--- title: "235_23 Sports Equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b79a2834-395a-406b-a421-f02ec851724e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b79a2834-395a-406b-a421-f02ec851724e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b79a2834-395a-406b-a421-f02ec851724e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b79a2834-395a-406b-a421-f02ec851724e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2023-08-02" --- # 235_23 Sports Equipment Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b79a2834-395a-406b-a421-f02ec851724e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b79a2834-395a-406b-a421-f02ec851724e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b79a2834-395a-406b-a421-f02ec851724e.json) ## Summary The buying organization Espo has awarded a contract for the supply of sports equipment, titled "235_23 Sports Equipment", within the industry category of sports goods and equipment. The procurement stage was an open procedure, and the contract value is GBP 9,900,000. The contract period is from March 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025. The tender had a closing date of October 26, 2022, and was located in Leicester. The contracting authority is open for use by various public bodies and falls under the Central Purchasing Body defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender for sports equipment presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in sports equipment supplies to compete for a significant contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are eligible to participate. Interested vendors can access the tender through the EastMidsTenders portal by registering on ProContract and searching for tender opportunity '235_23'. The framework agreement allows for an extension of up to 23 months post-award and involves ongoing contract monitoring to ensure financial stability requirements. Regular credit rating checks will be conducted to assess financial stability throughout the contract period. ## Notice A framework for the supply of sports equipment including Football, Badminton, Netball, Rugby, Hockey, Basketball, Table Tennis, Dodgeball, Handball, Volleyball, Kinball, Goalball, Tchoukball, Cricket, Tennis, Squash, Lacrosse, Curling, Softball, Rounders, Nets, Posts and others for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for delivery direct to end user establishments. Lot 1 - Football Lot 2 - Basketball Lot 3 - Netball Lot 4 - Rugby Lot 5 - Handball/Dodgeball/Volleyball/Goalball/Kinball/Boccia/Tchoukball Lot 6 - Badminton & Squash Lot 7 - Tennis & Mini Tennis Lot 8 - Cricket Lot 9 - Rounders & Softball Lot 10 - Hockey, Lacrosse & Curling Lot 11 - Table Tennis & Table Sport Lot 12 - Posts & Goal Lot 13 - Miscellaneous Items, Storage, Trolleys, Drinking bottles & Carriers The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. The minimum financial requirement for the purposes of the current tender exercise is stated in the procurement documents. This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained. Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using the credit rating agency, Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited. Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ccff30d-6ec0-4858-a3b8-e27ebffdaf11 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Jun 2023 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,900,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £9,900,000 | | 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 | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 14 | | Supplier names | ALAN RANSOME SPORTING GOODS GROUP; BG SPORTS INTERNATIONAL LTD (T/A SAMBA SPORTS; BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE; BSL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (T/A SPORTS DIRECTORY; DUNLOP INTERNATIONAL EUROPE; GAMEZ GALORE; GRAYS OF CAMBRIDGE (INTERNATIONAL; HARROD UK LIMITED (T/A HARROD SPORT; MAJESTIC LEISURE LTD (T/A LIBERTY GAMES; MERCIAN SPORTS; PMF PRODUCTS; SARTORIS PRODUCTS LIMITED (T/A EDUCATIONAL AIDS; SONEKA; UNICORN PRODUCTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories ### Codes - 37400000 - Sports goods and equipment ## Release History - 2 Aug 2023 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ccff30d-6ec0-4858-a3b8-e27ebffdaf11 - 18 Oct 2022 at 11:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff51002-42e6-4c02-8ef9-71427b72c6cb - 20 Sep 2022 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff51002-42e6-4c02-8ef9-71427b72c6cb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ccff30d-6ec0-4858-a3b8-e27ebffdaf11 2nd August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff51002-42e6-4c02-8ef9-71427b72c6cb 18th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ EastMidsTenders Procurement Portal - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022462-2023 Find a Tender Contract award notice ## Notice URLs - https://www.espo.org/ - https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/ - https://www.espo.org/legal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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