Tender

107_26 Inspection and Maintenance of Indoor Gymnasium, Fitness and Sport Equipment, and Outdoor Schools Play and Sport Equipment

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Apr 2026 at 13:58

Planning

12 Jan 2026 at 09:49

PlanningUpdate

23 May 2025 at 09:53

Planning

22 May 2025 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, operating as ESPO, is initiating an open procurement process for the establishment of a national framework to oversee the inspection and maintenance of indoor gymnasium, fitness, sport equipment, and outdoor school play and sport equipment throughout the UK. The tender process, which is currently at the tender stage, involves an open procedure, and the framework is expected to conclude with the submission of tenders by 15 May 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to express interest and submit their tenders electronically via the EastMidsTenders Portal. The procurement is valued at £10,000,000 and has been organised considering the procurement guidelines of the Procurement Act 2023. The contract is anticipated to start on 24 June 2026 and run until 31 January 2028, with potential extensions until June 2030 depending on performance.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the repair and maintenance services industry, particularly SMEs, as they can participate in a framework agreement that potentially serves various large public entities, including local authorities, educational establishments, and emergency services across the UK. Companies that are experienced in the maintenance of sports and fitness equipment, both indoor and outdoor, would find this an ideal opportunity to expand their business reach by establishing relationships with public bodies. The framework permits both direct call-offs and competitive selection processes, allowing for flexibility in how contracts are awarded, which could be advantageous for businesses looking to demonstrate their capability and competitiveness in this sector.

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Notice Title

107_26 Inspection and Maintenance of Indoor Gymnasium, Fitness and Sport Equipment, and Outdoor Schools Play and Sport Equipment

Notice Description

ESPO are establishing a national framework for the inspection and maintenance of sports equipment including traditional equipment, fitness equipment and sports equipment. It also includes outdoor trim trails and activity play areas. The Framework is NOT divided into lots. Please refer to the tender documents for further details - the closing date for submission of Tenders is 12:00 (12 noon / 12pm) on 15 May 2026. To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed): (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '107_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen). Any questions or clarifications relating to this tender opportunity should be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal, once an Expression of interest has been completed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Once the initial period of the framework has ended (i.e., 31 January 2028), there is the option to extend the framework agreement for a further period or periods up until to 23 June 2030 (and which is subject to the performance of the framework). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend in full as noted above.

Planning Information

Supplier engagement is to be undertaken, to help determine: • the scope of the framework renewal • changes in the market (if any) • capacity to meet the framework requirements • potential risks in the market • feedback on our proposed procurement strategy • if social value can be provided to framework users Engagement is being undertaken via a Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire hosted on the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal (www.eastmidstenders.org). The deadline for responding to the RFI is 17:00 (5pm) on 21 January 2026. Suppliers wishing to participate in the RFI MUST first express an interest as follows: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for opportunity '107_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest. Suppliers can access and respond to the RFI questionnaire in the Messages section of the eProcurement Portal (via the Activity dashboard once an expression of interest has been registered). Any questions or clarifications should similarly be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033345-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,333,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,333,333 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Today
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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