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Throwing Cage at Litherland Sports Park

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2026 at 08:13

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of a Hammer and Discus Throwing Cage at Litherland Sports Park, in the region of Bootle, United Kingdom (UKD73). The procurement, classified under "Outdoor sports equipment," followed a direct method below the threshold—without competition—indicative of a streamlined procurement approach for sub-central government authorities. The contract was signed on 21 April 2026 and holds validity until 14 August 2026, with a gross value of £45,240.00, and a specific net contract value of £37,700.00.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in sports facility equipment, particularly SMEs like SPORT & PLAY LIMITED, the awarded supplier. As procurement was awarded without competition, similar SMEs could benefit by establishing strong reputations and connections with local government entities to secure such direct contracts. Opportunities abound for enterprises focused on delivering goods or services within public sector sports ventures, especially those capable of fulfilling niche requirements efficiently within the determined budgetary thresholds.

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Notice Title

Throwing Cage at Litherland Sports Park

Notice Description

Hammer and Discus Throwing Cage at Litherland Sports Park.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068929
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036880-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 14 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7AE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPORT & PLAY

Further Information

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