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title: "235_19 Sports Equipment"
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# 235_19 Sports Equipment

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dea7c7af-0228-4983-b560-1ab8f11e4803

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the buying organisation ESPO (East Midlands Procurement Organisation) and the tender titled "235_19 Sports Equipment". This contract falls under the industry category of sports goods and equipment and is based in Leicester, England. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a total estimated value of £4,500,000 and a minimum threshold of £3,200,000. The contract is intended for supply and direct delivery of various sports equipment, including items for football, basketball, and rugby, and the contract period is set from 1st March 2019 to 31st March 2021. A key date for potential suppliers was the closing deadline for tender submissions, which was at 12:00 midday on 14th August 2018.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies providing sports goods and equipment are particularly well-suited to compete, particularly those with the capacity for bulk delivery and the ability to cater to multiple sports. The open procurement method allows for a fair competition, which can facilitate growth for suppliers who can meet the varied requirements of public bodies throughout the UK, including local authorities and educational establishments.

## Notice

Supply of sports equipment for stock and direct delivery; including Badminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Rugby, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Cricket, Tennis, Squash, Table Sports, Nets, Posts and others. For bulk delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and direct delivery to End User Establishments. Lot 1: Football Lot 2: Basketball Lot 3: Netball Lot 4: Rugby Lot 5: Handball, Dodgeball and Volleyball Lot 6: Badminton and Squash Lot 7: Tennis and Mini Tennis Lot 8: Cricket Lot 9: Rounders and Softball Lot 10: Hockey and Lacrosse Lot 11: Table Tennis and Table Sports Lot 12: Posts and Goals Lot 13: Line Marking, Boot Cleaners, Storage & Water Bottles The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) 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; 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 is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '235_19' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note, the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 14/08/2018 Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '235_19' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note, the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 14/08/2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dabb9b73-7704-4d98-8311-94bde858de11 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | 17 |
| Supplier names | ALAN RANSOME SPORTING GOODS GROUP; BG SPORTS INTERNATIONAL LTD T/A SAMBA SPORTS; BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE; BROXAP; BSL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED T/A SPORTS DIRECTORY; DUNLOP INTERNATIONAL EUROPE; GAMEZ GALORE; GRAYS OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL; HARROD SPORT; MAUDESPORT; MERCIAN SPORTS; MITRE INTERNATIONAL; NEWITT; PMF PRODUCTS; SARTORIS PRODUCTS LTD (TRADING AS 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

- 14 Nov 2018 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dabb9b73-7704-4d98-8311-94bde858de11
- 16 Jul 2018 at 10:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec4c63d-6aa4-49ef-b112-8d74c2b46257

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dabb9b73-7704-4d98-8311-94bde858de11
  14th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec4c63d-6aa4-49ef-b112-8d74c2b46257
  16th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Mids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/
- http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal
- https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf

## Provenance

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