direct delivery of various sports equipment, including items for football, basketball, and rugby, and the contract period is set from 1st March 2019 to 31st March 2021. A key date for potential suppliers was the closing deadline for tender submissions, which was at 12:00 midday on 14th August 2018.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies providing sports goods and equipment are particularly well-suited to compete, particularly those with the capacity for bulk delivery and the ability to cater to multiple sports. The open procurement method allows for a fair competition, which can facilitate growth for suppliers who can meet the varied requirements of public bodies throughout the UK, including local authorities and educational establishments.

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Notice Title

235_19 Sports Equipment

Notice Description

Supply of sports equipment for stock and direct delivery; including Badminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Rugby, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Cricket, Tennis, Squash, Table Sports, Nets, Posts and others. For bulk delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and direct delivery to End User Establishments. Lot 1: Football Lot 2: Basketball Lot 3: Netball Lot 4: Rugby Lot 5: Handball, Dodgeball and Volleyball Lot 6: Badminton and Squash Lot 7: Tennis and Mini Tennis Lot 8: Cricket Lot 9: Rounders and Softball Lot 10: Hockey and Lacrosse Lot 11: Table Tennis and Table Sports Lot 12: Posts and Goals Lot 13: Line Marking, Boot Cleaners, Storage & Water Bottles The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) 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; 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 is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '235_19' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note, the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 14/08/2018 Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '235_19' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note, the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 14/08/2018

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dea7c7af-0228-4983-b560-1ab8f11e4803
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dabb9b73-7704-4d98-8311-94bde858de11
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 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
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
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
17
Supplier Names

Grays of Cambridge International Ltd

BSL International Limited (T/A Sports Directory)

Bishop Sports and Leisure Ltd

Broxap Limited

BG Sports International Ltd T/A Samba Sports

Newitt & Co Ltd

Harrod Sport

Alan Ransome Sporting Goods Group Limited

Sartoris Products Ltd (Trading as Educational Aids)

Gamez Galore Limited

Mitre International Limited

Mercian Sports Co Ltd

PMF Products Limited

Dunlop Slazenger International Ltd

Soneka

Maudesport Ltd

Unicorn Products Limited

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