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Sport & Active Wellness Kit

Oxford Brookes University

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2026 at 09:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

16 Dec 2025 at 19:05

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxford Brookes University, located in Oxford, England, is actively engaged in the procurement process for its Sport & Active Wellness Kit initiative. The University aims to establish a long-term partnership to supply and manage university-branded sports apparel and merchandise. The procurement process has recently reached the award stage with Pentland Brands Limited selected as the supplier through an open procedure. The total contract value is £180,000, with the contract period starting on 11th May 2026 and ending on 10th May 2031, with potential renewal options extending up to 2034. By May 2026, the successful supplier is expected to support university events including Freshers Week, providing opportunities for sample sessions and pop-up shops at key sporting fixtures and fairs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in sportswear and equipment. Pentland Brands Limited, a large enterprise, has been chosen to supply goods and manage operations. Although the final stage of bids involved six submissions, four of which were from SMEs, smaller companies with expertise in branded apparel or in maintaining strong partnerships with educational institutions would have been competitive candidates. The open procurement method ensures that businesses of various sizes, including those with robust logistics and marketing capabilities, can effectively compete, aligning their strategies with the needs of the university's sporting endeavours.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sport & Active Wellness Kit

Notice Description

Oxford Brookes University, through its Directorate of Sport & Active Wellness, invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers for the establishment of a long-term partnership to supply and manage University-branded sports apparel and merchandise. The existing contract expires on 31st December 2025. The University requires a new contract to commence from the start of the 2026/27 academic year (September 2026). The contract will be for a minimum period of five (5) years. The awarded supplier will need to attend University events such as Freshers Week (towards the end of September each year) and arrange ad hoc sample sessions and pop-up shops at the Brookes Centre for Sport & Active Wellness, Sports Fair and Varsity / key BUCS fixture weeks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f747
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027665-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
26 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 10 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Oxford Brookes University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX3 0BP
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Churchill
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pentland Brands Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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