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title: "Competitive Sports and Training Kit"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
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# Competitive Sports and Training Kit

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bfc443c-6c08-4520-9762-428a27266756

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire is conducting a procurement process titled "Competitive Sports and Training Kit," aimed at sourcing suppliers for sportswear intended for its athletic teams. This tender falls under the services category and is located in Luton, England. It was published on 19th March 2019, with a tender period that closed on 8th April 2019. The procurement was initiated as a direct method through a single tender action below the threshold, resulting in an award to Akuma Sports Ltd for a value of £15,000. The contract period extends from 15th April 2019 to 14th April 2022.

This procurement opportunity allows businesses, particularly SMEs proficient in sportswear design and supply, to engage with an established educational institution. Companies capable of providing bespoke sublimated kits and knowledgeable in various sporting ranges, like football, rugby, and athletics, are especially suited to compete. With an emphasis on creative ideas and teamwork attire, this tender presents an excellent avenue for businesses to foster growth by establishing a long-term partnership with the university.

## Notice

The University is looking to appoint a supplier to provide competitive sports and training kit for the University's sports teams. 1.2 The suppliers will need to recommend clothing for each of the sport listed: a. Football b. Rugby c. Netball d. Futsal e. Basketbal f. Volleyball g. Athletics h. Tennnis i. Badminton j. Korfball k. Cricket l. Swimming The Service Provider will need to submit their creative ideas and knowledge for a bespoke sublimated kit. Additional information: Suppliers will need to register and express an interest in the tender through the University's Procurement Website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/230198e3-5d77-4355-bdc0-5b2a593ccf68 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2019 - 14 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AKUMA SPORTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18412000 - Sportswear

## Release History

- 28 May 2019 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/230198e3-5d77-4355-bdc0-5b2a593ccf68
- 19 Mar 2019 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f2af3cf-896b-480e-8452-7736dd46990a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/230198e3-5d77-4355-bdc0-5b2a593ccf68
  28th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f2af3cf-896b-480e-8452-7736dd46990a
  19th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/
  University Procurement website

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