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title: "Swimming Gear and Accessories - AWARD"
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buyer: "IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Swimming Gear and Accessories - AWARD

Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a514ffe3-a740-4333-b301-1da61e593523

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## Summary

The Ipswich Borough Council has awarded a contract for Swimming Gear and Accessories. The procurement process involved an open procedure with a tender period ending on 12th April 2022. The contract spans from 18th May 2022 to 18th May 2026. HEAD UK Ltd trading as Mares SpA was awarded the contract worth £120,000. The procurement is for goods falling under the main procurement category of "Headgear and headgear accessories" in the CPV classification. The awarded contract aims to provide essential equipment for customers at Crown Pools and Fore Street in Ipswich.

This tender presents opportunities for suppliers of swimming goods, particularly those specializing in headgear and related accessories. Businesses that can offer high-quality products suitable for resale at leisure centres are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender, which can enhance their market presence and generate new revenue streams. The buyer, Ipswich Borough Council, seeks suppliers who can meet the demand for swimming products on an ad hoc basis, ensuring customer satisfaction at all times.

## Notice

The council's is looking for a suitable supplier of swimming goods for resale at Crown Pools and Fore Street and other Ipswich Borough Council sites that may require the ability to purchase products on an ad hoc basis as and when required. There is the facility to stock and sell products to our customers in Crown Pools and Fore Street Swimming Centres which generates income and provides essential equipment for customers to ensure they are satisfied with their swim

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb0ef2e-a82d-491d-a1ba-10dfccbc5a92 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2022 - 18 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEAD UK LTD TRADING AS MARES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18443000 - Headgear and headgear accessories

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2023 at 10:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb0ef2e-a82d-491d-a1ba-10dfccbc5a92
- 2 Oct 2023 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb0ef2e-a82d-491d-a1ba-10dfccbc5a92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb0ef2e-a82d-491d-a1ba-10dfccbc5a92
  2nd October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/procurement-and-tendering

## Provenance

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