--- title: "Framework for the Inspection and Maintenance of PE, Sports, Gymnastic Equipment, Mini Trampolines and Trampolines, including the option of direct supply, plus the inspection of outside play equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc190935-9af0-4ab1-8da3-5c56fdfc5125" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc190935-9af0-4ab1-8da3-5c56fdfc5125" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc190935-9af0-4ab1-8da3-5c56fdfc5125.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc190935-9af0-4ab1-8da3-5c56fdfc5125.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL" published: "2019-10-14" --- # Framework for the Inspection and Maintenance of PE, Sports, Gymnastic Equipment, Mini Trampolines and Trampolines, including the option of direct supply, plus the inspection of outside play equipment Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc190935-9af0-4ab1-8da3-5c56fdfc5125 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc190935-9af0-4ab1-8da3-5c56fdfc5125) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc190935-9af0-4ab1-8da3-5c56fdfc5125.json) ## Summary The Dorset Council is currently conducting an open tender for a framework that encompasses the inspection and maintenance of physical education, sports, gymnastics equipment, mini trampolines, and trampolines, as well as outside play equipment. The tender is set to close on 14 November 2019, with the contract commencing on 1 January 2020 and potentially extending for a maximum of four years. This procurement falls under the services category, with a value of £100,000, and aims to provide schools and other educational establishments in the South West of the UK with vital equipment maintenance services to ensure safety and compliance. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in sports equipment repair and maintenance services. Companies that could excel in this tender include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in the maintenance of sports and playground equipment. This is particularly relevant for businesses that have experience dealing with educational institutions or local councils, as they will be able to understand the specific needs and requirements of the users of the framework. ## Notice Dorset Council is seeking a single provider for the inspection and maintenance of PE, Sports, Gymnastic Equipment, Mini Trampolines and Trampolines, including the option of direct supply, plus the inspection of outside play equipment. Schools have a responsibility to ensure that all equipment used in maintained in a safe condition, inspections are currently carried out on an annual basis (where facilities are available to the public inspections are carried out three times a year). The Framework will provide a full comprehensive service and maintenance program that reflects the usage of the equipment and the establishments. With the Supplier providing a certificate of inspection to the establishment concerned at the end of a site visit. The main users of the Framework will be Schools and other educational establishments however it will be able to be utilised where needed by other Councils in the Southwest and Registered charities and parish councils in Dorset which have taken on responsibility for youth centre provision from the Council: http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/registerhomepage.aspx The framework is due to be awarded in December 2019 for a contract commencement date of 1 January 2020 The contract will be for an initial 3 years period with provision to extend, subject to satisfactory performance for a further 12 months. The potential total framework period could therefore be up to a maximum of 4 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d8c2a7-ce17-4651-b71a-33ca5ebfc7d8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL | | Locality | DORCHESTER | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT1 1XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Dorchester West | | Westminster constituency | West Dorset | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 37400000 - Sports goods and equipment - 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment ## Release History - 14 Oct 2019 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d8c2a7-ce17-4651-b71a-33ca5ebfc7d8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d8c2a7-ce17-4651-b71a-33ca5ebfc7d8 14th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/registerhomepage.aspx - https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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