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title: "235_23 Sports Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036966"
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buyer: "ESPO"
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# 235_23 Sports Equipment

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036966

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## Summary

The ESPO, a Central Purchasing Body, has completed a tender for a framework agreement for the supply of sports equipment, including Football, Badminton, Netball, Rugby, and others. This procurement opportunity is open to various public bodies throughout the UK. The tender, titled "235_23 Sports Equipment," covers multiple lots of sports equipment delivery to ESPO's distribution centre in Leicester and end user establishments.

This tender process presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of sports equipment. Businesses specialising in supplying sports goods and equipment, particularly those with experience in Football, Badminton, Netball, Rugby, and related sports, are well-suited to compete. The framework agreement allows for an extension of up to 23 months, enhancing the long-term business potential for successful suppliers.

## 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 Information

Lot 1 - Football

Supply of Football equipment and accessories for delivery to ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and direct delivery to ESPO customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 2 - Basketball

Supply of Basketball equipment and accessories for delivery to ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and direct delivery to ESPO customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 3 - Netball

Supply of Netball equipment and accessories for delivery to ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and direct delivery to ESPO customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 4 - Rugby

Supply of Rugby equipment and accessories for delivery to ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and direct delivery to ESPO customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 5 - Handball/Dodgeball/Volleyball/Goalball/Kinball/Boccia/Tchoukball

Supply of Handball, Dodgeball, Volleyball, Goalball, Kinball, Boccia and Tchoukball equipment for delivery to ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and direct delivery to ESPO customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 6 - Badminton & Squash

Supply of Badminton & Squash equipment for delivery to ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and direct delivery to ESPO customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 7 - Tennis & Mini Tennis

Supply of Tennis & Mini Tennis equipment for delivery to ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and direct delivery to ESPO customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 8 - Cricket

Supply of cricket equipment for delivery to ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and direct delivery to ESPO customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 9 - Rounders & Softball

Supply of Rounders & Softball equipment for delivery to ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and direct delivery to ESPO customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 10 - Hockey, Lacrosse & Curling

Supply of Hockey, Lacrosse & Curling equipment for delivery to ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and direct delivery to ESPO customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 11 - Table Tennis & Table Sport

Supply of Table Tennis & Table Sport equipment for delivery to ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and direct delivery to ESPO customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 12 - Posts & Goal

Supply of posts and goals for direct delivery to ESPO customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 13 - Miscellaneous Items, Storage, Trolleys, Drinking bottles & Carriers

Supply of sporting Items including storage, Trolleys, Drinking bottles & Carriers equipment for delivery to ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and direct delivery to ESPO customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022462-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,900,000 |
| Lots value | £9,890,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,900,001 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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
- 37450000 - Field and court sports equipment
- 37461000 - Table games and equipment

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2023 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022462-2023
- 18 Oct 2022 at 11:46 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029300-2022
- 20 Sep 2022 at 08:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026163-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/
- https://www.espo.org/legal
- https://www.justice.gov.uk/

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