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University of Warwick Sports Hub Retail Area Tender

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Sep 2025 at 10:37

Tender

13 Jun 2025 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick, located in Coventry, is advancing its retail offerings within the Sports and Wellness Hub through the "University of Warwick Sports Hub Retail Area Tender." The procurement falls under the "Sports goods and equipment" category and is classified as a procurement of goods. The tender process is at the award stage, with an active contract now in place as of 15 September 2025. This contract, awarded to Alison Black Ltd trading as Sportmax, holds a value of £120,000. Originally, submissions for this open procedure were due by midday on 7 July 2025, underlining the need for timely engagement.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sports goods, equipment, and related retail services to establish or expand their presence within a dynamic university environment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Alison Black Ltd have successfully engaged in this procurement, highlighting the accessibility of such contracts to similar businesses aiming for growth. Areas of focus include racquet and court sports equipment, sportswear, and swimwear, suggesting applicability for both manufacturers and retailers in these segments seeking to enhance their market reach within the UK, particularly in renowned academic institutions like the University of Warwick.

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Notice Title

University of Warwick Sports Hub Retail Area Tender

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement for an update to its retail offering based at the Sports and Wellness Hub at the Coventry campus. The closing date for submissions is 12midday 7th July 2025.In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) or the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations 2024 (and as may be amended from time to time) and its procurement activities are not subject to the requirements set out therein or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Should the University advertise contracts in the Official Journal of the European Union, Find-A-Tender platform or other contract opportunity advertising site or platform, this is at the sole discre

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Warwick has a requirement for an update to its retail offering based at the Sports and Wellness Hub at the Coventry campus. The closing date for submissions is 12midday 7th July 2025.In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) or the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations 2024 (and as may be amended from time to time) and its procurement activities are not subject to the requirements set out therein or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Should the University advertise contracts in the Official Journal of the European Union, Find-A-Tender platform or other contract opportunity advertising site or platform, this is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Renewal: The contract is subject to renewal for up to 2 years in total, in 1-year increments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054860
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056500-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

18412800 - Swimwear

37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

37450000 - Field and court sports equipment

37452000 - Racquet and court sports equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
Jaydeep Bijuna Vinod
Contact Email
jaydeep.bijuna-vinod.1@warwick.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 7AL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALISON BLACK LTD TRADING AS SPORTMAX

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