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13 Mar 2025 at 12:26

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03 Oct 2024 at 14:23

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06 Sep 2024 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by ESPO, concerns the supply of physical education equipment, swimming equipment, fitness equipment, outdoor leisure games, and mats. ESPO, a regional authority based in Leicester, seeks suppliers to deliver goods directly to customer establishments and the ESPO distribution centre. The procurement falls under the sports goods and equipment category with an estimated total value of £3,680,000 and spans across five active lots. The contract period starts on 1 March 2025 and ends on 31 March 2027, with an option to extend by 23 months. Tenders must be submitted electronically by 12:00, 14 October 2024.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in sports and leisure equipment, particularly SMEs that can offer competitive prices and high-quality products. The framework agreement allows for multiple suppliers, increasing the chances for various businesses to secure a portion of the contract. Suppliers such as Bishop Sports & Leisure Ltd, Foams 4 Sports Ltd, and Gamez Galore Limited have been awarded various lots, highlighting the potential for growth in providing physical education, swimming, fitness, gymnastic equipment, and outdoor games. Businesses with a focus on these areas are well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

238_25 Physical Education, Outdoor Leisure and Fitness (including Swimming) and Mats

Notice Description

The supply of primary and secondary physical education equipment, swimming equipment, fitness equipment, outdoor leisure and games, and mats to be supplied direct to customer establishments and to the ESPO distribution centre.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Physical Education Equipment

The supply of physical education equipment (including, but not limited to, play balls, hoops/skipping, throwing and other primary/secondary PE resources) to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 2 - Swimming Equipment

The supply of swimming equipment (including, but not limited to, goggles, floats and other swimming resources) to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 3 - Fitness Equipment

The supply of fitness equipment (including, but not limited to, weights, yoga/stability equipment etc) to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 4 - Gymnastic, Landing and Exercise Mats and Mat Trolleys

The supply of gymnastic, landing and exercise mats & mat trolleys to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 5 - Leisure and Outdoor Games

The supply of outdoor leisure and games to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0498d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009187-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

37412340 - Swim goggles or swim fins

37416000 - Leisure equipment

37421000 - Gymnasium mats

37440000 - Fitness equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,680,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,680,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,680,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
9
Supplier Names

ALAN RANSOME SPORTING GOODS GROUP LIMITED

BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE LTD

ED.UK.8 WORLDWIDE LIMITED

FOAMS 4 SPORTS LTD

GAMEZ GALORE LIMITED

HS SPORTS LIMITED (t/a APG Leisure)

PHILLIPS-TUFTEX LIMITED

THE MAD GROUP (HQ) LIMITED

UNIVERSAL SERVICES (SPORTS EQUIPMENT) LIMITED

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