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Provision of Accessible Poolpods and Changing Pods

GLASGOW LIFE (CULTURE & SPORT GLASGOW)

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14 Nov 2025 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process pertains to the provision of accessible poolpods and changing pods at swimming pools, facilitated by Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow), a public law body recognised for cultural and sports initiatives. The procurement falls under the community, social and personal services sector and focuses on a roll-out implementation over the next four years in Glasgow (UKM82). As of 14 November 2025, the process has reached the award stage with Poolpod Products Ltd as the supplier, selected through a limited procurement method. This procedure was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, citing the absence of competition for technical reasons under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract was signed on 3 November 2025, with a value of GBP 468,495.

This tender creates a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in accessibility solutions and aquatic facility equipment. SMEs such as Poolpod Products Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the potential for small to medium enterprises to obtain government contracts. Businesses capable of providing unique and technically superior offerings in niche markets can benefit greatly, particularly when competition is limited. This highlights an avenue for businesses to strengthen their foothold in the public sector through innovation and specialised expertise, especially in service delivery tailored to specific community and social needs.

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Notice Title

Provision of Accessible Poolpods and Changing Pods

Notice Description

Provision of accessible poolpods and changing pods within the swimming pools, on a roll-out basis over the next four years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of accessible poolpods and changing pods within the swimming pools on a roll-out basis over the next four years

Procurement Information

Under Regulation 33 (1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may award a public contract following negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice or prior information notice based on the following justification - absence of competition for technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074118-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£468,495 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW LIFE (CULTURE & SPORT GLASGOW)
Contact Name
Joyce Caldwell
Contact Email
joyce.caldwell@glasgowlife.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412875923

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1LH
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POOLPOD PRODUCTS

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